Dress Reform and Women Work Discipline in Society
A reader voices reforming girls management to build strength and independence. Observations include proper wide shoes for children and adults, vigorous outdoor play for girls, domestic duties, and the need for technical training for women. The piece cites Emily Faithful and Margaret Haughery, advocates women’s education, employment, and business skill beyond traditional domestic roles.
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Bridget
California
New Orleans
Margaret Haughery
Themelves
Dress reform and the Mother Hubbard gown plea
A letter writer argues the Mother Hubbard style is practical and comfortable, contrasting husbands views on women’s dress. The author claims the corsetless gown is the healthiest option and asks for guidance on street attire, labeling the letter a dress reform stance from ALA.
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Mother Hubbard
A Good Woman Says How to Live a Virtuous Life
The piece outlines twelve traits of a good woman emphasizing patience, gentleness, modesty, and sympathy. It urges industriousness, study, charity, Christian virtue, self control, joy, will power in family life, happiness for others, and contentment. It credits Alonzo Smith as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ood
God
Earth
Alonzo Smith
Winter Hints on Staying Healthy Through Cold Weather
Practical advice to avoid winter illnesses emphasizes layering undergarments and warm rooms, warns against sudden exposure to cold, and recommends careful wrapping after events. It suggests wool stockings, dry feet, and early treatment of colds with hot gruel, Trish or Scotch, and vigorous sponge and towel routines.
Hen Nutrition and Insect Remedies From Housekeeping Notes
A health and home guide discusses Hen nutrition debunking germ myths about ovules, explains growth from food to blood, and notes hens need ample feed to lay eggs. It also gives remedies for lice using Coculus Indicus and cucumbers for roaches, plus home tips on gardens and home cleanliness.
Remarkable recovery from Bright's disease through Warner's Safe Cure
J. B. Henson, M.D. of Rochester New York recounts a six year battle with kidney disease Bright's that left him 130 pounds and unable to keep food down. After seeking multiple doctors and springs he credits Warner's Safe Cure with restoring health, gaining 26 pounds in three months and ending pain. He warns readers that Bright's disease often shows no clear symptoms and can be fatal, urging early diagnosis and treatment.
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Rochester
N. Y
Sin
America
Maine
California
Bright
Foote
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Warner
J. B. Henson
M.D. Tochestter
London Hair Restorer Great English Toilet Article
An aristocratic backed hair restorer claims to grow hair restore color gloss and softness while removing dandruff. Fragrantly perfumed and elegant dressing the product is advertised as a fashion favorite. Druggists offer it for 3s 14d or 75 cents in U.S. money.
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London
Great Britain
U.S
Turnips Grower Net On Five and Half Acres
A New York farmer raised 3,300 bushels of turnips on five and one half acres at a cost of four and a half cents per bushel.
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New York
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Housewoun
Winnie Wynn
Emily Faithful
England
Tuty
Queenia
Jennie June
Adives
John B. Jervis
Rome
American Board of Foreign Missions
American Bible Society
American Missionary Association
Hamilton College
Hampton Institute
Thad Boyd Jr
Athens
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