The Mentholatum Gad of Vaudeville: The Story of Vera's Journey for Suffrage and Laughter

Once upon a time, there was a vaudeville performer named Vera. Vera was known for her quick wit and her ability to make even the stuffiest of audience members laugh.

One day, Vera became passionate about the suffrage movement, which aimed to give women the right to vote. She wanted to use her performances to raise awareness about this important cause, but some people thought it was unseemly for a woman to speak out about such things.

Despite the criticism, Vera continued to use her platform to advocate for suffrage. She traveled from town to town, performing her vaudeville acts and speaking out about the importance of women's rights.

As the suffrage movement gained momentum, states began to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Vera was overjoyed, but she still felt beleaguered by the outdated customs that restricted women's lives, such as corsets and other uncomfortable clothing.

One day, while performing in a small town, Vera discovered a strange and wonderful gadget: a Mentholatum stick. She used it to soothe her throat after her performances and was amazed by how refreshing it felt. From that moment on, Vera always kept a Mentholatum stick on hand, and she often shared it with other performers and friends.

Vera's Mentholatum stick became her trademark, and she was soon known as the "Mentholatum Gad." People came from far and wide to see her perform and to try the amazing Mentholatum for themselves.

Years later, Vera looked back on her journey with pride. She had fought for women's rights, spread laughter and joy through her vaudeville acts, and even discovered a new and useful gadget that helped countless people. Vera had truly left her mark on the world, and her story was one that would be told for generations to come.

Reflections

  1. What was Vera's passion in life?
  2. Why was Vera's advocacy for suffrage seen as unseemly by some people?
  3. What was the significance of the 19th Amendment being ratified?
  4. Why did Vera use the Mentholatum stick?
  5. How did Vera's use of the Mentholatum stick impact her career and the people around her?

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