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September 23, 1921
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In New York, attorney Mrs. Mary Coleman credits women for reforming men, making them more involved in home life, neat, and engaged in family matters, contrasting with past behaviors from 20 and 200 years ago.
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MAN IS GROWING BETTER, THANKS TO THE WOMEN
NEW YORK—At last woman has made a man out of man.
The reformation, in progress since the beginning of time, now is accomplished, and man—the majority, of course—has reached the height of perfection.
"And woman did it," Mrs. Mary Coleman, attorney and club leader, said.
"Twenty years ago man spent his nights at the club; 200 years ago he powdered his nose in public and wore silk panties; 200 years ago he cut a woman's head off if he didn't like the part in her hair.
"But today—he comes home, helps wipe the dinner dishes, and then goes out and pushes the baby carriage around the block.
"He shaves every day and keeps himself neat and trim. Physically and mentally he is the peer of any past generations.
"The change was brought about by woman. She keeps him at home nights now because she is able to discuss business and politics and he doesn't have to go to the club. She makes him do some of the shopping and be interested in care of the home.
"Why men have nerve enough now to argue with the butcher because there is too much bone in the steak!
"He isn't growing effeminate—he's just found out how to be a man."
NEW YORK—At last woman has made a man out of man.
The reformation, in progress since the beginning of time, now is accomplished, and man—the majority, of course—has reached the height of perfection.
"And woman did it," Mrs. Mary Coleman, attorney and club leader, said.
"Twenty years ago man spent his nights at the club; 200 years ago he powdered his nose in public and wore silk panties; 200 years ago he cut a woman's head off if he didn't like the part in her hair.
"But today—he comes home, helps wipe the dinner dishes, and then goes out and pushes the baby carriage around the block.
"He shaves every day and keeps himself neat and trim. Physically and mentally he is the peer of any past generations.
"The change was brought about by woman. She keeps him at home nights now because she is able to discuss business and politics and he doesn't have to go to the club. She makes him do some of the shopping and be interested in care of the home.
"Why men have nerve enough now to argue with the butcher because there is too much bone in the steak!
"He isn't growing effeminate—he's just found out how to be a man."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Social Change
Gender Roles
Men Reformation
Women Influence
Home Life
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Mary Coleman
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Mary Coleman
Location
New York
Story Details
Mrs. Mary Coleman attributes men's improvement in domestic involvement, neatness, and family engagement to women's influence, contrasting modern behaviors with those from 20 and 200 years ago.