Mormon a Rents aro busy in Great Britain, more especially in the north, seeking girl recruits to send to tho Mormon city of Utah (says the lAJndon "Tfciily Mail" of November 17th). Tho fact that husbands arn scarce is an opportunity for tho Mormon elders, many of whom, it is stated, havo arrived in England since tho signing of the armi'-tir-e. Women missionaries are working in the great cities and in tho villages trying to luro girls to Utah. The agents get into conversation with girl-,, tell them of tho advantages of etaigratihg, and promise them work. If they -igree to emigrate a passage is arranged. and they are sent to London i to await railing. Although the Mormons sav that polygamy as a part of i their religion has ceased to exist, it most bo remembered that converts have to trcvcar to secrcqy ajid take an oath |
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16729, 12 January 1920, Page 7
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148Untitled Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16729, 12 January 1920, Page 7
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