2 10 46 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Elias Sturim Summary A man tells of his own “delinquencies” when dealing with his wife and how he has “reformed." Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18990805.1.6&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound A farmer in Farm and Ranch, on the subject of wife culture, tells of his own delinquencies and how he was reformed. Of the wife he says: “She needs some kindly notice and appreciation from the boss and help in her household duties and I used to take pleasure in doing that! but from some cause have been rather careless of late years, but since reading the Household have gone back to my old self; and did not have to take Uncle Snort’s remedy, either. I simply got up early one morning and made a good fire in the stove, put on a kettle of water, brushed around and brought in a couple of pails of water, brushed around and brought in a couple of pails of water, and went to the garden. Of course, I was expecting her to notice me, but not so. The following morning I did the same thing, but found a large notch cut in the well curb when I went for the water. I immediately got after the small boy, but he declared his innocence and said his mamma did it. I called on her for an explanation, and she said it was to remind me of my kindness to her and the fact that they were the only two buckets of water I had drawn in two years, and I notice that ugly gash every morning but I’m still keeping up the same old way.” Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Wife Culture Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-08-05 Title A name given to the resource Wife Culture Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Roberts Summary After testifying as a victim against a black man, a white woman’s guilt forces her to confess her perjury. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19060804&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound An Innocent Colored Man Convicted-- The Supreme Court has Affirmed the Decision--A Guilty Conscience gave the white woman no rest-- A graphic Recital-- White and Colored men combine to save unfortunate man. As a result of testimony before prominent citizens and ministers of Little Rock this morning by the woman, Annie Hartley, who had alleged that she was his victim, Govan Beard, a Helena negro, may be granted a respite, probably a pardon, by Governor Davis tomorrow morning, when the sworn statement of the woman, relative to the circumstances of the alleged criminal assault and the affidavits of sixteen or more people who testify to the bad character of the woman have been laid before home. The woman made her final statement at the law office of Baldy Vinson this morning. She had testified practically the same thing several days ago at Fort Smith, and only strengthened her statement concerning the details of her relations with the negro, and of her complaint to the police, in a fit of anger, and his arrest and conviction of criminal assault on her testimony. During the questioning of the woman by Hon. H. L. Remmel, Chancellor Hart and others who aided in the examination, she was at times almost unable to proceed, as she appeared laboring under such anguish and uneasiness. “I cannot see a man hung for a crime he is not guilty of,” she cried. “That is the only thing that prompts this statement, and I am going to do all I can to atone for my false testimony.” At the close of the examination it was clear to all present that the woman was telling the truth about her not being the victim of a criminal assault by Beard, and on motion of Rev. Ben Cox, seconded by Rev. W. F. Andrews, it was decided to appoint a committee to wait on Governor Davis in order to secure a pardon for condemned man… Confessed Her Wrongdoing. It was at Fort Smith that she confessed her wrongdoing and low moral gauge. Dean Robottom, Col. Oscar Miles and other witnessed the statement at Fort Smith. The woman was suffering from great mental agony at the time and seems to be almost on the verge of nervous prostration, since her confession today… Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19060804-White Woman a Perjuere-EmmaRoberts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-08-06 Title A name given to the resource White Woman A Perjuerer Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Elias Sturim Summary White women complain after the jobs that promised to pay well and provide them stable work leave them with "great dissatisfaction and discontent." Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18991230&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Much Work and Very Little Pay. Country Lasses Quit Work. All Money Goes to Board Mistresses- Gloomy Times Ahead. The tobacco and shirt factories of Richmond and vicinity have had much trouble in the matter of obtaining white girls. They finally concluded to try colored ones. This raised a commotion among certain white men of limited means and the Young Business Men’s Association is reported to have gone down in an effort to bring white girls here from the country districts. They made all kinds of promises it seems, and their efforts were rewarded with only partial success. The following from the Richmond News of Friday, Dec. 8th explains itself: “Great dissatisfaction and discontent is manifested by the country girls employed in some of the factories in the city. They feel and say that they have been deceived and unjustly treated. Sixty-five of them employed at the Allen & Ginter Branch of the American Tobacco Company are on a strike, on account of their wages being reduced from 8 cents a hundred to 6 cents a hundred for rolling cigarettes. SAY PROMISES WERE NOT KEPT, The girls only want what was promised them, and say that if they are paid the regular price of 8 cents a hundred they are willing to go back to work. The promise of the manufacturers to the girls, the girls say, was that when