The Duluth rip-saw., 1917-10-27
new ERA FOR THE
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vital questions should be fully
discussed in open meetings of
the club, to which the public
should be invited, in order that
the disposition Of two such i'm
portant matters should have the
full benefit of public opinion and
be decided, after hearing all the
evidence, absolutely on basis of
merit without fear or favor, and
for the best interest of Duluth
and vicinity.
"Careful consideration, among
a great many other things, should
be paid to educational matter, to
good roads and street improve
ments.
Frank Expression Wanted.
"In all these things we must
have the frankest possible ex-
preston Of opinion from our
members and from the men and
women Of Duluth. All other
clubs should attend the regular
monthly meetings Of this club.
Here we should have the open
forum and the members Of this
club in coming to their conclu-
sions should have clearly before
them the, will of the people, and
of all the people.
"Every man and every woman
of Duluth should feel a deep and
personal interest in this organi-
zation. It should be quick to
sense public opinion and prompt
to carry out every good thing
for the good Of the city.
"The question Of finance is
one that must receive the imme-
diate attention Of our board. I
want to see this organization ab-
solutely out Of debt and it's activ-
tiles governed exclusively by its
revenue, but I do want to see the
revenue large enough to amt of
wise and judicial administration
of the clubs affairs and civic
work without serious handicap
for lack of funds.
contributions to the public
affairs work should be consid-
cred as investments and not as
donations, and everyone inter-
ested in the welfare of Duluth
should contribute something to-
ward the work the club is doing.
The measure Of the activities and
accomplishments of the club this
year will be determined largely
by the financial support it re-
ceives. The administration ex-
pense is normal and the budget
system will guide the clubs ex-
penditures. Therefore do not let
the question Of finance handicap
your officers who are willing
and anxious to make this COM
ing year one Of constructive ac-
complishment for Duluth and the
nation. =.
Must Be No Factions.
eff the club which should rep
resent the heart Of the city's ac-
tivities is to accomplish the
greatest amount of good, there
must be no factions in the city.
There will always be differences
of opinion, but these should be
threshed out in open meeting. It
is the habit Of strong men to be-
come opinionated and the tend
ency lots of times is to become
individualistic.
"The way is open before us.
Your directors and officers are
but your servants. You have a
most important duty to perform.
You cannot shirk the responsible
lity. This is your country. Don't
criticize unless you are very ac-
tive, and then let it be construc-
tive criticism. Don't come to
conclusions until you know the
facts. Don't fail to attend all
city meetings, and be sure and
bring someone with you.
"We want to work in the clos
est possible harmony and COOP
Grafton with our city government,
with all neighborhood clubs, with
the Woman's council, with other
organizations of women doing
community and uplift work, and
with all citizens-citizens not
only of Duluth but of the tribu-
tary territory and in cities and
towns adjacent to Duluth.
"The club will hold at least
one open meeting a month, at
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