An Appeal for Justice

I call upon all men of German descent to register this coming October. ^

It is of the utmost importance that the American man of German heritage realize his political responsibility. To make his influence felt politically as well as morally. To remain true to the high standards set us by the first Germans that came to this country. To awaken to the full responsibility of the vote — and through that awakening realize the power and help that will be his if the woman as well as the man can express herself through the ballot. .*

The Teuton ideals have always stood for Freedom and Equality.

You find it written in the pages of our American history. Ger- mantown in 1688 took the first formal action of protest against slavery. In 1702 Franz Daniel Pastorius established and was head of the co-edu­cational school of Germantown. Shall we of later date fall below the standards set us by the past? Let every man think well before he act*.

In November 1917, one year from now, the American man in the State of New York will again be asked to establish the political freedom of women. In the year 1915, more men voted "Yes" for the political free­dom of the women of the State of New York than elected Governor Whitman Governor in 1914. And yet prejudice, ignorance and fear held the day.

About one-fourth of the population of the State of New York is of German descent. Will you not join the German-American Suffrage Association and help to establish the political freedom of women ji To rise once more to the high ideals of the Teuton race of freedom and equality.

Remember, in 1688 the first protest against slavery was made by the German-Americans. In 1702 the women of German descent had co­education. Will the New York men of 1917 fall below the standards- set them in 1688 and 1702?

We women of German descent have faith in the men of our heri­tage.

Join the German-American Suffrage Association, 311 Fourth Ave. and help us build up an organization between now and November 1917 whereby we cannot fail.

KATHERINE S. DREIER, Chairman

Executive Committee : Mr. BERNHARD RIDDER Mrs. CHARLES KNOBLAUCH Dr. D. M. DUNN Miss BERTHA von ZASTROW Miss FLORA LINS