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CHARITY ORGANIZATION
CHARITY ORGANIZATION. An early form of consumer protection agency, the Charity Organization operated by ladies of the city warned the public in 1892 of individuals preying on the community. (1)
In February, 1892 officials of the organization announced that it would broaden its operations by opening an industrial school for little girls. Beginning with a class of about fifty, the school would meet Saturday mornings for: singing, instructive story telling, and sewing lessons for one hour. The session would close with singing and march or calisthenics. The officers of the school were Harriet Van Duzee, president; Jennie Powers, vice-president; Susie Weigel, recording secretary; Alice Clark, corresponding secretary; and Martha BAKER, treasurer. (2)
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Source:
1. "Municipal Molecules," Dubuque Daily Herald, January 23, 1892, p. 4
2. "Girls' Industrial School," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 20, 1892, p. 4