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Editorial
May 25, 1889
The Osceola Times
Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Mrs. Maria G. Frost of the Ohio W.C.T.U. urges in a leaflet 'The Crisis in Ohio' that 'male' be removed from the state constitution to grant women suffrage, arguing it aligns with divine will and shared national responsibility.
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Equal Responsibility.
Mrs. Maria G. Frost, State Superintendent of Franchise for the Ohio W. C. T. U., has prepared a leaflet entitled "The Crisis in Ohio," strongly urging that in the revision of the State Constitution the word "male" be stricken out. Mrs. Frost makes a number of good points, among others the following:
Love of liberty is natural to woman. God never asked her to surrender it. God says, Come into harmony with law, govern yourself. I made you free to choose." Woman, after centuries of obedience to man and disobedience to God, says: "No, man may govern, and take the responsibility, and if the nation is destroyed, let him answer for it! He makes the laws. I have all the rights I want, and enough to do without interfering with government." The time has gone by when woman can say this with impunity. Woman must answer for the downfall of this nation equally with man, if she does not rise to her opportunities. God gave us the franchise in the beginning, and man has said, "She shall have it when she wants it." Not to want it, is rebellion against God's moral government.
Mrs. Maria G. Frost, State Superintendent of Franchise for the Ohio W. C. T. U., has prepared a leaflet entitled "The Crisis in Ohio," strongly urging that in the revision of the State Constitution the word "male" be stricken out. Mrs. Frost makes a number of good points, among others the following:
Love of liberty is natural to woman. God never asked her to surrender it. God says, Come into harmony with law, govern yourself. I made you free to choose." Woman, after centuries of obedience to man and disobedience to God, says: "No, man may govern, and take the responsibility, and if the nation is destroyed, let him answer for it! He makes the laws. I have all the rights I want, and enough to do without interfering with government." The time has gone by when woman can say this with impunity. Woman must answer for the downfall of this nation equally with man, if she does not rise to her opportunities. God gave us the franchise in the beginning, and man has said, "She shall have it when she wants it." Not to want it, is rebellion against God's moral government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Feminism
What keywords are associated?
Women Suffrage
Ohio Constitution
Franchise
Wctu
Moral Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Maria G. Frost
Ohio W.C.T.U.
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Removal Of 'Male' From Ohio Constitution For Women's Franchise
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Suffrage And Moral Exhortation
Key Figures
Mrs. Maria G. Frost
Ohio W.C.T.U.
Key Arguments
Love Of Liberty Is Natural To Woman And God Did Not Ask Her To Surrender It
Woman Must Govern Herself And Come Into Harmony With Law
Woman Cannot Evade Responsibility For The Nation's Downfall By Leaving Governance To Man
God Gave Women The Franchise Originally
Not Wanting The Franchise Is Rebellion Against God's Moral Government