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Polygamy Must Stop

Guthrie, O. T., June 18 – A delegation of Cheyenne Indians visited Governor Barnes regarding the enforcement of the law abolishing polygamy, which takes effect July 16.

The governor informed them they would have to choose one among their many wives and abandon the others.

The New Era, Humeston, Iowa

June 23, 1897

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