s. . National W.C.T.U. Conveniiaa, Tulsa, Okia., June 12-18

“NOT WILLING THAT ANY SHOULD PERISH”

Monthly—25 Cto. a Year. CASSELTON, N. D., APRIL, 1936 VOL. XL. No. S,

AN EASTER SONG THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER members and organizations, and EASTER DAWN spread many temperance truths. A song of sunshine through the rain, Dear Sister Workers: Field Day, April 19 By Florence Stebbina Of spring across the snow, Just returned from Fargo, having Will you ask the pastors in your Morning stars are singing; A balm to heal the hurts of pain, attended our helpful and inspiration­ town, or community, to either give a Lillies are richly clad; A peace surpassing woe. al mid-year executive meeting— so brief talk upon our work on Sunday, Joyous birds are winging, Lift up your heads, ye sorrowing much wish that each one of you dear April 19, telling of Centenary Plan ’The whole earth is glack ones, women could have received this in­ projects, asking for pledges and for new members, or, for permission to And be ye glad of heart. spiration. APRIL SNOW For Calvary and Easter Day— We had, as our guest of honor, place some five-minute speaker to do Earth ’s blackest day and whitest Mrs. Ethel Bliss Bakes, Minneapolis, the same. “In Union there is day— Minnesota’s State President. She Strength’’, so let us unite in this ^- Snow, on the ground, falls greatly— Were just one day apart! gave us two very fine addresses and fort on April 19. GenUy falling; Institutes Dazzling whiteness Is evqpywhere; Nohint orwhisper stirred the air at our business session, many help­ ful plans for work. We feel very We lu-ge each union (or imions But I hear the notes of robins calling To tell what joy should be; And April’s breath is in the air. grateful to her for coming. near together) to plan for an Insti­ The sad disciples, grieving there. tute as soonas roads are good,using Norhelp norhopecould see. Membership Drive ’The southern winds blow softly— informationfromleaflets which have Tet all the while the glad, near sun We are on the last lap of our Softly blowing; been sent out to local presidents. Made ready its swift dart. Membership Campaign. Because of And the snow turns to g^entle rain; And Calvary and Easter Day^ bad weatherrand -rodds,' many have 'These will secure for you a success­ The sap of life in the trees is flow­ The darkest day and brightest day— had an enforced rest, and should be ful and helpful institute. ing— Were just one day apart! ready and anxious to Go. We are District Conventions Springtime fragrance is here again. asking each oneofyouto—first pray, As soon as you can, get in touch ’The sun through clouds gleams Oh, when the strife of tong^ues is loud then either go (or write) to at least with Mrs. Wylie, as to WHEN you And the heart of hope beats low. desire to have your convention. Wher brightly— five women or more, telling them of Brightly gleaming; When the prophets prophesy of ill. our many projects, of the great need possible, Mrs. Buck will be placec And the mourners come and go; with you, but if not available, she Spreading its gladness through the for new members, and report to State earth; In this sure thought let us abide. Treasurer names and dues as soon as will see that you have a field worker And keep and say our heart. Remember, worthwhile meetings, In the heart of man new faith is possible. streaming That Calvary and Easter Day, We have set three htmdred as our whether union, district, or for speak ­ Earth ’s heaviest day and happiest er, must be well planned. “The more Fcr spring is again at its birth. goal—small enough to attain, but Fargo, N. D. —Florence Stebblns. day— this means workforeach ofus. Just you put into anirthing, the more yor Were but one day apart! think what it would mean if only get out.’’ Mrs. Buck can help with —Susan Coolidge. each one gained ONE! Adding new Institute. MATHEMATICALLY workers and spreading temperance Union Signal and Young Crusader SPEAKING JOHN WESLEY PREACHED truths. Not being able to secure, or I trust that both of our official pa ­ HERE to learn how to make tiger lilies, the pers have received your special at ­ Alcohol is nothing if not mathemat ­ state officers have decided to use our tention this month and that many ical. It adds an unnecessary bad hab ­ subscriptions have been renewed, or If every minister of the Gospel own state flower, the wild rose. it, subtracts C-om the pocketbook,di­ made. They are our “bread of tem­ would “cry aloud and spare not’’, the I do not mean to advertise for vides the family, and multiplies one’s liquor traffic would have to take to any one firm, but because of the bre­ perance life’’, and we cannot become its heels. vity of time, will say that Sears, Roe­ well-informed, inspired, and efficient troubles a hundredfold. buck & Co. catalogue will give you workers, without them. Place in li­ Blessed are the peacemakers —^not Many years ago a man rode a brary, high school and homes; pay­ horse into a little village in England. the needed information as to material, the war-makers —says the Good Book. cost and how to make the wild rose ing 50 cents each, two women can en­ He stopped at a blacksmith shop, and joy our splendid Union Signal, each If we can't help, perhaps at least inquired: “Why can ’t a man get a (pink). We suggest that each imion we can avoid hindering someone else. make its own to use in a service at week, for one WHOLE year. No drink of liquor in this town?’’ more worry over lack of material for The regents of the University of The blacksmith did not even look meetings, placing a rose in a vase for