Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-04-21
Pine Bluff Housewives Form
 :.*.1 League to Reduce Expenses

! the local Wood- working plants. He mentioned the establishment of the ice cream plant recently by the Pine Bluff Bottllng company, and of the Pine Bluff Ice Cream Cone company by MT. Paul. These plants employ several persons and by purchases of the Pine Bluff product, the business of the firms will be made permanent and most suc- cessful In conclusion he said: Il could sc on with many other articles, such as homemade aprons. nome made cigars, printing and book blndlng establishments, home made candies, and various others. but of these l am sure the organization will soon learn. l have mentioned a few and illustrated q few cases, with the sincere hope that it will make the de- sired impression upon the housewives. and that in the future they will call first, for articles made in Pine Bluff: secondly, for articles made in Arkan- sas, and thirdly, for articles made in America"
 Following Mr. Blooms talk. Mrs. Troupe explained briefly the object Of the meeting and read an article on organization. from the president of the Houston, Texas, Housewives league.
 Mrs. !. ". Adams read a letter from the same source explaining in part the methods used by the Houston league in gaining the cooperation of the dealers of that city.
 Rabbi Joseph Jasin was present and at the request of the chairman made some valuable suggestions in regard to the organization and conduct of the league.
 Miss Mary Fortner canning club agent for Jefferson county, encour- aged the organization of the league and pledged her hearty endorsement and cooperation.
 Cash System in Memphis.
 Short talks and expressions were solicited from the ladies present, all of whom responded with enthusiasm. Especially enjoyed was short talk by Mrs. W. B. Morgan, who gave the meeting the benefit of her experience with the cash system in Memphis. which, she said was rapidly being con- verted to the cash plan of buying through the influence of the famous Bowers grocery stores.
 While the discuss ons were taking place, a pleasant diversion was creat- ed by the entrance of messengers from tho Pine Bluff Bottling company. who served to each l9dy a sample of the company's ice cream, in a cone from the Pine Bluff Cone company.
 After all had been given an oppor~ tunity to ask questions or express their views, the meeting resolved it. self into a permanent organization, and the following officers were elect ed: Mrs. A. ". Troupe, president; Mrs. J. ". Adams, vice president; Mrs. E. M Schober, secretary. Mrs. Troupe announced that she will ap- point the necessary committees later.
 There were two other meetings of women in Pine Bluff yesterday after moon, each largely attended. hence the number present at the housewives meeting was considered most gratify- ing. The general tone of the meet ing was that the organization was to effect a lower cost of living by enlist ing the cooperation of the merchants, and it seemed to be the prevailing opinion that this object can be accom- plished only through a determined and thorough organization and mu- tual understanding between the buy CT and the dealer, to the benefit of both.
 A rising vote of thanks was given ltht Pine Bluff Bottling company for , their courtesy and to Miss Fortner : and Messrs. Bloom and Jasin for their helpful remarks.
 i The next meeting will be held at the Shriners' temple immediately fol- lowing the home economics demon stration by Mrs. Vaughn, after which the meeting will be held regularly each week at the chamber of com merce assembly hall.
 i Membership Roll.
 Most of those present enrolled as charter members and a campaign for