Election Day 1920

One hundred women signed the Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention, only one lived to see the day that women could legally vote, Charlotte Woodward Pierce. That day was November 2, 1920, one hundred years ago, today. Warren G. Harding, a Republican Read More …

Mayor Curry issues proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote in our country. Mayor Curry issued a proclamation honoring this milestone and all who fought for women’s suffrage. We encourage all citizens to honor those ideals Read More …

USPS Blue Box Brouhaha

Is the removal of blue collection boxes another Trump Scandal, or is it business as usual for the United States Postal Service? Before we dive into that, why should there be any business for the United States Postal Service? It’s a service, not a business. Read More …

Zena M. Dreier first woman in the southern United States to vote

Fellsmere resident Zena M. Dreier became the first woman in Florida and the southern United States to cast her vote in a municipal non-school election on this date in 1915. Mrs. Dreier cast her vote five years before the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment to Read More …