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On October 1, 1917 state and county officials held a dinner at the Olympia Elks’ Club to celebrate the opening of the Second Liberty Loan campaign. After enjoying a three course chicken dinner, the guests listened to several speakers. But there was one speaker they might not have expected: Ada Mowell, leader of the Thurston County Minute Women. ....

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