Cave Men and Women Clash Over Work Roles
Miss Gail Laughlin of San Francisco argues that women have long performed many so called men’s jobs in history and that modern industry shows the cave woman era never ended. She cites Kipling and Otis Mason to support women as builders, makers, and leaders across medicine, law, and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Gail Laughlin
San Francisco
Miss Laughlin
New York Tribune
New York
Kipling
Mr. Kipling
England
France
Otis T. Mason
United States National Museum
Court of Appeals
New England
Philippine Islands
Europe
Wellesley
Cornell University
Colorado
Lilacs and a Lady Spark a Confession of Love
Peggy and Gordon Wilson, long time friends, confront hidden love at night after a drive past lilacs. Gordon confesses he loves Peggy and asks if she would marry him, while Peggy trembles with emotion and challenges him. Anne mocks the idea of Peggy choosing Jim Winter for wealth over genuine affection.
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Gordon Wilson
Anne
Gordon
Peggy
Peg
F Street
Podunk
Romantic
Jim Winter
Jim
Bud
Boxwood
Stevenson praised American food and scenery in letters
Nellie Vandegrift Sanchez cites Robert Louis Stevenson journeying from England to the United States in 1879 80. He praised American food saying the meals are heavenly and noted fondness for baking powder biscuits hot tamales meat stew and red peppers. He admired western state names pine forests missions and California skies and noted 20 dollar gold pieces. He found Indians pronouncing Latin at church services and admired American mechanical cleverness in women. He considered Francis Parkman a top historian and preferred Marching Through Georgia and Dixie as songs while not liking Home Sweet Home.
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Nellie Vandegrift Sanchez
Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
England
New York
Monterey
Fanny Vandegrift Osbourne
United States
Sidney Colvin
Arizona
Colorado
Pine Forest
Pacific Coast
California
Francis Parkman
Georgia
Home
Plucking Oranges Is An Art In Harvest Work
The article explains orange gathering is skilled work. Pickers on ladders use gloved hands and sharp knives to sever stalks, dropping fruit into shoulder bags. Delicate handling prevents skin damage and decay, with hand picking remaining the preferred method over mechanical devices.
Witches Feared by Floral Traditions Across Cultures
The article notes beliefs that plants and herbs ward off witches, with examples from different traditions. English practice hung hawthorn over May entrances to deter witches, while May Day lore links witches and fairies to that time. Dutch folk advise carrying a four leaf clover on Christmas Eve for protection.
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England
Gorze
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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