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Evening star., 1921-08-24
GAVE SHORT MEASURE.
Lynchburg Dealers Gained One
Quart Per Five Gallons.
Special pispatch to The Star.

Specf1I DispHtcn Star.
LYNCHBURG. Va, August 24.-A
municipal inspection Of automobile
service stations by the city has dis
closed the fact that several dealers
have been selling short measures and
that one was giving too much. In
several cases it was found that deal
ers were delivering five-gallon orders
short quart, but another was giving
purchasers a pint more than they
paid for.
a The city has recently taken over the
work Of the state sealer Of weights
and measures and dealers have been
warned that future violations of the
weights and measures regulations of
the state will be reported to the police
court.
Evening star., 1921-08-24
GOOD ROADS MAIN TOPIC.
-
Dwanis Club, Lynchburg, to Hear
Address Friday Night.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
7 LYNCHBURG, Va. August 24.-Good
roads will be the subject for the regu-
lar semi-monthly meeting Of the XII
wants Club here next Friday night,
and the present status of the work in
the state will be told the club by
George P. Coleman of Richmond, the
commissioner in charge Of the system
and Gen. C. C. Vaughan of Franklin
president Of the State Good Roads As
.sociation.
The meeting will be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium and will be
c1en t. the public,
Evening star., 1921-08-24
PERSONAL

ELECTRIC BATH: BODY MASSAGE: GRAD
cate nn-se tr0,o'rdl. Ph. y. 1915 W. SET
OUR PRICES ARE THE HIGHEST. WE
bly lad es '"' tS' ,-"'-fD c'o'IIsS. shoes
etc. WASHINGTON CLOTHING EXCHANGE,
6c3 ID st. NV. Phi. Main 1878. Gail any where.
PHYsIOrHERAPY. EXTRAORDINARY gwen
by DIR CAROLYN AUSTIN. For apponrm {
nhonc North 84s nu2Js
BEDBUGS, FLEAS, RATS.
INSTANT RESULTS.
GEO. G. SAPP. $40 Colorado bldg. Main $50.
au3ls
Evening star., 1921-08-24
Mans Position
M EN-

We don't want men of exceptional genius.
There are not enough of them and such as
there are ere hard to ind. We want. rather.
fair, whose present salary is none too high,
whose ambitions are leading him in search Of
co-operatiSn and backing BY employers who
win show real, personal interest In him
and his work, Is about ready to move up into
q gamble, where advancement IL rapid and
sure where the pay is always ut q level that
urges . man to do his best. Our business is
growing rapidly and is taking our men along
with it into the enjoyment of financial rewards
that are exceptional. The serious-minded man
who comes with US, looking for q real chance,
be- will be given the utmost of personal. help
full attention and coaching. WE'LL MAKE IT
OUR BUSINESS TO HELP YOU MAKE GOOD.
See us about 1t II you're q Gentle and over
2A years old.
Evening star., 1921-08-24
Suite Bill,
Munsey Building.


side positions selling Walkers household prod
ucts direct to the consumer; references re-
Quired. Also have good pOsitions for men own
and up Apply between 8 and 1880 am. and
and pm. W. & H. Walker, Inc, 215 Stewart
bldg. Washington.
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN. EXPERIENCED:
OPPORTUNITY WITH A SPLENDID FUTURE
AND PERMANENT CONNECTION FOR EN-
ERGETIC. CLIEAN-CUT. TRUSTWORTHY
MAN; MUST HAVE AUTO. ADDRESS BOX
3S7-A STAR OFFICE.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

Sal ESMs:N wanted To sell our stock tail cont
mo'i: I've leads furnish liberal ar ausr-
nen.. Bolt Grocery Co.. Inc. ic6 Con inenta tai
Trust hiIn oSs
Evening star., 1921-08-24
LOST

