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POLITICS AND TEA

BEING A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF

THE MINNEAPOLIS REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S

CLUB SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION

IN MAY, NINETEEN

TWENTY

BY THE FIRST PRESIDENT

PAULINE E. REMINGTON

PRINTING BY

THE COLWELL PRESS, INCORPORATED
MINNEAPOLIS

ENGRAVING BY

MINNESOTA ENGRAVING AND COLORPLATE COMPANY
MINNEAPOLIS

1920 Organization

EXECUTIVE BOARD

MRS. WILLIAM WALLACE REMINGTON, President
MRS. E. E. NICHOLSON, Recording Secretary
Miss M. A. COOLEY, Corresponding Secretary
MRS. CHARLES R. FOWLER, Treasurer

VICE PRESIDENTS

MRS. DAVID F. SIMPSON, FirsiM.'RS. J. ERNEST ERICKSON
MRS. FRANK M. WARREN MRS. DANIEL COONAN

MRS. CHARLES A. REED MRS. W. I. CARPENTER

MRS. E. J. SCRIVER MRS. RUSSELL M. BENNETT

MRS. ALEXANDER BERMAN MRS. A. L. SEARLE
MRS. JOHN F. McGEE MRS. THEODORE A. FOQUE

G. O. P. TEA SHOP COMMITTEE

MRS. HORACE LOWRY, Chairman

MRS. W. C. SHULL, Vice Chairman

MRS. WALTER POEHLER, Chairman Speakers

Miss MABEL GARDNER, Chairman Hostesses

MRS. EDITH M. JONES, Manager

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

MRS. A. L. SEARLE, Ways and Means

MRS. MERRILL BARTLETT, House and Hospitality

MRS. A. B. LOYE

MRS. H. N. STABECK, Membership

MRS. FRANK H. BARNEY, Recruiting

Miss ESTELLE HOLBROOK, Publicity

MRS. WALTER D. DOUGLAS, Public Activities

MRS. V. C. SHERMAN, Legislation

MRS. FRED SPAFFORD, Club Policy

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1921 Organization

EXECUTIVE BOARD

MRS. WILLIAM WALLACE REMINGTON, President
MRS. E. E. NICHOLSON, Recording Secretary
MRS. FRANK H. BARNEY, Corresponding Secretary
MRS. CHAS. R. FOWLER, Treasurer
MRS. LYMAN T. PARKER, Executive Secretary

VICE-PRESIDEN TS

MRS. RUSSELL M. BENNETT, First

MRS. A. W. STRONG MRS. CHAS. A. REED

MRS. CHAS. W. LA Du MRS. J. ERNEST ERICKSON

MRS. E. J. SCRIVER MRS. ALEXANDER BERMAN

MRS. DAVID F. SIMPSON MRS. H. N. STABECK

MRS. JOHN F. McGEE MRS. FRANK M. WARREN

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

MRS. FRANKLIN M. CROSBY, Finance

MRS. FRED STAFFORD AND

MRS. WM. H. BURR, Membership

Miss ESTEI.LI: HOLBROOK, Publicity

MRS. WALTER DOUGLAS, Public Activities

MRS. H. C. TRUESDALE, Vice Chairman

MRS. H. S. GODFREY, Speakers' Bureau

MRS. DANIEL COONAN, Vice Chairman

MRS. FRANK M. WARREN, Political Education

MRS. A. L. SEARLE, Friday Forums

MRS. S. H. CON KEY, Vice Chairman

MRS. MILTON GUTTERSON, Municipal Affairs

MRS. V. C SHERMAN, State Affairs

MRS. GEO. W. BUFFINGTON, National Affairs

MRS. WM. A. GORDON, International Affairs

HOUSE AND C. O. P. TEA SHOP

Chairman, MRS. HORACE LOWRY
Vice Chairman, MRS. W. C. SHULL
Manager, MRS. EDITH M. JONES
Speakers, MRS. WALTER POEHLER

CHAIRMAN OF HOSTESSES
^=*~ MRS. M. D. SHUTTER NX

Republican Women's Committee of
Hennepin County

MRS. FRANK M. WARREN, Chairman.
MRS. C. M. FERGUSON, Vice-chairman.
MRS. R. N. PALM, Secretary.
MRS. E. J. SCRIVER, Treasurer.

Ward

1. Miss MARY HUSTON

2. MRS. E. E. NICHOLSON
(Precincts 1-8 inc.)
MRS. W. H. PETERSON
(Precincts 9-16 inc.)

3. MRS. CHAS. R. FERRALL

4. MRS. FRED SPAFFORD

5. MRS. C. M. FERGUSON

COUNTY PERSONNEL
Ward.

1. MRS. A. V. FJCKAL

8. MRS. V. C. SHERMAN

9. MRS. W. H. RONALD

10. MRS. C. V. BELL

11. MRS. ALEX LARSON

12. MRS. J. C. NODOLF

13. MRS. FRANK J. BRUNO

AT LARGE

MRS. W. W. REMINGTON. MRS. W. J. MOORHEAD.

MRS. CHAS. R. FOWLER. MRS. E. J. SCRIVER.

VICE-CHAIRMEN

Ward.

1. Miss TRESSA MURPHY

3. MRS. CARL SWARTWOOD

5. MRS. C. W. GARDNER
MRS. PHILIP WEBSTER

6. MRS. H. F. BOELTER

7. MRS. A. J. KLINE

Ward.

8. MRS. A. J. SCHUNK

10. MRS. 0. A. BLETHEN

11. Miss MARGARET KVITTUM

12. MRS. J. E. ELLINGSON

12. MRS. HARRY COLEMAN

13. MRS. R. N. PALM

Contents

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POLITICS AND TEA. 13

POLITICAL EDUCATION... . 22

THE FRIDAY FORUM 41

REPUBLICAN WOMEN ORGANIZE IN MINNESOTA 50

THE SIGN OF THE BLUE ELEPHANT... 61

MEMORABLE DAYS 69

VICTORY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT.. 77

NEED OF PARTY ORGANIZATION 86

OPENING OF THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB.... 101

Ft NDAMENTALS .... 105

WOMEN IN POLITICAL OFFICE.. 112

OIR NATIONAL CITY 119

A LOOK AHEAD... 135

CLUB SONGS 143

FARCE, "THE COUNCIL OF 1950".... ...155

DEDICATED TO

FLORENCE HARDING

WIFE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENT

TO BE ELECTED BY ALL THE PEOPLE

AS PROVIDED IN THE NINETEENTH AMENDMENT

TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

Politics and Tea

"// all that has been said by orators and poets since the creation of the
world in praise of women were applied to the women of America, it would not
do them justice for their conduct during this war" LINCOLN.

A SQUARE OR TWO from the main business district of
Minneapolis, well back from the street in a fence-
enclosed yard of lawn and shrubbery and large shade
trees, there stands a long, rambling two-story building with a
dark gray stucco exterior quite unusual for this busy section
of the city. Originally a home, it later became absorbed
by business, and now large wings completely submerge its
early identity. Tall trees cast their leafy shade over the

REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB HOUSE
At "The Sign of the Red Elephant"

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house, their only companions the neighboring sky scrapers.
The shrubbery half conceals a Japanese garden which sug-
gests many possibilities for the summer time. The concrete
pool-basin, the bed of a tiny creek, a rustic bridge, a grotto,
rude statuary and the umbrella-covered tea-tables which
remain of this former garden are suggestive of future
possibilities for political tea-parties, campaign rallies,
stump speeches and the like, for this is the home of the
Republican Women's Club, proclaimed by a sign in red
with gold lettering, upon the wall of the house, and by "the

Sign of the Red Elephant" which hangs over the oriental
gate, and on which one reads the words, "G. 0. P. Tea Shop.
Everybody Welcome." This attractive exterior is matched
by an equally attractive interior.

One's first impression of this Political Club House is
that of unusual charm and originality. It was formerly the
Craftshop of John S. Bradstreet where fine and rare furniture,
cabinets and other interior furnishings were made in one of
the most artistic and beautiful Crafthouses in the country.
Unusual panelling on walls and ceiling, insets of bas-relief
carved in wood, all in tones of brown, occasionally inter-
blended with gray and gree'n, display the hand of the master
workman that lingered lovingly over a finished piece of
creative effort. The windows oddly and differently paned,
give a soft and rather subdued lighting effect and with
introductions of artistic and richly colored glass, form one
of the chief attractions.

Into this somewhat somber back-ground bright color
schemes have been introduced in brilliant orange, red and
gold, and there is the ineffable charm of an atmosphere that is
homelike. On the ground floor is the office of the President
of the Club, Mrs. William Wallace Remington a charming
room in brown and old blue. Here the efficient Executive
Secretary, Mrs. Lyman T. Parker, looks after the business of
the Club. Upon the wall hang portraits of Washington, Lin-

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coin, Roosevelt, President Harding and Vice President Cool-
idge, Governor Preus of Minnesota, and Mayor Leach of
Minneapolis.

In the east wing there is a spacious lounge well supplied
with comfortable chairs, couches, tables, reading lamps,
books and magazines. Here the friends and patrons of the
Tea Shop pass a pleasant hour or two waiting for friends,
reading or visiting. This wing also contains a private dining
room and a lunch-counter, where a horse-shoe shaped table
and high stools facilitate the speedy despatch of the American
business man's lunch.

Back of the main entrance hall a dining room in brown
and orange with a frieze in graceful design of tan, blue, and
gold figures, which coloring is repeated in the furnishings, is
reserved for various Club Committees. A broad staircase
leads to the Committee Headquarters of the Hennepin County
Republican Women. The west wing contains two large dining
rooms and a Forum or Assembly room. In these dining rooms
daily cafeteria lunches and dinners of excellent quality are
served to patrons. The plain long pine tables and chairs are
attractively painted green with trimmings of Pompeiian red.
The furnishings of these rooms include many unusual
features such as red Japanese lanterns, coolie hats, elephants,
flaming poppies, vines and trellises on walls, and charming
windows deeply recessed.

MRS. WILLIAM WALLACE REMINGTON, PRESIDENT

The Forum is perhaps the most distinctive room of all. It
was modelled after an old Italian Chapel with Gothic lines
and a high vaulted ceiling. Interesting mural decorations
enrich the walls; an old fireplace of artistic design and inlay,
is guarded on either side by a large elephant head whose be-
jewelled eyes and crowns are electrically lighted. The
furnishings of this room are stately and dignified. They form
an appropriate setting to the political programmes given at
the weekly Friday Forum. These activities are a part of an
extensive program of political education which has been
carried on at the new Club House.

Political Education

'"The foundation of the Stale is the Education of its Youth."

r\ UR POLITICAL STUDY was classified under four
major departments of study, including International,
National, State and Municipal Affairs. During the season
of Political Education, classes in these departments hold bi-
monthly and weekly meetings.

The Department of International Affairs has had an un-
usually wide field for study in the subjects under discussion
at the Peace Conference in Washington, such as the Far-east-
ern Question, Reduction of Armament, Our Foreign Policy,

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the Monroe Doctrine, Foreign Treaties and the League of
Nations.

Some of the most interesting speakers for this department
were, Dr. John F. Downey on "China's Political and Econo-
mic Needs," Mrs. Carl Schlenker, on the "Anglo- Japanese
Alliance," Dr. A. A. Bruce of the College of Law, State Uni-
versity, on "National Race Problems", and Miss Keith Clark,
on the International Problems relating to the Peace Confer-
ence in Washington. There were some very helpful round-
table discussions in which the different members freely took
part. Such discussions proved to be of great value and in-
terest.

The Department of International Affairs has been con-
ducted under the leadership of Mrs. William A. Gordon,
Chairman, Mrs. Clarence A. Paulson and Mrs. H. A. Tuttle,
Vice Chairmen, and Mrs. George B. Keenan, Secretary.

The Department of National Affairs has been no less im-
portant, with the Tariff, Taxation, Law-Enforcement, the
Panama Canal Tolls bill, Shepard-Towner bill, the Great
Lakes to the Ocean-Deep Waterways project, and the Agri-
cultural interests all crowding for first place in topics of
national import. All of these matters have been closely
studied, and speakers of authority secured to lecture on them.
The papers prepared and read by the class members have
been of exceptional merit.

