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Equal Rights Asso: That there is a
law in this State that has never been
enforced which we propose to test next
October :- A widow who has children from
the age of six to twenty can vote for School
Trustee; or a widow without children having
taxable property: - and the writer added-
"This bill be good work to take up in your
club, for we wish it discussed all over
the State.

It was then decided to adopt the
Constitution of the Fayette Equal Rights Asso.
as a basis on which to form our Constitution
and By Laws.

The Pres, proceeded to read the
Constitution adopted by the F.E.R.A. that
each article might be acted upon separately
with deliberation, and by vote of this body;-
as a result of which vote we hear the follow-
ing articles and by-laws. -(see Pages 1-3-5)

The following motions were made
and carried.

That there be a standing committee
on Press.

That there be a standing com. on
Literature.

That there be a standing com. on
Hygiene and Dress.

Mrs. Avery was appointed chairman
of com. on Literature: Mrs. Bergmann chair-
man of com. on Hygiene and Dress:
Miss M(?) chairman of com. on Press.

That general officers shall nominate
the committees and officers not already elected.