each new member gained this programs—nor to refute wet proi>a- Minnesota, a landgrant college, re­ up from his work, but replied: “The ganda. cently abolished the compulsory fea ­ reason is this: More than a hundred year. At Tulsa, Okla., our state wUl present, at the Flower Festival, a Literature ture of military training and made years ago a man named John Wesley Again we have, at State Headquar ­ drill optionaL preached in this town.’’ rose for each new member gained. If not already received, each president ters, an abundance of fresh fine lit­ Alcohol singles out youth, doubles The pulpit is the highest authority shouldsend toState Headquarters for erature. Attractive colored leaflets, his sorrows, trebles his difficulty in in the land, and is powerful in its in­ leaflet “Planting and Harvesting,’’ to bearing latest information and sta ­ getting a job, and quardruples his fluence on society. 'The world ex­ help in membership drive. Be sure tistics in regard to menace and harm, chance of failure in life. pects the pulpit toerect the standard, to close with a May-Day Party, mak ­ of alcoholic drinks, are now available and then measure up to it—^William ing Queen of the one gaining most —ten assorted texts, 75 cents per Cooperstown’s March meeting was D; Gray in National Voice. new members. Let Corresponding thousand, 40 cents per five-hundred. held in the home of Judge and Mrs. Secretary know of new members— Secure these; give them out liberally Carleton. Short but pointed talks MRS. ANDERSON HONORED Gleaners, Ruths and Harvesters. and help defeat the Hard Liquor Bill. were given on the Five Point pro­ Help! Whittier said, “Speak out in acts: ihe gram. 'Two solos were contributed by From The Long Beach Sun we clip Mrs. Necia E. Buck, Salem, Ore., time for words is passed and deeds Mrs. Rose. During the social hour, the following: formerly one of our state officers and alone suffice’’—but, we need both Mrs. O. J. ’Thompson, whose parents “Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson, field workers, will commence work, words and deeds. “She helps twice lived at one time in the same town thirty years president of the North with us, on April 15th. She must be who helps quickly.’’ Help now! with Frances Willard ’s mother, show­ Dakota W. C. T. U. and Recording entertained, and allowed to take an With earnest prayers for success in ed a quaint little wash bowl and pit­ secretary of the National W. C. T. U. offering at meetings to help defray our work, cher which ^Jadame Willard had giv­ will be guest of honor of the Long expenses. Mrs. Fred M. Wanner, en a woman who worked for her and Beach Federation W. C. T. U. at a Dear District and Local Presidents: later worked for Mrs. ’Thompson’s tea Thursday from 2 until 5 p. m., at please make careful survey of your I don’t drink beer; first, because I mother. Mrs. Thompson now owns the home of Mrs. Cornish Brown, 1525 nearby territory, and plan for meet­ don’t like it and second, because my this precious heirloom which was East Second St. Arrangements for ings for Mrs. Buck’s itinerary. Pray­ profession is one that obliges me to probably used by Frances WiUard the tea are in charge of a committee, er and well planned^ meetings will keep in critical training and beer is when a child. On this occasion the Rev. Nelle Osmun, Mrs. Edith Cocks bring results. Let each of us be in fatal both to training and criticism.'' historic bowl was used to receive the and Mrs. Lulu Holbert. Officers, prayer, for her work in our state, George Bernard Shaw in Ulinois offering which was generous and will members and friends are invited.’’ trusting that she will gain many new Watch Tower. be for the Centenary Fund. North Dakota women are and I be­ WHITE RIBBON BULLETIN see what can be done! Here is ourA MESSAGE FROM OUR record to date: lieve every one of us will make an ex­ Published Monthly HONORARY PRESIDENT tra effort now to secure new mem­ Official Or^ No. Dakota W. G. T. U. bers and to payourquotain full to RUTHS Dear Comrades: the Centenary Educational Fund. We Mrs. Fred M. Wanner Mrs. R. B. Reed, Fargo North Dakota never seems very never know what we can do imtil we Editor in Chief Mrs. O. J. Oswald, Northwood far away from me although I TRY. Refresh your mind on the won­ am just now sitting outside in the Barbara H. WyUe derful Five Year, Five Point program. Managing Editor GLEANERS warm California sunshine and have Study especially the educational pro­ Mrs. Fred M. Wanner, Jamestown been watching with a strange fas­ jects. Then, with a prayer, start out. All matter for puWicatlon must Mrs. Barbara H. Wylie, Fargo cination the waves of the Pacifin Don’t be discouraged with one rebuff reach the managing editor at Fargo, Mrs. G. E. Norris, Fargo breaking on the “Long Beach”. Uncle or a dozen. It Is a great cause—it N. D., by the 20th of the previous Mrs. H. W. Stockman, Alamo Sam’s fleet is spread out before me is God’s work and you are giving month. Mrs. Kate S. Wilder, Fargo and twenty of the great ships are in people the privilege of helping. Keep Mrs. Mary Teichman,Fargo sight. A genUe breeze is blowing on keeping on and you wUl be sur­ and theair seems filled withair­ Subscription price, per annum^26c Mrs. F. W. Gress, Underwood prised at the dimes, quarters and dol­ Extra copies, 2 cents each. planes, kites and sea gulls. It is lars gather, and at the wo­ Mrs. Frank Snyder, Underwood sometimes difficult to tell whichis Mrs. G. Englund,Underwood men who will join. Entered in the postoffice at Cassel- which. ton, N. D., as second class matter. Mrs. C. E. Soderholm, New Rock­ A letter to-day from Mrs. Inez Mr. Anderson and I are enjoying Dorrance, secretary Sheldon W. C- ford the simshine, the mountains, the sea, AFKIL 1936 Mrs. D. W. Swanson, New Rock­ T. U., reports, their quota of $30 to the orange, lemon and walnut groves, Centenary fund all raised but $3.00- ford. but most of all our children, grand­ General Officers (Since last month) and it will doubtless all be raised be­ President—Mrs. Fred M. Wanner. children and many friends from North fore this letterin print. How Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson Dakota. 