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Mrs. George L. Buffington acted as chairman of the De-
partment of National Affairs, ably assisted by Miss Ruth
Rosholt and Mrs. W. I. Gray, Vice Chairmen, and Mrs. Glen
Waters, Secretary. This department was also addressed by
Mrs. Carl Schlenker on the "Anglo- Japanese Alliance," and
by Miss Keith Clark, of St. Paul, on "Political Background,"
in which she referred to the Constitution of the United States
as the warp of our national weave. Mrs. F. E. Cobb gave a
very interesting paper on the Great Lakes to the Ocean Deep-
Waterways project, being a report of an important all-day
meeting at the State Capitol in St. Paul on this subject. Mrs.
Savage, wife of Professor Savage of the State University,
spoke on the "Growth of Federal Power." Miss Monica Lang-
try discussed the Panama Canal Tolls bill which was passed
by the U. S. Senate. This committee sent a resolution to Con-
gress urging its defeat in the House.

Miss Ruth Rosholt presented a list of "Ready Refer-
ences" for the National Affairs Department.

In the department of State Affairs, interest has centered
largely upon the work of the last Legislature, the history of
the State, Child Welfare and Education, Educational,
Correctional, and Penal Institutions as directed by the State
Board of Control, and the Board of Visitors. These subjects
have been presented by several speakers. Hon. J. B. Gilfillan,
a Minnesota Territorial Pioneer, addressed the first meeting

1. MRS. LOWUY

2. MRS. BARNEY

3. MRS. NICHOLSON

4. MRS. FOWLER

5. MRS. STABECK

. MRS. BCUi:

7. MRS. SHl'LL

8. MRS. McGRK

9. MRS. SPAFFORD

10. MRS. DOUGLAS

11. MRS. CAItl'RNTER

12. MRS. EUICKSON

1. MRS. BENNETT

2. MRS. Gl'TTERSON

3. MUS. POEKLEK

4. MUS. SEA RLE

MRS. CONKEY
MRS. SIMPSON
MRS. GORDON
MRS. STRONG

9. MISS HOLRROOK

10. MRS. GODFREY

11. MRS. SHERMAN

12. MRS. FOQUE

1. MRS. WARREN

2. MISS GARDNER

3. MRS. CROSBY

4. MRS. BUFFINGTON

MKS. LA DU

MRS. JONES

MRS. LOYE

MRS. BERMAN

9. MRS. SCRIVER

10. MRS. PARKER

It. MRS. REMINGTON

13. MRS. REED

on early territorial and state history. Mrs. Nathaniel Mc-
Carthy and Mrs. Blanch La Du, appointed respectively to the
State Board of Visitors and the State Board of Control, gave
instructive talks on the work of their boards. Mrs. La Du has
caught a wonderful vision of service and every one rejoices
that so fine a woman has been placed in a position to do so
much good.

The last meeting of the season was addressed by Mrs.
Charles W. Seaman, substituting for her husband, the United
States District Immigration Inspector. She gave a very able
address on our Immigration Problems both State and Nation-
al. It is clear that this is one problem that is far from a
satisfactory solution, where much work and thought will be
required before the foreign population of our country is
properly located and assimilated, so that they may become
important, progressive factors in our national life. These
and other papers by members of the study groups made up a
commendable programme of the season's work. Mrs. V. C.
Sherman is director of this Department, and is ably assisted
by Mrs. A. B. Loye, Vice Chairman, and Mrs. E. J. Scriver,
Secretary.

No department showed more zeal and energy than the
Department of Municipal Affairs, under the exceptional
leadership of Mrs. Milton Guttersen, Chairman, Mrs. F. H.

Barney and Mrs. G. W. Patten, Vice Chairmen, and Mrs. P.
M. Ingold, Secretary.

The most important matter studied by this committee
was the charter situation in Minneapolis, which was thor-

oughly investigated from every angle. Considerable time was
spent with questionnaires sent to various city officials and
members of boards. Progressive types of modern city char-
ters were followed. The committee had access to the latest
news of civic importance in the National Municipal League
Magazine; studied the Hare system of Proportional Repre-
sentation and gave particular attention to the City Manager
plan of Municipal government.

Mrs. Walter Marcley addressed the department at its
first meeting on "Our old and the new City Charter." Mr.
George M. Link, Secretary of the Board of Estimate and
Taxation, gave a most clarifying talk on City Finance. Mr.
Frank L. Olson, Director of Municipal Research of the Civic
and Commerce Association, spoke of various phases of our
present city government with wholesome suggestions for
improvement. Professor William Anderson, of the Govern-
mental Research Department of the State University, is a
man who knows municipal government thoroughly and gave
the Municipal Affairs Department much food for thought
in his talks. Mrs. W. W. Remington gave a chart talk on the
Council-Manager Plan of government. Mr. C. F. Keyes

1. MRS. G. W. PATTEN 3. MRS. CLARENCE A. PAULSON

2. MISS RUTH ROSHOLT 4. MRS. GLEN WATERS

spoke on Education from the financial point of view. As
president of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, Mr. Keyes
has taken part in considerable discussion and contro-
versy between the Board of Estimate and the School Board.
The members of this department came to the conclusion tha,t
such controversies would persist until a better system of city
finance and a better understanding of the needs of our edu-
cational system prevail.

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Mr. Charles E. Purdy and Mrs. Wilbur F. Decker, as
members of the School Board, made valuable suggestions
on the educational needs of Minneapolis.

This department of study also conducted round-table
discussions, in which the various members freely took part.
It is anticipated that the Municipal Affairs Department will
grow in importance and assume the position of one of the
Club's leading activities.

OUTSIDK ENTRANCE TO THE FORUM

Tke Friday Forum

"The noblest motive is the public good" VIRGIL.

THE MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY of the Republican
Women's Club has been the weekly Friday Forums at
two o'clock followed by a short Tea-hour at which a delight-
ful friendliness between members has been promoted and a
spirit of real harmony added to that of service. These
meetings have been free and open to anyone interested. Many
of the club members have lunched informally on Friday
noons. At such times groups of women are obesrved here and
there, absorbed in some political question which they
are discussing with animation. 'Tis the dawn of a new
era. The nature of the Friday Forums has been changed
to suit the seasonal demand. During campaigns, speak-
ers on campaign issues, candidates for office, and party
policies, have been given first attention. During the
winter of 1920-1921 the following subjects were pre-
sented: "American Citizenship via Europe," by Dr. Edward
A. Steiner, Professor of Applied Christianity, Grinnell Col-
lege, Iowa; "The Pacific Situation", Miss Clark; "Our For-
eign Policy", Professor A. J. Lobb; "The Administration at
Washington", Mrs. F. M. Warren ; "The Shepard-Towner Bill"
and "The State and the Child", Mr. William Hodson; "Amer-
ican State Legislatures", Professor J. S. Young; "Internation-
al Reduction of Armaments", Miss Keith Clark; "Potential
American Citizens", Mary Stewart, Junior Division Depart-

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ment of Labor, Washington D. C. "Immigration," by Dr.
C. A. Prosser; "Present Status of Education in Minnesota,"
by Hon. W. I. Nolan, Speaker of the Minnesota House of
Representatives. Two Municipal programmes of special
interest because of the movement for a new City Charter
were Judge C. J. Rockwood's presentation of the Mayor-
Council Plan and Mrs. W. W. Remington on the Manager-
Council Plan. Professor William Anderson of the State
University also gave an address on "Progress of Government
in American Cities." Mrs. Clarence P. Stemble, a popular
local lecturer on Current Events, gave a series of talks at the
Friday Forums on "Current Political Events."

A most inspiring programme was given on ArmisticeV
, Mrs. Augustus L. Searle presiding. Three members 01
the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra gave an artistic musi-
cal programme at the opening. Professor J. S. Young
spoke eloquently of "World Cooperation," and Rev. Phillip
C. Osgood, rector of St. Mark's, delivered a stirring address
appropriate to the day, full of the spiritual vision of a new
and higher brotherhood, sounding the key note of woman's
mission in politics. This must indeed be woman's part, to
bring a deeper spirituality into the affairs of government.
Such contribution must come somehow if American govern-
ment shall endure upon the solid foundation upon which it
was laid. That which is sacred in the history of American

government is justice, liberty, and equality, not of posses-
sion nor of reward, but of opportunity and service. Only
strong national character can perpetuate these principles
and national character has no strength without God.

"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty, only
use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love
serve one another."

The Friday Forums closed for the year with a Christmas
programme under the able direction of Mrs. John F. Downey.

Young folks from Wells Memorial gave an attractive Christ-/

mas pantomime with recitations. Carols were delightfully
sung by thirty pupils of the West High Glee Club under the
masterly direction of Mr. Earl L. Baker. Vocal selections
from local artists added to the pleasure of this and several
other Friday programmes. Those who gave musical numbers
were, Miss Mildred Langtry, Miss Lola Lulsdorf, Mrs. B.
De Vries, Mrs. McElroy Johnston, and Elmer and Louise
Schoettle. It would be difficult to find a more delightful
setting for Christmas festivities than the Club House, whose
decorations of dark green and red made an admirable back-
ground for the green branches of many Christmas trees.
These Friday Forum Programmes and all study courses and
lectures were given free to the club women and their friends.
To Mrs. Augustus L. Searle's efficiency and artistic taste
the club is deeply indebted for the excellent management

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of the Open Meeting on September 23rd, and the subse-
quent Friday Forums during September, October, and a
part of November. As Chairman of the Friday Forums, Mrs.
Searle presided at each of these meetings and rendered a
much appreciated service. Mrs. H. S. Conkey was Vice-chair-
man to Mrs. Searle. At all times she gave the most unselfish
and dependable service. Mrs. Conkey also acted as Chairman
of the Tea Hour arrangements which introduced a weekly so-
cial gathering after the Forum. Mrs. Walter Douglas arranged
the decorations for the formal Opening. Chrysanthemums,
salvia and rich autumn foliage found a happy setting.
Autumn fruits, oak and grape leaves made festive aisles
down the length of the many tables. This political Club
House is unique in its opportunities for civic work, and offers

full exercise for the femin-
ine view-point in politics.
The excellent food is the re-
sult of high standards under
the splendid management
of Mrs. Edith M. Jones,
whose devotion to her ideals
of service is remarkable.
There are daily hostesses \
from the different wards /
and precincts, and there is
everywhere apparent a con-

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tagious spirit of a new and practical vision in public service.
Home and politics are here met together and the quality of
fineness is not strained.

It is almost incredible that the entire financial burden
of this Club House has been met by the women alone. The
fact that so many women, inexperienced in business, could
effect such an arrangement and carry it on to financial success
by contributing their talents and service, has been regarded as
a fair indication of the economy and efficiency that women
may be trusted to render when they serve their country or
city, officially. To Mrs. Walter Douglas belongs the credit
of the original and beautiful interior arrangement and decor-
ations at the Red Elephant. With rare talent and ingenuity
she accomplished at a minimum cost an appearance of real
elegance. As Chairman of the Tea-Shop Committee, Mrs.
Horace Lowry created an unusual esprit de corps among the
tea shop workers. With rare tact she has, by example,
imbued the women of her committees with a love of service,
to which so much of the success of the Tea Shops is due. The
Club is deeply indebted to all those women who have volun-
tarily stood for hours behind coffee urns and food counters,
serving with a willing, patriotic spirit. Volunteer workers
have also assisted as hostesses, and have faithfully taken a

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day each week for periods of many months for this often
wearisome task, Mrs. Marion D. Shutter has with signal de
votion served as Chairman of Hostesses for both the Club

House and the Tea Shop on Ninth
Street. Miss Mary Huston has
for the past year been the per-
manent hostess at the "Blue Ele-
phant." Her cheery smile and
friendly manner greeted every
patron. The happy proprietor-
ship of Miss Huston has won her
the title of "Mrs. G. 0. P." given
to her by a youthful patron of the
"Blue Elephant." Mrs. Wm. A.
Gordon is the capable permanent
hostess at the "Red Elephant"-
who is everywhere helpful, sym-
pathetic and efficient. She is
rapidly establishing a bureau
of information, which is a close
rival to "Ask Mr. Foster." Visit-
ors frequently remark the spirit
of friendly cooperation in all
Club activities. This is indeed
in Chinese Costume our greatest asset. The plan of

volunteer hostesses is responsible for the unique atmos-
phere which gives patrons the feeling of a home-like cordial-
ity which is not found in public eating places. Women
learned in war-time the value of volunteer service to
country that same spirit has now entered into their concep-
tion of their new responsibilities as voting citizens. This new
idea of service is the greatest inspiration in American poli-
tics today. Greater patriotism has no man than that he give
freely of himself for the good of all.

Republican Women Organize in Minnesota

"The History of the World is the Biography of Its Great Men."

