NOBLE NEGRO WOMEN OF IOWA.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women for the splendid work and success in securing the home for university girls at Iowa City.
The committee will meet soon and the amount raised will be reported.
The beautiful home is now being fitted up.
The matron, Mrs. Mattie Dameron, moved into the home this week and will have everything in readiness by the opening of school.
Mrs. Helen Downey of Ottumwa, chairman of scholarship committee and who laid the plans and conducted the drive which resulted in purchase of home is still in Iowa City, looking after the property and assisting in furnishing the home.
Mrs. Martha White, president of the Iowa Federation spent several days in Iowa City looking after business matters.
State Historical Society of Iowa (Des Moines)