;::9d; =, blue beaded bag, VII IDENTIFY contents
and pay liberal reward il returned to Rea +.
Wright. Ouray building. city. ?6s
BAR PIN: gold. set with pearls and sapphire:
F i,iay afternoon on Il. or on Soldiers
rs me fa nss aEer nrsse % return . to hr "r Io n
Phone Columbia 29a22 SO
BlLI-rOlD. containing six hve-ho'lsr bills md
u one: Monday tis ears between 18th ami
s%aa 'rs rsiur" and 'eWt i"ns. ,9n IT.
NV.
BROOCH. containing diamonds, between sth
and Sc and .ean Engraving. Reward
il returned to AZ sth st. Sc.
fEOr'H. dOnble- feed cameo. between y" Il
Pleasant: Nd. and Dapant Circle. Reward.
Nn-,h ii2j. y.
RUIL. TERRIER tHn>ton). m,:azied. hut with
out collar or tag: reward. l:1a 9Th ST. , ne
RI. .NCH OF KEYS aud Yale Lock. ou lie" ma.
ave. Notify F.. Rishop. Masonic Tempe.
or .6oS II: L. ave. ne. P'"ne Main .s .0O'
R-.Lci. CIV. ---2 ~.
nG male collie; h'own with & Whi,e breast s.a.
NJ fly P. k-ssei. Apt l. l'G; ST. NV
'rwar,. ~.
FRATERNITY PIN. iew"lel. Tuesday after
n,'n: :a~e "u back. IL T Voorhees,. Re"a, IT,
kEl-I.i Beta KAPPA and fob. Return to
q. l.. Williams, Fa:rasu Apartment.
LADG'S WRIST wAra. Swiss: "cta."n
shape: III Eth ~. Reward. Mabel IGivlS ill3
ST. NV. Phone Fr. isl3 80 -
E';AL FIIE.s Mon ,ay murnimg on .ar lsnv-
m. Noun; i.a>in as,li S:.'o: no value: re
VAR. Il returned 10 George X. Hami n kres.e
nlt'n ilih mi u.
Pay NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. afternoon "on
ar n saI Name envelope Reward.
=. y. .2.. Ish st NV.
PIloTOiR Apis two: phptog: aphsr. Muller.
-mle.s Ii. Kea;n,ky. between kei'hs IkendSr
! and 14t aid Rhode Island ave-. Auss' 20
Finder please rethrn t. l43I Khode is'ahd
ave. nv. -
TN neur de isl shall diamond: on rails
t'hGrch car. + nler plexS- leave at Falls
CIV - k"t OH =. k::e lSb-ll-
POODLE DOG-Answers to name of TriAie :
missed Friday morning. Reward. 80 l4th 81
ne. Phone l.. 43I1.
PURSE. sm. /. back: 1lth AID Pn k I've,
S.tu-aay nigh Reward s04 list NV
EISG-Lsdy's. diamond. plain gold settn=
Reward. 80 1,h 81. NV.
STRING PEARL BEADS, vicinity srh and
Webster. Reward. Col. S973.
STRING OF PEARLS at or near Dreamland
Pavilion Sunday. NJ. V. Moylan. 1910 Bel
T"rt NV. %
sEvENTY-FIvE DOLLARS. between 1ain
" .,unt I'D /. 81 n.w. 81
reward. Mrs holland. 1910 Vermont ave. NV. :"
SIINET RING ,fraternityI. raised seal: Sun
day E"ck Greek bridge tennis courts. Re
turn to 1898 Shepherd ST. NV. Reward 20
UMBRELLA, purple SIX. on + st. car. Re
ward. Columbia 1870. |
WATCH lxdy'x gold Elzin: Alice engraved
on back: Saturday 18th ST. between u and
New York ave. Suitable reward by phontnS
Man s41I. Branch H..
Evening star., 1921-08-24

ALESMAN-ESperiencrd. to sell electric ap-
pli-'es attractive selling plan: leads fur
Il 'lI"t: must fu-nish references. Address Box
Evening star., 1921-08-24

SAL ,E.SAtAN-E pei !en''e not necessary. Rig
mon.y TO those tn. have the pep. For de-
tails se4 NJ Weltun. 4Oi 9th st. NV. Black
',awS I'r,,"dy Co 4s
Evening star., 1921-08-24

SALESM.N-Meu wanted to Join the sales Or
& G: 80 'D0, 600 concern. II you are
inc, parienccd sn.i at p.esent employed We will
trr you and give You the opportunity to earn
substantial c,:rim.s .ss'0ii until you feel that yc
have tie ability TO m ke good permanently IN
concern with a future. Experienced men
with the right gu, ificati'ns may start imin"-
di'tely. Murr'ed men p. f,rre,l. Can between
WI SIG 1i',i =; NV
Evening star., 1921-08-24

TPHOL STFRER. experienced.
Arplr Employment Manager.
Sth floor, G. ST., Woodward &
I -othrop.
Evening star., 1921-08-24
FEMALE.