A >i ACCOUNT of the history of this Club must include its
organization, the purpose of such party organization,
and the reason for its permanent character. In November,
( 1919, when it was apparent the states would soon ratify the
[ Suffrage Amendment, the men's political organizations began
\ to think of some way to prepare the women for the part they
must soon play in political affairs, national as well as state.
Mrs. Manley L. Fosseen was appointed Chairman of the
Women's Republican organization in Minnesota. Because
of her long experience as President of the Dome Club of St.
Paul, a club composed of the wives of the State Legislators,
which gave her an opportunity to thoroughly know and under-
stand State Politics and Legislative Procedure, Mrs. Fosseen
was unusually well-equipped for this appointment. She
soon began the work of state organization and, by much per-
sonal sacrifice and fullest devotion to her party, carried it
to such success that at the time of the State Convention in
March her organization of women was completed in the ten
Congressional districts, with a chairman in each of the eighty-
six counties. In organizing Hennepin County Mrs. Fosseen
conferred with a number of Minneapolis women, inviting
them to a luncheon, as guests of Mr. Arch Coleman, Chair-
man of Hennepin County Republican Committee. At this
luncheon it was my pleasure to nominate Mrs. Frank M. War-

MRS. MANLEY L. FOSSEEN

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ren as Chairman of the Republican Women's Committee in
Hennepin County. Mrs. Warren had been a leader in the Red
Cross and other branches of war service. A second wise choice
was here made. Mrs. Warren has served with distinction as
Chairman of the Republican Women for two years and has
set a standard of conduct and character for women in politics
that cannot be excelled. To Mrs. Warren are due the profound
thanks of her city and district for the noble work she has
accomplished. She has given untold service and during
campaigns worked night and day with unflagging energy and
good-will for the preservation of the principles of constitu-
tional government. She has made the path of party service
plain. She has worked in harmony with all, while preserving
her own independence. Those who follow her will be inspired
to emulate this example of America's best womanhood serv-
ing "in politics." In March, 1920, the Republican Women
of Minneapolis had their first experience in County and State
Conventions. The State Legislature had granted to the women
of Minnesota, Presidential Suffrage. The passage of the 19th
Amendment on June 4th, 1919, and the rapid ratification bv
states seemed to assure the ratification of the necessary two-
thirds of the states in time for the exercise of full suffrage
at the November elections. Considerable excitement
prevailed among the women over their new privileges. The
Hennepin County Republican Women's Committee was

largely represented in the State delegation in St. Paul. There
was much satisfaction among the women when Mrs. Fosseen
was elected a delegate-at-large to the Republican National
Convention to be held in Chicago the following June.

The women of the State accepted this distinction with
just pride in Mrs. Fosseen, who had now become a national
figure. The He,nnepin County Republican Women's Com-
mittee had rented quarters in the Meyers Arcade on Nicollet
Avenue. These rooms now began to hum with important
plans, meetings and daily conferences. Literature poured
in. A speaker's bureau was established under the direction
of Mrs. E. J. Scriver, while Mrs. Chas. A. Reed, Vice-chair-
man of the Republican Women's Committee met all the re-
quirements for an efficient business manager. It soon became
evident to the new leaders that there was every need for a
large club of republican women. Accordingly plans were
made. Mrs. Warren sent invitations to over five thousand
women to attend a meeting at the Garrick Theater at ten
o'clock on Wednesday morning, May twenty-sixth, for the
purpose of organizing a city-wide Republican Women's Club.

There was a response from five hundred or more women
who signed as charter members. Mrs. W. I. Carpenter,
as chairman of the nominating committee presented the fol-
lowing slate which was unanimously elected for President,
Mrs. W. W. Remington; First Vice- President, Mrs. David F.

MHS. FRANK M. WARREN

Simpson; Secretary, Mrs. E. E. Nicholson; Treasurer, Mrs.

Charles R. Fowler; Corresponding Secretary, Miss M. A.

Cooley. Mrs. V. C. Sherman presented a Constitution and

By-Laws which were adopted.

Mrs. Calvin Mooers, Mrs. M. B. Lewis, Mrs. T. B. Wells

and Dr. Ethel Hurd are
charter and honorary mem-
bers of our club. They have
been Republicans since Lin-
coln's administration.

It has been noteworthy
that a large number of
women who have led in
political organizations re-
ceived their first public
training in the Federated
Women's Clubs. The Re-

MRS. CALVIN MOOERS,
a "Lincoln Republican

publican Women's Club has now passed through three
hard-fought campaigns. To this and to other Republican
Women's organizations in the state much of the credit has \
been given for having saved our city and state from social- /
istic control. Whatever share of credit is theirs, the women

have without doubt been entirely unselfish and disinterested
in such service as they have rendered. They have satisfac-
torily demonstrated their understanding of the full rights of
citizenship. They have met their responsibilities thoughtfully
and studiously, with an abundance of enthusiasm and patri-
otism.

The dues of the Club were fixed at a nominal figure in
order that no Republican woman might be barred who wished
to join. From the first there has been a spirit of real democ-
racv.

THE JAPANESE GAUDKN IN WINTER

The Sign of the Blue Elephant

"Assume to mark a man as one to be shunned or despised and he will re-
treat within himszlf and though your cause be naked truth itself, your lance
shall never pierce him." LINCOLN.

T 7"ERY SOON plans were under way for opening a Tea
Shop. Miss Allyce Archibald, chairman of Public Ac-
tivities, Mrs. Horace Lowry, Mrs. Chas. R. Fowler, Mrs. F. M.
Warren, and others, arranged for the lease and extensive
repairs on an old, gray stone house on 9th Street, the former
Christian home. An impossible task seemed to confront the
club but in spite of many obstacles, a hot summer and an
absorbing campaign, plans went merrily on. To Mrs. Wm. C.
Shull and Mrs. E. E. Nicholson much praise is due for the
long days they spent in real labor, painting oil-cloth covered
tables in yellow and blue, with tiny blue elephants marching
around the borders, and in painting benches and woodwork.
The whole plan was put upon a simple and economical basis.
Dainty cretonne curtains, pictures, wicker chairs, and plants
gave this old house an attractive and chic appearance. Two
committee rooms were furnished on the second floor by the
aid of generous contributions. The effect was that of Green-
wich Village. It would be impossible to describe the joy and
satisfaction which the women experienced in finding their
venture was an assured success.

On September the seventh, the opening day, the first
luncheon was served. Speeches were made by Mayor Meyers

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and others. On September eighth the Club had the
distinguished honor of entertaining Mrs. Harding at tea
at the "Blue Elephant." Mrs. Harding graciously admired
everything about the G. 0. P. Tea-Shop and whispered to one

of the ladies in her party,
"Now Mandy do get some
ideas" but not too low for
the quickened ears of those
near by, who loved her for
this spontaneous, feminine
touch.

Following this happy
hour at the Tea Shop a re-
ception was given for Mrs.
Harding, at the Curtis
Hotel, by the Republican
Women's Club where over
three thousand women met
the next "first lady" of the United States. Mrs. Harding's
gracious and cordial manner won all hearts. Her willing-
ness to pose for pictures with groups of local women and to
carry out any plan that had been made for her entertainment
were indicative of her truly democratic spirit and generous
personality.

Senator Harding was greeted by the largest crowd that
ever assembled at the State Fair Grounds a remarkable
tribute to a man who until his nomination was practically
unknown to Minnesota.

MRS. II AUDI NG

On the Steps of the "lUiie Elephant"

During the fall campaign, the G. 0. P. Tea Shop or
"Blue Elephant", became a very busy and popular place.
Stump speeches, noonday speeches, afternoon and evening
speeches crowded fast into the weeks and days prior to the
election in November.

It was vastly entertaining to watch the way 'polities' was
beginning to 'take'. Hesitatingly they came, not quite ap-
proving, singeing their traditional prejudices in the white
light of a new service, and, like the moth, returning again
to this new melting-pot of 'Politics and Tea'. They came
singly so that none of their friends would see them indulg-
ing in this new form of 'depravity.' They came again to
show their friends their discovery, something new far
more fascinating than Bridge or crocheted bed-spreads.

Very soon the reputation for our good food went abroad.
One lady expressed a volume of approval when she exclaim-
ed, "I certainly trust your hash". It was wildly exciting to
our ''Mrs. G. 0. P." to watch one man's Bolshevistic ideas
gradually dissolve under the grateful influence of honest food
and good cheer like the sugar he put in his tea.

In June, 1920, a group of women from the Republican
Women's Club went to the National Republican Convention
in Chicago, Mrs. Manley L. Fosseen going as one of the four
Minnesota delegates-at-large. It was a remarkable and thrill-
ing experience for those who had never attended a National

Convention. Women of national prominence spoke from the
platform. Their speeches were short, and to the point,
a revelation to the delegates.

One of the most brilliant four-minute speeches ever
heard at a national convention was that in which Mrs. Douglas
Robinson, sister of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, seconded
the nomination of General Leonard Wood.

The Minnesota women, about thirty in number, gave a
dinner in honor of Mrs. Fosseen at one of the clubs, after
which automobiles carried the entire party to the home of
General Wood, where they were most cordially received. The
General spoke earnestly and impressively, inspiring his
guests with confidence in his sincerity and great ability.
General Wood, then requested to hear from some of the
women. Responses were made by Mrs. Fosseen, Mrs. De Voist
of Duluth, and myself.

At a women's meeting called by Miss Mary Garrett Hay,
Mrs. Douglas Robinson was among the number of notable
women who spoke. At this meeting she promised the Minn-
eapolis women to come to Minneapolis during the campaign.

After five exciting days, the balloting began. Before
many ballots were cast there was a hopeless deadlock between
Governor Lowden and General Wood, until the vote finally
began to fall away from both candidates, and on the tenth
ballot Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, received the

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nomination to the Presidency of the United States. Calvin
Coolidge, of Boston, was later nominated to the Vice-Presi-
dency.

On June nineteenth, the Republican Women's Club gave
its first large function a luncheon at the Curtis Hotel, at-
tended by over five hundred women, at which the speakers
were Mrs. Medill McCormick, of Chicago, and Congressman
Walter H. Newton, of Minneapolis. As the daughter of Mark
Hanna, Mrs. McCormick had known politics all her life.
Her eloquent message, therefore, had a background which
added strength to her arguments. Much interest and enthusi-
asm were shown at this first large political meeting for women.
The women were taking the vote seriously.

August seventh, another luncheon was given at the

Curtis Hotel, at which the
speakers were Mrs. Manley
L. Fosseen, our State Chair-
man, and Mrs. Frank W.
Dodson, State Chairman for
women in Iowa. Both speak-
ers acquitted themselves
with distinction. They es-
tablished a standard for
women's political speeches,
based upon a real study of
affairs. The Republican Women's Club furnished four

MRS. FRANK W. DODSON

speakers for the national Republican campaign: Mrs.
Fosseen, Mrs. Marshall H. Coolidge, Mrs. Theodore A. Wet-
more and myself. Mrs. Fosseen had been further honored
by being appointed a member of the National Republican
Committee, and was made Chairman, with Senator H. S. New
of Indiana, of the National Speakers' Bureau. She also
spoke in many states of the Union.

Mrs. Fosseen conceived the idea of sending a Flying
Squadron of five speakers into Oklahoma, of which I was a
member. We all averaged sixteen speeches for the week and
were gratified that Oklahoma voted the Republican ticket for
the first time in history. Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs. Wetmore
spoke in the Middle-East. I was sent to states west of the
Mississippi and to the Pacific Coast.

Nowhere did I find the women's work better organized,
nor giving more active service than in my own state. The
history of Minnesota has no finer chapter than that which
shall some day accurately record the part played by her
women in standing for constitutional government as against
the doctrine of radicalism.

Memorable Days

"Only the actions of the Just smell siveet and blossom in the Dust."

/^VN SEPTEMBER 23, Mrs. Raymond Robins spoke under
the auspices of the Hennepin County Republican
Women's Committee. The meeting was held at the Audi-
torium before a large audience. Mrs. Robins had been for
many years identified as the great friend of working women

MRS. DOUGLAS ROBFNSON

with Mrs. Remington, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Warren

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and girls and many such came, eager to hear the message of a
real friend. She spent a very busy day making speeches at
the. factories and mills, and also addressed a large noon
meeting at the Business Women's Club.

Two meetings held under the auspices of the Republi-
can Women's Club became memorable events to all who at-
tended. On September 30th, Mrs. Douglas Robinson ful-
filled her promise to Minneapolis women. The meeting was
held in the Auditorium. The hall was decorated with hun-
dreds of flags and every seat taken. Over three thousand
people heard this eloquent, inspiring and patriotic woman.
The scene was just such an one as must often have been
enacted for her illustrious brother, Colonel Theodore Roose-
velt, and in which he had taken part so many hundreds of
times. The spirit of his great personality pervaded the hall.
Mrs. Frank M. Warren and Mrs. David F. Simpson also
spoke briefly. It was my great privilege to introduce Mrs.
Robinson. She was received with a tremendous ovation
not only because she was "Teddy's" sister, but because she
is a great woman, the highest type of American womanhood.

