Eternal Feminine debate sparks postmistress defense
In THE OUTLOOK an item titled the Eternal Feminine summarized a chat with United States Postoffice Inspector Jere Connolly, who joked about postmistresses and highlighted their quirks. A veteran post mistress then replied vigorously defending her colleagues and rebutting the inspector's charges.
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Eternal Feminine
United States Postoffice
Jere Connolly
United States Postal Service
Mr. Connolly
Women Clerks and Office Order Spark Letter Debate
An Outlook representative questions why women are favored for clerks in government, noting rising female clerk numbers and often equal salaries. She argues women are more methodical, cites orderly drawers, and attributes office chaos to men. A Chicago Tribune pickup and reader letters follow, praising Outlook and Pinehurst.
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Connolly
Mr. Connolly
Outlook
Otlook
Pinehurst
Christmas treat at Village Hall delights native children
About sixty local children and parents gathered at the Village Hall for a Berkshire hotel organized Christmas event. The program included an orchestra, village school carols directed by Miss Spafford, a solo by Miss Wood, and a short address by Rev. Mr. Gregory before each child received a candy, orange, and gift from the Christmas tree. The event, funded by Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Ketchum, Mrs. Dickinson and other village ladies, drew a large audience enjoying the joyful scene.
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Berkshire Hotel
Miss Spafford
Miss Wood
Gregory
Sharpe
Ketchum
Dickinson
Berkshire
Diplomat Quips About Baby Looks in Public Life
A social diplomat quips that a baby resembles nothing but another baby, noting that diplomacy spans beyond public life. The remark appears in the Detratt Journal, highlighting wit about parental questions and public demeanor.
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Detratt Journal
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