ASSISTANT BUYER-Experi-
enced woman. for lace dept. All
applications confidential. Good
salary and permanent position.
Address Box 24o-B. Star Office.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

"ASTED-l !0D railway tran inspectors
No experience: train for this profession
through spars-tme home study: easy terms;
$40 to 5000 monthly and -1nensas guarar y
;-+d -icD-r back: outdoors: local or travel
'ng: under big men who reward ability. Get
free b"ok!et N-66 Stand. Business Training
lna HnfAln \ Y
Evening star., 1921-08-24

TICKET SELLER far thaater playing road
r;tr, # ons: r~perien q u" e>sary: must he
WI recommended. Address Bo. 13SB. Star
Evening star., 1921-08-24

REGISTERED PHARMACIST-t;ood place for
i relishle man. Answers received to Sept.
'st. Address Roy i41-B. Star Office.
Evening star., 1921-08-24
wANTED-HELP
"" a.kJ i
EryyA{.E DON

COIuRED GIRI--For general homework: two
in family: reference required. i8t3 Harvrrd
ST NV PIE
Evening star., 1921-08-24

WANTEp-Eyperienrpd delivery clerk We
ave splendid opening for man thorough
" experienced delivery clerk in depart
u'enf sf.rc. Apply II cn"e. Mr.. West, nrst
tt.. anS,,nrxl & Rrnfller
Evening star., 1921-08-24

TIE SAI FSMAN. good for local concern:
!" n "t "Omrr'ss' n: references required. Ad-
PIC. ,,- St,r ,.fca oKs
Evening star., 1921-08-24

.,-pnrntioi: .iv-. references. Replies conf
d-nt:al. Give IelapIone numt.er. Adde'S
Evening star., 1921-08-24

PAINTER-Appiy head painter. Shoreham HI
tel Address Box 1872 b, Star office.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

81" TIER AND PPEsSER-Exprrts. Apply
''':b"'s'e'n Cleaning. st. cor Sth ~.
;TEtMiIT'TF" and help +: hrst-clnsS: no
-E-r rHed apply. W. Thompson. 93B Va.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

GENERAL HorSEWOHk--tiood reference
o51S Mozart st n w
Evening star., 1921-08-24

BlLLfOLD. containing six hve-doIlsr bills md
one: Monday. on the cars between 18th anil
FiGrida ave. and Jewell station. Va. Liberal
reward. return c. W. Jones'. 2.22 18th vt.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

Glkl. wants WORK by DAY. l423 ST. NV
''IKL, reliable. wants place as maid or wait.
-ess. Phone North 1851.
! LAUNDRY by the day. Mondays, Tuesdays
Thursdays and Fridays. l4Os lOih st. NV.
Evening star., 1921-08-24

! fHO'':H. .io'ibe- feed caI,,eo. between Se Il
! Pleasant. Nd. and DIpant Circle. Reward
Evening star., 1921-08-24

! BOOKS AND POSTAGE STAMPS-U. s. and
foreign wanted: large or small lots for cash
BRING in what you have phone Franklin
i Ml&. PeArlmanS Rnnk ShnIl l:.3 4: Il "a "
Evening star., 1921-08-24

Rrii4 TERRIER tH">,on). maazied hut with
'Rs
Evening star., 1921-08-24
MANIFESTATIONS
FEMALE DOMESTIC-Contin

