Stories Related to Women's Suffrage Re-enacted

BLOOMINGTON — Marching in clothing reminiscent of the early 20th century and chanting “Votes for women,” a group of Illinois Wesleyan University students drew curious looks, along with a few thumbs-up from passing motorists recently.

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