Clubwomen face reform clash over new work agenda
The General Federation of Women's Clubs plans sweeping changes for two years, emphasizing practical household economics and larger projects. Radicals back bold reforms led by Mrs Dore Lyon, while conservatives push a cautious return to traditional duties, signaling a state by state contest in New York and beyond.
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General Federation
Indorae
St Louis
Sarah Platt Decker
Denver
National Federation
Mrs. Lyon
Mrs Lyon
New York State Building
Amsterdam
Muurual
Mia Lyon
They Women
Lynn
Drasnent
New York City Federation
New York State Federation
Club Woman
Sehanis
The Conservative Clubwoman Barrier to Progress
The article argues that a traditional clubwoman hinders women's progress in club work. It stresses domestic duties remain primary, condemns neglect of home for clubs, and calls for balance by joining a single club. It claims club experience social and moral salvation for women while noting men are not degenerating.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Pill Ad Review
A testimonial ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as potent and pleasant for bilious attacks. W S Phlper of Albany Ga says one pill helped more than exlomel blue mass or other pills, with agreeable effects. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. S. Philper
Albany, Ga
Girl Farmer of Lapeer Captures Michigan Skyward Fame
Miss Ahold Stratton, 19, known as the girl farmer of Lapeer County, works ten hours daily on crops and chores. She plows, hauls, fences, and stacks, leading field operations while rejecting passive roles. Her outdoor life, blue jean overalls, and leadership draw crowds and offers, including suitors from Detroit.
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Lapeer
Mich
Michgan
Ahold Stratton
Lapeer Coury
Miss Stratton
Sense
Uerself
Iripeer Ceanty
Alan
Isead
Miss Stretton
Strang
Michigan
Tutmo Abue
Luis
Vung
Detroit
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Vital Heart Restoration
An advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as restoring heart vitality harmed by overwork worry grief and habits. It claims benefits before permanent disease and after onset with testimonials, plus free offer and a diagnostic line about pain in the heart and irregular action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Miles
Allies
Mies
J. W. Bowers
Newman
Wong
Arial
Miss Maud Stratton Amazes in Rural Field Labor
In a vivid rural portrait, Miss Maud Stratton runs a farm crew, calms a restless team, and foresees rain. She leads harvesting with skill, notes the dwindling bag, and emphasizes hard work over leisure, while villagers recall her steadfast, capable presence.
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Les
London
Canada
Jam
Miss Mund
Landon
Magd
Liinton
Sichixan
Miss Stratton
Stratton
Miss Maud
Local rider cherishes horses like family companions
A reflective note expresses deep affection for horses, comparing them to siblings and close helpers. The speaker loves tennis and lake visits but prioritizes caring for horses, proclaiming they are almost human to them and a daily essential in hard work.
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Tam
Fledrin Bitters Promoted as All-Purpose Nervine Remedy
An old distressed notice touts Fledrin Bitters as a universal cure for overwork nervous tension and various pains. It claims to prevent collapse by quick employment of this remedy, promising relief from nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by dealer Frank Nadler.
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Kineas
Frank Nadler
Daily California Service Under Low Rates Sept to Oct
The O R and P announces double duty tourist service from Davenport to San Francisco and Los Angeles during low rate period from Sept 1 to Oct 15. A car departs Davenport at 10 38 p m via Kansas City and El Paso. another leaves at 3 15 a m via Omaha Denver and Salt Lake City. Reservations at Depot Ticket Office corner Fifth and Main streets phone 215 or City Office 307 Brady street phone 56.
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California
Davenport
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
el Paso
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
Nicket
Fifth
Main Streets
Brady Street
Low Rates to the Southwest by Rail Line
Low rates to the southwest announced via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. One way tickets for ten dollars to any point in Oklahoma or Indian Territory and many points in Kansas. Also reduced fares to Texas and New Mexico. Tickets are second class. sale dates October 4 and 18. Inquire at ticket agent or write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill H Inrichs Commercial Agent Davenport Iowa.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Oklaboma
Indian Territory
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Hinrichs
Sleeper Service From Davenport to Chicago Announced
Chicago slefeer begins Friday September 16 trains run from Davenport to Chicago sleeper at Fifth street depot ready at 9 30 p m nightly switch engine moves sleeper to Rock Island at 11 p m a tour from Davenport to Chicago with daily occupancy after 9 30 p m departure.
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Chicago
Krell & Co Ice Cream and Fruit Ices Ad
Krell & Co markets individual ice cream cups and fruit ices for parties. The ad touts fresh strawberry ice cream baskets and a selection of cakes pastries tarts cheese sticks and layer cakes alongside salted almonds for receptions.
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Krell &Co
Bret
Plain Talk Offers Confidential Cash Against Property
A terse ad proposes fast loans secured by furniture, plaid, horses, wagons or other personal property. It promises discreet calculations and aims to help clear debts, “renar” the town, and provide fresh funds while security stays in the borrower’s possession.
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Kes
Dort Lyow
New York
State Building
OW Club Reform
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Woman's Club
Worl
Minks
Womat
Maud Stratton
Uneeda
Berell’s
Jane Tord
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Lynde
West
New Tel
Rock Estand
Burlington
Teave Davenport
Priday
Jan
Louis
Apris
Asi
Saturov
Paltmann
Brady St
Denot
Perry Street
M. J. Young
Com'l Agant
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