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She was president since 1888 of the W.C.T.U. of the eighth congressional district, comprising twelve counties in
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A large landowner, Sibley worked for the enfranchisement of women. She stated: "I am tired and sick of paying my taxes and then have to get on my knees and beg some man that does not own one foot of land, and pays no tax, save a poll tax, to do something for me and the homes of this land."
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the World's W.C.T.U. convention held in London in 1896, and several times was elected a delegate to
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