'This is our first winterless Jamestown. Mrs. W. G. Dickson, Gilby many unions* have raised their quota Vice President—Mrs. John Pehrson, year and it is also a new experience —gone overthetop.? ThisCenten­ Mrs. Geo. Mowry, Larimore to be free from heavy responsibilities. Alamo. Mrs. James Larmour,Larimore ary Educational Fund, if it can be Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Bar­ To-morrow, Sunday, March 15, is Mrs. J. C. Calloway, Larimore raised at once, will grreatly help us in bara H. Wylie. Fargo. Field Day in Southern California W. defeating the hard liquor bill next Recording Secretary—Mrs. Frank Mrs. Henry Dean, Larimore C. T. U. and a special effort will be Mrs. Martin Johnson,Larimore. June. We can well afford to make Beasley. Fairdale. made in the churches to secure new great sacrifices to do this. North Treasurer—Mrs. Robert B. Reed. Mrs. Carrie Aasen, Oakes members. Last Sunday, Mr. Ander­ 1341 —11th Ave. No., Fargo. Mrs. Gill Monson,Prosper Dakota must keep her prohibition son preached in one of the Long law. We will returnearly in May Thereis yet time formanymore. Beachchurchesand I was asked to andinampletime tovoteandI trust Honorary President—^Mrs. Elizabeth make a few remarks. I was happy Preston Anderson, Sheldon. to be of some help in the campaign.- IN MEMORIAM to secure seven new members and Yoursforvictoryall alongtheline, have since secured a new member for State Headquarters—Room 10, Fargo “And they shall see His face.” Elizabeth Preston Anderson, National Bank Building, Fargo. North Dakota W. C. T. U. Long Beach, California, Southern California W. C. T. U. March14, 1936. Mrs. A. L. Ditch, for many years has raised its quota for the Centen­ Branch Secretaries president of the \mion at Oakes. aryEducationalprogramandexpects Youth’s Temperance Council—Miss to raise it all before the close of this LOYAL TEMPERANCE Sue Herrington, Benedict. Mrs. Louise Hanson, Fairdale, one W. C. T. U. year. There are five un­ LEGION Associate Secretary—Miss Elizabeth of our life members, is bereaved in ions in Long Beach and the president WUder, Fargo. the passing of her husband and has of the Federation told me that most Mrs. E. S. Bordwell, Secretary ‘ Loyal Temperance Leg^ion—Mrs. E. S. our sincere sympathy. of them had gone over the top and Bo;*dwell, Jamestown. We are delighted to hear of the all of them expect to pay their entire new L. T. L. at Ryder with Mrs. Eide Associate Secretary — Mrs. H. J. Mrs. Iver Ytreeide, Montpelier, quota within a few days. ' Perry, Hillsboro. as leader. They have made splendid president of the union there for sev­ The presidents of two of these un plans. eral years, sister of Mrs. Laura Wahl ions are former North Dakota wo­ Mrs. J. W. Frisbie hasorganized DepartmentDirectors men,—Mrs. C. L. Holbert, formerly Philscher. two legions—oneat Dickey with20 of LaMoureand Mrs. Edith Cocks, Alcohol Education—Mrs. NeU N. Lee, members and the otherat Willow whousedtobe a member oftheL. T. Dickinson. Mrs. L. G. Otteson, mother of Mrs. Grovewith10 members. ValleyCity C. E. Soderholmof New Rockford, L. and Y. at Larimore. The corres­ Child Welfare and Health—Mrs. R. A. is hoping to have another series of Sprague, Grand Forks. was called Home Feb. 14. A devoted ponding secretary of a third union is Rev. Nelle Osmun, a former field declamation contests this spring. Christian Christian, she trained her children to Citizenship—Mrs. George worker of North Dakota. It is a joy Their last meeting was very interest­ CampbeU, Minot. fill useful positions in the world. A ing. Edinburgreportsfine work in strongtemperanceadvocate,herin­ to know that our North Dakota wo-, spite of thecold weather. We can Evangelistic and Sabbath Observance fluence was always for the Right. men are making good wherever they —Mrs. Clarence W. Lee, Stady. go. Among other women from our all do better now spring is coming. JamestownL. T. L. meets in con­ Exhibits and Fairs—Mrs. Bessie M. Mrs. Mary Wylie, onceof Park state who are living in Long Beach, nectionwiththeKing’s Heralds at Darling, Grand Forks. River but later of Fairdale, is remem­ I have met Mrs. J. H. Flewell, Leal, Flower Mission and Relief—^Mrs. E. bered lovingly for her devotion to the Mrs. D. W. Feltham, Mrs. L. D. Maur­ the Methodist church every two C. Watkins, Fargo. temperance cause; for the efficient er, Starkweather, Mrs. John Haig, weeks. Their Wall of Total Abstin­ way she raised a motherless family Devils Lake, (now living at Whit­ ence is growing fast. Institutes—Mrs. John Pehrson, Al­ Try this at your next meeting: amo. of six, starting for Uiem a Sunday tier) ; Mrs. Wallace Heffron and Mrs. Earl Buckman (May Winans King), (Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)— Legislation—State President. School in her own home when there was none nearby, adding new mem­ Tower City. We children have a temperance Medal Contests—Mrs. J. N. WaUestad, Among those who are here for the pledge. Wheelock. bers imtil the whole community felt its influence. Shepassed away Feb. winter are