they came to work in their factories, they would be paid in the beginning $2 a week for two weeks, and after that time they would be paid for the work done. It developed, after the girls came down from their homes in the country, to a strange city to work, that out of the first week’s salary of $2 the sum of $1.80 was taken for the so-called tools, which the girls say, is only a plank on which the cigarettes are rolled. EXPERIENCE OF SISTERS. Two fresh, young girls, who were sisters, from one of the counties, nothing more than mere children, came to work in one of the factores and after the two weeks expired, they were left to make the fortune that awaited any industrious employee. These inexperienced children, away from all home ties, family and friends, found that by constant and arduous work they could turn out in a day 200 cigarettes, yielding them the pitiful sum of 16 cents for their daily labors, At the present rate of payment the amount would only be 12 center’s a’day. The kind lady, with whom these young girls boarded, advised them to leave the factory, and seek some other employment. This they determined to do, and went to the manager of the factory and stated their case, telling him it was impossible for them to exist on the wages paid them, and asking as a favor that their $1.30 tools, or board, be given them, or would the manager be so kind as to sell the tools for them, to the girls who would come to take their places. They were willing to take $1 for their boards rather than lose the whole amount. DID NOT BELONG TO THEM. They say they were told that the tools belonged to the factory, and not to them, and received nothing. All of their first weeks’ wages except 70 cents, was taken by the factory as payment for the tools. GOT OTHER EMPLOYMENT. The sisters finally succeeded in obtaining employment on Church Hill under more favorable conditions. The factory will have to get a new supply of girls or agree to pay the girls here the 8 cents a hundred for the cigarettes, as promise. Some of the girls formerly employed have gone to work during the Christmas rush, at one of the large department stores at an advance salary. IN A DEPARTMENT STORE It is their intention to remain at the store if they are able to secure permanent employment. When seen this morning the manager of the cigarette factory of the Allen & Ginter Branch of the American Tobacco Company, made the following statement: “Heretofore the girls have been paid at the rate of 8 cents a hundred, and when the work was imperfect and was rejected the girls would have to do the work a second time, receiving no pay for doing the work over.” SYSTEM CHANGED. “ This was changed, and instead of the rejected work being done a second time, the rollers were paid at the rate of 6 ½ cents a hundred for the rejected work.” The manager of the factory stated to-day that this was fully explained to the girls yesterday, and when it was made clear to them they accepted the terms. It is really an increase in the pay, inasmuch as imperfect work is paid for.” continued the manager. “The girls were laid off on yesterday because the packers did not have boxes in which to pack the cigarettes.” WEEKLY EARNINGS It was also stated that the boys, who several days ago inaugurated a strike, had all returned to work and were making from $4 to $6 a week and had been paid $2.50 a week while learning. The girls, according to the statement of Manager Schultz, make anywhere from $5 to $10 a week. One of the rollers had made in a single week as much as $13. The average was thought to be about $1.25 a day.” It seems that the manager has taken an expert as an example of what can be made while these girls have taken themselves. It was evident at first that the wages would range from $1.50 upwards. Some of the white citizens in Manchester filed a petition with the city council asking it to force the factory to discharge its colored help. This body was not slow to state that it possessed no much power. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context White Girls Complain Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-12-30 Title A name given to the resource White Girls Complain Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Rose Williams Summary A professor is searching for a good looking young woman to work as his secretary. The application must be accompanied by a photograph. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19030131.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Wanted Prof. W. M. Boley, President of the Lowry’s Freewill Industrial School desires a lady, young, good looking, fine scholar, stenographer and typewriter for his private secretary, and will want her to travel sometimes, but principally at business here and to live with family in the South. I will pay good wages her photograph must accompany application. W.M. Boley, President, of Lowry’s Institute, Mayesville, S. C. Location Upper Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19030131-Wanted-Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903-01-31 Title A name given to the resource Wanted Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Roberts Summary A woman in Philadelphia “solves the problem” of haircuts for black women, turning their hair into works of art. