Penalty Sects Satire on Wives Who Reform Husbands
A distressed wife laments that her husband abandoned her for another woman after she spent years changing him. She rewrites his habits, friends, and manners hoping to shape him, only to face a divorce threat. The piece argues many women aim to reform partners and asks why they pursue such changes.
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Charlie Fate
Emily Post
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Tferk
Jon Oy
Fanna
Wien Roerit
Fragmented Phrase Reflects Social Reform and Marital Strain
The text notes women seeking to reform husbands from past regimes, questioning why many marry drinkers and worthless men. It suggests attempts at improvement are enjoyable for wives but painful for husbands, eroding self-esteem and happiness, and warnings about the consequences of such labor.
Why Women Fear Married Life and the Power of Control
A provocative essay argues men seek marriage for companionship yet fear losing liberty and status. It contends wives often correct pronunciation and fashion, shaping husbands, while women’s desires to accompany men and manage details challenge male authority. The piece cites social pressures and gender dynamics, with a brief mention of a soldier’s son in the Army Air Technical Division stationed at Robbins Field.
Frederick D A R Holds Its September Meeting
Frederick Caapter D A R held its September meeting Monday afternoon at 2 in the M C to Mercy Th is regent presided. The meeting opened with ritual pledge to the flag and recitation of the American Creed. Routine reports were given including the resignation of Amos John Trayer as recording secretary. The regent announced a national request to permit the Morrland room in Continental Memorial Hall Washington for war work and that the April 1944 Continental Congress will be held in New York. An article on Red Cross activities and a Constitution Day program Mrs Ira Brandfield former regent expressed appreciation for war work in the D A R. Miss Edith gave a program on becoming an American citizen with notes from a nationally known radio commentator and a poem. After a Stanza of The Star Spangled Banner the meeting adjourned. The social committee donated five dollars to the chapter.
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Regent
Safe Executive Board
Morrland
Continental Memorial Hall
Washington
New York
D. A R. Heada
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Brandfield
Baltimore
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Finth
Kenneth A
War Bonds Drive Message From American Leader
A wartime appeal urges all Americans to support bonds as the quickest, safest way to end the war. The speaker emphasizes duty, national character, and the central fight, urging public sacrifice to fund the effort.
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Gilbert
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Frederick, Maryland
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