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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1898
Page
8
Sadie Holmes of San Francisco, after eight weeks as a telephone girl, is now Lady Bretherton with a $1,000,000 fortune and an estate in Wales. She calls the rise like a fairy story as she adapts to half a new life.
The note explains that upon the death of Mrs. E rton two months ago, under English law of entail, the Welsh estate portion passed to the heir's eldest daughter. Lady Bretherton, 21, is that daughter and will travel to England with her father. corroborating statements and documentary papers from London support the claim.
A London Truth editorial laments the rise of sandwich girls in pantomime costumes promoting cocoa and other products. The commentator, aging and conservative, acknowledges progress for women but wishes for better employment options than street advertising. The piece weighs independence against charm.
Frances E Willard dies provoking deep national sorrow unmatched by most public losses. The Outlook contrasts its stance on state involvement with other views while noting widespread mourning, with Victoria, queen of England, as a possible exception in public response.
The passage lauds a woman as the movement's most eloquent advocate, noting belief in suffrage despite disagreements. It emphasizes her character, lifelong self sacrifice, and remarkable achievements that outweigh judgments about her views. The Outlook praises her integrity and impact on the cause.
The obituary recounts Frances Willard’s final hours as she blessed Dr. Alfred Hills and Miss Anna Gordon. She expressed gratitude for care, spoke of returning to rest with God, and uttered her last words How beautiful to be with God. Present were Mrs. Katherine Willard Baldwin Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens Miss Gordon and Dr Hills.
A New York employment bureau worker remarks that sympathy lies not with domestics but with women seeking higher work. She notes five domestic positions per woman versus sixteen for women in higher branches, calling the situation pitiful for those seeking livings.
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union officers announce continuing Miss Frances E. Willard's plan to retire the Chicago temple trust bonds. Miss Cornelia M. Dow, custodian of the temple fund, will receive all contributions and place them on interest.
Emma S. Tyndale, the only woman in Michigan Law School’s freshman class, acted as toastmistress at the freshman law banquet on February 22 by unanimous class request. The Michigan papers praise her for presiding in a pleasing and graceful manner, proving herself equal to the occasion.
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