THE HA8AU POtT : FREEPORT, H.Y., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMB£fl tS, 1»14.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1914.
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JAMI8 B. VriLta, XwoasiDS Editor
SUBSCBUPTIQN TKBXa
ONB TEAR 11.00
SIX MONTHS 60
THBBE MONTHS 25
AOVEBTISINU BATES ON APPLICATION
Cntarad aa Saeond-elaas matter April t. ItU, at tha poat offiea at Freeport. Naw york,.aB- d«r Uta aet of Mareh », 1878.
AU aomnuoiaation nbonld bo addrMiad U THB NASSAU FOST. MalB OOaa Fraaport, L. L. N. Y.
Brmnabaa at Vallajr Stream, Ljrnbrook, Eaat Boakaway. BoekviUa Centra, Lon« Baaeb, Oecan Side, BakliriD, Herrtek, Ballmore. Wan.
tash, Seaford, Hempatead and Mineola.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Any erroncout reft«ctlon upon tht character, atandlng or reputation of any parson, firm or corporation which may appear In the colunme of The Naaaau Pott, will be gladly corrected upon requett at the main office, Mil¬ ler Building, 22>24 South Qrove ttrttt, Freeport, L. I., N. Y.
PARENTS CLUB Not literal clubs made from big sticks, but social clubs for tbe better ment ot the entire tamlly. Last year in a city In Iowa tbe first Fathers' Club was organized tbat has ever had an existence in the United States. Mothers' clubs have become an ack¬ nowledged institution in every town and hamlet all over the Union. They have done a vast amount of good. Better, broader, and sweeter methods of training children have been gener¬ ally adopted. "Government" has gen erally given way to that sweeter, broader term, "discipline."
A number of Fathers' clubs have been formed since the inception of tEla first one. Tbey have attained an average membership of fifty men each. Their purpose is "to bring fathers in¬ to closer touch with the children, the teachers, and tbe Board of Education." Their slogan is "Make the indifferent, different." Qood.
What a vast fleld this opens. There have been hundreds of questions Ver- talniog to our children that need open, Xull, fair and free discussion. We must remember that the responsibil¬ ity of every man and woman extends much larther than to the children of tbeir own household. A pure home ie esaentlal to the making of good men and women as a matter of course, but it Is almost impossible for them to retain this purity if they go out among contaminating influences during their early school life.
As usual in all questions pertaining to bome and children, the women have BQuared away for this flght much more eamesfly than the men. But tbe successful raising of a child should not be left entirely to the women by any means. Childreii need both par¬ ents' love, attention and devotion and all tbe imited care and wisdom that both can possibly contribute.
To the careful student of these prob lems it bas never been made plain wby tbere should be separate organ¬ isations of parents for the dlBCUSsion of tbe questions of child betterment It doea or should concern both equal¬ ly. Tbere should be pecfect co-09^- . tlon and team work. U tbls is true . of tbe bome, wby Is it not equally true of tbe clubs? Why have mothers' and fathers' clubs? Why not have par¬ ents' clubs? Or still better, wby not teve Parents-Teachers' Clubs or Aa- aoelatlons?
We know of no problem that affects tbe child but what might be discussed freely and openly by the parenta and tb« teachers, of both sexes. To tbe pure all things are pure. And the only way to obtain purity Is to remove tbe oau9es tbat work against it.
Tbere may be reasons why thla tri¬ ple Alliance could not be carried out ¦uoceasfully. W« know of none. But If they exist, then let separate clubs be formed, let tbe men awake to tbe ,faot tbat tbey bave an equal duty to perfonn witb tbe women In tbls mat¬ ter, and Into these societies sbould freely some the young, unmarried peo¬ ple, any earnest young man or woman oTe> SI years of age.
Tbe writer bas been profoundly in¬ terested in tbe general questions of cbild management and discipline for many years, and bas ever found tbat yoxmg people were among.tbe moat •sniMt Ustenert and tb« moat amsat
searchers after tmtb upon tbese great and vital auestions. And well tbey maybe. Very mucb ot tbeir future hap¬ piness and tbe general welfare of tbe itext generation depend upon the amount of knowledge tbey gain to aid tbem in the general care and disci¬ pline of tbe children yet unborn.
Tbe public at large and eapeclally parents with children attending school, should keep in close touch witb teach¬ ers and aid tbem in their trying work with all the metins in their power. These teachers, as a rule, are earnest, zealous workers, giving mucb more time and attention to their work than could be required of them, considering this work from a salary basis alone.
