Women of the era strive in professions and reform
Wonsai's World notes numerous women reaching higher roles and reforms. Dorothea Fixleben earned a German medical degree in 1754. Laura Braden leads railroad work. Cynthia Cleveland seeks admission to the D C bar. Laura Hoyt runs an industrial school in Pelham Manor. Dakota WCTU hosts a convention in Chamberlain with about 60 delegates, electing officers and hearing speeches by Major Pickler and Clara Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Hoyt
Chase
Pelham Manor
W.C. T. U. of Dakota
Chamberlain
Duncan
H. M. Barker
Black
Plankinton
J. E. Werlaufer
Grandview
D. E. Hyde
Mitchell
Pickler
Faulk County
Clara Hoffman
Missouri
Aberdeen
An Enterprising Lady On California Farm
A summer visit to a California farmhouse showcased a 18 or 19 year old daughter running a compact fowl raising setup. The inventoried enclosures and houses cost under 200, with 40 fowls per pen and 1000 chickens plus ducks and turkeys in health. She will earn 800 from 200 choice chicks and expect a net of 750 to 1000 this season, proving a small starter can grow into profitable farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pleasant profitable business venture attracts idle people
The text promotes a profitable enterprise inviting hundreds of idle people to join. It emphasizes that a little energy, enterprise, and courage are the main capital needed, and with industry, success will follow. The passage frames the venture as a constructive way to utilize people and generate profits.
Woman Worker Faces Pride as an Obstacle to Equality
Colonel Higginson argues women can compete with men in business but social pride blocks progress. Women supporting families face practical limits and must show willingness to undertake lowly work. Employers favor men for adaptability, yet women with good sense can excel in specific tasks. History notes army discipline as a model for workers to set pride aside when needed.
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T. W. Higginson
Harper's Bazar
United States Treasury
Napoleon
Harvard University
Lincoln
Kennebec
Wilkesbarre
Shiloh products touted in old notice and quotes
An 19th century wide ranging ad like column extols Shiloh's Consumption Cure Shiloh's Vitalizer Catarrh Remedy and Shiloh's Cure with testimonials from a Reverend and a mother praising health benefits. The piece also discusses the declining purchasing power of money and cites the Boston Commercial Bulletin on dollar value over years.
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Geo. H Thayer
Bourbon
Ind
Shiloh
Nieces
Niece's
Niece
Niece’s
Boston Commercial Bulletin
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A.C. Weis
Fanny
Lass and Queens
V. Becker
Vincent Becker
Henry
Ani Avenue
Geo. Ball
Dwacde
Henry, IH
L. Hupp
Second Street, Menry, Ill
Henry Republican
Mary Justin
First National Bank
Bloomsburg, Pa
The
Omaha
Germany
Frau Dorothea Fixleben
Minneapolis, Minn
Misses Oliver & Fuller
Mitchell, Oak
Miss Oliver
Morris, Ills
Laura Braden
Washington and Waynesburg
Cynthia Cleveland
Dakota
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Miss Dean
Chicago
Rockford
Ayer
Nas Ruane
Stare Wena
Aan
J.H. Jones
Henry Candee Fargo &Co
Wholesale Agents CH Co
Yebanle
Svar
Laterat Eh
E. G. Edgerly
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John H. Stoddard
Petersburg
L. E. Herman
Mercer St
Jersey City
B. T. Johnson
Mt. Savage
W. H. &Ickler
Terre Haute
AM. Breckenridge
Brain
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
DB Ross
South Adams Street
Peoria
Thave
Bureau Accommoation
Cscs
C. H. Moss
Polots
Henry Eer Eee
Eboecee
U.S Grant
Grand Army
Garp Seeney
Can ‘Orou
Forshee
McMakin
Nati
Lain Gran
Rgges
Seath'Adams Atreok
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