The Suffrage movement went on for a long time. The movement really got going around 1850, and was not successful until 1920, when the 19th amendment was passed. In looking at these old pictures, I think I figured out part of the problem . . . their signs were too small. If you look at political rallies today, the signs are much bigger. Even the home made ones are much bigger than the one this woman has, and the ones today usually are very clever in some way. Anyway, I find the picture interesting. It was made in 1916.
Domestic Update: Progress has been made on the Peacock Palace. The pictures below show that it is just about finished. If the roofing material comes in today, they should be able to just about wrap it up.


This picture shows the structure from the front. It has a normal door in the front. The rectangle on the front is a flap that folds up. Behind the flap is screen wire. So in the summer, the flap will come up, and it should be cool inside. There is a similar flap on the left side, out of view in this shot. With the two flaps open, there should be a nice cross-breeze inside.

This picture shows the back side of the peacock house. You can see a little trap door. I am going to build a little pen in the back, so they can go out, and walk around. The pen will have screen top, bottom, and all sides. The key is have it secure so coons can not get in.

I read that the peacocks need to be penned up for about 6 months to learn that this is there home. After that, they can be let loose to roam during the day, and then at night, they will return to their little home.

Anyway, Mrs. PJM is just delighted with how this is turning out. I will be going to town today to look around at tractors.


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