And in closing this article, wby not have a Parents' Club right bere in Freeport? And wby not have a free discussion on such questions as—per capita expenditure per pupil in various States; compulsory vaccination, is it best and Just for the entire commun¬ ity?; Juvenile courts; compulsory ed¬ ucation; the question of playgrounds; medical inspection, eugenics and the sex question; the manual training schools, are they beneficial?; what books and literature are our children reading?; women on the School Board and woman's influence in our schools; corporal punishment, should teachers bare this power? and literally hun¬ dreds of other questions that come up that should be openly and freely discussed because they effect the en¬ tire community. If necessary, outside speakers could be engaged at very slight expense, but this community bas ample talent among its citizenR to make a mighty interesting meet¬ ing on any one of the above topics. Of course, this includes the aid and active co-operation of the teachers of every grade.
POETRY—The Music of Language
A DepSftment Deroted To Vetse and its Fondamental Principles - / *-
CooAuctaA by
C J. GREENLEAF
Patriotism is cunning high at Rock¬ ville Centre. Following this assertion one naturally supposes tbat men are swarming the streets eager to go to any coimtry needing their services to battle and die In the cause of human¬ ity. No. they are mlgnty anxious to serve their country at home and in tbe capacity of postmaster. It is easier than soldiering and pays fuuch better. The shoes of the present Incumbent wil not be vacant for over a year but they believe in the early bird theory.
0. H. Tuthill, a Republican, is the present incumbent, and the waiting quartette are all Democrats and sup¬ posedly hungry. Dr. D. N. Bulson is tbe latest one to enter and the other three are N. L. Seaman, W. H. Grim and Simon Steiner. They have been more or less active in tbe Democratic ranks in the past.
"MADE IN AMERICA" In an editorial of last Saturday "Opportunity is knocking" we tried to show very briefly and inadequately we admit, the necessity of every ohe making exertions and using foresight to discover if the changed conditions made by the European War will be to his per/i^nal advantage. Or will it probably cause individual loss? In either case it is obviously the wise thing to make immediate preparations for either effect.
And there is a duty that every In- div'dual should discharge lu this re¬ spect. The importation of all foreign made goods has practically ceased. Many of them' are necessities. Ex¬ tensive preparations are being made and tbe work of getting ready to sup¬ ply tbese goods, is being rushed nlgbt and day.
Let every mau, woman and cbild adopt the slogan at tbe head of this article, "Made in America." And while we are about it let us buy goods made in New York State, on Long Island, tn Freeport, if possible. At least we can buy of home merchants and we urge them to adopt thia slogsn in buying their stock.
Thus by a little wise, efllclent thought and action, we can aid in opening the door for opportunity now knocking, and if this Idea is generallyv: followed out, tbe United States will bave tbe most prospeA>us decade it has known In its entire history.'' In.- stead of pessimism. Instead of looking gloom and refusing to pay debts, -we^ should be cbserfnl, pay promptly, trade at bome, see if tbe goods "ifAta made in America," and thus «Tei7; in* dividual wUl belp pusb along tbe ear
War news and stories and this and that hav« squeezed my poor little department out for a time. But it hasn't killed the love of poetry in a single heart that ever felt it, for nothing but the forgetfulness can do that. And readers bave warned the editor to give me space again or they would—-.
THE QOOD OLD PLOW Let them sing wbo may of the battle fray,
And the deeds tbat have long since past; Let them chant in praise of the tar whose daya,
Are spent on the ocean vast. I would render to these all the worship you please,
I would honor tbem even now; But I'd give far more from my heart's full .stem
To the cause of the Good Old Plow.
l.,ei them laud the notes thai in niUbU- tloai
Through the bright and glittering hall; While the amorous twirl of the hair's bright cui 1
Roimd the shoulder of beauty fall. But dearer to me is the song from the tree,
And tbe rich and blossoming bough; (', tbeee are the sweets which the rustic greets
As he follows the Good Old Plow
ii'ull many there be that dally we see,
With a selfish and hollow pride. Who the ploughman's lot, in his humble cot, '
With a scornful look deride; But I'd rather take, aye, a hearty shake
l.'rom hia hand than to wealth I'd bow; For ihe honest grasp ot his hand's rough clasp, '
Has stood by the Good Old Plow,
All honor be, then, to the.se firay old men.
