The Rise of College Education for Women
An editorial argues college education enriches life for women and society. It notes women gain self reliance, despite stereotypes, and highlights historic milestones as Vassar Smith and other schools opening laboratories and equal degrees for women. It contrasts women's and men's college life and champions active study and athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Vassar
Smith
Wellesley
Bryn Manure
Cornell
Ann Arbor
Miarvard University
Radelitte College
Harvard
Yale
John Hopkins
Gottingen
Vassar College
Vassar
Winulog
College girls shape century through work study and social life
The article extols women’s colleges highlighting graduates in economics, sanitation, math, and philanthropy. It argues college broadens intellect and citizenship, fosters social ties, and develops leadership, cooking, and cultural engagement for a richer life and future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Vassar
Woman Entering Journalism Claims New Ground
The article discusses early barriers to women in journalism and notes that women now provide about half of the copy for books, magazines, and papers. It cites motives of women seeking honest work, supporting families, and pursuing education, with marriage not always a barrier to advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Marrhage
Women in Journalism Address by Mary Cross at Tribune
Mary A. Cross, City Editor of the Tribune, argues women can pursue journalism if they choose while noting barriers from the profession and from other women. She cites Kipling and social constraints, praising male colleagues and urging equal opportunity, with closing plug for local exercise ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipligy
Tribune
Mary A. Cross
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