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19061201&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Up-to-Date Hair Culturing Establishment. Ladies are often perplexed and worried because they fail to get satisfaction in hair-cutting and the preparations used in such artistic work. They need not worry any longer: Mrs. W. F. Graham, No. 108 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va., has solved the problem. She has returned from Philadelphia, Pa. where she took a most thorough course of study and practical training from a scientific basis in this line of artwork. Mrs. Graham was determined to learn the latest and best methods of hair-cutting. The finest ingredients for manufacturing preparations for the hair, scalp, face and hands. She therefore placed herself in the finest hair-culturing school in the North at great cost and completed the full course. Her work in Philadelphia received the praise of the most tasty customers. Mrs. Graham asks that she only be given a trial to convince any person that her work and preparations are the best. Mrs. Graham’s Scalp food has no equal for giving rich growth of soft pliant hair. Mrs Graham’s LIquid powders for the face is the best on market for beautifying the skin. Try it and be convinced. Mrs Graham’s Skin food softens and gives fresh life to the hands and face. She gives special attention to manicuring, massaging the scalp, face, and neck. She makes a specialty of hair dyeing, shampooing, and restoring the hair on bare templed. Her prices are moderate, call and see her. Location Lower Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19061201-Up-to-Date Hair Culturing Establishment.-EmmaRoberts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-12-01 Title A name given to the resource Up-to-Date Hair Culturing Establishment. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Elias Sturim Summary A shirt factory that employs many black women does not live up to its promises, leaving the women overworked and underpaid, so many quit. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18990729.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Colored Girls Find That They Cannot Win There. Too Little Money. Over Two-Thirds Leave on Pay Day. New Ones Come In, But Not Enough To Fill Vacancies. The Old Dominion Shirt Co., opened a branch of its factory at 727 North 3rd St. Sewing machines were put in place and run by a 7-horse power gas engine. At its main factory in Manchester, Va., it had much trouble with the white girls on account, it is alleged, of the low wages paid. In this case however, it was advertised that girls could make from $3 to $6 per week, and it was but a short time before 250 colored girls had registered their names although only from 40 to 60 were needed. The establishment has been running about three weeks or more and the girls became restless as to the amount of compensation. They were given books in which were placed the result of their labor. On Saturday last they got an idea of how much they would be paid, which was 3 ½ cents for sewing twelve pair sleeves, one cent per dozen for hemming and six cents for making one dozen shirts, the patterns being cut out before hand. As a result of this on Monday for two and three weeks’ work some of the girls received from 80cts. Up to $1.60, a few received as much as two dollars. Tuesday morning, out of over forty girls employed, not over ten or twelve reported for work. New ones were sent for and the number on Wednesday last increased to about twenty, but there are as many vacant spaces at the machines. The hours of work were from 7 o’clock to half past five, one half hour being allowed for lunch. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Trouble at the Shirt Factory Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-07-29 Title A name given to the resource Trouble at the Shirt Factory Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Elias Sturim Summary The Planet states four cases of betrayal caused by women who are deemed untrustworthy. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18990729.1.2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound On her wedding day a San Francisco girl jilted her intended and eloped with his brother. A girl in Cleveland has married a pickpocket to reform him. And she is supposed to have ordinary intelligence, too. A Steelville (Mo.) bride, before she would consent to being married, demanded that the husband-to-be embrace her religion, therefore the rite of baptism preceded the marriage ceremony. How penurious some men are. A young widow of Sedalia and an aged and wealthy farmer from Camden county met in Versailles recently bent on matrimony. The groom’s attire did not suit the widow and she demanded $100 with which to supply him with a suitable outfit, but he rebelled, and the wedding was declared off. Location Lower Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Things that Women Do Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-07-29 Title A name given to the resource Things that Women Do Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Roberts Summary The only female bank owner during this time lives in New England, and is the owner “on the basis of her masculine ability.” Item Type Article Image Yes URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19060519.1.5&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The Only Woman Bank President In New England Mrs. E. B. Davidson. The only woman bank president in new England. York, Me., is the proud claimant of the only woman bank president in New England, Mrs. Elizabeth Burleigh Davidson. She is the head of the York County National bank. It is a flourishing institution, and in summer many deposits are made by the famous visitors to the harbor. The bank was organized in February, 1893, with James T. Davidson president and W. M. Walker vice president. Mrs. Davidson at that time was very much interested in her home duties, and these home duties and these home duties were as arduous as the duties of the head of a bank, for in the Davidson family there were six lively children. In 1901 Mr. Davidson died, Vice President Walker was elected as his successor, and Mrs. Davidson, to the general surprise of Maine people, was made vice president of the institution. Mrs. Davidson was very well informed on the business of the bank. Besides, she is possessed of a bright and alert mind. She stepped into the active life of the institution as though she had worked in the world of finance for many years. From the beginning of her financial career she showed much enthusiasm and acumen. Every day she spent several hours in her office, consulted the director of investment and even ventured to suggest many avenues for profitable use of the funds. The other officers ceased to regard her as a woman: they accepted her on a basis of masculine ability; they regarded her as one of themselves. Consequently, when the president of the bank died, in 1903, the directors unanimously elected Mrs. Davidson to the office. In her higher position she showed even greater activity and sagacity. She assumed undisputed control of the institution. Other banking men in the state, when they heard of her, smiled; later they said she was a very bright woman. They came to have much respect for her financial shrewdness and cleverness. The York County National bank received a higher rating and has become more successful than ever under Mrs. Davidson’s management.