19th-Century Women Shatter The Demure Stereotype In This Recovered Newspaper Article

Boss Lady

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See, her husband lost his job after the death of his employer. Jeannie explained, “I bought the business from the widow and it was continued in my name…it grew and prospered, and now we have over $50,000.” It’s no wonder her husband was so devoted to her, kissing her “ten times a day.” She added, “His only real fear…that [she] may die and leave him unprotected.”