Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-05

SldLlOn IudI We nOIC LhS PASSA W. ~N
is being made along this line during
the past few months.
Working For Schools.
"The Federation is enieavoring to
bring about the standardization OF the
schools of the state" said Mrs. Black,
"and in this work we feel that we
have the hearty cooperation OF the
officials in charge of the educational
institutions and departments.
"The reduction of the percentage or
illiteracy in Georgia and its eventual
elimination at no very remote date,
are objects very near our hearts in
this work of improving general cond1-
lions in the state, and every member
of the Federation is being urged to
use all the influence she can bring to
bear upon this vital question.
1--WE are also interested in securing
travelling libraries for the use of the
residents Of those communities and
districts where public libraries have
not yet been established. The Fedora
ton is working hard to get the legis-
lature to put through a bill authoriz-
ing an appropriation for this pur-
pose," continued Mrs. Black.
"The observance of Cleanup
Week on April SIP and Baby Week
on NAV Is are events which the Fed
Grafton is agitating with continued
energy, these national movements be-
ing recognized as of utmost import
ance in the general scheme of ad-
vancement?
Mrs. Black was asked about the
civic work of the federated clubs, this
/ department being one of the most inn
portant in the program of operations
| Of the organization. She declared that
the women of the state, through their
club work, are securing gratifying re-
suits in many communities where the
establishment of public parks and
general Identification of streets ans
private property have been noted. TIC
Mrs. Laura Dillon, of Augusta, Is du.
much credit, said Mrs. Black, for her
unceasing energy along this line. Shf
has mapped out plan for the beautL
fication of the parks of Augusta, and
that city is proceedings along lines
intended to develop this feature to the
highest degree.
Home Economics Plan.
Home economics, the science Of
making the work of the housewife en-
! joyable and less onerous through the
assistance of sundry inexpensive, yeI
efficient methods and appliances, Is
one of the important phases Of tht
work of the Federation" said Mrs
Black. This department is accom-
plishing wonderful things and you will
hear from us further along this line
as the work gathers momentum.
The conservation of trees and birds
Is a movement dear to the hearts Of
the Georgia clubwomen," she de-
clared. I'm this day and time, neec
not impress upon you the vital neces-
sity of this agitation, and I am glad
indeed, that the people of Georgia are
coming to realize that the saving oil
our forests and feathered songsters Il
thing to become interested in.
THE club women are much concern
ed about the success of the Chautau-
qua of the South, to be held at Macon
this month, and their interest in this
mighty organization for the intellec'
tuai development of our citizens means
that the chautauqua will have their
heartiest support" asserted Mrs
Black.
I'VE are proud of the fact that Geor-
gia is the only state where agricultu-
raj rallies are being held by the wo-
men in cooperation with the state au-
thorities," said the Federation presi-