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(j13ottit't'i Proprietor al ish Edited and Managed by W__ _ Progressive Women MatheBMcrt OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF LOUISIANA FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS VOL. 2. BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, DECEMBER 15, 1922. NO. League of Women Voters A very significant as well as suc- I cessful two days' convention of the er Louisiana League of Women Voters L( was brought to a close Tuesday af ternoon. di Thq opening meeting took place m Monday evening, Dec. 11, at the SC Women's Club House and in spite of V vary inclement weather, a represent- di tive audience of Baton Rouge citi- a; sens and delegates from the various pl Ohapters of the state League were P( preSent giving undivided attention to di the following very significant pro gran: st - Mrs. Laura Powers, President of fi' the Baton Rouge League, called the ti meeting to order and in a few fit- m ting remarks introduced Mr. Payne et Brazeale who, representing Mayor di Taurner Bynum, turned over the "keys ti of the city" to the leaguers through Ite president, Miss Agnes Morris of et Newr Orleans. O President Margaret McD. Reed of L the Louisiana Federation of Women spoke along the lines of the relation- S ship of the Federation to the League, especially commenting on the united "n efforts of the two roganizations to get through muchc needed legisla tfon. ci "Thou Bright Evening Star," sung N as a solo by Mr. Dalton Reymond, L accompanied by Mr. David Piller of L. 8. U. music faculty, was the only music on the program. According to Mrs. Patty Jacobs " of Birmingham, 3rd vice president of e the. League, one of the biggest op portunities for the League is to work r for making the government more ef ficient, in other words, to strive for it better election laws, short ballot, the l direct primary. N Dr. R. L. Tullis, dean of the L. S. li U. law shcool, based his speech upon P ections 4, 7, and part of 9 of the Bill of Rights of the Louisiana Con- h, utltbtion, As a climax he quoted ti * tbhieb e a ,iHin . te. maount; "Blessed are the Peacertikerse, for ti$y shall .beya che th i4lldtin of 1Il God*ii· P Assistant Attorney General Geo. 11 S. Gulon followed with an eloquent b, effort on "Principles of Government", v holding that' the influence of women e: in polties, their influence on men, etc, should inspire to nobler deeds and h higher ideals.. He did not think it tl necessary for women to run for of fice in order to render efficient and poWerful service in politics.. He, too. referred to the sermon on the mount. Mrs. Lydia Wickliffe spoke for a ii few minutes, earnestly beseeching the t, people, especially the women, to pay t poll tax. She suggested a Afine Xmas j present, worthy of the "Peace on earth, good will to men" spirit would I be a receipted poll tax to tardy poll tax payers. - Lieut.-Gov. H. W. Bounnehaud, un- It able to be present, sent a letter voic- c ing his regrets at his unavoidahbe ab- 1 sence, and urging ALL WOMEN to , pay poll taxes.a President Agnes Morris in a few 1 remarks, reiterated the plea--which seemed to be the burden of the meet Ing--"Women! Pay your poll taxes." She accounted for the fact that. so many women do not vote for the rea son that they dislike the mechanics of voting especially the selecting of a candidate. These resolutions were passed at the Tuesday .morning session, Alum-1 ni Hall: Whereas, Louisiana is one of the few states ewhich has refused, the benefits of the Shepherd-Towner Act, and whereas, the lives of motheis and babies are daily being jeopardiz ed through lack of scientific informta tion for the promotion of maternity and infancy Bygiene, be it resolved; That the Louisiana League of Women Voters urge all women to create such a demand for the acceptance of this heneflclent legislation that the in coming governor and legislators can not deny infants and mothers of Lou Iliana such protection such a measure afords. The League of Women Voters re quests every Protestant, and Catho lic minister, and revery Jewish Rabbi in the state, to request all their mem bers to pay their poll tax. Whereas, the 'Louisiana League of Women Voters initiated and sponsor ad the constitutionil provieion of maintainiag the mothers pension, and whereas the legislature has refused to pass the enabling set; be it re sioed: That the League of Women Voters rge all women to create such Sa demand for the acerptance of this hUmas leghigtito that the h-coming governor and legislature cannot long er\deny to children and mothers of Louisiana such conservation of life. Whereas, there are many flagrant discriminaitons