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1,000 yards of fancy taffeta ribbons
will be placed on sale Monday morning'.
Ours will be the greatest assortment of
fancy ribbons ever shown in the west.
They are in plaids, stripes and fancy de
signs. All are of this season's produc
tions and vary in width from 3 to 5 inches.
None of these ribbons are woith less than
35c a yard and some are sold at 50c and
60c a yard elsewhere. This is an immense
reduction and such bargains are made but
once in a life time. Do not fail to see them.
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1023-1029 O St. Lincoln, Nebr.
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and distaff, to be worn on ceremonial
occaeieM apon a bow of ribbon. The
wked k MTeneifhta of an inch in
diaaeter aad of gold, with thirteen
pokea aad a field of light bine enamel
pes its tire bearing the nameoLthe
society is letters of gold. Upon its
oater rim opposite the ends of the
pokes are thirteen stars, which may be
set with precious stones at the discretion
of the owser. UaderBeath the wheel is
a goldea distaff one and one-half inches
kwg tiled with ailTerflaz. Upon the
back at the wheel the registration num
ber ef the owner shall be engraved and
htr aae nay be added. The ribbon to
be worn with the wheel is dark blue
with a white edge ribbed and watered,
followiag the colors of Washington's
ataC A rosette of tbe prescribed rib
baa attached to a stick-pin may be worn
as a iaformal badge upon ordinary oc-
The seal of the society is one
i-ckhtha of an inch in diameter.
ehasged with the figare of a dame of the
revelatieaary tuse stttmg at ber spin
aiag wheel, with thirteen stars above
her, the whole surrounded by a rim con
taining the legend, "Daughters of the
American Revolution, 1776-1890," and
the motto, "Home and Country."
Mrs. Carrie M. Ogilvie is entitled to
the credit of organizing the Abigail
Adams Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution which was the first
chapter in Iowa. Tbe task of effecting
the organization was by no meanB a
small one, as there were many difficulties
to overcome. The number of women
living in Des Moines who were eligible
was small, consequently it was difficult
to arouse a spirit of patriotism in the
minds of the ladies to the degree that
they would be willing to go to the neces
sary expense of organization and devote
the time and energy to make the chap
ter a success; but with the enthusiasm,
perseverance and ability of the women
who bad espoused the worthy cause
these difficulties were overcome, great as
they were, and in May, 1893, after hav
ing devoted some months of time to tbe
work, she was rewarded for her efforts
by a happy consummation of her plans,
for at that time a chapter of fifteen
members was formed at her home. The
charter was received from the national
Eo:iety in August of the same year. Mrs.
Ogilvie was tendered the office of first
regent of the chapter by the national
society, but very generously declined the
office in favor of Mrs. Sophia M. An
drews, who is a direct descendant of a
soldier in the revolutionary war, her
father having served through tbe entire
war and she being the only one in tbe
chspter eo closely related. The next
year, however, Mrs. Ogilvie was elected
regent by the members of tbe chapter.
At the next meeting of the national con
gress, after the organization of the chap
ter, Mrs. J. A. T. Hull wsb elected state
regent. She setved two years, aftei
which Mrs. Cooley of Dubuque was
elected and has since held the office to
the present time. m
The growth of the society has been
very gratifying, having grown from fif
teen charter members to a present mem
bership of about fifty. They bold
monthi meetings in the Grant club
rooms. The work done at these meet
ings consists of the preparation of arti
cles on the important events during the
struggle of the colonies for freedom, and
all matters of historical interest per
taining to the revolution. Attention is
also given to anything which will in any
way increase the interest in the work or
make it more efficient. Especial efforte
are made to secure records of incidents
in which the women of the colonies ren
dered any material aid to the cause of
liberty or manifested patriotism or
courage.
One very praiseworthy feature of the
work is the observance of the anniver
sary days of important events during
tbe levolution, which is done by all of
the members keeping flags of uniform
size, which they display on the anniver
sary days of events of especial import
ance. Special programs are also given
to celebrate certain events. A depart
ment has also been organized for chil
dren, which is termed the Children of
the American .Revolution. This work
promises to be very beneficial in many
ways. It will be the means of instilling
into the minds of the rising generation
a desire to know the history of their
country and will inspire them with a
spirit of loyalty aad patriotism that
could not be imparted to them without
some special effort, and in no other way
could it be done more effectually. The
state society of the C. A. R is presided
oyer by an efficieat committee of three,
of which Mrs. D. M. Cooley is chairman,
the other members being Mrs. Carrie M.
Ogilvie and Mrs. Henry Howe of Mar-ahalltown.
