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Volume 2, 1911-1912

 Item — Box: 1, Bound Volume: 2

Scope and Contents

From the File:

The following excerpts were provided by the seller and have not been checked for accuracy:

"Moved & carried that Mrs. Witherell have 25¢ for literature for her department including tobacco law to post in stores.

The subject of making a scripture quilt to send to the Soldiers & Sailors hospital was discussed.

The idea of placing Frances Willard picture in our school building on the anniversary of her home going Feb 17 was discussed.

This afternoon Feb 16th 1906 eight WCTU ladies met at Mrs.. Stillman Burroughs home and from there went to the school house where our president (Mrs. A.l. Rich) after giving some very interesting facts on the beautiful life of Frances Willard, presented the school with Miss Willards picture, a gift from Moira Union.

Mrs. Rich spoke first followed by Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Harris said "that where she used to censure she now felt pity for the drunkard" said that prohibition was first thought of by women in Maine.

The subject of sending a box of clothing, reading matter, etc., to the California sufferers was brought up & it was decided to post notices inviting everyone to contribute.

Editorial in the NY State medical journal by famous James Peter ? on sexual morality. {was read}

Mrs. Rich spoke about having Mrs. Bullock (a national speaker) here to lecture. A vote was taken to have her if everything was favorable.

1. Reading by Mrs.. Rich

2. "Divine Harmony" read by Grace Crandall

3. "The Voice of Flowers" by Mrs. Rust

4. "The Missions of Flowers" by Mrs. Gale

5. "Inclusive Mission" by Mrs. McLeod

6. Poem read by Grace Crandall "The Beautiful Hands"

7. Reading by Mrs. Rust Nan's happy thought garden

Refreshments served by Mrs. Farnsworth

Mrs' Rust read "What is the pure food bill" it said that the United States used more unadultered food than any other country.

Mrs. McLeod read "Studies in Problems of Food" by Louise Purrington. Mrs. Rich {read} "what makes drunkards" proving that poorly cooked food has a great deal to do with it, also highly seasoned food, how necessary that mothers understand these things.

Moved and carried that we get Temperance Lit to be distributed in the two Churches.

"Six reasons for not smoking cigarettes" read by Mrs. Farnsworth. "The cigarette is injurious to the physical health" read by Mrs. Spencer. "Decreases Mental Power" read by Mrs. Dean. "Smoking costs to {sic} much a reading by Mrs. ??? "Visiting the Eniquity {iniquity} of the parents upon the children, unto the third and fourth generations" read by Mrs. Addams. "

Dates

  • Creation: 1911-1912

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.3 Linear Feet

Language

English

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