against women re maining in our civil code; be it re solved: That the League of Women Voters work to the end that these discriminations shall be removed and ask the gubernatorial candidates to pledge them or a committee to ap point a commission, when such can didate shall have been nominated in the primary for governor to study such inequalities, and report their findings to the legislature to the end that such discriminations shall be re moved without resorting to the blank et method of legislation which en .dangers existing and future protec tive legislation for women. The following officers were elect ed: Chairman, Mrs. T. E. Browne, 1 Oakdale; honorary chairman, Mrs. Lydia Wickliffe; first vice-chairman, Mrs. Allen Hatchett, New Orleans; second vice-chairman, Mrs. D. C. Clark, Alexandria; third vice-chair I man, Mrs. Stringer, Lake Charles; fourth vice-chairman, Miss Agnes Morris, New Orleans; treasurer, Mrs. Joseph Fisher, New Orleans; finan cial secretary, Miss Gladys Breazeale, Natchitoches; auditor, Miss Annie 'Louise Shaver, New Orleans. SAt the closing session Tuesday af ternoon at Alumni Hall the following was the sense of the members pres rent: - The principles numerated, and the resolutions adopted are : . 1-. The League of Women Voters, Sin its PURPOSES and AIMS, is NON IPARTISAN, NON FACTIONAL, NON SECTARIAN. It is NOT al lied with any faction, nor is it EX PONENT of ANY political party. 2. The League of Women Voters "has for its main purpose the educa Ition of women in their political du 1 tIes apd, respondbi 3. The fI~!j~'~~e . ' gi~~ii~~i ~ a~ IMSD'I ATE need, tlat the voters PAY THEIR POLL TAX by'Dee. 81, "1922. The payment of this poll tax being necessary to the privilege of voting in the 1924 election of the Gov 1 ernor and other state officials. The meeting was closed by Pres. SMorris thanking the local ladies for t their many courtesies. G WOULD YOU VOTE? S This is the time of the year when l % it becomes the duty of the newspapers e to call the attention of their readers Y to the danger of their disqualification s if they fail to pay their poll taxes, n which is a prerequisite of voting in d Louisiana. 11 Hence, we begin to do so. If you want to vote next year or the year 'after you cannot do so with 1 out a poll tax receipt of this year. " Therefore you should pay the tax 0 now, inspired either by a commend able desire to exercise the right of cit W izenship or to help the public schools. h For all the receipts from poll taxes go to public education. Under the laws of Louisiana you o cannot vote in any year unless you are able to show poll tax receipts for Cs two years before. In some states in which payment of poll taxes is an essential qualification ot of voting, it is permisable to pay " Itaxes of back years in the year in which you vote. But the wise men he who sat in the Constitutional Conven be tion of 1898 provided that in Louis t, iana such taxes could only be paid 's in the years in which they were due. a- Therefore, no citizen, man or wom a- an, ought to fail to get a receipt ac 7 knowledging his or her payment of a d; poll tax. en Ordinarily we shall not have im ch portant elections next year. It will be an off-year, unless some of our L"l prominent public officials die, which n- we hope will not happen. 'u But no man or woman will be able ire to vote in the gabernatorial, con gressional or presidential elections of re- 1924 who is unable to show a receipt io- of the payment of his or her poll tax bbi for 1922. m- Don't put off this necessary duty of citizenship. In the rush of the clbs of ing days of the year yeo may find or- yourself unable to get a receipt. of Any citizen who disqualifies him rad or herself from vottbg by inability to med present- poll tax receipts Is sure to re be subject to undeiarable prohibition. lCf From Natchitoche, Enterprise, ach a his An eaaing died the other day, but Ing we have forgottea his name. To all friends and patrons of Woman's Enterprise we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, irrespect ive of religious creed, political affiliation or nationality. To its advertisers, contributors and subscribers who have se generously bestowed patronage upon and assisted in plac ing it upon a firm and lasting foundation we are truly and sincerely grateful and pray that peace and contentment may ever abide in their homes, happiness and prosperity follow in their footsteps, and may their hearts be filled with love and kindness for their fellow men. Again we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all, M'y .i' :+ 4:+""cý"1^:+.4.04 444+ý*++++++%3 I t i IL. . Gottieb Memorial, Home for Young Ladies Who Work, 315 North