During my absence in the West, while speaking for
the national Republican ticket, Mrs. Russell M. Bennett, one
of the Vice-Presidents of the Republican Women's Club,
capably filled the office of President. The club put on a big
rally at the Auditorium on October 21st with Raymond

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Robins as speaker,
a political triumph.

It was a truly wonderful meeting,
Mr. Robins' discussion of the League
of Nations was masterly
and convincing. This meet-
ing was accompanied by all
the old-time enthusiasm,
including a brass band,
parade and flags.

RAYMOND ROBINS

It may be of interest
because of my office, to
briefly record the outstand-
ing memories of my nation-
al campaigning.

The most enthusiastic meetings were held all through
Oklahoma. In South Dakota I took part in an interesting
debate with a Democratic woman from Illinois, at the Annual
State Federation of Women's Clubs, held in Rapid City.
Splendid meetings were held all through the Black Hills
where I had the pleasure of closely trailing Thomas Marshall,
then Vice-President of the United States, getting press notes
on his speeches and rebutting them all down the line, with
a woman's delight in the last word.

Large and satisfactory meetings at Spokane and Walla
Walla were followed by a strange meeting in San Francisco,

in which it developed that I singly debated two well-known
attorneys and a red-hot Wilson-Republican woman on the
League of Nations. The other Republican speaker assigned
to the task carefully avoided any discussion of the points at
issue.

Returning to Minneapolis, I spent the last week before
election speaking in Minnesota under the able and thoughtful
management of Mrs. E. J. Scriver, chairman of the State
Speakers Bureau.

During Mrs. Fosseen's absence at Chicago, Mrs. Charles
A. Reed of our Republican Women's Club, and Mrs. J. H.
Bishop of Thief River Falls, were in charge of the State
work. Many of our Club women were on the State Speakers
Bureau; the members of the Executive Board who served
were Mrs. V. C. Sherman, Mrs. Charles La Du and Mrs.
David F. Simpson. Mrs. Martha Dotzler did some good cam-
paigning in the Seventh or "Volstead" district. A great fight
was on in that district over the return of Volstead to congress.
The issue was the "Volstead Amendment." One of my most
interesting meetings was at Montevideo in the Seventh district,
two nights before election.

On October 25th, Mrs. Warren arranged for a meeting
at the Shubert Theatre, which was a Welcome Home to sever-
al of the speakers. The programme was made up of narra-
tions of our experiences in campaigning, my most exciting

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one having been an impromptu debate with an Indiana
Democrat in the observation car on my return from Cali-
fornia, to the great entertainment of the Pullman passengers.

On October 29th, the Club held a large and enthusiastic
meeting at the Blue Mouse Theatre at which time the Republi-
can candidates for state offices spoke. The principal speaker
was J. A. 0. Preus, candidate for governor. Intense excite-
ment prevailed during the closing days of the campaign.

While we had confidently expected victory for the Re-
publicans, no one had been sanguine enough to predict the
landslide which the election on November second gave to
President Harding and the Republican ticket generally.
The Presidential vote carried by a majority of seven million.

Nowhere in the United States had there been a more
intense campaign than in Minnesota. The issue developed
strong lines of opposition. Americanism versus Socialism
was the slogan. In the June primaries the women had not
voted. The majority for Governor Preus had been 7971 over
the Socialist candidate. In the November elections when the
women voted, his majority was 134,403. The gratitude of
Minnesota belongs not only to the Republican women in the
state who helped to defeat radicalism, but to the many Demo-
crats who voted finally for a principle rather than for a party
leader. They could not have elected their candidate. Every

vote cast for him reduced the chances of a majority for
Governor Preus. They could only save themselves from the
socialistic dominance of the Non-Partisan League by voting
the Republican ticket.

Considering the issues involved, J. A. 0. Preus was the
best equipped man in Minnesota for carrying the standard of
the state to victory. His long experience had given him the
necessary knowledge of practical politics without robbing him
of ideals of service and that vision which is necessary to re-
form.

Louis L. Collins, the popular "little corporal of the
]51st," received an ovation at every meeting. His speeches
were sparkling with wit and full of sound common sense.
"Louie" freely enjoys both the confidence and the affection
of Minnesota.

When Warren G. Harding was nominated he was scarce-
ly known to the people west of the Mississippi river. He was
a compromise candidate. So was Abraham Lincoln, of whom
many learned for the first time after his nomination. Judg-
ing by the past year, in which his outstanding act is the call
to the Peace Conference, we feel justified in entertaining for
President Harding, the highest expectations for an ususually
successful administration.

In Calvin Coolidge everyone felt that those who deplore
the tendency to rather indifferently select a nominee for the
Vice-presidency, were happily surprised. Our Vice-presi-
dent has the mental vigor and courage of the new school of
statesmanship where straightforwardness has supplanted the
old ideas of diplomacy.

1. PRESIDENT IIAKIUXG

2. VICE PRESIDENT COOLIDGE

GOVERNOU PREUS

LIEUT. GOVERNOR COLLINS

Victory lor Constitutional
Government

Abraham Lincoln, with the same clear-cut logic thai untangled the knot
of slavery from its political entanglements, once made this prophetic suggestion
regarding the necessary attitude of all laborers:

"The strongest bond of human sympathy, outside the family relation
should be one uniting all working people, of all nations and tongues and
kindreds. Nor should this lead to a war on property, or the owners of property.
Property is the fruit of labor; property is desirable; it is a positive good in
the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and
hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is
houseless pull down the house of another but let him work diligently and
build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe
from violence when buili." From the Boston Post.

THE THRIUMP of good government in Minnesota and a
national victory of seven million majority called for
some sort of demonstration. The Republican women decided
to celebrate. Accordingly a Victory Party was given on
November 15th at the Hotel Leamington to nearly two thouS'
and people. The programme consisted of music and approp-
riate speeches. Those taking part were Mr. Arch Coleman.
Chairman of the Hennepin County Committee, Mrs. Frank
M. Warren, Governor J. A. 0. Preus, Mrs. Manley L. Fosseen
and myself. We had won a great victory; it was now
incumbent upon our party to carry out its campaign promises.
The issues of the state and national campaigns were both
fundamental. In the former constitutional liberty was being
threatened, which gives to every man the right to the full

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enjoyment of property and individual religious belief, and
upholds the sanctity of marriage and the home. These things
are all assailed in the theory of Socialism as any one who
reads Karl Murx, Engels, Bebel, Liebknecht, La Fargue,
Lenine, Trotzky and others can readily ascertain. Class
rule is the aim of the Marxian theory; class rule is the aim
of the Soviet under Lenine. The working-man who toils with
his hands is to supplant the business man, the professional
man, the scholar and the thinker in the new order of things.
It is quite true that fairness has been too often forgotten;
it is more than true that justice has many times been made a
mockery. It is equally true that under the liberty guaranteed
by the Constitution of the State and the United States full
provision is made or may be made for invoking the proper
machinery and procedure that may effect these much needed
reforms. Before constitutional law all classes are equal
the only prerequisite to a successful accomplishment of
redress or reform is the strength of orderly organization and
the pressure of an enlightened public opinion. Our country's
history for the past fifty years is a chapter of miracles as
regards the emancipation of the man who toils. In no
country on the globe have there been such reforms as to
length of working day, healthful surroundings, high wages,
liberty of organization, housing, educational, social, and
moral advantages, not to mention the greatest of all, the

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equality of opportunity which makes it possible for a man
in a single generation to rise from the lowest ranks of toil
and attain to the highest offices in the land. These superior
advantages have attracted the attention of toilers all over the
civilized world. Millions of immigrants have passed through
the portals of liberty and followed the road that has led to
greater prosperity and happiness than they had ever known.
The volume of immigration has increased to such proportions
that we have at last been confronted with a serious situation.
We are supporting greater numbers than we can assimilate.
This is a national menace as it sets up the ideas of alien
government within our own borders. We are suffering from
national indigestion and mal-assimilation. These foreigners
enjoy all the advantages of our great American civilization.
They attend our schools, are employed in our industries; but
they are un-American. Alien they were, and alien many
of them remain. Not only alien to our language and customs,
but alien to our mode of thought, to our national purposes
and ideals, to our country's progress, an enemy to constitu-
tional liberty. They orate loud and long of freedom of
speech and freedom of the press. Nowhere in the world is
there less of either than in Soviet Russia. The time has
come when we must show our colors; we must fight for the
principles we believe in; fight not with the sword or gun or
poison gas, but with reason and an intelligent exercise of the

franchise. The example of North Dakota under the control
of the Non-Partisan League, the story of the dissipation of
state wealth, of the degeneracy of the educational system as
told by Miss Alice Neilson, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, of the throttling of the unsympathetic press and
the general financial depression and discredit, made con-
vincing campaign arguments

Minnesota voted to retain her place in the Common-
wealth of States. The alien is welcome to our shores but
when he takes up his residence here he must show a decent
respect for the institutions whose protection he has sought.
There is no room in our land, no, not one inch of room for
the Marxian theory of Communism. The foreign-American,
the hyphenate, on our soil, must acknowledge allegiance to
one flag only, the flag of American Freedom.

This brings us to a discussion of the other issue in this
great campaign, and that, the national issue of the League
of Nations. No other nation that signed the Versailles docu-
ment was given the opportunity for free, full and deliberate
discussion of the League of Nations that the United States
enjoyed. The idea of a League to enforce peace was begun
with the call to the first Hague Conference under McKinley
in 1897 and continued in 1907 under Theodore Roosevelt.
Before the next ten years had rolled around we were in the
midst of a great world war. The Hague Conference had been

little more than an exchange of ideas and 'conversations'.
The treaty guaranteeing the neutrality of small nations in the
event of hostilities was scrapped on August first, 1914
This ended all hope of adherence to other terms of the Hague
engagements. The hopes of civilization were jarred from
their moorings and suffering humanity shrieked in vain
for Justice. What was the matter? The Hague Conference
had not been backed by machinery necessary for enforce-
ment. Therefore in the deliberations at Versailles the minds
of the plenipotentiaries were made up on one thing, there
must be force to back the terms of world peace and they went
to the extreme on Article X. Our couptry must ever be grate-
ful to those statemen who led the fight against this preposter-
ous betrayal of posterity. In the Taft theory of a Peace League
there had been nothing analogous to Article X. There were
other articles quite as inescapable as Article X in that they
delivered the judgment of the signatory nations to a Supreme
Council or Super-government. The counsel of our first Presi-
dent, George Washington, was renewed in order to make
clear the age-old American position of prudence and wisdom
in regard to foreign alliances.

Since the days of slavery there had not been a more
hotly contested issue. The moralities were deeply involved;
on the one side was the charge of a lack of world vision and
the new order of humanity; while on the other was indignation

over the Betrayal of Versailles. The Republican Party had
not lacked for vision and sympathy in world affairs, as was
shown in our willingness to assume an obligation toward
Cuba and the Philippines with the promise of complete
independence when they were ready for it. The promise to
Cuba was fulfilled in four years. General Leonard Wood
was the Republican who accomplished the salvation of Cuba
under a republican administration. In the Boxer rebellion
ten thousand American troops were dispatched from the
Philippines to China to conquer, to invade, to seize? No!
To protect embassies and to restore order! The indemnity
later paid to the United States was returned to China to
educate her youth in American colleges. This again was the
vision of a republican administration.

Today in Washington the four Chinese delegates to the
Peace Conference are all graduates and hold degrees from
American Universities.

When serious complications threatened in South Amer-
ican waters, Theodore Roosevelt delivered an ultimatum to
Germany and promptly set the machinery for the enforcement
of his demands into motion. The matter was adjusted with-
out resort to force. This again was republican vision and
republican foreign policy. One cannot but wonder what
the history of the whole world, since 1914, would have been
if Roosevelt had been our President and had sent a second

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ultimatum to Germany when she proceeded to invade
Belgium.

The whole campaign seemed to hinge on Article X.
The terms of the Versailles treaty had created many injus-
tices; the notorious Shantung award, the most flagrant injus-
tice of all, aroused the enraged conscience of a free people.
The advice of Theodore Roosevelt to separate the Treaty
from the League was wisdom unheeded. A treaty is an
inflexible instrument, fixed and unalterable in decree. A
peace league is or should be a flexible instrument, changed
to suit the progressive demands of a changing and, let us
hope, a better world. They are incompatibly combined in
the Versailles document. This is bad for both. Failure to
conform to the one tends to cancel the moral obligation of the
other and worse than nothing has been accomplished. The
American people weighed all these arguments; they longed
for the security of Peace; they felt that an ideal had been
at the basis of the original conception of these negotiations.
They were, however, persuaded against the commitment to
this interpretation of a world's longing for peace; they
decidedly and emphatically rejected the Wilson League.
It was deeply felt that in spite of America's desire for some
sort of a League for Peace that it must be based upon the
principles of justice and international law and not upon
political expediency.

