2772

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 May 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1,2 ~ View at ChronAm

2772 - L. May 3; ed: 2/1,2 - There is an association of women's leagues
in Boston pledged to decent economy in dress so long as the war lasts.
Women, as a rule, have a crazy extravagance for dress.
"Will you, fair nymphs of fashion, consent for a short time, to wear
the innumerable dresses hung away, until your brothers, sons and hus-
bands hºve subdued a fierce rebellion against all that is dear to the
interests of humanity." (6)

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2773

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 May 1864 (ed; 15 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2773 - L. May 18; ed: 2/1 - Ladies are about to inaugurate a martyrdom
which will be popular. Silk and satins, which fashion sends across
the sea, are to be thrown aside and domestic brands of cai ico are to
supersede the more costly foreign importations.
"This movement, if bravely carried forward, will give an impetus to
American manufactures. Can anyone show any good reason why we should
send a pound of cotton abroad for ten cents and receive it again in a
new shape, paying seventy cents?" (15)

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2774

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 March 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2774 - L. Mar. 19; ed: 2/2 - Employment of women in France is rapidly
extending in all trades which require delicacy and lightness of touch.
"It is our duty to obtain for women the means of earning an honest
livelihood, and in the long run it will prove our interest also." (4)

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