Linda Allen November 2, 2010 Celebrating Women in Bellingham, Spokane, Olympia, Kennewick and Seattle Linda Allen November 2, 2010 “To the first woman who realized that half of the human race were not getting a square deal, and who had the courage to voice a protest; and also to the long line of women from that day unto this, who saw clearly, thought strongly, and braved misrepresentation, ridicule, calumny and social ostracism, to bring about that millennial day when humanity shall know the blessedness of dwelling together as equals.” — from the dedication of the W ashington W omen's Cook Book , published by the Washington Equal Suffrage Association in 1909.