Woman's World on Suffrage and Dress Reform in 1900
The piece argues for universal female suffrage and political equality, noting southern delegates' bias and predicting strong converts from the Atlanta convention. It cites New York petition drives, Massachusetts municipal suffrage, and the need for educated, capable women to lead reforms. It also discusses cycling as a fashionable pastime and the need for dress reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
South
Wanmien
Atlanta
New York
Massachusetts
Agagatrikrias SE
Kate Field
Washington
Suffrage Talks Highlight Fashionable Push For Reform
In New York social salons and Sherry’s open book event signatures rise as dress reform and woman suffrage gain traction. Mrs. C A Runkle rebuts common objections to voting women while Mrs. Montgomery argues the time is ripe and evolution supports women’s political rights. Frances E Willard tours England drawing cycling interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry’s
Fifth Avenue
C. A. Runkle
Rankle
New York Times
Howes Vision of Women’s Rising Role in Society
Julia Ward Howe foresees ongoing progress for women over twenty years, noting gains in education, professions, industry, and suffrage. She predicts future cooperation of women in municipal and state affairs, ending minority status and elevating domestic life and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
A Cloaked Woman Defends Night Travel in Washington
A Washington Post reminiscence notes women clerks facing unsafe nights. One woman solves the problem by wearing a plain long black cloak and widow’s cap with white ruching, allowing stylish attire to remain hidden and safer on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Mrs Kate B Henry the corset trader from New York
Mrs Kate B Henry, a brisk corset seller from New York, covers a wide across country territory from the Battery to the Golden Gate. She travels with 75 samples, studies trade needs, and uses sympathy and sharp talk to close orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate B. Henry
New York
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Help for Girls
Special to Our Lady Readers describes health advice for young women. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual irregularities and related female ailments, urging readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and to obtain the product from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs Quincey Shaw to Close Free Kindergarten and Private School
Boston social figure Mrs. Quincey Shaw announces the end of her free Brookline kindergarten and the private school in Boston run under her patronage. The schools have been long supported by her and carry her name. The note reflects her high regard among associates and patrons as she ends the educational venture.
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Quincey Shaw
Boston
Agassiz
Brookline
Bu.ton
Women Enter Science Roles and Social Change
The article notes gender shifts in science and society. It cites the British Association open to female medical members, comments on Mme Carrot’s appearance, and reports Geneva medical women outcomes. It mentions the Ancient Order of Foresters in England admitting women and 17 female courts already existing.
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
Society
Order of Foresters
England
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Equal Suffrage Movement
Miss Willard
America
Frances E. Willard
Chicago
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lady Somerset
Mrs. Howe
Polly Pry
New York Recorder
Suwanee River
Mme. Carrot
French Republic
Geneva
Allt Il i Cais Tert
Dr. Bull
Chew Lange
Wardwell Lumber CO
Merchants’ National Bank
Royal O. Taft
J. W. Wernon
Johan Partelsom
Mauran
Edward D. Peakle
Frank
Richmond
Hora Son
Caprell
Amuel R. Dorbance
Frederic C. Sayles
George M. Smith
Norwich
Providence
Plainfield
Norwich Line
New London
Pier 40
North River
Union Station
Weybosset St
W. R. BaBcock
Gen’l. Pass
Sher
Sheridan
Express
Johnson & C1
Custom House Street
Warren
St. New York
I'Rice
Cta
Walter Peate
Wood Street
Challen
Spruce St
N. Y
Galesman
R. G. Chase & CO
Malden, Mass
Associated Press
Rhode Island
Bristol
New Management
E. T. Rathway
Bradford Street
Waldron & Brownell
Whale
WR. H. Spooner
Thames Street
Old Colony Yard
Press Claims CO
John Wedderburn
P.O. Box
Wasurimeron, D.O
Walling
N . iI
Potter
N. A. Reed, Jr
Cambell
W. Mkavanaugh
Little Rock
Ark
Rich
J F Turner
Phils
B. Haang
Hoy
Et Payne
Ygartle Creek
Mich
P. Hallette
Arcade
Dexter Shoe CO
Howe Street
Burn Side
Ar Sleowat
Dexter
Roe
U.S
Dexter Supe
Federal Ltd
Mass
Younge
Estes & Lauriat, Publishers
William 4
Oliver G. McGann
Kapay
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Capita
United States
H.R. Lounsbery
Broadway
Bridway
Hook of Press
Christy
Owen
Fremont
Ohio
Parker
Sacko
Wibcox & CO
Epps
Ely
USA
BLY Brothers
Warren St
Walter Lowneys
Cor. Hove and State Sts
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