The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-07-04

lean Federation to come to Alberta
this fall to their first meeting.
These courtesies from women of
other lands are not only helpful to
the club women, but to every citizen
in their countries. When women
mingle and discuss their ideals for the
betterment of the individual, the ma
tons are necessarily being drawn
more closely together. With a clear
err understanding between the home
makers and mothers of these differ
ent countries, how much easier it will
be in the future to settle information
al disputes without going to war.
One topic discussed by the Exec
utive Secretary to enforce peace was
a woman's part in Americanization,
Of course those who live in the inland
towns do not come into contact with
the immigrant population to teach
them our language and something O.
bout our government and our institu-
tions; but there is, nevertheless, a
broad field for this work, that is e.
qually as important. There are some
white women in this county who can
not read and know nothing of what
our state and federal governments
stand for. They do not know that
their children can be educated and
given training that will fit them to
earn a living wage, and make self
respecting citizens of them.
Then there is the colored popula-
ton. If they could be taught domes-
tic science or some industry, agricul-
ture or something that would stimu-
late pride in their work, it would be
both helpful to the individual and
the community, thereby making bet
ter American citizens.
= Another speaker heard was Miss
Susanna Cocroft, who was called to
Washington, during the late war, by
the government to advise the war
workers how to preserve their health.
She said the government had no sep
arate department of health but he
believed one would be created since
the examinations given our soldiers
revealed the great number who were
physically unfit. Cancer. diabetes,
heart disease, and nervous troubles
are increasing at an alarming rate.
So many diseases are preventable
and if the public could be taught a
few simple things, she thought cpl
denies would not occur so frequent
ly. She and those who work with
her IN this department. in Washington
are asking congress for camp equip
ment for three camps to be located in
different pas \: the United Stats,
to train women and girls to take care
of their health. One camp at Wash
ington opened June 18th, and one in
the West will open July 18th, for a
term of six weeks.
Another thing she considered i'm
portant was for the teachers in all
schools to take the children out in
the open air for Is minutes each day
for setting up exercises.
An address of much interest was
plea for the Study Club. BY read
ing and studying the best thoughts
Of our masters in literature, natures
are made finer and our people are
enabled to keep poise In this strenu-
Gus age, the speaker said
A number Of good suggestions were
given in reference to the location and
design of war memorials, especially
not to be hasty in erecting monu-
ments or any form Of memorials and
run the risk of selecting something
to be ashamed of later.
The French have decided to W it
five years before selecting their me-
MORALS. A member Of one Of the
recent French commissions, who, af-
ter he had seen some Of the 10000
war memorials, said, SHOW 1 know
what you mean by horrors of war"
Memorial bridges, rows Of trees
with markers, college buildings, parks
and halls, roadways and rural deco
rations were suggested. The thought
Immediately came to me of our court
house hall with the walls beautifully
decorated by an artist as war me-
mortal for this county, for ais Victor
Hugo said, "The beautiful is as use
full as the useful"
The Hon. Hamilton Holt very ably
discussed the League of Nations. The
Federation of Clubs endorsed the
League of Nations, and cabled Pres
ident Wilson their endorsement. 1t
was noticeable that the women from
Senator Lodges and other opposing
Senator's states voted for the en-
dorsement.
| believe the most important sub
jects of the day were discussed by
those who had given thought to them,
The Club women are expected, as
the sneaker from the Denartment of