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The Club celebrated its first Annual Meeting in January
with a two days' session. On the second day, January twenty-
second, a luncheon was served to five hundred and fifty
women. Mrs. Walter Douglas presided and Mrs. T. G.
Winter, National President of the Federated Clubs, acted as
Toast-mistress. There were several brief speeches by Mrs.
Warren, Mrs. Augustus L. Searle, Mrs. A. E. Zonne, Presi-
dent of the Woman's Club, Mrs. Daniel Coonan and Mrs. A.
W. Strong, Chairman of the Community Council. Mrs
Fosseen and Prof. J. S. Young of the State University deliver-
ed splendid addresses. All who attended the luncheon ex-
pressed the greatest approval of the development of our
women speakers. Other addresses at the different sessions
were given by Senator Charles R. Fowler, Mrs. Chas. W. La
Du, Mayor J.. E. Meyers, J. M. McConnell, State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, Lent D. Upson, Municipal
Expert from Detroit, Mich., and my annual message. Nearly
all of the old officers of the Club were re-elected and a few
new names added.

A short period of rest from public activities followed.
We had before us the prospect of a bitter muncipal campaign
in the spring. On March 4th the Club again put on a big
meeting this time an Inaugural dinner for men and women
at Donaldson's Tea Rooms. Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Fosseen
were attending the Inaugural at Washington. Mr. W. I. Nolan.

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Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, acted
as Toastmaster. Toasts to Washington, Lincoln and Roose-
velt were given by Cyrus W. Northrop, President-Emeritus
of the State University , Mr. Charles R. Fowler, and Mr. Arch
Coleman respectively. Mrs. Winter toasted the Republican
Party, and Mrs. La Du the Women of the Party. Prof. J. S.
Young spoke convincingly on the Need of Party Affiliation
and Legislative Reform, while Prof. William Anderson spoke
of the Need of Municipal Reform. My subject was a New
City Charter.

This concluded the meetings which the Club held
in the interests of State and National politics. It was
our tenth large successful public meeting in less than nine
months. I have gone into more or less detail as regards these
meetings because to us they form a valuable record of our
maiden political activities and may serve as a guide to some
other young political organizations.

Viewed in retrospect this Club's achievements seem
remarkable, altho' each step was taken singly, with no partic-
ular plan for the future, other than to try to meet whatever
need presented itself. The type of women who have given
party service has renewed the hopes of thousands that poli-
tics may be lifted up by the influence of good women. This
shall have been accomplished when political office is regard-
ed as an opportunity for public service, rather than as the
goal of designing, self-seeking politicians.

Need of Party Organization

COOLIDCE: "The nation with the greatest moral power
will win. Have faith in the moral power of America. However
powerful the forces of evil may appear, somewhere there are
more powerful forces of righteousness. Courage and confidence
are our heritage. Justice is our might. The outcome is in your
hand, fellow American; if you deserve to ivin. the Nation cannot
lose."

T OOKING BACK into the history of political campaigns,
one is forced to conclude that many of our political
evils might have been avoided, if there had been continuous
organizations of right-minded citizens, interested in setting
forth worthy candidates for public office. However, it has
been our custom to maintain an attitude of indifference to-
ward political matters until things became critical, then to
scramble together a hectic organization of good citizens, who
were forced or led thru a lack of time and the deep entrench-
ment of the 'enemy' into spending ridiculous sums of money
to wage a successful campaign. The fight having been won
we considered the matter settled, and straightway forgot all
about it, leaving the elected candidate all the joys of official
isolation.

The American public has the same attitude in regard
to reform legislation. People will agitate with zeal for the
passage of a measure and when it has become a law, and has
been written into the statutes, they settle back into an absurd

complacency, as if the law would automatically enforce itself.
Appropriations and machinery for the enforcement of law can
not be effective unless there is public sentiment back of it, a
public conscience to be satisfied. Very often the fight has
been lost because the canny ring-politicians knew that the
time to start the next campaign was directly after the last one,
and by the time Mr. Good Plain Citizen had arrived at the
point where he was willing to do something, it was too late
for something to be done. When the average citizen is in-
different to political organization, he must not forget that
neglect of his duty is some other man's double opportunity.
Some one is going to run the affairs of government; some
are selfishly interested in the political game; they know how
to capitalize the average man's indifference and ignorance.
As long as the United States government is run by political
parties it will be necessary to have strong party organization.
It is fortunate that we have maintained only two major part-
ies. If the time ever comes when we have many groups or
blocs or factions we shall experience a departure from stable
government, and all the evils of* many, ever-changing, irre-
sponsible minorities will creep in.

If, as we argue, party government is legitimate and
proper, one must admit that the successful continuance of this
system of Government is dependent upon party strength and
party unity. We have clearly a duty as citizens, and that is

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to affiliate with the party we most approve, not for the con-
duct of its supporters but for its principles and policies.
Having made our decision we have some obligation to that
party, and that is to do our bit to maintain its highest stand-
ards, to effect a realization of its ideals, and to aid in the ful-
fillment of its promises.

This can best be done by maintaining a permanent and
continuous organization which can make collective protest,
or collective support, effective. One grows impatient with
the criticism of those who decry party politics and feel no
responsibility to contribute anything to better conditions.
The only way to clean house is from the inside; the only way
to purify party politics is from the inside. Protests and
aloofness will never drive rottenness out of politics. A
searchlight played on the outside will not spread light on
the inside of a party machine; some one may draw a cur-
tain. But exercising the right to step inside and turn on the
light from within, may drive the political moths to their un-
doing. Neither is the average of goodness and honesty monop-
olized by those who refrain from any political activity.
Many good and honest men have failed as officials because
they lacked support. Many a good candidate has gone down
to defeat before an unworthy opponent because he failed to
get the active support of those who professed to believe in
him. Theodore Roosevelt had no use for those persons who

mean well feebly. He said, "If you believe in decency, be
a force for decency; if you believe in the right, be a force for
the right!"

Because we believe in these things; because we recog-
nize the difficulty of re-organizing whenever a campaign ap-
proaches; because we believe in the broadest opportunity
for political education along national and state party lines;
because w r e believe the best party service is rendered by an
interested and responsible citizenship; because we believe
that our best service to our country is through the medium of
right minded, conscientious, organized effort, the Republican
Women of Minneapolis have effected a continuous and perma-
nent political organization, and have established a Club
House which enables them to encourage the highest type of
party service.

There never will be a time when greater justification for
this shall exist than was the case in our last Municipal Cam-
paign. Again the issue was sharply defined not Republican
and Democrat in opposition but Americanism versus Radi-
calism.

Our entire organization, including the Speakers Bureau
under Mrs. E. J. Sriver, the ward and precinct organization
of the Hennepin County Republican Women's Committee, the
Tea-Shop rooms and entire Club organization, was placed
at the disposal of the Citizens' Committee which knew no

MAYOR GEORGE E. LEACH

party lines. Our speakers talked early and late for the con-
servative ticket, and for two amendments for an increased
millage for the schools and libraries. Some very amusing
experiences might be related. I recall one particularly good
story, where a women said she would vote for the mill-tax if
she knew which mill was meant. The gospel of good govern-
ment was carried to every part of the city. My personal
experience of the campaign was no doubt like all the others,
and I hope never to go through another like it. There is
something wrong with society when men and women in the
same community engage in a bitter local campaign which
degenerates into personalities that leave a sullen, stubborn
hatred rankling in the breast of the unsuccessful faction. We
need to put the desire for a better understanding and a little
more real brotherly love into our reconstructed ideas of
citizenship if progress is to be moral as well as economic.

It has been a pleasure to find in Colonel Leach, efficiency.
He is a man who dignifies and honors the office of Mayor. He
is the Mayor of all the people, and his kindly, sympathetic,
and friendly attitude toward his political opponents must
have long since disarmed suspicion.

Mrs. Warren again brought out a tremendous woman's
vote through her ward organization. Grateful praise is
due Mrs. Andreas Ueland, a Democrat, and leader among
the League of Women Voters, who became a member of the

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Citizens' Committee and worked indefatigably for the
cause of sound government and the defeat of Radicalism.
Others of her organization worked as she did ; I mention her
as rendering a type of disinterested and patriotic public
service.

No words are adequate to thank the women workers in
the wards and precincts for the quiet, often unrecognized
efforts they put forth to record such a victory. Such workers
deserve the highest praise because their work is a house to
house canvas, tedious in the extreme, often unappreciated by
the indifferent, whom they seek to arouse to their responsi-
bilities as citizens, and who do not hesitate to visit scant
courtesy upon those who so unselfishly serve their country.
Mrs. Warren and the members of the Hennepin County Re-
publican Women's Committee have pioneered; and, although
they may have met with difficulties and discouragement, no
one can rob them of the distinction of having been willing to
serve in new and untried fields, nor of the joy they may justly
feel in a service well-performed.

There are Republican Women's Clubs in several of the
wards but none quite so active and ambitious as the Thir-
teenth Ward Republican Club of which Mrs. Frank J. Bruno
is the Chairman and Mrs. R. N. Palm the Vice-Chairman. It
is gratifying to see this going organization giving teas and
luncheons at the "'Red Elephant" and on every occasion

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showing an increase in membership and interest. In this we
see one of the fondest hopes of the club organizers fulfilled,
that the Club House shall be freely used by women from
every ward in the city. We invite the other wards to emulate
the Thirteenth.

We have affiliated with us smaller Republican Clubs in
the various wards, of which there are now eight or nine, in-
cluding the Hennepin County Colored Women's Club with
Mrs. Charles Force as President.

MRS. MAK10N I). SHTTTKK
C'liiiirinan of Volunteer Hostesses

Opening of the Republican
Women's Glut

AT THE "SIGN OF THE RED ELEPHANT'

"If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his
sincere friend. Therein is the drop of honey that catches his heart, which is
the great high road to his reason." LINCOLN.

THE ENTRANCE GATE.

\A7HEN the Republican Women's Club established their
G. 0. P. Tea Shop, called the "Blue Elephant," they
assumed a debt of several hundred dollars. Before the cam-
paign was over the debt was paid and a nest-egg for larger
quarters started. Early in 1921, Mrs. Jones had a vision of
the service that the Club might perform in a more suitable

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home. When she suggested the Bradstreet place as a possible
Club house it must be admitted that not many felt they could
indorse such an ambitious proposition. Little by little the ad-
vantages of such unique and beautiful quarters overrode any
objections to the undertaking. We learned that the place
could be leased for at least two years. It required courage
and considerable determination to make the necessary busi-
ness arrangements. For let it be remembered that the women
were unaided by any gifts of money or promise of financial
backing. The Tea-Shop must pay for itself the whole stake
rested upon the success and volume of Tea-Shop business.
It was the practical vision of Mrs. Jones and a few others that
made it possible. Before the end of August we were ready to
open for business. From the first day the venture has been
justified.

It was thought fitting that the club should hold a formal
opening. Accordingly on the Twenty-third of September the
new Club House was dedicated to the best service of our State
and our Nation, through party service, and to such civic
work and community service as made for better home condi-
tions, and a higher citizenship. It was a happy occasion.
Rev. Marion D. Shutter, pastor of the Church of the Re-
deemer, opened the large luncheon meeting with prayer.
The principal speaker was Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, Vice-
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from Washington, D. C. for the occasion. Her words of
encouragement in our new undertaking were very heartening.

Mrs. Upton has an abun-
dance of humor and regaled
her audience with her wit,
and many amusing stories
end experiences. We were
proud to introduce as an-
other memher of the Nation-
al Committee one of our
cwn Minneapolis women,
Mrs. Manley Fosseen, who

MRS. HARRIET TAYLOR UPTON

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work of Congress under the new Administration.

An evening dinner was served to the club members and
their husbands which was followed by a programme of
speeches by Mrs. Upton, Mrs. Winter, Governor Preus, and
Congressman Walter Newton, Mrs. Frank Warren presiding
in her usual happy manner. Mrs. Winter spoke on
"Americanism". Mrs. Winter's talks always give evidence
of a deep spirituality, which is today our great national
need.

Mr. Newton's subject was "Immigration". He gave
many helpful suggestions in regard to the test for citizenship

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of aliens, their distribution, Americanization, and assimila-
tion.