GENERAL H0TsEWORk by a reliable col
Evening star., 1921-08-24

i. COLORED WOMAN for general housew4rk.
can Col 41o4 o3O7 Calvert 81 a1s
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-08
TULSA DAILY WORLD, SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1921

m moyiuE with terrific velocity Tho
damaged or dead tissue soon becomes
toxic, or In other words acts like n
sort ~ poison. This toxin causes
an increased pcrmoahility NJ tho
smallest blood, vessels. the capillaires,
and thus there b. lost through their
wallis quantities Of the nuid portion
Of the blood which should be In cir
culation. The result IS somewhat
similar to that of great loss Of blood
from the body
American. British and French
medical and surgical officers co..
operated iu the Investigations, some
~ which were made at Bethune in
1871 some In London, and others at
Dilon In 1913 in n laboratory OF the
American cNpeditiOnary force under
br CaunOn's direction.
Useful In Peace Time.
Toward the end OF the war wo
had learned much about methods Of
treating such cases, finding that 10
wns helpful 90 keep the patient
amply warm. TO give him quantities
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Troop 10
We had a very good meeting Sat
urday We had good attendance Of
our own boys and visitor from
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Dobc1D TURN DtiiY
ne THisd Council
Of hMER RfCA

a 10 foot wall has been erected on
the vacant lot north Of the y. NJ G.
\. FOR iho different troops 10 prac-
Ga, wall scaling Instruction ia
wall scaling viii bo given each owe.
ming botwcou and O. b. M Troop
leaders school starts May l6
a. q meeting OF the deputy com
missioner tho following districts
wrr. formed.
g. l.. Ecke. Troous -. -. 80. I8.
y. D. BoH1rd. Troops ., s. o.. ~.
T. w WIletts. Troops O.. .. ~. 30.
w j.. OhlHndor. Troops b. ~. q. Z.
Floyd - Craft Troops o. 10. a.. %
IN" deputy commissioners WII call
~ meeting of tholr districts and de-
cid" ru tho color Of the ucckcrchicf
ana tho name. The districts are 20
hc knows by Indian names.
Executive Idndy went fn ChcI-
goa Ihursday Tor the purpose of Civ
Ing iustru'tiou tO e now troopa of
scouts thti has been organized
there
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Around the Circle

The executive committee Of the
local council meets In tho boys
lobby OF the Y NJ. &. A. Monday
noon,
4 new troop will he organized and
fostcrcd by the Junior chamber OF
commerce. Headquarters for this
troop viii bc at Lincoln school.
The camping committee OF the 10.
cal council composed ~ G. NJ pri;.
chard &, A. Borders, O, i. Sturm.
H. B. Gale and \. II. kcntling held
its regular monthly meeting FRIDAY
and, discussed plans for the summer
| camp.
A great deal OF interest Ia hcinr
shown by all the troops In the city
field meet that is to he held Jun,
T. Tho team that makes the bcs
showing In tho city meet Will repre-.
sent the local council at the stat,
meet to he held In McAicster some
time In June,
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T'rOOp I
d. FrPAFtD

Last Friday night was visitors
night and We were very gIad to
welcome them into our council W.
arc worry sure and just aH glad that
they enjoyed Themselves. and %
makes us feel proud when thoy pass
such fine compliments un u4 This
vas also iuVcstlturo night and the
ceremony was very unique Twelve
candle" representing the - rouu,
laws. were lighted one br one from
ono of three oludI representing
The three points tn the scout oath
hv different members uf the Iuitlut.
Inr body The candidates were th'U
duly sworn in as members uf Trpup
$50. T. y. S. A. Refreshments nl
puuDu, fruit and cake we're served
by tho Tiger ana Tina Trro patrols
after which We adiOurucd
Iho piuc Trro patrol was viciori-
uus in the game OF indoor BAN with
me Tigers last SATURDAY. Nckt
Saturday AZ 2t30. tho nunl game
for tn championship viii be played
ON the school diamond.
Troop rs iudicii committee la
putting things over right nov W.
can truly say that our troop has
never been In better condition than
~ b. today owing 80 tho leader 4hip
or ita scoutmastcr, Mr. tBForEo and
his aAaistauts
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SHELL SHOCK IS
TRACED TO LAIR
Dead Tissue Becomes Tox.
ic and Permeates the
System

