El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-11

Nov that the war has taken such
IN large toll OF the youth OF many
lands. the question Of child welfare
has a most important place in the re-
construction days. This point was
brought out very strongly and ef-
1ectively in the addresses made Tues
day afternoon at the First Christian
church by Mrs S. J. FenneI. president
Of the FL Paso Federation OF Women's
Clubs. and by Mrs D. J. AIcCanne. an
authority on the religious training OF
children.
Mrs FennelTs subject was Child
Welfare" and was discussed under
several heads
She discussed, first, some Of the
laws Of Texas which affect children's
rights-the laws under which parents
are liable for lack of proper care and
attention: the laws for minors, with
regard 10 labor. use Of liquors and
tobacco, and the compulsory education
laws. school attendance. probation Of
ficers and juvenile courts Places pro-
viding for delinquent children were
named, such as the Ferguson state
farm for the education and training Of
delinquent negro boys. a state hospital
for crippled and defective children
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vision is made by law for a training
school for delinquent girls also
The second was that Of dietetics,
considered to be the basis OF moral
lty Points were made that too many
combinations and courses were the
order in the average household
sE1IOst dietefic authorities she
aaid, aagree that 81 is a moral,
digestive and dietetic crime TO
feed meat to children. when the
same principles. together with the
new principle called vitamfne are
Joined in such foods rs fish.
legures. dairy products and
eggs.
even when absolutely healthy. and
who can he sure OF buying undis-
ensed meatfs
The natural sweets for children
were mentioned as honey, unrefined
molasses, corn syrup and sweet fruits
such things as the concentrated. |
sweet. denatured or white sugar, and I
white flour made into cakes. pies OF
cookies. were the cause of impure,
devitalized blood. and, consequently.
Door teeth. weak eyes, adenoids and
kindred ills. slss said
Mothers were urged to study dietet- I
les and learn the calories necessary 1
In the building OF healthy bodies OF
children Of different ages
An sfimulants, such a. meat,
tea and coffee. and condiments
cause a moral and sexual deEen-
eracy among children, she said.
The forming Of an Ell Paso central /
council of parents associations was
advocated. and the power Of such an
organizat ton could be used in the ]
promotion OF such civic and state 1
legislation as would make Texas and /
Fl Paso second TO none in child vel /
fare work
such a federation she said could
promote such vital work ns the
establishment Of n public play
ground, child welfare center for
the expeefant and young mother,
where advice and help could be
freely given.
The suggestion was made that the 4
Rotarians be requested to build a pub I
lie playground as a memorial TO FL
Paso's heroes. where trees could be /
planted and named for each hero. and |
where the coming generations would Z
learn them. love them. and care for ]
them-in fact. perpetuate their names
in a way that a mere public park I
would not do.
such a federation" she said. could 4
help to enforce birth registration |
when necessary. could promote the en- !
gaging Of a permanent school nurse
and encourage the establishment OF a /
visiting nurse
ssT'he power OF mothers handed
together Is IimitIess when aroused
TO the knowledge that only AZ all
children in n community IRE pro-
tected and environment improved
the we'll being Of her own children
81 consequently strengthened.
1T has been said that the hand