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Woman's Christian Temperance Union minutes, Grinnell, Iowa, 1913-1928

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She was instructed to send the usual fund contributions. Lillian Stevens Legislative, Frances Willard Memorial, and the Light Line Union funds, a total of $14.75. A letter from Mrs McBlain's son concerning her, was read, and a card signed by those present to be mailed to her. There were 22 called and 10 cards reported sent to sick & shut-ins. Meeting was dismissed with prayer by Eloise Keister.

W.C.T.U. met on Feb. 16 at the home of Mrs. Mangel Bailey and Carol Sammons, Eloise Keister preciding. After pledges to the flags, Miss Keister led in devotions on the subject - "Ye are the Light of the World", using scriptures Matt. 5:13-16 and Isa. 42:6,7. Following a song, we were reminded that discipleship imposes responsibility, and that faithfulness and earnestness affect over influence. Frances Willard was cited as an example. The program - "A Corridor of Opportunity" was ably presented by Mable Morgan. She said that our intensive program is an outgrowth of the "Do-everything" policy of Frances Willard, and there are many open doors for us today. In presenting the work of the Health and Medical Temperance department, Miss Morgan recalled that abstinence, purity and peace were the objectives of Frances Willard. The departmental director of International Relations for Peace states that our attitude as laborers determines whether there will be war or peace and we have the power of choice as far as our influence is concerned. She read an account of "A Peace Warrior" who was a young Brazilian officer interested in problems of Indians there. With 40 years of perseverance he proved pacification would come through love and friendship. She reviewed an article "Recorded Silence" which told of a Quaker missionary who helped the Jews in Germany during the Nazi persecution. We were told concerning marihauna - it is called "the weed of insanity" or "the killer drug." It is sticky to touch. Cigarettes containing it are folded over the ends. One small dose will indicate so that user may kill, or it may be stupefying - does not react same on any individual. Hearing is impaired. May produce laughter. One becomes irritable and even mad, with no memory of such reactions. Power of direction and sense of values are changed. Commiting of crimes become exciting. Medicinal use has been discarded.

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387 She was instructed to send the usual fund contributions. Lillian Stevens Legislative, Frances Willard Memorial, and the Light Line Union funds, a total of $14.75. A letter from Mrs McBlain's son concerning her, was read, and a card signed by those present to be mailed to her. There were 22 called and 10 cards reported sent to sick & shut-ins. Meeting was dismissed with prayer by Eloise Keister. W.C.T.U. met on Feb. 16 at the home of Mrs. Mangel Bailey and Carol Sammons, Eloise Keister preciding. After pledges to the flags, Miss Keister led in devotions on the subject - "Ye are the Light of the World", using scriptures Matt. 5:13-16 and Isa. 42:6,7. Following a song, we were reminded that discipleship imposes responsibility, and that faithfulness and earnestness affect over influence. Frances Willard was cited as an example. The program - "A Corridor of Opportunity" was ably presented by Mable Morgan. She said that our intensive program is an outgrowth of the "Do-everything" policy of Frances Willard, and there are many open doors for us today. In presenting the work of the Health and Medical Temperance department, Miss Morgan recalled that abstinence, purity and peace were the objectives of Frances Willard. The departmental director of International Relations for Peace states that our attitude as laborers determines whether there will be war or peace and we have the power of choice as far as our influence is concerned. She read an account of "A Peace Warrior" who was a young Brazilian officer interested in problems of Indians there. With 40 years of perseverance he proved pacification would come through love and friendship. She reviewed an article "Recorded Silence" which told of a Quaker missionary who helped the Jews in Germany during the Nazi persecution. We were told concerning marihauna - it is called "the weed of insanity" or "the killer drug." It is sticky to touch. Cigarettes containing it are folded over the ends. One small dose will indicate so that user may kill, or it may be stupefying - does not react same on any individual. Hearing is impaired. May produce laughter. One becomes irritable and even mad, with no memory of such reactions. Power of direction and sense of values are changed. Commiting of crimes become exciting. Medicinal use has been discarded.