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Contains references to Col. William Stone, deserters, Copperheads, and temperance.

Contains references to Col. William Stone, deserters, Copperheads, and temperance.

The white ribbon became the symbol of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

The WCTU of Iowa held an annual convention each October in churches across the state. Women became members of the WCTU of Iowa upon signing the WCTU of Iowa Constitution, pledging to perform temperance work, and paying annual dues.

The WCTU of Iowa held an annual convention each October in churches across the state. Women became members of the WCTU of Iowa upon signing the WCTU of Iowa Constitution, pledging to perform temperance work, and paying annual dues.