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Newspaper

Hamilton County Journal

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1895

Page

5

Our Literary Societies Flourish in Webster City

Webster City’s literary groups, formed since 1889, show thriving activity. The Wednesday Club, Six OClock Club, Home Club, and Literacy Round Table boast devoted members, diverse programs, and public offerings, including lectures, library drives, and cultural exchanges with state federations.

Sow State Federation of Woman's Clubs Mes. L Iowa Leona Call Iowa City Lgé de Ke Applebee Hosta Cook Anna Ruthy Holmes and Hawthorne Miss Hello Miracle J. K. Applebee Six O'clovk Club Webster City Elsie Lincoln Paris Gertrude Fisher Holloway Chicago Sinccere Six Melock Club Mra Percy Knowles Carrie Golt Jiame Clik U.S Lowrie Muertz Hamilet Walker Whiteside Bhowambers Lillian Smith

The Rising Role of Women in the Workforce

The article traces a shift over three decades as women move from domestic roles to paid work. It notes gains in typing, stenography, bookkeeping, printing, and clerical jobs, plus entry into learned professions once dominated by men, underscoring women's capacity to earn money and compete for recognition.

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Debates on Training for Women in Domestic Work and Wages

The article argues unskilled labor harms progress and urges training for women in service. It notes the lack of learning at home and calls for apprenticeships similar to milliners or dressmakers. It cites Florence Lockwood on sympathy for working women and praises wage parity in St. Paul schools in 1892 as a step forward.

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Hats and trims shine at Maggie Smith's millinery

Maggie Smith's on Last Second Street offers an extensive line of hats bonnets and trimmings with a Chicago trim mer showcasing the latest styles and competency.

Maggie Smith Mer Chicago Last Second Street

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Unique Grocery Kimball Welster City Agency Second Street J. P. Scott Hanrahan & O'Connor Hamilton County Wilson & Wilson’s ROR BOM CLM UR Sunton Mable Cook Hattie Smith Noom Des Moines Street C. E Mary Evans Geo. W. Teed Arthur & Richardson Jewelers E.r.lee Park House Joten Bau F. J. Cash & Son Merchant Tailors Second
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