- Boston Herald. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19060419-The Only Woman Bank President In New England-EmmaRoberts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-04-19 Title A name given to the resource The Only Woman Bank President In New England Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Alvarez Summary A sad poem about a couple’s love growing old, and both doing nothing to save or confront it. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19080118&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The honeymoon is over now, The glamour of the wedding tour Has rubbed and tarnished, very much Like tapestry of gay velours. She weeps no more because he fails To kiss her when he says good-by; He calls her his “old lady” now-- Of course that is the reason why. She used to say her married life Would never lose its primal charm Like lovers they would always be, The prosy life was fraught with harm, But times have changed; she’s settled down, The dull and prosy days are night’ He call her his “old lady” now-- Of course that is the reason why Sometimes he wonders, too, why she No longer meets him at the door; And gives a kissing welcome, as She used to do in days of yore, He feels they’re getting in a rut, The good old days are slipping by; He calls her his “old lady” now-- Of course that is the reason why, He means no disrespect, and yet To her it has a grating sound; And oft she thinks, perhaps, that he Is tired of having her around, She feels his love is growing cold, A fact he’s certain to deny; He calls her his “old lady” now, That seems to be the reason why. --Detroit Free Press Location Upper Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Jan #12 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908-01-18 Title A name given to the resource The Old Lady Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Rose Williams Summary Women are told that curves are no longer in style, and that skinny is now considered beautiful. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19030117.1.2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Women Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The New Fashionable Figure The straight-line rule in fashion has resulted in a remodeling of the feminine form divine. No longer are graceful curves desired; now the lines must be straight and angular. The change in figure is coming much more rapidly than the untutored might think possible, and the designers are lending every aid t its rapid development. It matters not that it is far from the beautiful so long as it is fashionable. “The new figure,” explained a specialist, “follows the perpendicular as nearly as it is possible for a woman’s outline to do it. In acquiring this figure a slight woman will have a great advantage over her stout sister. The only hope of the latter lies in her corset. “A straight front is to be accentuated, not only below but above the waist line, and the back, too, must look as if a board was strapped to the spine. [illegible]... only spring or curve permitted [illegible]...lower part of the corset is at [illegible]... which does not mean, however [illegible]... large hips have come in fashionable [illegible]. “On the contrary, hips are to be compressed as much as possible. As a means to this end the corset is cut longer than it has been for years, particularly over the hips and abdomen— as long, in fact, as it can be and permit the wearer to sit down— and the most strenuous efforts of the makers are directed to using down and holding down the flesh on the hips. “And with the help of heavy bones and steels, also strong straps, the latter fastened to the edges of the corset on either side and then to haters clasped below the knee, it is marvelous what sylphlike results are obtained. The stars, as many be imagined, are the least comfortable part of the apparatus; nevertheless, some women wear four of them, two in front as well as two at the side the better to keep the corset firmly in place. After the figure begins to fall into the new lines the stars are less important. From the waist line up there are also marked changes in the cut of the up-to-date corset designed to mold the new figure. As most people are aware, the models wire during the last year or two have been cut very roomy immediately above the waistline in front. This was to give the effect of a low bust. In fact, a low bust has been perhaps the most distinctive feature of the fashionable figure for more than a year. “Now all that is changed. Fashion commands that the bust shall be high in order to promote the straight line which she has made the keynote of the new figure. Therefore, the corset is now fitted quite smoothly in front to some distance above the waistline, and very closely indeed under the arm. “Necessarily, the bust is much heightened. The corset, too, is cut much higher than it was a few months ago.” Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19030117-TheNewFashionableFigure-Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903-01-17 Title A name given to the resource The New Fashionable Figure