The American Girl as a Natural Grafter Debate
Mrs. Heath urged that women who did war work should return home to homemaking to support returning soldiers. She argued paid workers could take over war tasks, allowing women to resume duties and provide needed support and social guidance for boys adjusting to normal life.
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The American Girl Parasite Debate After War
Helen Hoffman notes a wartime shift as returned soldiers discuss the American girl. Mothers and families warn of a grafting mindset, while women and hosts like Mrs. Heath urge caution and advocate home and steadiness. Soldiers describe expecting reasonable companionship and frugal living, with some lamenting high entertainment costs in New York.
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Two Women Pirates Anne Bonney and Mary Read
The article recounts the 17th century pirate pair Anne Bonney and Mary Read who disguised themselves as men, joined pirate crews, and gained fame for courage. Bonney, daughter of a Carolina planter, eloped with a sailor and captained ships. Read was raised as a boy and later married a pirate. They befriended, led duels, and died or were restored to kin in varied fates after sharing a buccaneer life.
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