The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-05

20 - WV Oftse0fts
rJuus story Is written to start an
l. argument
Any husband can arxue about n
with his WIFI.
Any father can argue about II with
any mother.
Any woman can argue about II
with any other woman
The story itself proves nothing. II
can be stated In this simple club
note:
Mrs Everett Colby Of Orange. N
J.. has declined the presidency OF the
woman's club This decision oc-
caSioned much surprise. as the office
Is an honor coveted by most OF the
women of the Leweliyn Park smart
set Mrs Colby decided abe could
not accept the office because she had
70 devote her time to her five chill
drvn."
Tho subject of the debate thus
The frst point is won by the af.
firmative. for Mrs Colby's action
speaks more positively than words
hut should woman. Just because
she has children. give up club lifc--
which includes social. civic and pub
lie activitiesf
Mrs Colby takes the forum and
says:
Before a woman enters into club
life. TO the extent of accepting club
responsibilities and club Offices her
a-s,,.xtt.s r..r.s,, wff,lfsst.. ana h.r chill
drcn should be behind her.
The cradle first; the club and the
community later.
"A woman with children Is entitled
to enter club activities only at middle
ase. she might prepare for club life
earlier by marrying earlier and hav-
ms Children earlier.
Club life Is the glory Of the mid
dle-agcd II should be their high
moment before descending the hiil.
AS a little diversion. an after
moons amusement. a mother can
ind some relaxation at a club. But
she hasn't much time for that sort
Of thing II she Is TO do her job as a
mother properly.
some women. I know. contend
that their duties as wives and moth
ers needn't interfere In the least with
club affairs--that they can attend 20
both They say their children are
being cared for by a doting relative.
or an excellent governexs. or love-
iy nurSL
but a. . mother want my child
to be my own think a mother can
- - -u~<.--..,.tsw .1H A.r s,s...r,
try best by doing the best job OF
mothering that can be- done
Too many mothers children are
mot their own: they arc the wards OF
paid keepers
Il like active vomen-cuitur~d
educated. interested In affairs. a real
mother must be all OF this"
MIA Colby, however. hasn't shirk-
"a when real work outside the home
had To be done. II was her mothers
anterest that made her accept the
chairmanship OF the Hoover relief
orgAnixatfon- And she II first to
hsip mothers who need help. But
In she right or wrong when she
contends children and clubs are OF
spanles- sphercsT
Free Garden
Seeds
Dear Miss Grey: how can one got
free garden seedsg GARDENER
Probably By applying to ore's rep
sese~sastpe In congress. addressing
Mn ct House Of Representatives..
Hoxse office building. Washington.
d. @.
Per Cent of Salt
in Sea Water
Dear Miss Grey: How much salt
r. there In sca wafer7
MARINER
On The average, 100 parts Of sea
srafer contains IS parts Of solid ma
sersaIs Of srhsch 77.7s per cent IL So
dssn chloride fsoiD.
Political Code
of Soriet
Dear Miss Grey: Where may
obtain . copy Of the political code Of
the soviet government Of Russia?
RR
T-his way BE- obtained from the
editor Of ~sors>f Russia" 40 West
tOfh st.. Nee York city.
Different
Measurements
Dear Miss Grey: How many diff
ferent kinds OF tons are used In the
Y. ST How many pounds do each
eontain7 @.
Long ton. containing $50 pounds /;
shorf ton, containing 1000 pounds:
and the metric ton. containing s.sots
ooxnds.
Don't Suffer
From Piles
10 Matter II You Have Been q
longtime Sufferer There's Re-
Lief With Pyramid Pile
suppoitoriss
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