The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-18
WORK FOR IOWA.
AND GOOD SUGGESTIONS ALL ARoUN

AND GOOD SUGGESTIONS ALL AROUND.
The Iowa Legislature having ordered the build.
ing of 10 cottages at the Iowa Soldiers Home for
the occupancy of the old soldiers and their wives,
and this largely through the fundamentally Of the
Relief Corps, the work of furnishing these cot
tages as to make them attractive and homelike.
has been taken up by the Iowa women in good
earnest. The following circular-le!ter from De-
partment Headquarters West Union, is both prac-
teal and inspiring signed by Sara Rothrocs, De-
partment President; Clara e. Nichols. Department
Secretary.
DO YOU VOTE AYE?
To Erery Woman's Relief Corps in Iowa-Greeting
Am In receipt OF authentic assurances that The
Cottage ball IL rolling. and 1t IL thought that by
the time snow flies. 10 cottages at Soldiers Home
will be ready for occupancy"
These words are to us glad tidings of great
low - and my dear CO. aborers, we know that these
cottages must be supplied with carpets. bedding,
and suitable furniture. Could meet you in one
vast body and say, " All in favor of the Corps in
Iowa furnishing these cottages. signify 1t by the
6,OOO hands would be Immediately raised.
know that outside of corn fields this hot weather
lie conducive to action; but we cannot afford TO
take any chances ON not having our work done in
time.
great responsibility has fallen upon u.s. but
know that your hearts beat with mine to make The
most of the opportunity. and am sure you will
come to the front, and come grandiy, in response
TO this call.
Our reputation as department. IL AT sake, ana
i'm the coming three months we shall make record
that will grace disgrace our future history. This
thought alone should be enough TO set In motion
aud urge TO brisker action all the machinery OF the
Department; but che knowledge that by doing
this work shall be helping TO provide comforta-
bic homes for aged veterans and their wives,
where they together enjoy the declining years
of their life, will be greatest inspiration. With
this incentive am sure the Corps OF Iowa Will
prove themselves more than equal to the occasion.
We shall need for each cottage carpets for sitting
room and bedroom; one bedroom SET with
bedding; two good easy-chairs. with cushioned
backs; two footstools, a rug or two, and other
things that will suggest themselves. For apparen:
reasons il seems desirable that uniformity in the
style of furnishing shall be observed. and would
therefore suggest that no expenditures be made for
furniture until such time as we may know what is
most advisable.
Ali needed instructions and information will be
he rcplenisiing their treasures in anticipation ci
the coming demands upon them. Now isa good
time for lawn socials with ice cream and lemonade
or other attractive menus. and when the object 81
your efforts is known the good people OF POM
| town will respond TO tho invitations. DO not wait
but immediately begin to plan methods for raising
money.
| Work is moving OH grandIy over the State. New
Corps are being Instituted, and many pore IRA
| marching toward charter. The outlook Is on
courasiog, and Indications prophesy that this yeai
will be las all successive years should be) tlss
| grandest in organization. Laying aside every
| thing that would hinder let US march Initediy OF
| TO the accomplishment Of what 10 before us, know
ing that what really want TO do We can do.
| During the month Of August, in response TO thu
letter, shall hope TO hear from every Woman's Re-
| lief Corps in Iowa. Most of the time since Con
hours Nay in the interest OF our Department ant
! your kindly letters Of favorable assurance vii
| come TO me like benedict ions Of cheer.
/ And now, dear Corps, in all our vi rk and plan
| let us ask of Heavenly Father help and wiz
dom, that we may successfully and harmoniouslI
] reach the object for which We aim.