Mrs. J. G. Moore and Mrs. Temperance pledge, temperance Medical Temperance—^Mrs. Annie F. 27, aged 79, from thehomeof her Geo. E. Black of Grand Forks; and pledge. Catherwood,Park River. daughter in Fordville. Mrs. John Watt, Leonard, who, as We sign in L. T. L. Organization and Union Signal—Cor­ Mintie Bowe, was at one time our We’ll never smoke a cigaret respondingSecretary. Headquarters secretary. It would Mrs. Abram Baldwin, for many Cigaret, cigaret. take toomuchspace to mentionall Publicity—Mrs. Nellie M. Cross, years a leader in every good cause at We’ll never smoke a cigaret Park River. the former North Dakota W. C. T. U. It’s harmful so to do. Oberon and whose promotion to heav­ women I have met on the coast. I Religious Education—Mrs. Geo. A. enly activities last fall was not re­ I like this cheer: McGregor, Fargo. had the privilege of delightful visits ported to us imtil recently. To her with Mrs. J. O. Smith and daughter. A citizen may be tall, Social Morality and Motion Pictures— friends and to all associated with Miss Bernice, Seattle, formerly cf A citizen may be short, Mrs. J. W. Friable, Dickey. these dear ones, sincere' sympathy is Casselton; Mrs. C. C. Chaffee, Elver- A citizen may be fat, State Historian—Mrs. R. M. Pollock, expressed. ett, formerly of Valley City; Mrs. E. A citizen may be thin— Fargo. “Love’s light illumines the pathway R. Martin, Portland, also from Val­ High up, wide out, short or thin. you trod. ley City; Miss Janet Adam, Portland It matters not to Uncle Sam, Comrades of yesterday—now saints THE LAST CALL and Miss Clara Mann, Monrovia, who It’s how you act and what you do of God. both served at our State Headquar­ That makes young citizens good Happy white ribboners, homelike ters at different times. Mrs. Martin and true” Because this is an election year in is heaven, • which all the states are interested, is now president of the largest union God guides us through help you in Portland. Mrs. James Riley, form­ Sing this to Tune of “Farmer in and for other reasons, the National have given.” the Dell”— W. C. T. U. convention is to be held er president Jamestown W. C. T. U. is now living at Glendale. I also visited Young citizens are we early in June, at Tulsa, Okla. This Thereis nomoreinconceivablefol­ Young citizens are we. shortensthetime for themember­ with our former treasurer, Mrs. E. C. ly than this continued riot of expen- Watkins, whois spendingthewinter Some day, you know, we all will shipcampaignconductedby theNa­ ditwe on battleships at a time when at Glendale, Mrs. Helen Porter, Far­ vote. tionalW. C. T. U. andleavesusonly great masses of humanity are d5dng go, Mrs. R. M. Lundeyand hermo­ Young Citizens are we. themonthof April in Vhichto win of starvation. —Herbert Hooverther,Mrs. Sheiks,whoused to be at And we will all vote right, newmembers. Theseverewinterhas Wahpeton, all of Los Angeles. For town and nation fight. greatly handicapped our work but can Make my mortal dream come true. At Salem, Oregon, I visited our Sure it’s true, we say to you. we not now double our diligence in With the work I fain would do; Necia E. Buck, national organizer, We will aU vote right. this worthwhile effort? May Day is Clothe with life the weak intent. whose visit to North Dakota we are “A good citizen should be kind, the closing date and report must be Let me be the thing I meant; looking forward to with great antic­ honest, courageous, and loyal. He made by May 15 to our national cor­ Let me find in thy employ. ipation. I realize how the severe cold should have self control, be reliable responding secretary, Mrs. DeYo. So Peace that dearer is than joy. and deep snow has hindered the work and have reverence for the flag of let us Hurry! Hurry!! Hurry!!! and —Whittier. in our state, but I know how heroichis nation.” THE MID-YEAR MEETING wbo felt she could not do anything TREASURER’S REPORT LOCAL ACTIVITIES gained 18 n^ members. And what rewards we do have when we give our li'eb. 16-March 16, 1936, Fargo union held a "white ele­ In FeUowshlp HaU, First Baptist phant” sale with proceeds for the time in service to the Lord! Dues—Stanley, 3; Fargo Scandin­ Church. Fargo, the mid-year meeting The EveningMeeting Centenary Fund. avian, 36; Fargo 20; Hannah, 11; of the North Dakota W. C. T. U. was In the spacious dining hall, a de-< Bucyrus, 7; Northwood, 22; Bottin­ held. March 19, 20, Mrs. Fred M. licious dinner was served by the la­ eau, 12; Cando, 10; Makoti, 4; Valley The two Grand Forks imions met Wanner, state president, presiding. dies of the church, at which the state City, 25; Abercrombie, 6; Underwood, at the home of Mrs. R. A. Sprague Mrs. Ethel Bliss Baker, the gifted and president, Mrs. Wanner, presided. Dr. 5; Bismarck, 6; Sheldon, 3; Steele, 2; for the Willard memorial meeting, af­ gracious president of Minnesota W. C. Daniel Heitmeyer, pastor of the T. U., as guest speaker, came as a Hatton, 14; Crosby, 1; Gilby, 4;’New ternoonand evening sessions being church, voiced the invocation. Vocal good neighbor to her former home Rockford, 2; Plsiza, 12; Minnewaukan, held. Fifty persona were in attend­ solos by Miss Louise Murray and Mrs. 3; Stanley L. T. L. 2; Northwood L; T. town where she was graduated from W. H. Targgart, who were accomp­ L. 92; Dickey L. T. L. 20; Willard ance. Mrs. A. V. Sheppard president high school, and was warmly welcom­ anied by Miss Grace Watkins, added Members, Mrs. I. Fenne, Mrs. A. L. of the Scandinavian union led devo­ ed. Opening the afternoon institute. much to the program. Hon. Fred O. Porter, Mrs. R. W. Simmons, Mrs. tions. Each person gave a