Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-22
CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION
Tasks for Women Outlined in Conference Cause and Cure
Of War-Music Committee of Pen Women to Meet.
Mrs. Patterson Speaks on Thrift

Howe. Miss Irene Juno. Mrs. Samuel B.
Milton. Miss Julia F.. Schelling and
Mrs. George Whitecotton.
The National Life Conservation So
ciety, which is offering prizes for the
best original poem about some specific
F, American scene. has invited Mrs. Grace
Thompson Seton to act rs one of the
final judges in the contest, which is
known as the American Beautiful Con-
test" an honor which Mrs. Seton, in
recognition OF the league poets, has ac-
cepted.
The contest closes March |, when
the best poem will be chosen from each
State by special committee. and the
poems thus chosen will be presented to
the final judges, who will review them
and name the winners of the prizes.
A first prize of 500, a second prize of
$50 and five prizes OF $40 each have
been offered to those competing in the
contest. which is open to any resident
OF the United States or Canada
All poems must be original and not
more Than two poems submitted by any
competitor. Ar assumed name must be
signed to the poems, with the real name
and address OF the writer accompany
ing in sealed envelope. The purpose
Of the contest Is twofold-to arouse ap-
probation of American scenery. some of
which Is the most beautiful in the
world and to stimulate interest in the
protection Of such beauty spots from
neglect or exploitation. 1t is expected
that many of the league poets will
enter this contest.
The fact thai Miss Anita Browne. a
prominent poet member of the New
York City branch of the League of
American Pen Women and second vice
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man of the poetry division Of the New
York State Federation of Womens
Clubs. aroused the special interest of
league poets in the contest conducted
by the New York State federation on
the subject o. Monticello" the home
of Thomas jefferson. This contest
closed January Is The winner vii,
receive a 20-dollar gold piece
Poets OF the National League of
American Pen Women also have been
particularly invited to participate III the
poetry contest being conducted by the
Pioneer. which Is published monthly b.
Sarah A. HeinSerling. State vice presi-
dent for North Carolina of the National
League oil American Pen Women. whose
residence is ll3 Tradd street. States
vile, n. c., and from whom details OF
the contest can be secured. II the re-
dressed envelope
U'JHE purchasing power OF the Amer
lean. woman today is the largest
and most important single factor in the
economic system of the Nation" said
Mrs. Edith Mcclure Patterson in an in
tervlew with the writer recently. Mrs.
YDnS ip rl,nt If fo An
for the General Federation OF Wom-
ems Clubs and member OF the Adolf
Lewisohn thrift committee. with which
the federation and other women's or
carnations have been cooperating dur
ing the past week. designated as Ma
tional Thrift week. 10 urge more judi
cious distribution OF incomes.
1T is generally recognized today"
continued Mrs Patterson. that II Is the
buying power of tn" women Of our coun-
Try which Is the basis OF all business
National statistics show that ST2 000.-
600 900 went into the pay envelopes OF
the Nation last year, and that women
spent more than $50 900 600 900 OF that
amount for TODD. clothing. shelter and
recreation. Nine out OF every ten pur-
chaseS are made by woman, making her
BY far the largest purchasing agent In
the country.
"Woman's ability as a buyer conse-
quently determines In a large measure
The cotintrys progress and prosperity
Thrift To her means patriotism. for II is
her part in maintaining that national
prosperity. II the women of the Ma
ton spend iudiciously the money earned
b. the men. setting up high standards
by maintaining a cultural. practical and
domestic balance. they are building up
the morale OF the community and. In
turn. OF the Nation.
In her eagerness for independence
the modern girl is In danger OF over
looking or neglecting her chief business
IN liie. that OF home maker The time
has come. think, when less stress
should be laid upon business careers for
"omen and more upon applying modern
business methods 10 homc building
Women arc realizing. as do that they
mpst introduce these methods into the
business OF home making 10 get the
most satisfactory results, and classes ot
study In femily finance budgeting
banking. Investments. etc. are Springing
up In hundreds o! our @omens clubs
throughout the country.
Il wish earnestly that I might see
"lthin the next five years courses In
judicial income distribution introduced
INTO every vocational course for women
In the colleges and other institutions OF
iearnlnR for our sex in America
Home maker and mother is the big
eest JOB In the world for n woman. and
Why shouldn't she come 10 Il fortified
With scientific knowledge Of her lob lust
as she comes with her degrees into the
/ law Office or the laboratory In search of
a career? More than she needs 10
Elo" how To earn money. the woman
fndhU - kAs
n-~income distribution Is the hub OF the
wheel which turns the mechanism of
home life.
Economic statistics show that our
men are earning more today per captta
than ever bef0re~~if We are no, mos
Porous the fault cannot lie there. Are
Inc women keeping pace In Iearnin.
J dicioiis distribution OF these earnings
rms Is their job and they owe Il To
themselves Their homes and their coun-
try 10 do IL well"
the meeting OF the General Federation
board OF directors Mrs. Patterson at
tended the opening sessions OF the
Ihird Conference on the Cause and
Cure OF War She has spoken before u
! hummer OF organizations IN New York on
| the thriIt program and has broadcast
nef plea Tor thrift among women
Throughout the country from the chief
radio centers In that city.
MRS Patterson Ii the one woman who
mas bech chosen 10 serve on the educa-
t'onal research committee Of the Inter-
national Commishion on Advertising
IN speaking OF thf value of adver~
using Mira Patterson said that n would
nf = mueh greater aid 10 the purchaser
u the ads displayed more facts and
, fewer pretty pictureh
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: REPRESENTATIVE KATHERINE
LANGLEY ot Kentucky viii he the
guest OF honor at a dinner NJ na,ionst
ann District officers III the Na,ional
Womans Party AT national headouar-
.eih "wednesday evening, January "a.
! immediately after dinner Mrs. Langley