When at last they are bowed with toll: Their warfare then o'er they buttle no inoie,
I'^'or they've conquered the stubboru »oii. And the chaplet each wears is hia silver hairs;
And ne'er ahall the victor's brow With a laurel crown to the grave go down
Like the sons of the Good Old Plo\i AiiDiiyniou.-'.
BUT ONE
'Tis all in one and oue In all. 'Twas ever so since time began, • There is no rise, there is no fall,
But carries out the common plau. God and man are one in twain,
A thousand gema of scattered whole, The sea, the rivers feed by rain.
And all the rivers seaward roll. C J. G.
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EQUAL ALL A great ship tossed on the -ebbing tide,
Rising and falling, smooth and slow, A gray gull's feather lay close beside.
How little it seemed on the ocean wide. As it rose and sank with the tides below.
Feather or ship, the great or .small. Together tbey rise, together tl.tj fall.
For nothing can burden the mighty sea, Weight is lost on her mother breast.
Like all great things she giveth free, Rls'ng and falling she beckons to me,
"Come to my arms for a lul-a-by rest," Rising and falling, but equal all.
Together they rise—together they fall.
C. J. G
of progress and aid in the great cause slant "usage has become a quasi-vlllage of humanity. crematory for the disposal of gaibag*?
Irom the surroundinK business places
FREEPORT'S REPUTATION
The village of Freeport, during th& last four months has certainly ac¬ quired an unenviable reputation in Its failure to supress wbat by its con-
and dwellings. It luw been a Hour;e of notorious (onimenl by viaitors to the village, couimuler.s, residenta. aud trolley patrons, located as it is In the center of the business district near
Telephone 28 Freeport
Deep Sea Fishing: Auxiliary Boat "ELLA"
CAPTAIN J. MUTTER
Leaves Anmuller and Rothmann's Dock.
Sundays 7.30 Weekdays 8.30
Fare, including bait
$L25
Trolley Connection Long Island Rail¬ road
This Boat Can Be Chartered For For Any Week Day
our banks and clubs.
The crematory waa estabUsbed in tbe vacant lot well grown up to weeds and brambles and used as a depository for building material. Tbe ground about it was constanly covered witb rubbish and swill as well as old metro¬ politan papers. The odor has been nauseating and the sight most un- seenly.
Who is responsible for the reputa¬ tion thus acquired?
I Freeport poultry earnS ON POSITIVELY SANITARY IDEAS
Etta Ayres Entertains The beautiful bome of Miss Etta Ayres of Oceanslde, was decorated in pink and white on Saturday evening, wheu a birthday party waa given.
Among those present were: Misses Carrie Wilklns, Etta Wilkins, Mildred Bird, Alice Higglns, Helen Bassett, Viola Lapp, Elizabeth Johns, Lillian Wilson, Messrs. Luke Rhodes, George Rhodes, Allen Laddie, Paul I.*ary, A. Weber, Walter Moen.
Sanitary Houses and Pens—The finest Bred Stock—Produces the best Eggs and Stock—Always Open tor Inspection— Choice Broilers Always Ready for Im¬ mediate Delivery
All Orders Promptly Delivered
Telephone, 5i2-w
Post Office, Box 75
W. A. MacFarlane
Freeport, N. Y.
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RAYMOND'S CLOTHING
Swagger Garments for the Yungfelo
Coservative Models for the Older Man
Suits, $12.50 to $35.00 Fall Top Coats, $10 tO $25.
BALMACAANS
Fall and Winter weights, $12.50 tO $25.
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For men and women, $3 tO $8.50. COAT SWEATERS
HUNTING SUITS
Of Corduroy, Moleskin and Khaki. Outfitting of Football and Basket¬ ball Teams;
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An extraordinary bargain in Overcoats Tweeds and Cheviots, $10. Formerly $18 to $22. I
A. RAYMOND & CO.
Men's Outfitters
sim^efcn'd^s" iiV^^^^ Nassau & Fdton Streets, New York
J. M. RAYMOND, Proprietor
WINTER OVERCOATS
Chesterfields Kersey, Vicuna and Chinchilla, $12.50 to $45.
GREAT COATS
Chinchilla, Shetlands and rough Scotch Tweeds. $12.50 tO $30.
Ulsters, Mackinaw, Frieze and Chin¬ chilla. $13.50 to $30. Fur Auto Coats. $25 tO $175. Fur-lined Coats, $25 tO $250. Rain CoWs" $5 tO $25.
