The Corset Debate and a Woman's Dream of Freedom
A collection of essays and anecdotes on women’s dress, independence, and the charm of child love. Eliza Archard imagines a simpler life free from corsets, while a New York Graphic piece reflects on motherhood, poverty, and the appeal of a loving wife and mother. A Chicago Journal Amber piece and a Cincinnati Gazette excerpt voice longing for practical dress reform and mercantile help for women. A Lawn Tennis preview urges gentle progressive exercises to strengthen weak ankles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge
Joan of Arc
Iits
Dr. Richardson
London
Cincinnati
Paradise
Eliza Archard
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Gil
Thistleblow
New York Graphic
Amb
So Willce Head
Chicago Journal
Calisthenics and outdoor life for health and vigor
The article extols daily natural exercises using simple equipment and bodyweight routines to strengthen the back arms and chest. It advises moderation on day one with gradual intensification, full lung inflation and upright posture. It also promotes outside activity, horseback riding, and bright sunlit rooms as keys to well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Italy
New York
Strada del Populo
New York Sun
Women Conductors in Chili Thrill Valparaiso Transit
In Valparaiso a quirky transit scene shows horse drawn tramcars with two benches on top for second class riders accessed by a rear spiral stair. Female conductors collect fares, while male drivers operate the car. local women are praised for wit, dress, and education, though noted for painting habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Calle Auturo Prat
Valparaiso
Valparaiso Cor
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Lay
Chicago Tribune
Cor
Lyddy
Amu
Chicago News
Philadelphia
Cal
Boston
City of
Mexico
Henry Watterson
W. A. Hills
Oakland Valley
Towa
Piso
Piner
Ae Gaste
Simmons
Iver
J.h.zeilin & CO
Philadelphia, PA
Lors
Adam
Meldrum
Buffalo, N
Adam, Meldrum & Anderson
Garret
Cowhem
Sumer
Mirkedt Dow
Sumer Goves
Suunee Bry
Suummer
Suynmer
Pry Graeds
Fai
Bulilo
Cilia de Philipane
Mtg Fos
Ule
Thintal
Warren
WM. Spinner
Dismond Black, Warren, Tia
Arren Savings Bank
Warren, Pa
Flynn
Clarendon, Pa
Watson
Pres
I. Nesmith
View Pruss
ALT
Thuneltine
Cashier
D. 0. Heller
Mie
Wood
I Nesmith
A. Kirberger
Wan
D. Brown
A. J. Manestine
Pratt
Geneva
James E. Morris
Champers ST
Cinison
Bettary
Agon & Pines
Sugar Grove Seminary
Sugar Grove
Warren County
Phu College Preparatory
Seloultis
Conte
Petaal Busionis
Misie
Lwu
Beesons
Buight Board
Sid
Ram Ren
Waters
OHO Normal University
Ada
Superiot Witansages
Buialeu
Meadvilee
Isse
Fis
Sehen Vial Oo
Nak
Ma New Fa Hull
Davin WH. Wikenen
Lit
Meadville
Penn'a
Stead
Kies
Buelboard
Koerbley
Hayfever
Owego
N.Y
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