CHAPTER XLV 
BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS 
In recent years Boys’ and Girls’ Industrial Clubs have 
been organized all over the country for the purpose of securing 
self-improvement among 
| the members in the pleas- 
antest and most effective 
way. These clubs origi- 
nated in the state of Iowa in 
1906 and are now fostered 
by the United States De- 
partment of Agriculture in 
coéperation with the state 
agricultural colleges. The 
extension departments of 
the agricultural colleges 
employ state club leaders 
who codperate with the 
county superintendent of 
schools, the county agri- 
cultural agents, and others 
serving as leaders for the 
county, and these assist 
Crus LeapEer ExpLaAIninc THE Pornts the local clubs of the dif- 
Bye CORE Ge eon ferent communities in form- 
ing an organization and in making their work as successful 
as possible. 
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