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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
6
A collection of quotes from Oklahoma leaders and professionals advocating woman suffrage. The statements praise suffrage as elevating governance and democracy, urging voters to support the amendment and recognize women's contributions in public life. Notables include J. Sharp, J. Owens, R. H. Wilson, C. W. Austin, I. B. McCash, and others.
A damaged excerpt shows a German greeting signed by The Committee of the Local Alliance. It alleges aggressive aims by Germany and criticizes U S policy, reflecting tense public sentiment and calls for action amid wartime discourse.
Oklahoma women advocate voting rights alongside men, citing war service and democracy ideals. Statements from state suffrage leaders and war activists urge Oklahoma men to grant women the ballot to strengthen democracy and support veterans and families.
In Washington the Oklahoma delegation, led by Mrs D L Cold, votes for the suffrage amendment. Pro and con voices from Ferris and others reference past expansions in Europe and the U S. The piece cites support from the International Council of Women and major women's organizations, urging that women deserve the vote and that suffrage is not an experiment.
A sweeping petition drives across Ohio with 446 towns listed as supporters. Widespread activity shows strong backing from county seats and numerous towns including Arondia Arthur Aur Avery Ara Ale! 2 Andinaton Ate Ate! igipmnys Alben Haale Amber Mrtelow in a broad appeal for men to share the vote with women. The monstrous roll names many places and individuals in a statewide push for suffrage rights.
Oklahoma State Federation of Women's clubs offers officers to speak in support of woman suffrage. Every district endorses the amendment. President Mrs Eugene B Lawses leads the campaign, urging suffrage as a war measure to protect home life and children in industry, and to defend soldiers at the front.
A fragmentary note describes the Oklahoma federation aligning with the General Federation of Women's Clubs auxiliary groups to support suffrage. The passage promises sacrifice and service from women of the state and nation in response to a government call.
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