Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-04-20
STATE FEDERATION
OF WOMEN'S CIUBS
Clubwomen of Washington

Clubwomen of Washington:
Governor Lister. in cooperation
with the western states. has issuad
proclamation designating the week
OF April II to u, as Western Con-
sumers Week in the state of Wash
ington.
The campaign that is being
launched this week aims to bring
about greater results and more direct
action in the matter OF encouraging
the purchase of Washington made
goods. thereby STRENGTHENING com
munlty interests. 1t is decidedly TO
our best interests to endeayor at all
times to give the factories and al
lied interests at home, the preference
where prices and quality of goods
are equal, and when conditions un-
der which employees do their labor
are creditable.
we need to be educated regarding
the goods manufactured and other
wise produced in the Evergreen
state. Since women spend 50 per
cent of the income of the nation
does it not naturally follow that the
women should take the initiative in
creating a sentiment for the support
of home industries?
There is no limitation to the pos
sibilities that await united and or
ganized effort. When the solidarity
Of the housewives is sufficient TO
stimulate the cause, the merchant
will respond to the call. If we in
sist on having Washington-made
goods and our neighbor does like
wise, the merchant will very quickly
stock up with such goods, and he too
will be found boosting"
by being represented in the Sup
port Home Industries" movement.
we are helping the manufacturer.
ourselves, the unemployed, the COM
munity at large, and we are bringing
a healthful state of prosperity in
Washington.
Practical patriotism begins in our
local community and is fundamental
in the growth and welfare of our
state and nation
Following are few suggestions
for the Washington consumer. Gre
ate public sentiment by talking of
the advantages to be obtained by
supporting home industries. Secure
the cooperation of local newspapers
in getting as much publicity as pos
sibe for the idea. Suggest to the
grocers that they display Washing
ton products and hold food dem on
STATIONS. Ask the merchants to show
western woolens, knit goods, mid
dies, house dresses. and other gar
ments made in the west. Mems fur
nishing stores might exhibit western
overallS, suits, etc. Make visits TO
local manufacturing plants and show
an interest in their endeavors. Club
women might contribute menus and
recipes for special dinners consisting
OF home products, to be run in the
local papers. Clubs might have spe-
cial programs on the topics, The In
dustries of Our State" Brands,
Trade Marks and Labels" Indus
tries Needed in Our Town" and
other similar and helpful subjects.
Let each housewife and consumer
who purchases goods of any char
acter adopt the following platform
l. Purchase that which is made
or grown in the home city or COM
munity.
2. Purchase that which is made
or grown in the home state.
3. Purchase that which is made
or grown in the nearest state.
4. Always urge the consumption
of home grown fruits and vegetables.
The manufacturer, pure food COM
mission and consumer fostered by
an honest enterprise and mutual
halpfuluness, can all work together
for the home interests and the up
building of our local industries.
This our watchword be: "All for
the Prosperity of Washington.
MRS. A. E. LARSON,
Chairman Industrial Welfare Com
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