Women in American Cities
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When a woman leaves her natural sphere, And without her sex’s modesty or fear Assays the part of man, She, in her weak attempts to rule, But makes herself a mark for ridicule, A laughing-stock and sham. Article of greatest use is to her then Something worn distinctively by men— A pair of pants will do. Thus she will plainly demonstrate That Nature made a great mistake In sexing such a shrew. — Anonymous letter to Susanna Salter, first female U.S. mayor, Argonia, Kansas, 18871
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