Life, 1920-10-21 · page 10 of 44
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This satirical page mocks how women's newly-gained voting rights (19th Amendment, ratified 1920) disrupted household dynamics. The cartoons depict domestic scenes where wives now pursue political interests, creating conflict with husbands. Key scenarios shown: - **Hoses Applegate**: A stubborn father refuses to let his daughter vote, despite pressure from numerous sisters with different political views - **The Billingswaters**: A husband tries convincing his wife to vote for Harding; she's unmoved by his arguments - **Kitchen servants**: Depicted abandoning domestic duties to discuss politics - **Judge William Worth**: A cautionary tale of a man who promised his wife political support but now faces consequences The satire suggests women's political engagement threatened traditional gender roles and male household authority.
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