quotation Miss Sue M. Herrington, Benedict, Olsen, Mayor, brought greetings for state secretary Youth’s Temperance Anna Yoimg, Mrs. Wilbur Hanson, from Miss Willard. Mrs. Odell, whose me city, expressing his belief in total Mrs. H. S. Grover, Mrs. J. R. Frisbie, Council, led in a helpful wors^lp'^je**- husband is a relative of the Willard '^aBstinence and his sympathy in our Mrs. Elmer Duden, Mrs. L. B. Cham­ vice, applying the message in Isaiah work. Hon. A. R. Bergesen, states berlin, Mrs. James Holmes, Mrs. Ed­ family, read a paper on Miss Willard ’s 53:5 personally. attorney, in a strong address, declar­ gar Markell, Mrs. C. Quissel. life. Mrs. Theo. Hanson, accompani­ Mrs. George A. McGregor, state di­ ed law enforcement will never rise be­ Budget—Fargo, $7.45; Calvin comp. ed by Miss Bondelid, and Mrs. Her- rector Religious Education, spoke of yond the level of local opinion. Lack 15.00; Buycrus, 8.00; Stady-Zahl manaon, sang. Mmes. Aaker, Eaton her work in distributing temperance of cooperation on the part of citizens comp. 14.00; Bottineau comp. 20.00; and Aylesworth and Misses Tirsel and material to Sunday Schools and Va­ hinders^e work. Cando Comp. 10.00; Valley City, Wagar took part in a symposium. At cation Church Schools and briefly re- "The" Proof of the Pudding”- 30.00;; Abercrombie comp. 18.00; Un­ the evening meeting. Miss M. Beatrice ported the meeting cf the Intcmation- discussion on the effects of re- derwood, 7.00; Bismarck, 9.00; Steele, Johnstone gave the address and solos peal, waa cleverly staged by Mrs. J. 2.00; Hatton comp. 30.00; Almo comp. were by Mrs. Schultz accompanied by Which she attended in Chicago. Sug­ R. Owens and Misses Evel3m West- 9.00; Crosby comp. 20.00; Williston, Miss Amanda Jorgenson. A covered gesting how to make local union meet­ limd, Jessie Hill and Violette Verry. 8.00; Dickey comp. 3.60. dish luncheon was served after each ings interesting, Mrs. Frank Beasley, Mrs. Baker was heard with much in­ state recording secretary stressed WILLARD CENTENARY FUND— session. terest in the concluding ^address as promptness in opening and closing. Stanley, $1.00; Grand Forks Scan. she enumerated our responsibilities. 10.00; Mrs. Carrie Aasen, 1.00; Can- Recent activities of the Ryder un­ variety in program, music, reading cf STlldTerare our most precious pos: do, 7.00; Underwood, 5.00; Hillsboro, ion include the organization of an L. 2.00; Sheldon, 4.00; Bismarck, 7.60; T. L. of 58 members by the local r^ofs'S^^d YotSr Mrs. John Pehrson 10.00; Fargo, 3.85. president, Mrs. O. M. Eide, assisted in program; light refreshments. boy. Among conditions which led STATE REPORTS—Makoti, 1; Un­ by the grade teachers; a medal con­ Mrs. Kate S. Wilder, National di­ our national officers to devise the derwood, 2; West Fairview, 2. , test in which Bert Neukom, reading, rector Institutes, emphasized the val­ Five-Year, Five-Point Plan, Mrs. Bak­ "The Difference” and Margaret Har- ue of the institute in creating inter­ er named the decline of spirituality, Dear Treasurers: stad reading, "Pa and T’ were prize est in the work and giving it public­ the prevalence of the liquor traffic, We are always glad to get money winners; a temperance sermon in St. ity; in gaining new members; in pro­ the thickening of war clouds, explain­ in any form but are better pleased John’s Lutheran church by Rev. E. moting total abstinence and prohibi­ ing our five objectives. A splendid with money orders because there is Kristensen; a Frances Willard meet-' tion. Mrs. L. A. Runestrand, Fargo, tribute was paid Miss Bertha R. Pal­ no exchange on them. Every year we ing with Miss Margaret Campbell and entertained with a vocal solo. Our mer, now, completing a ninety days pay quite a sum for exchange, which Mrs. Bergene, hostesses, and Miss M. Responsibility for *1710 Young Peo­ seminar on Alcohol Education in the if shared by each union, would not Lundahl as speaker, and a Christian ple was the topic assigned Miss Her- Training School at Evanston, teach- amount to much. Citizenship meeting at the home of rington who expressed her belief in ^jose who, in their turn will ga If you move, please send us the Mrs. G. B. Officer. the fine, clean, high minded yoimg teach teachers how to teach change of address on a postal people of to-day Who are attracted by this most important subject. 'There card. Otherwise we have to pay HILLSBORO observed Narcotic that which is daring and which is a never was a time when sober, sane two cents for every such notifi­ Education week with a suitable pro­ blessing when directed in the right thinking was more needed than now. cation by the postoflfice. gram at the home of Mrs. C. E. Les­ channel. Young people to-da^ are Executive Session We hope you are all working hard lie, local president, Mmes. O. J. Flag­ not responsible for the conditions Friday morning the executive com­ for new members and that the dues stad and C.. L. Covell assisting hos­ which prevail. It is ours to be kindly mittee met for a business session, for these may reach us before May tesses. Miss Serine Forde gave an sympathetic, directing and encourag­ Mrs. C. E. Soderholm, New Rockford, 1st. when the national membership interesting talk on Liquor Advertis­ ing them, helping them to see the W. leading devotions. The joint invita­ campaign closes. We want North Da­ ing and Mrs. Flagstad a review of C. T. U. is not a bunch of long-faced tion from the Grand Forks and Grand kota to make a good showing among late information on narcotics, calling cranks but those who are deeply in­ Forks Scandinavian imions to hold the states at the National convention special attention to the deadly mari­ terested in their welfare. our next state convention in their in Tulsa in June. huana weed, sometimes known as “In­ The Willard Centenary Educational city was accepted with a hearty vote Sincerely yours, dian Hemp” which is frequently in Fund was ably discussed by Mrs. Bes­ of thanks. State officers, secretaries, Mrs. R. B. Reed, Treasurer. cigarets and very destructive to the sie M. Darling, President Grand Forks directors and district presidents pre­ nervous system. district, which leads the other dis­ sented reports. Mrs. Nellie M. Cross, HOW DID THEY DO IT? tricts in amount raised, for, this fund.