Governor Preus reviewed the work of the last State
Legislature. It was interesting to hear of the extensive leg-
islation passed for the benefit of the farmer. Few State
Legislatures have a better record than Minnesota in the ses-
sion of 1921. Several welfare measures were passed and
promises of the administration redeemed. Governor Preus
has shown rare ability, understanding, and a sincere desire
to cooperate with all who seek to make our commonwealth a
progressive leader among the States. We predict for him
a second term of successful administration. In placing Mrs.
Nathaniel McGarthy, Mrs. Blanche La Du and Miss Caroline
Crosby on state boards, Governor Preus has selected three
of our ablest women whose services are a credit to their sex.

This programme was given in the Forum. Everyone
fell under the spell of the friendly atmosphere of the Club
and the rare charm of these beautiful and commodious quar-
ters. The unique combination of large dining room and As-
sembly hall was fully appreciated by the women. If there
had been any doubts as to the wisdom of the undertaking the
success of this Opening day dispelled them all. In spite of
a load of debt we cheerfully faced the future of work and
promise.

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Fundamentals

HARDING: "Whether enemies threaten from without
or menaces arise from jvithin, there is some indefinable voice
saying, 'Have confidence in the Republic! America will go on!' "

ANY FRIENDS of the Republican Women's Club en-
joyed a delightful evening party given by Mrs. Warren
and the members of the Hennepin County Republican
Women's Committee, at the new Club House, on the Thirtieth
of November. The guest of the evening was Mr. Harry Atwood
of Chicago, whose address was enthusiastically received.
Those who have read his "Back to the Republic" well know
the subject of his favorite discourse. Mr. Atwood is a mis-
sionary for constitutional representative government based
upon party responsibility. He regards a complete democracy
as unsound as an absolute autocracy. He contends that
through the wisdom of our forefathers, in laying down the
principles of representative government in the Constitution
of the United States, representation became the great deter-
mining factor in making this Republic sound and enduring.
Mr. Atwood was eloquent and logical. Democracy is one
extreme; autocracy the other. The safe mean is our Ameri-
can idea of Representative Government. We must get back
to these fundamentals in American History, if this republican
form of government is to survive the crucial period through
which the world is now passing. Democracy is being tested

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today is on trial before the enemies that seek to destroy
its soul. We must not only get back to fundamentals in things
political, but also in things moral and social. The aftermath
of the world war awakened hitherto unsuspected forces of
destruction. These forces organized for world dominance.
This is no time for indecision. We must stand for the thing
we believe in. As Lincoln said, "If you are with us, why do
you vote against us?"

Roosevelt's last message written to a gathering in New
York, January 5th, 1919, reads: "I cannot be with you, and
so all I do is to wish you God-speed. There must be no sag-
ging back in the fight for Americanism. There can be no
divided allegiance. We have room in this country for but
one flag, the Stars and Stripes; and we should tolerate no
allegiance to any other flag, whether a foreign flag, the red
flag or the black bag. We have room for but one loyalty, loyal-
ty to the United States."

It is w r ell to repeat such sentiments often for so spoke
and so lived this Great American. The name Roosevelt must
ever stand for an active, vigorous citizenship; his courage
both in thought and action was an inspiration to the country's
manhood; his sense of justice was a warm and living reality,
demanding as much of himself as it did of others. It has
been said that the history of the world is the Biography
of Great Men. Then the life of Theodore Roosevelt is the

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progressive history of his time. These are the things we must
teach our youth. As the foundation of the State is the
education of the child, women can give no higher political
service than to bring about better educational opportunities
for all the children of America.

Women's work in politics must be to link more closely
the life of the home with the life of the State. It was largely
by the organized efforts of our women, who recognized clear-
ly that the very foundations of society, the most sacred rela-
tions of life, home, personal liberty, and religion were under
fire, that the defeat of the radical forces of government was
accomplished in our State and Municipal Campaigns. In the
future our economic and political vision must not only be
practical and sound, it must be observant of the moralities; it
must have spirituality.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT said, "The life of the state

rests and must ever rest upon the life of the family and
the neighborhood." President Harding has given voice to this
same thought when he recently urged municipal reform as
necessary to our national well-being. The life of a munici-
pality rests upon the welfare of neighborhoods.

It has been said by experts in municipal matters that
Minneapolis ha? the worst charter in the United States. Today
there is an ever-growing demand for a progressive charter. It
is our most pressing home problem. The women are ready

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to cooperate with the men in this necessary municipal house-
cleaning. The Republican Women's Club will support the
best that can be had for our beautiful city.

The particular reforms which we as proponents of a
new city charter would like to see accomplished are a cen-
tralization of financial control; fixing responsibility for ad-
ministrative and legislative acts; separation of the legislative
and executive functions; and bringing about such efficiency
and economy in every city department as shall give us more
money for education, recreation, parks, better roads, health,
and all the departments of public welfare.

We anticipate the movement for a new charter will
prove a subject of absorbing interest to the club in the coming
months. Our organization stands ready to do effective work
when the campaign shall start. Too few people have known
anything about the affairs of our own city government. There
has been an almost criminal neglect of our duty as citizens
of a prosperous and growing community. There has been
too little system and no well laid plan of action. Americans
are the most remarkable people in the world in a crisis, but
as a nation we lack system; we have understood neither
conservation nor preparedness.

We women want to play a real part in the future educa-
tion of our country. In the words of our President, we want
"less of armament and none of war." Had Germany put

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her treasure and her mind to the development of her com-
merce and industries; had she educated her youth in princi-
ples of justice and right rather than in the theories of
conquest and might, she would today have had the world
learning at her feet. The price she now pays is the greatest
argument for an intelligent electorate.

If we are to practice our high ideals of citizenship; if we
are to link state and home, community welfare and municipal
government, politics and morality, education and national
security, let us begin with a clean slate, a' new charter for
Minneapolis. We would say with Paul -"I am a citizen of
no mean city". A city is noble because of the quality of its
citizenship. We are willing to invest in good citizenship
because the dividends are certain. We know that true munic-
ipal progress increases the sum total of human happiness.
Women may be expected to lay considerable stress upon
happiness. For all these reasons we are glad that our Club
House has become a civic center, one of whose chief purposes
is to give a real community service; to aid in whatever brancli
of civic work we are needed; to help select and to help to
elect the right kind of men or women for city office; to help
them to feel it an honor to serve their city in such capacity,
and to support them as long as they give disinterested service;
and last, to aid in bringing about a wider observance of law;
for all lawlessness is spiritual anarchy.

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Women In Political Office

"Ignorance is the curse of God,
Knowledge the wing ivherewith ice. fly to Heaven" HENHY VI.

YV7HEN SUFFRAGE was granted to women, many people
who were not very enthusiastic about its passage had
visions of women rushing into public office at the first oppor-
tunity. It must be conceded that their fears were unwarranted.
Women have been enthusiastic voters, ardent campaigners,
and devoted students of political affairs, but a surprisingly
small number have expressed any desire for office. The first
year, the number who held any public office was negligible.
The second or past year we have had one woman in Congress,
a few mayors and post mistresses in Minnesota and three
women appointed to State Boards. I am glad that
already several women have filed or have announced
their intention of filing for the State Legislature. It is signi-
ficant that the first office our women seek should be a con-
structive, law-making one, with only a nominal remuneration.

Should these women candidates be elected, we may ex-
pect tangible results from their general influence in our next
State Legislature.

I believe that women will concern themselves, more in
the work of legislative bodies than in administrative offices,
although I feel sure that the training in home administration
will prove helpful whenever women shall hold admin istra-

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live office. Any woman who can turn last year's suit inside
out, trim it with the dyed silk of an old evening gown, trim
her own hats, make sonny a good looking suit out of father's
overcoat, wash dishes, cook, mend, iron, play the piano, sing,
give dinner parties, the menu for which she has herself pre-
pared, get to church on time and have her neatly dressed and
well-behaved children in their places in the School or Sunday
School as thousands of American women do, regularly, year
in and year out, is a born economist, moralist, administrator,
and exemplary citizen. She has demonstrated her efficiency
and can be trusted with public office. She will give service
and will save the tax-payer money.

Women are, however, primarily interested in children
and the home. This is right, and natural and should ever re-
main woman's first and highest interest. When women have a
desire to serve in some public capacity, are not bound by home
cares, and are qualified, we urge them to seek office. Because
of woman's natural home interests, we must ever be alive to
legislation that has a direct bearing upon the home, the wel-
fare of children, education, public safety, moral conditions,
employment, and law-enforcement. She must acquire an in-
telligent understanding of the laws and ordinances that regu-
late hours of employment, food costs, food inspection, pure
water, ice and milk supplies, sanitation in housing, and the
multitude of regulations that affect daily living conditions.

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All this in order that, as mothers and housekeepers, we may
vote intelligently; and that we may loyally support such re-
form legislation as shall add to human happiness.

The republican women have in the past year given sup-
port to state bills providing larger educational appropria-
tions; for the improvement of conditions affecting social wel-
fare, and for several needed economic measures. Nation-
ally the biggest accomplishment of the year in matters of
welfare legislation was the passage of the Shepard-Towner
Bill. The mothers and babies of America have been given
national protection at last. It is singularly strange that even
with students of economic law the material so often takes
precedence over moral considerations. Our greatest national
security and hope lies in the welfare of our children the citi-
zens of tomorrow. Men have been learning during the past
decade, that happy and comfortable employees are a business
asset; that wholesome school-houses make healthier chil-
dren and better scholars; that clean and even artistic sur-
roundings, rest rooms, and entertainment raise the morale of
all workers. All these conclusions have been reflected in the
legislation passed in our country in the past fifteen or twenty
years.

Much of the credit for awakening public interest in the
Shepard-Towner Bill was due to the League of Women Vot-
ers. Congressman Walter H. Newton, was chairman of the

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House Committee on this bill and did very effective work for
it. Our Club sent numerous telegrams and letters urging its
passage.

Because of the menace of the ignorant foreign vote, and
the fact that in one of our city wards the majority of voters
were unnaturalized citizens, I am deeply interested in secur-
ing the passage of a bill requiring not only the registration
of all aliens, but the exhibition of a naturalization or citizen-
ship card to the polling clerk when a man or woman of for-
eign birth desires to cast a vote.

In the next state legislature we hope for the passage of
a law, granting Proportional Representation in Minnesota;
for a law creating a State Constabulary, which the excessive
theft of automobiles, the violation of the Prohibition law, and
the immense rural traffic occasioned by good roads, has made
necessary; "for more generous appropriation for education
so that it may not be said of Minnesota that about two hun-
dred thousand school children go to school in one-room school
houses! for a longer term of compulsory schooling under
sixteen years; for greater appropriations for the improvement
of our state institutions under the supervision of the Board
of Visitors and the Board of Control ; for better health super-
vision.

In a recent conference with Senator Knute Nelson, the
women were advised to work steadily for two things, en-

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forcement of the prohibition law, and legislation against
profiteering. Sound advice from one who has served with
distinction for many years and is now a recognized leader
in the Senate of the United States. It would be folly not to
recognize that the addition of 27,000,000 voters to our na-
tional electorate is going to have a tremendous effect upon our
country. /

The next ten years will be one of the most vital and in-
teresting periods of American history. It is woman's great
opportunity. The eyes of America are on the New Women
Voters. Will they see a higher vision of service in their new
privileges, and refuse to compromise with principle? Time
alone can tell. Personally I have faith that the mothers of
America will hold fast to this new vision of service to their
homes, their country and their God.

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Our National City

For there is neither East nor West,

Border nor breed nor birth,
When; two strong men stand face to face,

Though they come from the ends of the earth.

Kipling.

T AST DECEMBER Mrs. F. M. Warren, Mrs. Scriver and
I enjoyed a two weeks trip to Washington, D. C.
Because of its close association with our club work, and
because the experiences of this visit afforded us many
valuable lessons as well as holding a particular political
significance, I am including some of our Washington impres-
sions and observations in this two years history of the
Republican Women's Club.

We went to Washington as delegates to the National

Entrance to the President's Office at the White House.

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Law-Enforcement Conference. Mrs. David F. Simpson was
also a delegate to this congress. Mrs. Simpson has long
espoused the cause of Prohibition and was recently made
State Chairman of the Republican Women's League for
Law-Enforcement. In spite of the discouraging signs, the
actual facts are encouraging; and when we realize that the

MRS. RKMINGTOX on the White House Grounds

whole world Is watching our experiment, we must not allow
discouragement to weaken our determined stand for the
preservation of Constitutional law.

There perhaps never has been a conference of more vital
interest to the whole world, than this conference at Washing-
ton on the Reduction of Armament. It was intensely inter-
esting to see and to meet some of these foreign delegates.

