The Washington herald., 1915-02-07
made INU. A."
new BATTLE CRY
Miss Genevieve Champ Clark
Makes Plea for Or
ganization.
WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY
Concerted Action Now Will Make This
Country Mistress of World
Trade. She Argues.
By GENEVIEvE CHAMP CLARK.

Now is the American woman's golden
opportunity for practical patriotism,
Some people may think IL is grossly
material to say the European war has
given us a glorious opportunity for
practical patriotism. These same peo-
pie think that We should be paying our
attention rather to the stricken coun-
tries OF Europe. Let US help them
when We can and as much as we can,
Dut let us not forget that unlike char
lty patriotism is strictly a home in
dustry."
The time has come when the Ameri-
can women can profitably emulate the
example Of the German women WIN
pS their perseverance and practical
patriotism made the slogan Made in
Germany a synonym for excellence.
The success of the slogan "NTadc in
L. s. A" depends largely upon the
women Of the land and the manufac-
turers. The women of this country are
the purchasing agents. They do the
buying and with them rests the fate
OF the Made in L. S. A." movement. But
the old French saying Rank imposes
obligation" is not amiss since the wom-
an has the power she has also the re-
sponsloility. We must look sharp that
we DO not shirk. 1t is no special group
OF women's business. 1t is the busi-
ness and the duty of every woman in
this country.
Manufacturers mt War.
l don't think that it is American to
be dependent on anybody for anvthinp
Nationally speaking. this is our time
10 i've down our past clingingvine
tendencies Mont only modistes but
manufacturers have been called to the
colors in Europe and we have a good
CDDOrtunitV nf haroF11fvor
the manufacturers of our own country.
Would it not be a great thing to make
Made In [. S A. SO popular that
the manufacturers, who for years, with
the spirit of self-preservation, have
marked their goods with foreign labels
have to change and put on Made in I.
S. A." ones?
Doubtless there will be many thines
We will ask for that at first We cannot
get. In that case. We will have to
buy foreign products. But il enough
OF US ask continuously for any prod
| uct whatsoever there will be some
thoughtful manufacturer who will begin
at once manufacturing that article. Think
Of the tremendous amount OF work that
would be given to the unemployed
through the sheer force of women DUR
chasing agents.
II can be done. It was the American
woman consumer who made the foreign
label necessary. Has she lost her power
that she cannot make Made in L. S.
A" labels equally necessary? In con-
nection with his great movement the
women have organized what is called the
Woman's National Made in L. S. A
League. 1t is purely nonpartisan and
for patriotic purposes only. There are
no dues. 1t Is hoped that every Ameri-
can woman can ffnd 1t convenient to be-
come a member. All that is required is
to sign and send to the national head
quarters, 1873 Z street northwest, 4
pledge, which reads:
Form of Pledge.
Our Country, while the war lasts. to de-
mand and buy everything. whenever pos
sible. Made in U. S. A. and urge my
friends to do likewise"
Ask for Made in Z. S. A. goods,
products and manufactures.
Insist that the quality and price be
right.
Buy with discrimination and intel
ligence.
Insist upon honest labels.
Encourage American designers. man
ufacturers and producers.
Respect good work and good work.
men.
Tell your friends about II.
This isn't an easy job. 1t is going
to take patience and perseverance,
and some seif-sacrifcing. But would
not it be a monument we'll worth a
little patience and self-denial. mu-
tuaI cooperation and forbearance and
endeavor to have the United States
the mistress OF the world Of fashion
and manufacture?