^ state director Publicity, gave a most MINOT held their first and second Mrs. Darling ^numerated toe hinder- in^pregsive reading—"Easter Never- elimination contest in the seventh ances with..*1. which we have had to «««con ­ 2elia Walters. Mrs. Bak­ Figures given by the World Alman' grade of the Junior high school in tend in our state but claimed no great er again brought words of cheer and ac show that cigarette consumption sacrifices have yet been made. We doubled in six years and was well on preparation for the state W. C. T. U. encouragement. contest. The fdllowing were selected: must keep faith with the public who the way towards tripling itself in contribute towards this fund and see MIsb Hening;t4m's Itinerary ' ten years. In 1921 the number sold Elaine Gilmore, Betty Hughes, Vergil Enroute to Fargo, our busy Y. T. Baker, Eleanor Koehler, Eleanor Nor- that it is used for Alcohol Education is estimated at 45,065,323,004; in through radio broadcasting, instruc­ C. secretary spoke at Bismarck to 1931—119,638,626,443. How did these berg and Irving Scott. The seventh 700 students in high school, using a grade won five first places out of sev­ tion of teachers, motion pictures and promoters get their ideas across to other visual methods. local broadcast system. At James­ the people? What worked this mir­ en last year. Miss Rasmusson is town, 800 students in Junior and teacher. Mrs. Baker, in a heart to heart acle of change? talk, showed that our problems and Senior high schools were reached. At We all know the answer—Advertis­ Valley City, Miss Herrington address­ THE ONE WHO WINS Minnesota’s are similar. When le­ ing. They are paying $16,000 for a gal liquor returned, we were like the ed junior and senior groups in high color page in a weekly and $12,000 Israelites with toe Red Sea before school; the Woman’s Home Mission­ for a Sunday-comic page to reach the A three-year-old child was having them, toe mountains on either side ary Society and a group of coUege homes of 5,550,000 families. Morals difficulty moving a table. "Baby, you and Pharaoh’s army behind; but God Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. At Far­ can ’t move that table, ” said her are thus being created commercially brought them through and He will go she spoke to an assembly in the mother,tryingtodiscourageher. "It’s by expensive advertising. But let us bring us through, if we continue to Dakota Business College. In all as big as you are. ” "Yes, I can,” was some 1800 were reached with her not give up the fight against this en­ go forward, with a , song of triumph, emy of the children and the men and the child’s response. “I’m as big as it strong message. is.” 'The difference between success similar to that of Miriam. Our work women of our land. "Truth, crushed may not be very popular now but, jn Mrs. BordweU’s Work to earth, shall rise again. ” and failure, often lies in your view­ While in attendance at the mid­ point of the things to be done. common parlance, “Can we take it?” When criticism comes, see if it is year meeting, Mrs. E. S. Bordwell, “Every morning seems to say. If you think you are beaten, you are; our state L. T. L. secretary spoke to If you think you dare not, you don’t; just. We must have a new approach There’s something happy on the to our age-old problems. must- 200 pupils in the lower grades of the way— If you’d like to win but are sure you make ourworkattractive. Dothings Emerson H, Smith school, Mrs. Sadie And God sends loveto you.” can ’t. we wouldwillinglydoif we we^ giv­ Walker, principal. At toe Hawthorne “Drinking prevents thinking, and It’s almost certain you won’t— ing a party. Plan yourworkand work school. Miss Ivy Brandt, principal, as­ tbe time will come when thinking will Life’s prizes don’t always go To the stronger and swifter man; your plan. Invite young women to a sembled toe fourth, fifth and sixth prevent drinking.” grades to hear Mrs. Bordwell’s mes­ —Illinois Watch Tower. On a thousand fields the one who wins tea and organize an Iota Sigma. Is the one who is sure he can, From the Tribune Press Conference sage. —B. H. W. Remembr|ince is the sweetest flow­ —Exchange. in Chicago, Mrs. Baker brought toe er of all this world perfuming, for message: “Do something. Do some­ love doth guard it, sun or shower, and Nothing will ever be’ attempted if thing worthwhile. Do it well.” We Ask interested people outside the friendship keeps it blooming. all possible objections must be first don’t know what we can do until we W, C. T. U. for contributions to the —Clifton Bingham. overcome. —Dr. Johnson. try. A local president in Miimesota Centenary Fund. w

