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Rush County W C T U Institute Opens in Carthage
The Rush County W C T U Institute met in Carthage on April 18 1899 with devotional exercises led by county president Mrs Laura Leonard and Rev Hall. Carrie A Clark and Ann H Hunt were named press reporters. Mary Handy gave a five minute talk on advertising and running a public meeting, urging a strong program, local notices, church announcements, and personal invitations. Discussion highlighted a directory leaflets and Union publications to attract new members.
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Rush County
W. C. T. U. Institute
W. C. T. U. County Institute
Carthage
Laura Leonard
Hall
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Christian Church
Carrie A. Clark
Ann H. Hunt
Mary Handy
Ohurches
Sears
Howe
Carrie Clark