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We were very proud of the fact that Mrs. T. G. Winter of
Minneapolis had been chosen to be one of four distinguished
women on the Advis-
ory Committee under
the four American del-
egates. As President
of the National Feder-
ation of Women's
Clubs, Mrs. Winter
was in a position of
much influence. One
of her finest addresses
was recently made at
our woman's club, in
which she related her
experiences on this ad-
visory Committee and
gave her impressions
of the real value of the
Conference. The spirit
of the Conference was

r i Mrs. Warren: "Lafayette, we are here."

one of optimism and

hopeful expectation. There was apparent a real disposi-
tion to be frank and sincere; an earnest desire to accomplish

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a definite commitment to some policy that would secure the
peace of the world. Suffering peoples of all nations are
crying out from their souls that Wars must cease. However
the visible results of the conference may be adjudged in the
opinion of mankind, the invisible results are beyond estimate.

Whether the naval ratio remains 10-10-6 or 10-10-5
matters little. The essential victory is that the ratio of the
world's age-long desire for the cruel arbitrament of War is
0-0-0. There never was a conference in which the voice of
the people was so plainly heard. Uncertain is the tenure of
those rulers who do not heed this voice.

The recent proposal of Secretary Hughes for a World
Court marks the difference between the spirit of this Confer-
ence and the Conference at Versailles. The Paris Conference
attempted to adjust the century-old difficulties between
nations through the well-intentioned offices of a Supreme
Council, a Super-government as it were, whose decisions
rested upon a basis of political expediency. No one could
successfully defend the Versailles document as having been
executed upon the basis of Justice. In the proposal for a
World Court we see a firm determination to place the safety
of nations and the judgment of men upon a just and enduring
foundation, that of Justice and International Law. This,
then, is rightly to be the final Arbiter, the highest authority
in human organization, a Court of Justice.

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THE NATIONAL CAPITOL AT NIGHT

There is perhaps no man in the world today who holds
the confidence of all peoples as does our Secretary of State,
One of the big things this nation is grateful for in President
Harding's administration is Secretary Hughes. The President
and his Secretary are devout christians, both members of
Calvary Baptist Church. I am glad that the great leaders of

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our nation are listening to such sermons as we heard their
pastor, Dr. W. S. Abernathy, preach. Our President's faith
was publicly attested when he said at the official notification
of his nomination at Marion, "What doth the Lord require
of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk
humbly with thy God."

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It was a distinguished gathering that met in the House
of Representatives to hear the President's opening message
at the joint session of Congress on December 6th. ' The
delegates to the Peace Conference, members of the Cabinet,
and many governors of States, including our own Governor
Preus, and other distinguished visitors were present. Before
this large audience of representatives of the world powers our
President in earnestness of heart and true democratic simplic-
ity delivered his message to Congress.

Frequent visits to the House and Senate, to

COXGUKSS.MAX WALTKU II. XKWTOX in Hock Creek Park

hearings and various departments of government, meeting
and mingling with our national representatives under the
escort of Congressman Walter Newton, gave us a splendid

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soi tries* and

opportunity to see our national government at work. We are
indebted to Senator and Mrs. Frank B. Kellogg, to Congress-
man and Mrs. Newton, and to Congressman and Mrs. Larson
of Duluth, for the many courtesies they extended to us. The
time was all too short to spend as many hours as we wished
in the Congressional Library, the Institutes and Museums,
Bureaus and great departments of government. There are

THE WHITE HOUSE AT NIGHT

two ways to see Washington; one is to sight-see, the other
is an insight. We did both.

One of our most interesting experiences was a visit to
the War Risk Insurance Bureau where the thousands upon
thousands of claims of ex-soldiers are handled under the
provisions of the Veterans' Bill, which passed the first

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republican Congress in President Harding's administration.
Mr. Newton receives a vast amount of this "soldier mail" as
no doubt do many other congressmen. This bill was one of
the most generous measures ever passed by any nation. Under
its provisions, ex-soldiers whose claims are awarded receive
most generous compensation for both partial and total
disability. Naturally there are thousands of pending claims.
At this bureau they are handled by an enormous force of
workers. The United States government, under the provisions
of this generous bill, allows disability for tuberculosis con-
tracted within two years after release from service. It
is necessary that there be careful investigation to guard
against a volume of imposition. Mr. Newton's mail contains
hundreds of appeals for these awards. We personally called
his attention to one neglected case of tuberculosis which upon
investigation was found to have lacked necessary affidavits.
In just a few weeks the files \vere satisfactory and both
temporary partial and temporary total disability were
allowed. No other country is doing what the United States
is doing for its returned soldiers. This only emphasizes the
staggering cost of war.

The Price of war is never paid; the Scars of war are
never healed.

Everyone feels a thrill when visiting the White House,
the home of all our Presidents. President and Mrs. Harding

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have carried into the White House the same cordiality they
dispensed at Marion. Mrs. Harding graciously invited us to
the White House. She expressed herself as interested in our
new Club House, as she remembered the "Blue Elephant".
We came away from our visit feeling that we had found in the
"First Lady of America" the same type of devoted wife and
mother, with the same interests, as thousands of others of our
countrywomen in whom rests the great strength of character
of our American womanhood.

Nothing afforded us greater inspiration than did our

MRS. WAKUEN and MRS. SCRIVEU at Mt. Vcrnon

visit to Mt. Vernon. There indeed is the real spirit of the
thing we call Americanism. There could be no finer lesson
in Americanization or Americanism than a visit to Mt.

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Vernon. I wish every school hoy and girl could see this
home, typical of our finest American traditions. When naval
vessels pass on the Potomac, the sailors stand at attention for
five minutes, a lesson in reverence and respect seen all too
little in modern America. To visit Mt. Vernon is to know
and love Washington better; it is to be a better American;
it renews the ardor of one's patriotism; it gives one faith in
the destiny of a country led forth by such a man. Emerson
called Washington "the perfect citizen"; Gladstone called him

THE AMPHITHEATRE AT ARLINGTON

"the purest figure in History"; Lincoln said "Washington is
the mightiest name on earth long since mightiest in the
cause of civil liberty; still mightiest in moral reformation."
Another scene that grips the memory of all who have

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stood on its sacred ground is the vision of Arlington. When
one views the long rows, and the broad acres of white stones
that "mark their place" and remember "these are the dead"
who died in vain if we fail to hold high the torch of liberty
and justice, one's faith in the ultimate triumph of these

THE GRAVE OF THE "UNKNOWN SOLDIER"

"They laid the World away, poured out
The red, sweet wine of Youth, gave up
Tlieir years of work and joy, and that
Unhoped Serene that men call Age;
And those who would 'have been their sons,
They gave their Immortality."

principles finds justification. Emotion swells as one grasps
the significance of so much sacrifice, and we stand silently

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before the great white amphitheatre at the grave of the
Unknown; unknown in name, but known to all our land for
that great spirit which is the Soul of a nation's sacrifice. Those
buried Yesterdays made possible our Todays. We must
worship at Arlington 'lest we forget.' Here the floral tributes
of the world were massed at the greatest funeral service ever
held on American soil.

We need to keep these things often before our minds;
they are life's immensities. Because of this sacrifice to liberty

we must be here re-dedi-
cated to the principles of
freedom and accept a re-
birth to that responsibil-
ity which accomplishes
national security. These
principles are justice,
mercy, equality and
righteous law. These are
the plumb-lines of our
national guide; and the
plumb-line of our judg-
ment is determined by
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civic righteousness. We

disagree about the regulation of personal liberties;
we criticize economic disturbances; we deplore disputes be-

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tween capital and labor. Nothing will solve these things
until we argue from bases that are fundamental in all social
and moral relationships; until we measure our judgment by

the plumb-line of nation-
al righteousness. Just as
Pennsylvania Avenue
has, through commercial
greed, been diverted
from the beautiful and
orderly plan of rows of
stately buildings to house
the various departments
of government, which
was the original plan of
Washington and his
CONGRESSMAN WALTER H. NEWTON engineer Major L'Enfant,

so have we often departed from those straight paths
which through the wisdom of our forefathers became our
priceless heritage.

Night in Washington thrills every poetic instinct. The
wonderful buildings with their myriads of windows like
regular dominoes of light, the beautiful trees outlined in
gloom against the sky, which seems to retreat from this rivalry
of artificial stars, the green lights seen from afar from the
thousands of windows in the Bureau of Printing and Engrav-

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ing, and most entrancing of all, the indirect lighting
of the great domes and monuments which seem suspended
in darkness like radiant crowns of effulgent light all con-
tribute to a scene of mystic loveliness. I stood at the Newton
home on the hill overlooking the city. My fancy took flight
at the beautiful spectacle, and thoughts of symbolic things
took shape. Before me lay a world of darkness, in trouble,
misery and endless despair. No one could find his way, the
shade was all-enveloping.
Voices of little children, cry-
ing, moans of men and women,
dying, came out of the black-
ness. The scene was de-
spondency itself. Then look-
ing up I saw those wonderful
towers of light, and I thought
if these who have lost their
way could but look up and be-
hold their splendor they would
find a new hope; their hearts
would feel a new courage,
their souls a faith renewed.
There stood the shaft to
Washington, a symbol of Moral Courage ; -the memorial to
Lincoln, the symbol of humanity and brotherhood; the White

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House, the symbol of democracy; the Capitol, the symbol of
Law and Justice; the Library, the symbol of Wisdom; and,
best of all, the Cathedral, with its heavenward-pointing finger
of light, the symbol of God's Covenant of Salvation. These
are the beacon lights of American History. They are the
symbols of a nation's greatness; her unerring guides to na-
tional righteousness. The world is looking for that leader-
ship today. The world is watching Washington.

We have called the great nations of the world together
to try to find a way to end Wars. The efforts that have been
made by America towards peace would better not have been
made if we fail to ring true to the purposes of this call.
When an ideal stoops to compromise it is lost. And now the
'shame of Shantung' has been wiped out. China and Japan
have shaken hands. A stupendous victory has been achieved
by the practical application of Christian principles. Faith
and works! For faith without works is dead.

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A Look Akead!

"That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom; and
that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish
from the earth." LINCOLN.

"\A7"E ARE now come to the end of our story. Two short
years tell very little history. In twenty years we shall
be able to see what the woman's vote has done for politics.
Much work needs to be done.

Our club membership is between sixteen and seventeen
hundred. Such a large organization should be able to render
valuable public service. One of the truly remarkable ex-
periences of women in politics has been the rapid development
of leadership. Some women refused at first to take any active
part in party service. The odium attached to the word 'politi-
cian' was the stumbling block. Now that the 'intrepid female
pioneer' has demonstrated her fitness for the vote, and her
fondness for the ballot, and has in no sense seemed to be
divested of her former lady-like qualities, the ranks are be-
ginning to swell and the women are even proud to be called
'politicians!' What their attitude will be twenty years hence
depends upon the type of service they put into the work.

On January twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth the Club
held its second Annual meeting, at the Club House. On

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Wednesday, January twenty-fifth, a luncheon opened the
two day session. Mr. Harry Phillips and Miss Mildred
Langtry sang. In addition to the annual message of the
President, Mrs. Warren spoke on County Organization
and Mr. J. M. McConnell, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, had for his topic "Education for Citizenship".

Mr. McConnell gave a fine resume of the Minnesota edu-
cational programme, especially in the rural districts, showing
a real growth since the introduction of consolidated schools.
Twenty thousand school children are now carried to and
from these schools daily. There is however much room for
further development of this system.

Mr. Chas. R. Fowler, member of the Minnesota Senate,
spoke on "Loyalty to Party". All who heard Mr. Fowler at
the 1921 annual meeting were anticipating a most helpful and
instructive talk on this subject, and they were not disap-
pointed.

On Thursday morning annual reports were submitted
by the Secretary, the Treasurer, the chairman of all the
standing committees and the heads of departments. The elec-
tion of officers followed. The following were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. W. W. Remington ; secretary, Mrs. George W. Buf-
fington; treasurer, Mrs. Chas. R. Fowler; and five vice-presi-
dents, Mrs. Russell M. Bennett, Mrs. A. W. Strong, Mrs.
Nathaniel McCarthy, Mrs. Charles A. Reed and Mrs. V. C.

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Sherman. Three resolutions were presented by the commit-
tee on Resolutions, Mrs. George W. Buffington, chairman,
Mrs. E. E. Smith and Mrs. Frank J. Bruno. They were a tele-
gram of appreciation to President Harding for the moral re-
sults of the Peace Conference, a message of thanks
to Governor Preus for his strong Proclamation on Law En-
forcement, and a message of congratulation to Mayor
Leach for his victory on the High Dam Controversy.

On Thursday afternoon several Club members took
part in a burlesque, "The City Council of 1950", fol-
lowing which a reception was held at which all club members
and their friends greeted the old and the new officers of the
Club.