DEVOTIONAL reading of this book I should lose my the Loyal Temperance Legion. We PART OF OUR WORK greatest source of strength and skUl. have reached thousands of boys and Let the beauty of Jams be seen in me, I never go to an operation without grirls with temperance teaching, but “Let’s try to get some kindergar ­ All His wonderful passion and purity.reading my Bible. to advance the program we need lead tens opened in our city,” said the lo­ O Thou Spirit Divine, all my nature ‘‘I never attend a distressing case ers. cal President. refine without finding help in its pages. Get Your Leaders The group looked at each other in 'Till the beauty of Jesus is seen in me. Tour case called not for medicine but Children should be taught the bewilderment. The President had just for a source of peace and strength truth about the effects of alcohol bev­ been urg^ing them to concentrate their Let the sweetness of Jesus be seen outside your own znind and I show­ erages; knowledge of what alcohol efforts on W. C. T. U. projects. in me. ed you my own prescription. I knew does to the mind tind body is the “’The little children should be our All his tender compassion and it would cure.” ‘‘Yet, I confess doc­ greatest shield we can put between first concern, ” continued the Presi­ sympathy. tor,” said the patient, ‘‘that I came youth and the liquor traffic. Leaders dent, earnestly. “’The kindergarten O Thou Spirit Divine, all my nature very near not taking it.” The physic­ are wanted who will, through teach­ gives our boys and girls a chance to refine, ian has died but his prescription re­ ing and guidance, help boys and girls judge issues. They learn there to ’Till the sweetness of Jesus be seen mains. It will do no one any harm to choose to carry the shield of personal make choices and to judge the wls- in me. try it. total abstinence. i (I&m of some of the choices they have —^The Christian Publishing Co. How To Find Leaders made; to take responsibility; to be Let the calmness of Jesus be seen We cannot order leaders from a in me. both self-reliant and still coopera­ NATIONAL VOICE ACCEPTS catalog, or purchase them in a de­ tive; to feel the weight of public All His quietness,peaceand tran ­ partment store; neither can we afford opinion in their little groupwithout quility, CHALLENGE to wait until someone offers her ser­ being overwhelmed by it. Yes, get­ O Thou Spirit Divine, all my nature vicesfor this work. The method that In a sensational editorial attack ting- ktodergartens established is a refine, brings the greatest response from upon the dry forces of the country. very important part of our work.” ’Till the calmness of Jesus be seen the could be and would be leaders is Tap & Tavern, Pennsylvania liquor And it is not so difficult, if a group in me. to enlist them throughpersonal work. journal, last week challenged the Na­ will go about it in an intelligent, sys­ Find More Leaders for L. T. L. Let the truthof the Master be seen tional Voice, oldest dryweeklyin Am­ tematic and diplomatic way. Advice —^The Outlook, Rhode Island. in me. erica, to an editorial debate on the and publicity material may be secur­ All His deep understanding and liquor question. ed without cost from the National honesty. Believing that the arguments on ALCOHOL DEATHS GAIN Kindergarten Association, 8 West O Thou Spirit Divine, all my nature the liquor question are ‘‘all on the 533.3% IN CONFIDEN- 40th Street, New York Chy. refine, dry side,” The National Voice ac­ TIAL MEDICAL SURVEY Florence Jane Ovens. ’Till the truth of the Master be cepted the challenge in this manner: What men need today in this time seen in me. TO THE EDITORS AND READERS There is a widespread suppression OP TAP & TAVERN: of trouble is not a way out so much Let the love of the Master be seen of fact by the medical profession, ‘‘You are wet. You believe in as a way of high and manly living' in me. which would reflect upon the charac­ the sale of intoxicating beverag­ within. All His wonderful joyand sincerity. ter of the deceased, and for this rea­ es. We are dry, because we be­ —Sir Wilmott Lewis. O Thou Spirit Divine, all my nature son, death from alcoholism and social refine, lieve that alcohol is a habit­ disease are far more prevalent than forming drug, a narcotic and a “When anchors faith has cast ’Till the love of the Master be seen mortality statistics reveal. This is depressant, that -it steals the Are dragging in the gale, in me. the conclusion drawn from records I am quietly holding fast brains of man, and leaves in its just published by the American Pub­ wake a trail of wrecked homes, To the things which cannot faU.” (Miss Mildred Hewes and Miss lic Health Association of New York. —Gladden. Augustine, when driving from Cali­ ruined lives, crushed bodies, Piurpose of the survey, which in ­ fornia to Iowa added these .verses to twisted brains, insanity, suicides cluded an , investigation, of 5,2ft9 the original first verse.—Georgia Bui and murders. deaths, was to show the advisability RAINBOWS AGAIN! .letin.) We are willing to stand on the of a central statistical office for death In response to many requests, the record of prohibition, as com­ records which would not go through RAINBOW LEAFLETS have been reprinted,—the same subjects and IT WORKS WONDERS pared to this mad whisky age. the hands of local residents or be Because we believe that the ar­ available to them. general style as were used in the is­ guments on this question ARE sue of January, 1935, but with thor­ Some years ago, saysthe PubUc Confidential reports gathered from ALL ON OUR SIDE, we accept ough revision of statistics to make Ledger, a lady who tells the story physicians, compared with original the challenge of Tap & Tavern. statements as to causes of death, re­ them fully up to the date. herself, went to consult a famous For use in fairs, campaigns, mass- physicianabout her health. She was We invite you to reprint the vealed