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Mountaineer

Date: 1887

Office Memorandum from War Services Division to Charles M. Wollenberg; Sections: Housing; Employment; Dependency Problems

Date: February 5, 1946

Oswego Starch Factory

Date: 1871

Dr. Lamott's French Corn Paint

Date: 1895

Sainsevain Native California

Date: 1868

Dehorner

Date: 1896

Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters

Date: 1869

The Progressive Movement transformed California politics in the early twentieth century by promoting government reform, greater public participation, and limits on the influence of powerful corporations and political machines. Women’s suffrage became part of this broader reform agenda. Governor Hiram Johnson (1866–1945) served as California’s 23rd governor from 1911 to 1917 and was a leading figure in the Progressive Movement. Johnson became tied to the suffrage cause through the 1910 California Republican platform, which endorsed women’s right to vote as part of a larger slate of progressive reforms. Motivated by Johnson’s promise to support their political rights, women in California quickly mobilized for him in his bid for governor, organizing grassroots efforts in support of his campaign in multiple counties. As the new governor, he insisted that the Legislature honor his pledge by submitting a women’s suffrage amendment before the Senate on January 6, 1911, only 3 days after he took office.

Date: 1912

Gogings' Ague Pills, Syrup of Hoarhound, Rheumatic Cure, Iron Tonic, Liver Pills, Healing Oil

Date: 1890

Cyclone

Date: 1894