Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-26
CONSERVATION OF
MEN AND WOMEN
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REvo-
LUTON GATHER MESSAGES
FROM GOVERNOR.
HUMAN LIFE ONE OF MOST VAL
UA5LE OF OUR NATURAL
RESOURCES.

of natural resources was made public
last night by Mrs. Amos G. Draper,
chairman of the special committee OF
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton which had in charge this part
of the organizations campaign of edu-
cation. Aside from the testimonials
directly to the subject of the i'm
portance of the conservation move
ment, some of the letters are more
than ordinarily interesting in their
reflection of the viewpoint and trend
of mind OF the distinguished writer's.
Several of the governors entirely
omit reference to what is ordinarily
understood by the term "conserva-
ton of natural resources" and direct
their messages on the subject OF NOR
ais, training children and home life.
Governor Charles E. Hughes, or
New York. pays tribute in very
brief message to the general helpful
ness attributable to women. His
message is as follows:
Women may help as much with
respect to one matter of conservation
as with respect to another, and it is
hoped that all matters of conservation
will engage their interest and sup
port
Walter E. Clark, the newly APP
pointed governor of Alaska, declares
himself more concerned Immediately
about development of resources than
about their conservation. He says:
Although deeply appreciate the
interest of such organizations as
yours in our general welfare, 1t is to
be remembered that in this great
virgin country, while not unmindful of
the need of intelligent conservation.
We are more Immediately concerned
in the rational and progressive de-
velopment of our resources"
Governor George R. Cotton, OF
Porto Rico, actresses himself entirely
to ethical considerations. Here is his
message:
Il would suggest the following lines
along winch conservation work, could
and should be, carried on in this
land With view to the welfare OF
its women;
81. Dissemination of the idea that
1t is greater to serve than be served.
20. Care of humanity by scientific
effort to check the ravages of preva.
lent diseases.
%. Systematic instruction OF
mothers, as to the proper care of in
fants and children.
"A. Care and protection of young
women by methods similar to those
employed by the Young Women's
Christian association, and eventually
the erection of an association build.
ing.
"5. Care of the home and family
by teaching future home makers in
our schools and fundamental rules OF
domestic economy, and instillng in
them, the essentials of family and so
cial ethics"
Governor Thomas R. Marshall OF
Indiana writes in similar vein He
says:
Conservation of men and women
is even more valuable than conserva-
ton of resources. If the Daughters
of the American Revolution will Sc
riously urge a stricter training and a
more careful oversight by all mothers
of their daughters, there will be
less cause for complaint about the
white slave traffic, and to no other
subject do l believe could your organi-
cation give itself with greater de
gree of usefulness or expect larger
reward"
Conservation of human life and
health is the slogan of Gov Adolph o.
Eberhart of Minnesota, who says in
part:
There is no field of conservation
work in which women may be more
helpful than in conserving human
health and life, The most important
is the care of the health of the child.
Americas standing army is the Amer
lean child and his health and strength
are the very center of American great.
ness"
Gov. hudson Harmon, of Ohio. adj
dresses himself especially to the
women of his own state. who, he says,
can be of very great assistance OF
amelioration of conditions which
tend to send the girls and boys to in
dustrial schools, and to supplement-
the work of those Institutions after
the boys and girls have gone out
therefrom by every form of encour-
agement in looking for and following
up lives of honorable Industry" As
for the subject Of material conserva-
ton which this state seems now
most in need, and in which the
women of the state may play no in.
considerable part" Governor Har-
mon refers to a communication from
Prof. w r. Lazenby. of the Ohio
state university, as setting forth that
subject.
From Wyoming. Governor Bryant B,
Brooks sends a declaration tHat the
women OF that state ave pursuing sue
cessfully thre lines of social cons=1-
ton" First. their efforts to Improve
and elevate home life ana home sur.
roundings both In the cities and com.
sry are very helpful. Second eleiT
great interest in church work i'm
proves moral conditions and benefits