a startling increase in the num­ lead editorial from the National meetings, etc. a woman of nervous temperament, ber of deaths from s3T>hilis and alco­ Voice for a period of six weeks, Ten titles, assorted, 75 cents per whose troubles—and she had many— holism, for the reason that doctors beginning with the editorial which 1,000; 40 cents per 500. had worried and excitedher to such seek to protect the deceased and their will appearnext week, February National W. C. T. U. Publishing House a pitchthat the strain threatened her families from the disgrace of having 27. Evanston, Illinois. physicalstrengrth and even her rea­ friends and neighbors know the real causesof death. son. She gave the doctor a list of In return. The National Voice CH^ACTER BUILDING CHART' her symptoms, and answered the will reprint the lead editorial The number of deaths increas ­ LIGHTHOUSE questiohs,only to be astonished at the from Tap & Tavern, beginning ed 5SS.S percent in the group Symbolizing the building of a life in which alcoholism or alcoholic brief prescription:’‘Madam, what you with their issue of the same date, in the form of blocks. Forming four cirrhosis of the Uverwas the orig­ need is to. read your Bible more.” editorials not to exceed 500 words tiers; Physical, Mental, Social and in length. inal primary cause, as reported Spiritual—36 in.x48 in. with proper ‘‘But, doctor,” began the bewildered Editors of the National Voice by private physicians, when the patient. ‘‘Go home and read yourBi­ moimting for hanging. Sixty-five are willing to face the facts and confidential reports w’ere com­ cents. ble an hour a day,” the great man let the readers be the judges. Let pared with the original records. reiterated, with kindly authority. “A Lighthouse of CSiaracter.” Leaf­ it be a debate of issue, not of per­ —Voice. let explaining the poster. 35 cents per ^‘Then come back to me a month from sonalities, of facts, not subter­ today.” And he bowed her outwith­ 100; 20 cents per 60; 2 cents each. fuge.” I AM DRY, BONE DRY National W.O.T. U. PubUshing House out a possibility of further protest. The National Voice, beginning with Evanston, HUneis. At first his patient was inclined to be the issue of March 5, will reprint the angry. Then she reflected'that, at By Guy Edward'Mark, D. D. six editorials from the Pennsylvania Because I have known unborn ba ­ THE UNION SIGNAL least, the prescription was not an ex­ liquor journal, with an analysis and Journal of Social Welfare pensive one. Besides, it certainly bies to be cursed through booze; little reply to each of these wet articles. children to starve because of booze; Already announcing the onward had been a long time since she had trek to the National W. C. T. U. Con ­ read the Bible regularly, she reflect­ young people to be stunted for life A CALL FOR LEADERS through booze; gifted women to be­ vention at Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 12- ed with a pang of conscience. World­ 18. ly cares had crowded out her prayer come imbeciles through booze; lead­ SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND ers in Industry to become beggars in Subscribe today and keep in touch and Bible study for years, and though Oh, Where Are the Leaders with the “March of Time.” she would have resented being called the street because of booze; wedding (Tune: Chorus of ‘‘Oh, Where are rings to be sold for booze; every ar­ Rate—Ye^ly subscription $1.00 per an irreligious woman, she had un­ the Reapers”) year. doubtedly become a most careless ticle of furniture to be pawned for Oh, where are the leaders? Oh, who booze; fortimes to be squandered for Address—The Union Signal, Christian. She went home and set will come Evanston, Illinois herself conscientiously to try the booze; girls to become prostitutes To help in the work of the C^hristian through booze; boys to become crim­ THE YOUNG CRUSADER physician’s remedy. In one month home ? . she went back to his office. ‘‘Well,” inals through booze; women to be Juvenile publication of the National Oh, who will help us to teach and hanged because of booze; men to go W. C. T. U. be said, smiling, as he looked at her train face. ‘‘I see you are an obedient pa­ to the electric chair because of booze; Mirth provoking—Healthful and The boys and girls clear minds to because of all the foregoing I am bone helpful. Everyboy or girl wouldlove tient, and have taken my prescription gain? to read The Young Crusader. faithfully. Do you feel as if you Oh, where are the leaders to guard needed any other medicine now? ” Because I have never known booze YOUR OPPORTUNITY — YOUR our youth to contribute to the happiness of a ‘‘No, doctor, I feel like a different PRIVILEGE to help make this pos­ And start their feet in the paths of single child, or to the mental ability sible. person. But how did you know this truth? of a single young person, or to the was justwhat I needed? ” For ans ­ Rate—Single subscription 35c —$3 Oh, who will teach them to know the moral uplift of a single middle-aged in clubs of ten. wer, the famous physician turned to right person, or to the comfort and blessed­ Combination offer—Ij^ion Signal his desk. There, worn and marked, And walk in the sober paths of light? ness of a single old person, I am bone lay an open Bible. and Young Crusader ordered toge- Find Your Leaders For L. T. L. dry. ther-$1.25. “Madam” he said, with deep earn ­ The lack of leaders is the weak Why shouldn’t I be dry, bone dry? estness, “if I were to omit my daUy Address—The Young Crusader point in the plan of organization for —‘"The Watchman-Examiner.” Evanston, Illinois.