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"Women Discuss Gossip," The Freeman, May 2, 1908
"Women Discuss Gossip" is a column in the Freemanthat recounts and comments on the latest political, cultural and social news.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the column.
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"The Bookery," Godey's Lady's Book, Jan 1896 to July 1898
"The Bookery" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that recounts the magazine's newest book recommendations, complete with summaries, information about the authors, and short critiques. The column covers all kinds of social and cultural topics and…
"Women up to Date," Godey's Lady's Book, Aug 1895 to Dec 1897
"Women up to Date" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that keeps the readers informed about some of society’s leading ladies and their achievements.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the column.
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"Fair Women," Godey's Lady's Book, Dec 1894 to May 1895
"Fair Women" is a column in Godey's Lady's Books that features some of society's most remarkable women who wield beauty, charm, and intellect. It recounts powerful female historical figures such as Cleopatra and Mary Queen of Scots and comments on…
Greenwood about Women Journalists, The Daily Picayune, Nov 25, 1894.
Greenwood, speaking from her travel experience and stays abroad, evaluates the French, Italian, and English press in comparison to the US-American. In the context of a changing press culture, she also indulges in a long speech against…
"Editorial," Godey's Lady's Book, Feb 1894 to July 1894
"Editorial" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that comments on all kinds of issues such as class, politics, gender norms, philosophy, or social events.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the column.
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Frances Elliot's Roman Gossip (1894)
Elliot's account of Rome displays his experiences and descriptions of the city. The preface defends gossip as a valid source of information for "domestic" and "familiar" stories that add to those widely known.
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"Godey's Fashions," Godey's Lady's Book, Oct 1892 to Dec 1897
"Godey's Fashions" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that demonstrates the latest fashion trends for women, exemplified by various, partially colored, portrait plates and detailed illustrations. The portraits often consist of some of society’s…
"All the Books," Godey's Lady's Book, [Oct] 1892 to Feb 1894
"All the Books" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book in which American author and journalist John Habberton recounts his newest book recommendations, complete with summaries, information about the authors, and short critiques. His recommendations cover…
"The Search Light," Godey's Lady's Book, [Oct] 1892 to Jan 1894
"The Search Light" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book and the successor to the column "Godey's Arm-Chair." Its purpose is to direct the readers "to all points of the world", keep them informed about any societal strides, and instruct them in…
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