The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-02-15

COIlCCCIleQ over 1lndIlCldl SCIuCCuIO
that so heavily mortgages the future,
discourages the thrift Of people and
allows native initiative to go down
in weller Of destruction.
1.-THE first function Of government
is to promote human welfare and
protect individual life. Federal relief
is necessary in times like these to
prevent further sapping OF the vi
tally Of the nation. It Is difficult
for hungry citizen to be good cit
izen."
Asks Local Action
She asked convention delegates to
ascertain what Is being done in their
communities through the proper Of
ficials before attempting to launch
any local welfare program. Trained
workers are necessary in each county
If this work Is to be carried on sue
cesSfully, she pointed out. The Gre
alton Of county child welfare boards
were recommended by the speaker as
the first step in setting up county
organization. Ways In which this
board would operate were explained.
Mrs. Bailey listed as ways in which
the public-spirited woman can be Of
assistance the adequate administra-
ton Of poor relief, including the
mothers pension; work on parole and
probation cases in the juvenile field:
and knowledge of the provisions for
the care, training and education of
the physically unfit child; and COM
munity health program.
She explained the recommends
tons of the judicial council in regard
to the administration of relief. This
report, which has been presented to
the legislature, recommends that a
county unit system of administering
poor relief be adopted. thus avoid
ing duplication of effort and central
izing activities.
Cost of caring for INDECENT fami-
lies on poor farms was discussed and
figures given to show that expenses
were much less when the children
were kept In their own home with
the mother receiving q county PEN
sion.
mo one would wish to raise chill
dren on poor farms where the whole
atmosphere is one of dependency.
That would tend to destroy self-re-
lance, pride and initiative" Mrs.
Bailey said.
Conditions Need Study
She spoke of old age pensions and
pointed to the necessity for careful
study Of conditions before any such
legislation be enacted.
ITO all of us comes the challenge
to do our part in rebuilding the So
cial ORDER" she said. Injustice in
the economic structure breeds unrest
and class hatred follows.
Certain phases which should re-
ceive the attention of every thinking
person are respect for organized. la
Dor; organized community planning
with the aid of federal relief; long
range planning to provide for pro-
gressive stabilizing Of all industry
with special regard for agriculture;
and ratification OF the child labor
amendment so that standards Of child
labor protection be uniform over the
United States"
Mrs. Herman, who has been an &C
tive worker not only in the local
club but also throughout the state
during the last campaign, gave an
inspiring talk on the work Of the
last two years.
Mrs. Bertha Cleveland, Tuttle, Sec
rotary and treasurer Of the organi.
zation, presented her biennial re-
port.
1.-THE great need today is for off,
Gals who will render honest, intelli-
gent and efficient service" declared
Mrs. G. A. Fisher, Fargo, in an adj
dress on 1.-THE Capacity for Service, -
Tuesday evening at q public session
Of the convention.
Cooperation Is Needed
In discussing modern issues she
stated that voters and officials alike
must share the blame and the re-
sponsibility for present conditions.
She believes that only by groups
working together unselfishly can
state and national problems be
solved.
Listing mans capacity for worth
while service as four-fo mental,
physical, social and spiritual, Mrs.
Fisher gave the requisites for har-
mony and contentment in human
relationships.
01lO dSACO VAU1AC1lO W G0A6 year
round interest In politics and de-
plored the tendency Of the electorate
to return to the rut Of indifference
as soon as elections are over.
"A receptive mind, with q capacity
for real thought and a keen desire to
keep informed on the important is
sues OF today is one Of the prime
requisites Of good citizenship" Mrs.
Fisher declared.
She urged members of the fedora
ton to continue to prove themselves
efficient in maintaining interest in
civic and political activities through
out the year. and devote part Of
their time to study Of means for
solving economic Ills.
Speaking on Education" Arthur
e. Thompson, state superintendent OF
public instruction, pointed out that
the major purpose Of education Is
to develop good citizenship.
He briefly reviewed the history Of
education in North Dakota, showing
that the philosophy Of education. as
set forth in the state constitution
drawn up in 1889. still IS applicable
today.
Favors Taxation Equality
Commenting favorably on the pro.
eressive legislation now pending in