CAMBlDGE, Mass. May Dis
ruycri,s made by Dr. Walter B. can
non of the Harvard medical school
ana other American, British and
French medical officers toward the
close OF the world war have brought
forth new evidence regarding the
cause and nature OF tho strange con.
dition known as shock" condi-
tion that led 10 innumcrablc deaths
In war time and frequently has a
similar result after accidents In time
Of peace.
often called, has long bafflrd the
medical profession" Dr Cannon
said today 20 the Associated Press,
on being asked 20 describe tho rc-
suits OF his important work IN
France
This condition, which by the way
should not be confused with she'll
shock, an entirely different phcnom
cnon, usually develops some hours
after q serious wound or accident
IL frequently followed grave she'll
wounds In tho war. and often comes
ON after "A person has been seriously
hurt In an accident In times OF
peace, after for example. he has
had a limb crushed In railroad
accident.
search for Real Cause.
"A man i'm "A state OF shock usual
iy lies perfectly quiet. his skin is
cold and moist with sweat, his pulse
is rapid and thready. his arterial
pressure IA much reduced. he
brcathcs rapidly and supcrflcially
and although not paralyzcd he has
little energy and his mind is dullcd.
lie often complains Of being cold
and thirsty This condition may be
followed by death or by gradual re-
covery
There have been numerous theo-
rios of the nature of shock. Some
doctors held that shock resulted
from nervous collapse. others that
IL came from n clogglng of blood
vessels by tat from wounds. some
that It was due to paralysis Of the
nerves controlling the arteries,
others that the adrenal gland was
somehow affected 80 as TO do the
mischief, and so on.
Result of Scif-Poison
"Our work in France gave us op.
portunitics TO study shock In the
Utmost detail. one by one We threw
out the theories advanced in former
years,
I'VE finally tested and established
the fact that the condition results
from the tearing or crushing of
muscles or other tissues by missiles
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Troop 9

our mecting was better than the
last ono, u was called to order late
as most boys were at the track meet.
oh, wei, a scout tx cheerful Meet
Ing called to order AT 3 o'clock. Had
business, then games, We decided
TO have a feed next Friday.
Here's Joke on George Walker.
George came running into the
gym.
Mr. kuckort. 'Wha, Is the mat
tcr2"
George. "A rock came by having
my name aud troop number, but 1t
lost my address
ON tho last hike Mr. Kuckert
found some very ripe eggs so very
ripe when he placed them under "A
hen the result was a cross between
a stcamboatawalagus and flying
gcwnshba,
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OF water. and n necessary TO trans
fuse blood into his system from
somebody else's." he said
The mass OF information about
shock which was collected during
the war and will ultimately be pub
lishcd Is going TO prove useful In
times Of peace. FOR the condition
often develops after accidents OF va
rious kinds in which there is eN-
tensive tearing or crushing OF tis-
sues. and physicians will now be able
to handle such cases more cffec-
lively than ever before"
DR. Cannon is now engaged az
the Harvard Physiological IAbora
tory I'm etudics Of the functions Of
the thyroid gland, following his dis
covcries In recent years concerning
the adrenal glands.
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Troop q

our scouts are now getting ready
Tor ~" events TO bo held al tho state
scout fold meet at McAlostor June
J b. No doubt we will have mum
Der Of boys 20 qualify at tho city
meet June I We are lust as aux
iouH 10 put Troop No. u and Tulsa
ON tho map by carrying OF tho
trophies At MrAlestcr az we are of
winning tho iutcrtroop contest.
Tho court ~ honor, which meets
uoNi ThutsdaN viii have merit
badge houors 10 bcstow ON five Of
our scouts We are glad 10 an
nounco that some OF these boys have
been working hard In the way Of
scout Advancement aud the number
or badges they won will bc sur
prise, both To members OF our troop
az well AZ to other troops
NoNt sunday we viii publish the
outcome ~ the show which was
held last Friday
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T'rOOp 5

Troop o has 2s7 merit badges In
tho troop TO date, lloW's that lot
scout work. W. had a very tn
trrcNing meeting .nst Friday night
Several OF the boys brought their
hot dogs from home and each one
had mafrhmallow In his mouth
40 we took them out TO the country
and roHsted them W. thcn talked
about things In general and told
some strange tales. Another nom
her Of the troop viii receive his
Eagle scout badge AZ the next court
of honor George Todd His badge
is at headquarters on display now
See you Friday night Come IN
ana look us over
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T'rOOp 2

