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League of Women Voters minutes, 1920-1925

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She gives 6 lectures - a month apart if feasible. In order to get Miss Tallcott, you apply through your County Agent. Mrs Mayer asked Miss Tallcott to speak to the Mothers Pension Law as passed by the 40th General Assembly. All must register and apply again by next Dec first. This was done to weed out those who are not entitled to the pension. Look this up in your community. All must apply by Dec 1st & re-apply every two years. The Secretary reported so far 29 luncheon tickets ordered. The report of the third Vice Pres. Mrs Dr Mills called for. The President gave an informal report saying that at the time of the National Convention 11 leagues only were active. Credit was given to the Polk County League, to the Des Moines women and to Mrs Daniels and to Mrs Elliott particularly as they secured the money for the programs. In June the I.L.W.Voters put on a Peace Program. There were 39 Peace Lectures given in 19 consecutive days by Mrs Rose of Connecticut, President of the Connecticut League of Women Voters. Judge Allen has spoken in State 16 times in 6 months. Iowa observed a "Law Not War" demonstration July 29 & 30. A peace luncheon was held in Des Moines, Harvey Ingram speaking, 200 in attendance. Mrs Mayer talked in Union Park to a large crowd -  the churches co-operated - Dr Young speaking on World Opportunities. Negro melodies were sung. Headquarters were disbanded because of lack of funds, after July 4th. Mrs Tomlinson spoke of the re-establishment of the League in the Shopps Building. Mrs Tomlinson spoke.

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She gives 6 lectures - a month apart if feasible. In order to get Miss Tallcott, you apply through your County Agent. Mrs Mayer asked Miss Tallcott to speak to the Mothers Pension Law as passed by the 40th General Assembly. All must register and apply again by next Dec first. This was done to weed out those who are not entitled to the pension. Look this up in your community. All must apply by Dec 1st & re-apply every two years. The Secretary reported so far 29 luncheon tickets ordered. The report of the third Vice Pres. Mrs Dr Mills called for. The President gave an informal report saying that at the time of the National Convention 11 leagues only were active. Credit was given to the Polk County League, to the Des Moines women and to Mrs Daniels and to Mrs Elliott particularly as they secured the money for the programs. In June the I.L.W.Voters put on a Peace Program. There were 39 Peace Lectures given in 19 consecutive days by Mrs Rose of Connecticut, President of the Connecticut League of Women Voters. Judge Allen has spoken in State 16 times in 6 months. Iowa observed a "Law Not War" demonstration July 29 & 30. A peace luncheon was held in Des Moines, Harvey Ingram speaking, 200 in attendance. Mrs Mayer talked in Union Park to a large crowd - the churches co-operated - Dr Young speaking on World Opportunities. Negro melodies were sung. Headquarters were disbanded because of lack of funds, after July 4th. Mrs Tomlinson spoke of the re-establishment of the League in the Shopps Building. Mrs Tomlinson spoke.