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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1915
Page
32
A college professor hails the outdoors girl as a symbol of national spirit, health, and vigor. The piece notes growing numbers of girls camping and participating in sports, praising athletic charm and freedom from rigid convention, with Ruth Williams highlighted as a versatile athlete.
The article extols outdoor activity for girls citing Lady Constance Richardson and athletes in New York schools. It advises outdoor exercise, healthy living, and sports like baseball, plus practical foot care from light leathers and stockings to daily washing and occasional massages, linking footwear to performance and comfort.
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