Troop Q IL 10 have q now scout
master. is Mr. Ohlundcr has been
promoted 10 deputy commissioner.
We are glad on Mr Ohlnudrr'a nc.
count. but we arc very sorry to lose
good sc0utmnst'r, although we
feel sure that Mr. Sexton VIII be an
excellent lender one Of Troup 2's
worst needs H. two or three goud.
live assistant ntoutmastrrs 10 help
the scoutmastcr. Wo are planning
to find a camp whore we can hold
our meetings this sumcr.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-08
INSTITUTE AT DRUMRlGHT
Bu~iuc-s Men. WotHriauS and LIONS
Unite In Promotion,

DRUMRIGiIT, MAY Tho eN-
tension division OF the University Of
oklahoma has arranged to- hold a
DommuUtN institute in hrumriEht
Tho institute win begin THURSDAY
uVeung, MAY ~. and continue three
days. II will be in direct charge Of
Dr. j. W. Scroggs, head OF The cN-
tension division of the state uni
Nersity.
Three civic organization the
business Mems association. the Ro-
rarv club, and the iAons club, CO.
operated In underwriting the eN-
pense OF the institute. The local
machinery Tor handling the various
details OF the course Is in the hands
OF an institute council made up of
lovaI publlc-spiritcd citizens and
various com mlttees.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-08

Troop stroud.
a short program WAS given Tues
day night at the beautiful high
school assembly room by TROOP !, ~
the Boy Scouts ~ stroud At the
close a. u. Collins presented ! boys
with badges won a. the track meet
al chandler last week. Tho medals
viii bo given later. This troop won
the trophy troop cup ana Harold
Hughes won the individual cup and
eight medals The following boys
won ono or more medals zach En-
met Wade, George Grim, Maucol
Youut. Edgar Grim. Albert walker,
shorty Tuli Harold lIughcs Lee
smith. Glenn Temple Frod Patterson
ana cecil Nicholson ThirtY-two boys
of the troop attended the Chandler
ouCumpmcUt
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Troop II

Eleven boys and Scoutmastcr
Brown reported at scout meeting
last Friday night. We had our reg
ular meeting after which We went
down TO the basement where he had
some fun. We built pyramids and
played games Rcnald Albicht took
hia tondcrfoot tests and now he IL
n member OF our troop. There were
several new boys atsthc meeting and
as soon as they learn their tests
they also viii become scouts
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-08

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. May e--Tho
use 81 cosmetics by teachers In the pub
keith.
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Troop ?. Many plans we're mado
Tor vacation, then went out 60 Mr.
Crum's and had some Ice cream and
cake
Evening star., 1921-10-31
ASK PLACE IN CABINET
FOR EDUCATIONAL WORK
Sseieties Petition President to Aid
in Creating New Depart
# meut,

= A petition for a department OF edu-
eation was given President Harding
foday by . COMMITTEES which included
: Mrs. Thomas g. Winter, president of
.sths General Federation of Women's
Clubs; Miss Charl o. Williams. presi-
dent of the National Education Asso-
,leiation. and A. Lincoln Filene. presi-
sss1ent of the national committee for a
department Of education. The commit
Zee was presented by Representative
aaof South Dakota, who are sponsoring
the educational bill in Congress.
- THE purpose of public education is
TO develop good citizens" says the
petition. "Since the citizenship of
eur nation Is but the aggregate citi-
kenship of the states. the nation is
and always must be vitality interested
An education.
! IF the federal government is to per-
Form its proper function in the pro-
motion of education the educational
Header of the nation should hold an
outstanding position, with powers and
responsibilities clearly defined. sub
ordinate to no one except the PreSi-
dent.
= in view Of the reorganization now
pending, the present is a most op
lortune time for giving education it's
4roper place in the administrative
Branch of the government. On behalf
of the national organizations which
I'VE represent. We respectfully urge
that the President of the United
States use his great influence to
ment of education, with a secretary in
The cabinet"