The torch bearer

A retrospective account of a weekly suffrage periodical, surveying its origins, founders, and continuous publication; it outlines its organizational structure—editorial, circulation, advertising, research, publicity, field work, and finance—profiles staff and contributors, and presents circulation, cost, and international distribution data. It chronicles recurring financial struggles and fundraising efforts, discusses decisions about format and frequency, and appeals to readers and supporters to sustain the enterprise. The narrative balances operational detail with vignettes of leadership, stockholders, and illustrative materials, aiming to explain how the periodical functioned as an instrument of the woman suffrage movement.