St., Baton Rouge, La. Two years ago November the 18, the sale was passed giving title of the above p'roperty to the I. H. Gottlieb Memorial. To celebrate this occa sion the board of managers were rep resented at supper by Mrs. Geo. W. Garig, president, Mrs. Joe Gottlieb and Mrs. L. U. Babin. There was also a guest from Chicago present, Mrs. I. N. Hahn.. All of these ladies talked to the young ladies and re sponse for them was made by Miss Maggie Otto. The delicious cakes and ices served were the gift of Mrs. Gottlieb. . , Thanksgiving dinner was another event observed. A big turkey din ner was the gift of the board. Mrs. E. A. Clark, matron, giving of her service and enthusiasm to make the occasion a big success. The members of the board are as follows: Mrs. Gee. W. Garig, presi dent; Mrs. C. H. Stumberg, 2nd vice president; Mrs. L. U. Babin, secre tary; Mrs. Joe Ramires, treasurer, with Mrs. W. C. Young, Miss Kate Kondert, Mrs. Joe Gottlieb, Miss Kate Hill, Miss Elizabeth Ogden, Mrs. Florence Adler, Mrs. J. R. Par kerson. , The above photograph was made by a member of the board, Miss Eliza beth Ogden. Housewives League Program IIstroma, La. The program of the Istrouma Housewives' League, includes discus sions of civic and school problems and one meeting each month for the study of homemaking problems. It was made out by a committee of the League members assisted by Mrs. Mary Barrow Giesen, in charge of Women's Club work in the Extension Department of L. S. U. The pro gram follows: Motto (suggested): "To Make the Beter Best." Emblem (suggested): The Four Leaf Clover. Dec. 14th. Business session. Roll call-current events. Leader-Mrs. A. F. H. CavelL Lecture and Demonstration-Im provement of School Grounds-Hen ry Clay Smith, garden specialist. Discussion-School Grounds. Improvement Day. Short Course-Farmers' and Home Makers' Week, Neighbor's Day. January 4th. Business Session. Roll Call-(ten selected). New Year's Resolutions. Leader-Mrs. L. oKelly. Iobjeet-Taxu a sd Where They Go. Plans for School Improvement Day. Address (subject, selected)-Mrs. li W. B. Hatcher. January 18th. c Business Session. g Roll Call-Hints for Fancy Work. 'I1 Leader-Mrs. Tate. Demonstration-Basket Making Miss E. Deshotels, Parish Home Dem onstration Agent. Kitchen Improvement. Refreshments-Tea and Bread and Butter Sandwiches. February 1st. Business Session. Roll Call-Current Events. Leader-Mrs. G. 0. Mo(rgan. Subject-Your Community and Its Government. February 15th. Business Session. *Roll Call-Thoughts of George Washington. Leader-Mrs. B. Tessier. Demonstration - Carbohydrates, * Yeast, Bread-Miss Mary E. Thomas, March 1st. Business Session. Roll Call-Current Events. Leader-Mrs. W. B. Hatcher. Subjects-Parish Government, Pub. lie Health and Sanitation-Miss Maud y Chambers, pariah nurse. March 15th. . (Continued on page 8) A Night Before Christmas (Vallie M. Seitz). ca If you want to feel the pulse of humanity, to get a glimpse of the rc real life of the struggling, pictur- in esque masses, stroll leisurely down tl through that tangled, teeming section ej on the lower East Side of New York in on Christmas eve. For the Christ- sl mas spirit is joyously impartial. It ne flutters its shining wings as gaily over the Bowery and Hester street as o1 over Broadway and Fifth Avenue. A The toys are cheaper but they are y painted just as brightly; the wreaths c] do not wear shining rosettes of real d satin, but they flaunt enormous bows a of scarlet tissue paper; the tinsel fi ornaments sell at ten for a cent rather than ten dollars per dozen; f, but the children of the tenements li gaze at them with a round eyed won- a der and delight that surpasses any emotions felt by the little aristocrats further up town, who have pleasures f every day in the year. And, in the East Side one may I study contrasts to his heart's con-t tent or perhaps to his heart's dis- r content, if he happens to possess I very strong sympathies. For, though If the spirit is also an impartial one, I his ravages are decorously hidden on I Fifth Avenue. The rich may conceal I their woes and worries, or their hap- I piness and fastivities, with drawn shutters and closed carriages, but the sorrows and the anxieties of the poor flaunt themselves in the face of I every passer-by, and the scenes of: their small triumphs and rejoicings usually stand open to the observation of the curious. Here the thrifty head of a family, rejoicing in a "steady job," is buying toys and confectionery galore for the morrow's festivities, there a white faced woman, with a shawl over her head, buys a solitary stick of bright striped candy; further along a group of black-haired, bare headed girls