New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-24

Wa" "f-'uilatiUu with a membership az 2,d"""
Is eaffied OH through a dozen or more depart
m'niN. One uf the most important Of these Is
me department Of conservation. which promotes
'h' Use without abuse Of the natural resources
OF the United States.
AT the biennial convention Of tie General Fed
Grafton this summer in Dies Moinfs, Iowa, one day
Was largely devoted to conservation. In the morn
ihE' IN the convention, Mrs. John Dickinson Sher-
man, chairman OF the conservation department
made her report and spoke on The Conservation
outlook, She called attention Ia the fact that
the natural scenery division Of work. added by her
10 tue department six years ago, was then CON
sld"r"l as of little importance, natural scenery
nor being ranked ms n natural resource OF value;
now natural scenery was recognized as n great
national asset and the natural scenery division
was tn" most popular in the department. George
II Maxwell. executive director of the National
Reclamation association. delivered IN address Oh
"Our Conservation Problem"
Next was a Natural Scenery Luncheon" In
honor OF Director Stephen T. Mathcr Of the M.
tional Iarl, service of the department of interior.
in charge Of Mrs. Charles II. McNidcr. chairman
of the natural scenery division, attended 10y more
than 80 delegates. Mrs. sherman presided. She
said, ia brief, that any constructive work that
advance, the use, Development and preservation
of our NATURAL resources must necessarily be based
on accurate information and careful study " con
ditiuns. A practical, comprehensive study of nat.
NIt tFtff Ull lilNlf NfIlfl lily II lDunflliiDl
for an understanding and IN appreciation Of our
natural resources. The children of today should
De given the opportunity to gain a first hand. in.
innate and scientific knowledge of the earth. her
products. Of natures bounty and natures ways.
director NIuihcr outlined the activities Of the
uniioual park service asked the federated club
women to urge upon members of congress the
necessity of larger national park appropriations.
lie aid special emphasis upon Tie educational
mission Of the national parks. lie would promote
by every possible means the Interpretation OF ile
natural sciences which are Illustrated 10y the scenic
features. flora aud fauna OF the national parks
encourage the popular study Of their history. OK.
Iloratiou. tradition and folklore and improve
every opportunity for tie protection and propaca.
ton Of bird and Wild animal life
Dr. l.. II. I'amIncl of Iowa State college. chair.
man of the Iowa state conservation board SNAKE
in hehalf Of the Mississippi Valley Nationa! mark
project. lie set forth Tie many and varied attr,c.
iinns of the region. lie emphasized the fac, Tim,
.00pa.OO0 people lived within n radius Of 900 milo.
that 81 per cent or the people can not trave,
10 the national parks Of the scenic West for yaca.
tons. The Northern Mississippi Valley congress
was Of the unanimous opinion that a series of ma.
tionRl parks should be established in tha Nissis.
sippi valley. He appealed to Director Mather 10
the Mississippi Valley National park pro,act
impartial consideration.
Ia the afternoon the conservation conference
was held in the auditorium. The program in.
GUIDED addresses by Col. W. II. Greeley. baad q,
the forest service. and Russell 7. Edwards OF the
american Forestry association.
An Interesting and important feature was "So,.
lral Scenery-lowa's Program" by Mrs. cNida
aud Mrs. Francis l.. Whitley. past president of
he Iowa Federation Of Women-s Clubs. Iowa q
,ne 81 the most progressive states in The copsar,s.
ion of natural beauty spots. Its people have sur
'eyed the state and have more than
scenic areas for state and county parks
Dr. u. Schimek Of the University Of Iowa made
IN eloquent address or "Mornl and Spirjtual A.
'ects OF CONSERVATION This Is a large subject.