Legal status of Kansas women under age and property rights
A Kansas text discusses age of consent, marriage, and property rights for women, detailing a girl’s independence at eighteen, limited by guardianship, and how real estate, wages, and contracts may be handled by single women and wives. It covers inheritance, dower rights, and the impact of marriage on a woman’s property. The piece argues political rights are needed for full legal enforcement of rights.
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Younh
Kansas
Aly
Robinson
Cni
Jlnt
Phig
Witkband
Husbanit
Chilren
Revere
West liberal states in Union rights for women discussed
An infant daughter of the Sunflower State is born with locally conferred rights and privileges similar to those of her brother, implying equal support and protections under local laws. The excerpt highlights early advocacy for women's rights and legal equality within state frameworks.
Eruption Suffering In Baby Case Cited
A fragment recounts a mother’s claim that Cuticura remedies relieved a baby’s severe skin eruption, burning sores, hair loss, and nail loss after trials with doctors. The notice promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment and offers a free bottle via Potter Drug or Chen Corp, dated February 28, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Shires
Ducal
Noble
Dodson
Muat
Sane
Potter Drug
Chen Corp
Cardui touted for womanly troubles in local ad
An old newspaper ad extols Cardui as a cure for years of womanly troubles, claiming a wife recovered after physicians gave up. The message emphasizes Cardui strengthens the constitution and lists generic food items and local contact numbers for the seller Food Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aria
Cardinal Kiitee
Cardui
Cardus
Kansas Council of Women Forms State Body
A new state organization of women was formed in Topeka with aims mirroring the National Council of Women. The Kansas Council is intended to coordinate women’s clubs and public affairs, linking temperance and reform efforts under the broader national framework. The annual meeting is set for Topeka in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
Karas Conseil of
Couneil
Presifia
Fhe
Woma
Topeka
Women Do Not Want It In The Sacred Places Debate
A fragmented, polemical passage argues against restricting women to passive roles. It questions the logic of discourses on disability and gender, urging equal respect and challenging traditional bans on women in public and sacred spaces. The text evokes conflict between religionists and scientists, urging broader inclusion rather than coercive limits.
State League for Woman Suffrage pledges funds
The State League for Woman Suffrage, newly organized in Topeka, names officers and an executive committee. Key figures include Vice Presidents Professors Weil and Bhukers, Secretary John Melumal, Treasurer Senator Mos NL Potter, and notable members from Emporia to Manhattan. The group aims to raise 1000 dollars for their campaign.
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State League For Woman
Topeka
Alfle
Pettijohn
Irsk
Vic
Prof
Weilvith
LaiWwrebee
Seeu Vic
Chas
D. ‘Bhukers
John Melumal
Tope- Cy
Women base $1,000 braly tour entries noted
The fragment lists women involved in a Braly Tour event and a $1,000 base prize. Names include Mes. Chita Wallhouse Byard, Mrs. Gugeviewe HW, Mrs. Magdalen Mensa, Mrs. Liszie W. 5, Mrs. Mattie Text fan, Dora t. F Mitchell, and Mrs. Stubbs Topeka. The total amount was reportedly paid in under five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ay Dehnetan
Teles
Mes
Chita Wallhouse Byard
Fo Mangnia
Gugeviewe
Chaikles
Lawrence
Magdalen
Mensa
Liszie
Mattie
Wiehita
T. F Mitchell
Storkton
Jbl
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Ad Ends women’s woes with praise
A testimonial from Mrs. Sarah J. Stuart of Elmo Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing female ailments including displacement inflammation and backache. The ad asserts the remedy is standard for female ills and offers confidential advice from the company’s physicians.
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Lydia. E. Pinkham
Sarah J.stuart
R.F.D
Elmo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Fydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyn
Mass
Wes
Leld
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Kansas Council OF Women
Seppe
Stvens
Lawtene
Standard OH ‘Company
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kansas City
New York City
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Missouri
Seer
Seyer
Bee Winn
Ehurche
Wwe
Men's State League
Campaim
Ian Mien White
Emporia
Cittsham
Cettonsal
Pfousner
Monky
Studebaker-Flanders
Flanders
Studebaker-Flaunders
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Wilder Bros
Sierras
Pacific
Santa c
Colorado
Arizona
Petrified Forest
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
Harvey Meals
W. Burnett
Kansasae
Bunflower Shoe
Bridge St
North Lawrence
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