Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
ACHING HEARTS
AT HOME Will.
Be COMFORTED

: all Oh OOuuIy Dual uS-
Six New Councils Report
ed Organized
Amidst the Christmas and New Year
Festivities there are aching hearts, the
pain in which will become more in
tense as the nation becomes more
deeply involved in the war. is pointed
out by the executive committee Of the
state council of defense to the county
councils in a statement to the pub
Nc. Home cheer" for those who have
sent their husbands. sons and brothers
"over there" is recommended. Tne
council believes that more considera-
ton should be given those making
such sacrifices and suggests that
everyone help in extending it.
SIX NEW COUNCILS.
A total of six new councils organ
tied during the week in as many coun-
ties is reported by the state council.
One of these, that of Shoshone, has
the distinction Of being the largest SO
far perfected. 1t has 20 members.
This large membership was allowed,
because of the desire of so many sec
tions to be represented. There are
now 81 councils organized out of the
total Of Al. Joseph Hansen, secretary
of the council organized Power coun-
ty Friday, but the list OF those ap-
pointed has not as yet been received
Adams, Butte, Cassia, Custer, Elmore,
Gem, Lemhi, Owyhee. Payette ana
Valley counties have still to be organ
ICED.
The following is the statement Is
sued by the executive COMMITTEES:
TO COUNTY COUNCILS OF DE-
TENSE - At the meeting OF the
executive committee of the state
council Of defense held at Boise
on Dec. IL, reports were mace
of the complete organization OF 20
counties with seven more being en-
rolled this week. 1t is hoped by the
committee that within two weeks
every county Of the state will have
mil Pledged and hard working county
council of defense.
CO-oRDINATING ORGANIZATION
in the zeal to serve, there mas
been more or less jostling, more
or less lost motion, more or less
confusion. The council OF ma
tional defense urges that the
state and county councils of defense
be the great co-ordinating bodies
systematizing, advising together, join
ing the entire community In thought
ana action. Increased efficiency,
greater harmony, instant and thorough
regeneration can thus be attained.
ORaAN TON OF LOCAL
COUNCILS - Every part OF the
county should be thoroughly and
formally organized. Teams from
the county councils should lead in
this work. Pick out the workers
and set them to work.
ASSIST IN THE "DRIVES"-When
the woman power census Is on, the en-
tire county council should first under
stand and then explain and then help
and encourage the organized workers
In their work.. In the same way the
thrift stamp drive, the Red Cross
membership drive, the Y. M. c. A.
work and the third liberty loan when
It comes should find the county coun-
ell leading the van.
CENSUS TAKING+The government
and the great war agencies must have
much definite, up-to-date information.
To this end censuses have been taken
and more will be taken. A record OF
fallen enemies shall be made.
record Of citizen enemies" should be
made. The financial strength OF
everybody should be rated. The Ia
Dor strength should be taken.
AGAINGT nICT .nVAITY-
This win require constant and
careful attention from small
wise and courageous committee
Do not examine cases before the
entire council. Select your exam
lining committee. II disloyalty and
Righteousness are apparent, the
state council will assist in directing
the proper authorities to look into the
case. The government must not be
lmpeded by disloyalty.
SAVINGS FOR THE WAR-Help
the food conservation and the food
production for next year.
LABOR-Be ,watchful against /. w
w.'ism, sabotage and vagrancy. HELP
to plan systematically for next sea-
sons labor supply.
Keep the community steady bu,
alert watchfulness against fires, ex-
plosiyes and other destruction Of prop
erty does not mean that the communi-
ty should be kept in a state Of excite
ment.
PUBLICITY-The public mind can.
not be reached without publicity, and
this is q war in which public opinion
means everything. Arrange for good
public speakers and frequent meetings
and for constant support Of your 10.
ed press.
HOMD CHEER-Don't forget thai
there are hearts that are aching. A
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