German Women Must Work. A World War Era Opinion Piece
The article contrasts German and English women with 17 to 18 year olds sent to families as exchange domestics for about three years. It describes German girls as full servants in foreign homes with little leisure. It also includes vignettes about cigar culture linked to General Grant and his father at West Point and in war times, noting smoking habits and shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraulein
Grant
West Point
North
Donaldson Inci
Girl at the circus shocks Mollie and angers narrator
The letter describes a family outing to a circus with a clown and many acts while Mollie grows mortified by a dress clad performer. The writer defends the girl, notes Mollie’s prayers, and hints at ongoing disagreement about future circus attendance. Cleopatra and Azooka are named as twins in the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Millie
Cleopatra
Azooka
Ladies Learn From Experience To Avert Danger
Health warning urges women to heed early signs and seek care to prevent serious illness. Emphasizes dangers of neglect and warns that delay can lead to invalid status or need for operation. Encourages proactive attention and medical consultation.
German women and English double standards praised and scorned
An English observer condemns English women for refusing housework while noting German ladies bear all domestic tasks with one servant. The critic contrasts manners and labor expectations, calling English women lazy hussies and describing German domestic roles with sharp judgment.
A Circus Echoes of Memory and The Pelvita Appeal
Mollie and I recall Ringling Bros circus versus John Robinson's, noting size and old wedding years since 1858. The ad touts Pelvita as a safe plant based remedy for female ailments, claiming broad benefits and promising a free book from The Pelvita Co. in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Carson
Mollie
Ringling Bros
John Robinson
Ringling
Pelvita
Theta Co
Santo
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
the House OF Fashion
London
Paris
San Antonio, Texas
Ing
San Antonio
Hallas Oil & Refining Go
Dallas
American Shoes Hat Co
Commerce St. San Antonio
THE
S. A
TEXA
S. A. Machine and Supply_Co
Fae
ART & Keller CO
Houston, Tex
Emil Blum Co
Women's Outfitters
E. Houston St
Werner Wilkens
Sunset Tracks
Repsdorph Tent and Awning Co
Houston, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!