Word: womens
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...procured and hung upon the walls. It would not be necessary for these pictures to be valuable as works of art, but merely as appealing to the patriotism, loyalty and love of liberty of the members of the Prospect Union. It was thought that pictures of men and women identified with the history of our own country, scenes of famous battles, etc., would be appropriate. It seems to us that the suggestion is a good one but unfortunately the union has not enough money to carry it out. A great deal might be accomplished, however, if college men and others...
Question: "Resolved, That women should receive the suffrage on the same terms...
April 24. - New Opportunities for Women. Lecture by Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer, of Cambridge, Ex-President of Wellesley College...
...would confer the franchise upon persons unfitted for politics: Nation, VIII, 88, X, 205; Forum, IV, 2. - (1) Physically. - (2) By temperament. - (3) By susceptibility to undue influence. - (b) It would greatly increase the number of illiterate and unqualified voters: Forum II, 429; New Englander XLIII, 207. - (1) The women who would use it belong to the lowest classes in our cities. - (2) Competent women would not use it. - (c) It would give rise to lax laws and weaken the government: Forum IV, 1-5. - (1) Laws must be sanctioned by physical strength. - (2) The best governments are supported...
...would be deleterious to the interests of society. - (a) It would take woman from her natural sphere - the home. - (b) It would diminish her elevating and refining influence: Arena II, 175; Bushnell, Women's Suffrage...