The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-11-29

4ns 70 Governor Colquitt the appoint.
ment OF women on the boards of the
University of Texas, normal schools
and all state schools where women
form part of the student body.
lndorsing the movement for the as.
adjustment of an educational build
ing at the state fair at Dallas.
lndorsing the use of school build.
ings as social centers.
The teaching of music in all public
schools, including instruction in sing
ing the "Star-Spangled Banner"
America" etc, and the teaching of
boys to raise their hats to the Ameri-
can flag
Asking the State Library Associa-
ton to send out travelling libraries as
state enterprises.
For activity in the campaign for the
planting of trees along all public high
ways and along the proposed Canada
to-the-gulf highway.
Accepting with thanks the offer of
R. E, Sostum of Fort Worth, who will
give a trophy for the best kept fire
station grounds in Texas.
For the changing of the date of
Arbor Day to some day earlier in the
year, the exact date to be announced
later. Also asking that March 10,
cleanup day." be made a federation
day.
Urging the planting of flowers along
all railroad rights Of way.
Petitioning all Texas senators and
representatives to support the resolu-
ton for the establishment of ma
tional park at Palo Duro Canyon
Pledging support of the Lever agri-
cultural bill, having for it's object the
appropriation by the federal govern.
ment of funds for the extension of ag.
ricultural instruction and demonstra-
ton work in the various states.
That all club women endeavor by
personal effort to secure better en-.
forcement of humane laws.
For early Christmas shopping.
Providing for the purchase OF
copies of the book, my Life in Pris.
on" by Donald Lowrie, to be given
to each member of the next Texas leg
islature and to the prison officials of
the state.
Indorsing international peace and
an international arbitration court
Asking for the passage of laws Civ
ing married women equal property
and contract rights with single WON
en-.
Indorsing the Drama League and
the elevation of the drama.
Providing that the best literary
contributions of the year by club mem
bers be made part of fine arts even
ing at the next convention, at the dis.
erection of the proper committee.
Indorsing the campaign for the es.
adjustment of county tuberculosis
hospitals.
Agreeing to support the movement
for making of tuberculosis hospitals
of abandoned military posts and to
ask the cooperation of the state fed
erations of other states for the estab-
lishment of government tuberculosis
hospitals for strangers in the South
west
Providing for a system of credential
cards; full details to be reported to
the next convention by a committee
yet to be appointed.
Declaring for the elimination of the
sensational features of our daily
papers; elimination of detailed ac-
counts of criminal trials; substitution
of wholesome humor, and high ideals
of art for some Of the sections intend
ed for children.
Approving the work of the fire
prevention committee (Mrs. P. p.
Tucker of Dallas, chairman, and rec
3mmending the use of a match safe
both to manufacturer and consumer. >
PIedging support to the Texas and
National Audubon societies, and for
the furtherance of bird protection
Favoring the placing of trained ma
irons in public schools.
Making home desertion a felony.
Thanking the press of Texas for
space given club news and matters
Making acknowledgment of the
spirit of cordial hospitality Fort
Worth has shown the convention, and
paying tribute to Mrs. c. w. Con-
merry. chairman Of the local board, and
all her assistants, and to all those
who have contributed to the reception
and entertainment features OF the
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