Women Suffrage Debate and Home Life in 19th Century Letters
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper page discusses women’s voting, home life as a foundation of American life, and mentions Virginia Reid editing the Virginia Gazette in 1772. It quotes Julia Ward Howe on politeness at home and cites President Harrison’s remarks on the home’s role, plus a Questions For Dr Buckley column challenging women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Reid
Virginia Gazette
H Boyle
Mra
Julia Ward Howe
Ladies Physiological Institute
Boston
Harrison
Salt Lake
Siourla
God Bies
Buckley
Bia Fenra
Criss
Giving Away the Bride Reflects Outdated Gender Customs
An opinion piece argues that the custom of giving away the bride during weddings embodies past women’s subordination. It cites a recent marriage where a capable woman, active in business and charity, was given away, calling the practice silly and degrading and urging its rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petruchio
Kate
Hall's Hair Renewer Ad
An advertisement touts Hall's Hair Renewer as the best way to improve appearance with a thick head of hair and natural color. It emphasizes the product as the chosen solution for hair health and look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Grange and Agriculture Insights and Apple Varieties
A detailed note on fruit acids and flavors cites rhubarb as unique in containing oxalate of potash. It also discusses beets and carrots nutrition, and then outlines Pomona Grange contests with delegate representation, prize rules, and record keeping. A reader question about the Wolf River apple includes nursery opinions and horticultural society endorsements from Iowa and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Wolf River
Methel Appie
Centralis
Hit
Tower Hill
Bethel
New Orleans
Iowa
D. Youngs
Ben Davis
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Waupaca County
Wis
Vermont
Morgan Co
Dr Miles's Pills Promote Liver Nerve Health
A 19th century patent remedy claims to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. It promises relief from biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles constipation and various ailments for men women and children. Sold in 50 dose bottles at 25 cents with free samples at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fi0 Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Miles
J. B. & FL A. Fowell
Henry Ills
Rare Specials Drive Quick Purchases Below Retail
Advertises limited time specials claiming scarce stock and exact matches to advertised goods. Highlights Full Blue Indigo Suits at $5.00 from an $8.00 value and Men's Spring Suits at $7.50, contrasted with rival prices of $9 to $15, noting a week long closeout.
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Ower
Alin
Rt. Leute
Harris Remedy CO
Mig
S. E. McCreary
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peoria
Vicinlly
May Adama
John Hudgon
Wilaon
Sarah Heminway
Annab Trilaon
Perry Spencer
Chas Paft
Carrie Lawlor
Jesse Chandler
Jefferson Ave
Preoria
Allen B. Wrisley
Fok
Daniel Harney
The
Merry Republican
Miss Katie Vogelsang
Africa
Grange and Agriculture
C F Curtis
Boys’ and Children's
Cor
Fulton
Peoria, Ill
P. B. Jacobs
Henry, III
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Uri Rive
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Morin
la Parls
M Moline
Book Island
Wichita
Castle
Ohi
Pacific
Suez Segate
Recutga
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Omaha
North Platte
Neb
Col
Denver
Pueblo
Bt. Joseph
Topeka
Ordena
Pike
Albert Sea
Minnesais
Mt P
John Sebastian
Ill
Gen's Ticket & Pues
Geo ‘Burt
Farehan
A. F
A. M
Henry Lodge
Marshall Lodge
Sockery
Arshall
Monty Bhall Rebekan Deere
Ergs
Cuayron Lopax
Epariangu
Fenty
Republic
Ooore
Oury of Perpetual Henry Branch
Henry Cluta
Henry Camp
Modern Woodm America
Odd Fellows
New Hall
Adana
W.C.T U
Presbyterian Church
Repub
Crow Mennow Grange
Quinn
Schol
Telegraph Grangé P. of
Whitefield Cor
Grange Ald Society
Slatera
Magnolia Grange
Clear Creek
the New
Webster
Webster’s
G. & O. Merriam & CO
Springfield
Mass
U.S. A
Webster's
Webster's Big Dictionary
Webster's Encyclopedic Dictionary
Graphiq
Colums
Nowa Deal Era Graphic Company
Dearborn
Randolph Streets
the Graphic
Republican
RENCU
PAL
Henry
Penels
Peorla
York
C.r.i&prr
Mare’ & 1M
Tral
Henry Daily
Sun
Prorta
Lahdean
J. S. Thompson & Sons
Lacon, Ill
Ison
Philadelphia
Ising
Moses
W.ayer
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