select with much gig gling comment, the, flaring neckties Oktt seawaJr e ,wll,, y.proady hear to the Christmas dance; whilf, at a wagin on the corner below, a proud youth is exchanging three dol lars for an enormous white muff that will shelter someone's hands as ef fectively as if it were made of real fox. And everywhere there are chil dren, staring into the shot ºindows, running in and out among the crowds, darting back and forth across the streets, apparently escaping death only momentary miracles. r But on this special Christmas eve e there was one child of the tenements who was not running gleefully around with the children on the streets., In stead, she stood by a little window, high above the street, her nose flat tened against the pane, her big blue eyes strained to catch glimpses of e the crowds below. "Why couldn't we go out for a lit , tie while, Aunt Mary?" she begged . wistfully. i'It's. Christmas eve, and everyone else is out on the street?" y "That's just the reason why we - can't go dear," was the quiet reply. "We can't go out in that crowd-it - wouldn't be safe; you would wish we were back in our little rooms" Little Louise, usually so sulimis sive, demurred a little, shaking her golden curls back impatiently and puckering her red lips into a cherry s. like pout. "It doesn't look like such a bad crowd," she urged. "All the folks are good-natured-they wouldn't hurt us. They all live right around us-why can't I ever play with anybody?" Aunt Mary sat down in the one rocking chair, and took little Louise in her arms before she answered, and the child looking up saw that her eyes were very sad. Instantly the impulsive little heart repented, and she flung her arms around her aunt's neck impetuously. "I'm naughty," she declared, "right on Christmas eve. Don't look sorry Aunt Mary I'd rather stay here with you than to play with any of those children. But you know, auntie, it does seem queer that re live here and still can't ever know any of the folks," The woman's clasp of the fragile form tightened, and she pressed her lips to the sunny hair before she answered. "Listen Louise" she said earnestly "your mother was a lady; and your father is a gentleman; they are not like these people. We have to live here, until daddy comes home again because we are poor and have no money to pay for a nice place to live in but we don't have to make friends of these people. I suppose many of them are good kind folks, but you see little girl auntie cannot let you play in the streets. I think your mama's heart would be sad, even up in Heaven, to see her little girl in such company. When daddy comes home he will take us to a nicer place to live, where there are flowers and grass and trees, and nice little girls to play with." "But 'tWhen will he come? He's been away such a long time I can hardly remember how ,he looks. IJ he really loves me, what makes stay away for such a long time "Hush darling; of coupse he fee you-he has to stay away for long r time-no do be quiet for little while, and I'll sing you a Christ. - mas song." The golden ha'ired child tied her , head on Atl older wona Shoulder , and her little face relaxed ,the old s Christnias carolk were s softly. -The blue eyes grew misty, the white lids drooped, opened1 closed gain and little Louise slept. .1 The singer's voice hushed, and she sat looking down at the , sleeping child, with tender troubled eyes. Her thoughts reverted to the childish Squestion: "What makes daddy stay away so long if he loves met" She thought of the child's father-her e own brother-shut fast inside the Sgrim walls of the old prison, his heart 'filled with thoughts of his little -Louise. Her mind went over and over the events of the past year, seeking, as always, some gleam of hope in the cruel, almost hopeless circumstances. 'It was such a pitifully dbortietory: her brother John's marriage to the~ I fair frail girl whom he adored, the i birth of little Louise, the four happy years before the mother began to e fade, like some lovely blossom, the * year in which she grew rapidly worse, until one day John came home a in response to a telephone call in Louise's babyish voice, to find his - wife critically ill. She remembered r how his face whitened and set in I despair when the doctor told him that nothing but an operation could save the precious life, and that the I operation would cost five hundred c dollars. "Five hundred dollars," he repeated, hopelessly, and sat for a. ' (Continued on page eight) (' Greeting Cards that spread "Peace and Good Will" "Gifts" I that make the friendship stronger. McNEEL STATIONERY CO. The Gift Store of a Huadred Suggestions. THIRD STREET -div ii!.LC~~ S: