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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
6
The Essay Contest across North Dakota counties offers a five dollar prize for essays on women's suffrage topics. Eligible are public school students grades five to eight. essays must be 500 to 800 words, signed with author age grade and address. Entries due January 1, with the top three sent by teachers to the County Superintendent.
Eddy county led by Mrs. 8. N. Putnam endorses suffrage with a 526 to 388 vote. The city and county share a majority in support as efforts continue for the forthcoming contest. Local leaders praise both men and women for their work and morale remains high.
A call to immediate action for women in North Dakota to intensify organization for a 1916 victory. The message argues suffrage support fell short yet proved the need for stronger mobilization to counter political machine influence and the liquor and vice elements, declaring supporters are on the run and must keep up the fight.
Dr Smythe of Bismarck urged North Dakota to improve vital statistics reporting at the State Federation in Jamestown. He noted reports from states like California Colorado Utah and Washington are accepted, while North Dakota’s are not. The piece traces suffrage gains from 1910 onward and mentions Baker's homestead bill aiding deserted wives.
Before the election, pro liquor and anti suffrage pamphlets were folded together and distributed jointly by the same individuals in multiple Ohio cities, reflecting coordinated outreach to influence public opinion.
The New Hampshire State Teachers Association meeting in Portsmouth approved without opposition a resolution backing equal rights for all. The action reflects a broader push within the education community for non discriminatory policies and inclusive practices across schools and districts.
Jane Addams returns from a speaking tour and lauds the women of states supporting suffrage while noting the equal devotion of those where victory was delayed. She cites Nevada Nebraska Missouri Ohio and their campaigns, detailing organized voter outreach with liquor and German minority opposition factoring into the battles.
The text notes that equal suffrage faced general opposition in Ohio and nearby states. It cites Nebraska’s skilled local campaign and similar efforts in Kansas, North and South Dakota, and Montana, praising supporters while honoring women across those states.
Dr Anna Shaw president of the national American Woman Suffrage Association reports on the election returns. She says there were two or three victories for woman suffrage and no defeats, noting wins in Montana and Nevada and possible win in Nebraska while amendments in Missouri Ohio North and South Dakota failed. She praises Nebraska and North Dakota campaigns and predicts future progress ahead of the next constitutional amendment.
A lengthy report extols suffrage progress with references to Mrs Walter McNab Miller and Susan B Anthony. It notes states voting patterns on prohibition, California opposition, and dry results in several states. The piece praises suffragists for a moral campaign against moneyed interests and corruption, highlighting support from diverse groups and anti suffrage tactics.
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