It has been the custom at all of our public meetings to
sing political parodies on popular songs. A number of these
will be found at the back of the book.

When we dedicated our Tea-Shop known as the "Blue
Elephant" one of our men friends satirically remarked
that this was just his idea of what ladies would do with
politics amuse themselves with 'Tea-parties' 'Polities'
and Tea!' He was told that it was just possible there were
other ways of getting votes than had yet been thought of. 'Pol-
itics and Tea' Yes Good Politics and Good Tea. Seriously
speaking this is symbolic of woman's contribution. Tea here
becomes the svmbol of the home. It shall be woman's

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mission to link up government and the home, blending them
at last through a spirit of service and unselfish effort, into
that which shall some day bring about a better understand-
ing of the duties of the home to government, and the respon-
sibility of government to the home.

May the women of America through the exercise of these
new privileges erect more effective safeguards to health and
morals; promote education and diligence, which shall ensure
the steady and wholesome attainment of national prosperity.
For a great purpose suffrage was achieved. To a great pur-
pose it must be dedicated. The real need in the world today
is spiritual life. Because of their position in the home,
women must assume the larger responsibility of bringing
this element into our national life. An expectant nation asks
nothing higher from its women in politics than that we pre-
serve a 'conscience void of offense'.

When our country's call came to join in the supreme
test of patriotic service, women organized all over the land
in the cause of the Red Cross, our woman's part in reducing
the agonies of war.

No one disputes the assertion that if war were depend-
ent upon a referendum of the peoples of the world there
would be no War. The most autocratic ruler knows that his
security is dependent upon the good will of the electorate, if
that electorate be intelligent. Women must work for a more

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intelligent electorate. We must take upon ourselves the task
of creating the psychology for peace; we must think peace;
we must expect peace. While no red-blooded American
would see our nation emasculated, nor unwilling to fight,
if need be, for a principle, we must nevertheless train the
thought of our youth towards peace, while always preserving
the determination that it must not be "Peace at any price,"
for that is dishonorable peace. We must not neglect the
valuable lessons of the war. We must find some way to build
up the physical strength of this nation. This must begin in
the Schools. There is today an awakening of citizenship
in our national body politic. The voice of the people will
be heard more and more plainly in the future. This voice
must be an organized expression. Organization demands
workers and leaders. The call to service is just as imperative
in time of peace as in time of war. If we would have peace,

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we must organize lor peace.

As "Science is Organized Knowledge", so Politics de-
pends upon organized Citizenship. Socially, as well as in-
dividually, organization is indispensable to growth; there can
be no growth beyond a certain point unless there is a healthy
organization. Because we are governed by parties these
arguments seem to me to justify party organization; and
party organization cannot be effective unless it is continuous.
Intelligence and high resolve must stand at the apex of such

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organization, in order that party principles may operate
generously throughout.

If the women of America desire the enforcement of
law, there must he organization of women. Before we may
hope to enforce law, we must create public demand for the
law. This education must be systematic and moral.

In politics we find the theory and practice of obtaining
the realization of the hopes of society. Great questions per-
plex society today; individually we cannot solve them;
collectively we may. In standing for party organization we
stand for collective action.

With suffrage, women are enjoying new privileges.
They have overcome many age-old prejudices. There are,
however, certain legal discriminations which should be re-
moved, regarding the custody of children, property rights,
and an independent citizenship. One Minneapolis woman
who had worked for years for suffrage found herself dis-
franchised at the November elections in 1920 as she had
shortly before married a Canadian who had taken out only
his first naturalization papers. On the other hand many for-
eign-born women in her ward, who could scarcely speak Eng-
lish were able to vote because their husbands were natural-
ized citizens.

Many of these voted the radical ticket, and we thereby
permitted, by the laws of our land, the attempt to defeat the

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very institutions whose protection these people had sought.
Nothing demands the cooperative efforts of women more than
education. We must help to reduce the percentage of illiter-
acy, which constitutes one of the greatest menaces to liberty.

For the new Club House, at the "Sign of the Red Ele-
phant", I predict a constructive service. There is much room
for workers and a great work ahead.

In closing this brief history I wish to express my grate-
ful thanks to every member of the club who has helped in
one way or another; to those who have served in class work,
forum, tea-shop, office or in committees. Our work has been
harmonious and mutually helpful. We have put our hands
to the wheel: we have set in motion strong forces; we must
continue the work so well begun. We extend a most cordial
invitation to all women to join with us in our 'Politics and
Tea'.

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Parodies 011 Popular Songs

Sung at Meetings of tke Republican Women's Club

(Sung at the "Victory" Party, Nov. 15, 1921)
To the Tune of "Over There."

Did you see them h'ght, for the right until night?
When election came they stood tight in their might,

Voting full of hope and trust

To defend a cause so just.
That November day nothing kept them away;
Minnesota's proud to have had such a crowd

Of its women voting straight

To defend the Ship of State.

CHORUS:

Over there, Over there,
Women stood at the polls everywhere;
With determination, to save the Nation

P'rom foreign dominance beware.

So prepared, well prepared
They had spread, spread the word to be there,

Just remember, that in November,
Preus and Harding won because our sex was there.

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To the tune of "'Long Boy"

There once was a grand old party line

Which came to grief at election time.

A sorry split in the ticket meant

We elected a Democrat President,

Eight long years we've had to wait.

At last we've won at election's gate,

With Harding and Coolidge and Preus you see

We've won a big majority.

CHORUS:

Good-bye Democrats Good-bye Cox.

Good-bye Mule, you're now on the rocks.

We do not doubt you're a good old scout

So here's "good wishes" as you all pass out.

Party pride has had a fall,

But never mind we've room for all,

"America First" means happily,

That America stands for all, you see.

(To above tune. Sung at Second Annual Meeting)
Advertising the Tea Shops

My Tea-Shop Ad is an ad with a punch ;
The Elephant Shops are the place to lunch,

As you'll agree

When both you see ;

So here's to the Red and the Blue G. O. P.
We serve a lunch and dinner, too ;
And Sunday noon at the Elephant Blue

For sixty cents

It's just immense
What that small sum can do for you !

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(Sung at Second Annual Meeting.)

tune of "My Sunny Tennessee".
When the shades of night are falling,
I can hear my party calling
Calling to me, calling G. O. P.
Every day my pride grows bigger
In my party, and I figure
We'll win again in the next campaign.

CHORUS

I love to be in the G. O. P.
It's a voter's Paradise.
We nearly always win,
Votes just come rolling in.
I'd almost bet we're sure to get
Seven million more again
For all the world looks up to Washington.
I'd love to go to sleep and know
That the whole world wanted peace ;
Let wars forever cease ;
Prosperity increase.
I will tell you now
How we always can agree
Just make a note
When you go to vote,
That you vote for G. O. P.

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(Sung at the Inauguration Dinner, March 4, 1921.)
To the tune of "Solomon Lcvi."

Our great Republican party

Is happy as can be
For on this day begins the sway

Of a well-known policy,
No second-handed documents

Shall be our foreign guide;
From Roosevelt to Washington,
Our principles are our pride.

CHORUS:
Oh, Republican Party,

Harding and Coolidge, Hurrah!
We're proud of our leaders,
Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-Ia- la-la-la,
Tho' trying situations

Confront us by the score
There is the Jap the island of Yap,

And Mexican troubles galore
But confidence in Harding

And Coolidge, don't you see,
Has cheered us up this 4th of March,

So on with the G. O. P.

(Sung at First Large Meeting, June 19, 1920)

Campaign Song To the tune "Pack Up Your Troubles*

Pack up your powder in your small hand bag,

And vote, girls, vote.
This year the men have got their eyes on you,

A slacker gets their goat,
There's no use in worrying,

Just vow to be in style, SO
Go to the polls and do your duty, then
You'll smile, smile, smile.

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(Sung at First and Second Annual Meetings)
Author, Mrs. Geo. B. Keenan

To the tune of "There is a Tavern in Our Town,"

There are two Tea Rooms in the town, in the town
And there new voters sit them down, sit them down

To sip their cups in pleasant company

And mingle politics and tea.
"How d' you do?" there's friendly greeting
And the very best of eating,

And remember that good speakers often entertain,

Attend, good citizens, our Tea Rooms then attend,
To eat and listen bring a friend, bring a friend
And when you go we hope you'll recommend

Our Tea Room and you'll come again.

To the tune "Pack up your Troubles".

Advertising the Red and Blue Elephant Tea Shops.

Pack up your tray and stand in line on time

For lunch, girls, lunch.
This year the men are in the line, so fine

See how their eyes just shine.
There's no use in hurrying

Just "pick quick" after while jou-ll
Sit at the table feeling fine as silk

And Smile, Smile, Smile.

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(Sung at the Inauguration Dinner. March 4, 1921)
To the tune of "YANKEE DOODLE"

Ohio is a famous state The G. O. P. went to the polls

That fact there's no discarding Expectin' just a margin,

The ballot box defeated Cox, But when the votes were counted,

But won with Mr. Harding. They were nearly all for Hardin'.

CHORUS CHORUS

Yankee doodle O-hi-O, Ain't it grand and glorious

Made the best selection, Feelin' so victorious?

Voted for the G. O. P. Did you see the G. O. P.

And won a big election. Roll up that big majority?

Inauguration day has come,
Our hopes are thick as clover,
Who could doubt the best will out
With Harding, Hughes and Hoover.

CHORUS

Here's to all Republicans,
Past and present famous ones,
Here's to all our leaders new,
We're very glad to welcome you.

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(Sung at Second Annual Meeting)

To the tune "Peggy O'Neil"
The Red G. O. P.
And the Blue G. O. P.

You'll attest are the best on the streets
Our wonderful prize
You'll soon recognize
Whenever you try our "Eats"

Chorus :

If you're hungry, cold and blue

Try the Red G. 0. P.

If you're hurried, strange and new,

Try the Blue G. 0. P.

Either one is the one place to eat

Don't forget us when you want a treat.

Sweet personality

It's a reality

At our G. O. P.

Our salads and pies

Will just open your eyes,

Cobblers rare on the fare make you stare.

You won't criticize

And if you are wise

An appetite big, prepare.

Chorus :

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(Sung at First Large Meeting of Republican
Women's Club, June 19, 1920.)

To the Tune of "Over There"

Women go and vote, go and vote, go and vote.
When election comes, make a note, make a note,

Our Country's calling you and me

To defend our liberty.

Hurry right away, don't delay on that day;
Make your country proud to have had such a crowd

Of its women, loyally

Voting for the G. O. P.

Chorus :

Over here, over there,
Women, go to the polls everywhere.
For election's coming, election's coming

The drum's tum-tumming in the air.

So prepare, say a prayer,

Spread the word, spread the word, to be there.
Just remember, yes, next November.

That the G. O. P. will win if we are there.

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FARCE -THE COUNCIL OF 1950"

PAULINE E. REMINGTON

Minneapolis Council of 1950 in joint monthly session with City Manager
and Cabinet. (Men have no voice in government.)

Type of Charter: Council-Manager Plan.

Time: Summer, 1950. Electric service to homes, to electric stoves,
vacuum cleaners, etc Wireless telephones. Airplane service for Council.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

(As played at Annual Meeting, January 26th, 1922.)

Council :
President (in aviator's costume) .................................... Mrs. W. W. Remington

City Clerk (operates electric service to homes) ................ Mrs. C. W. Gardner

Councillors

Mrs. W. H. Burr (fond of orchids)

Mrs. Fred Spafford (down on the men)

Mrs. Arthur Jewett (brings the baby)

Mrs. Geo. A. Kingsley (sarcastic)

Mrs. Frank M. Warren (always breathless and deaf. Also an aviator)

Mrs. H. S. Conkey (very jealous)
Sergeant-at-'Arms (always speaks thru a megaphone) ............ Mrs. F. E. Cobb

Cabinet :
City Manager (Wants Peace but loves a Uniform) ................ Mrs. Glen Waters

City Attorney (always objecting) ........................................ Mrs. V. C. Sherman

City Comptroller (keen for carrying cash) ........................ Mrs. A L. Searle

City Engineer (wants every road a 'subway') ................ Mrs. Chas. A. Reed

Chief of Police (very chesty) .............................. . ............. Mrs. Walter Poehler

Chief of Fire (longs for horses) ............................................ Mrs. E. J. Scriver

Director of Public Works (can't get the floor) ............ Mrs. Geo. W. Patten

Director of Public Utilities (very reforming) ................ Mrs. R. M. Bennett

Director of Publicity (newspaper idealist) ................ Miss Estelle Holbrook

Director of Foods (makes war on heavy biscuits) ............ Mrs. A. W. Strong

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