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Mrs Mayer moved that we send $200. for 2 sustaining memberships to the National League. Motion was seconded by Mrs Hunter. Motion carried. Bills for current expenses amounting to $29.00 were read. Mrs Hunter moved that these bills be allowed and an order drawn for same. Motion was seconded by Mrs Mayer. Motion carried. Mrs I.H. Tomlinson, State Organizer, reported as follows: Tentative dates for 4th District, March 11, Mitchell County. Osage, afternoon sponsored by Delphians and clubs. Purpose, organization. Mrs A.A. Kugler (lawyer's wife)  Nashua, Chickasaw County  New Hampton, " "  Calmar, Winnishiek County. Above are other prospects that could be made at the time of trip to Osage with change of future organization. Probable expense not to exceed, $25.00. Please allow this if you wish me to go. I find it almost impossible to absolutely sell the idea and tie up a a completed organization in one day or session. Follow-up work is needed, hence the desirability of having various teams of workers. Feb. 21 --- Bloomfield Township League Luncheon. Talk "Immigration", forty minutes. About thirty-five present. Many questions asked on pending legislation, faxes, etc. Contributed fifty cents to League "quilt fund". Car fare, $.14. Total expenses $.64. Report Expenses State Organizer  Feb. 25, 1924 ----- 7:20 P.M. To Forest City, fare...$5.68  Berth, Lower 6 --Car #3...3.00 Taxi, Des Moines...  .65 Taxi, Forest City... .50  Tip, Porter Pullman... .25 Tip, " Notel... .25  Feb. 26, 1924 Breakfst & tip... .50 No luncheon  Telehpones, four calls... 1.70  Dinner... .60  Feb 27, 1924 Breakfast... .10  Hotel, 2 nights ($1.75)... 3.50  Tip, maid... .25  Fare to Garner, self & Blake... .88  Mrs Pritchard, hostess, no meals or taxi. Fare from Mason City, to Des Moines... 4.40  Taxi, Des Moines... .65 Total $22.91  Feb. 26. Afternoon meeting, F.C. Womens Club. About twenty minute talk on League. About 50 present. Evening meeting Court Room F.C. about forty-five minutes, forty present. Feb. 27 Motion to organize League. Afternoon, Garner, Sager Hall, 40 present, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, Blake. Strong desire for organization

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Mrs Mayer moved that we send $200. for 2 sustaining memberships to the National League. Motion was seconded by Mrs Hunter. Motion carried. Bills for current expenses amounting to $29.00 were read. Mrs Hunter moved that these bills be allowed and an order drawn for same. Motion was seconded by Mrs Mayer. Motion carried. Mrs I.H. Tomlinson, State Organizer, reported as follows: Tentative dates for 4th District, March 11, Mitchell County. Osage, afternoon sponsored by Delphians and clubs. Purpose, organization. Mrs A.A. Kugler (lawyer's wife) Nashua, Chickasaw County New Hampton, " " Calmar, Winnishiek County. Above are other prospects that could be made at the time of trip to Osage with change of future organization. Probable expense not to exceed, $25.00. Please allow this if you wish me to go. I find it almost impossible to absolutely sell the idea and tie up a a completed organization in one day or session. Follow-up work is needed, hence the desirability of having various teams of workers. Feb. 21 --- Bloomfield Township League Luncheon. Talk "Immigration", forty minutes. About thirty-five present. Many questions asked on pending legislation, faxes, etc. Contributed fifty cents to League "quilt fund". Car fare, $.14. Total expenses $.64. Report Expenses State Organizer Feb. 25, 1924 ----- 7:20 P.M. To Forest City, fare...$5.68 Berth, Lower 6 --Car #3...3.00 Taxi, Des Moines... .65 Taxi, Forest City... .50 Tip, Porter Pullman... .25 Tip, " Notel... .25 Feb. 26, 1924 Breakfst & tip... .50 No luncheon Telehpones, four calls... 1.70 Dinner... .60 Feb 27, 1924 Breakfast... .10 Hotel, 2 nights ($1.75)... 3.50 Tip, maid... .25 Fare to Garner, self & Blake... .88 Mrs Pritchard, hostess, no meals or taxi. Fare from Mason City, to Des Moines... 4.40 Taxi, Des Moines... .65 Total $22.91 Feb. 26. Afternoon meeting, F.C. Womens Club. About twenty minute talk on League. About 50 present. Evening meeting Court Room F.C. about forty-five minutes, forty present. Feb. 27 Motion to organize League. Afternoon, Garner, Sager Hall, 40 present, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, Blake. Strong desire for organization