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Editorial
November 3, 1853
The Davenport Gazette
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
What is this article about?
The editorial responds to the Davenport Gazette's remarks on Mrs. F. D. Gage, clarifying that she did not advocate tobacco use for women, and criticizes her activism in women's rights conventions as unsuitable for traditional gender roles.
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The Davenport Gazette, wants to know
how it was mistaken in its remarks on the
conduct of Mrs. F. D. Gage which we noti-
ced last week, and reiterates the same in a
late issue. We will try and explain. The
Gazette stated that Mrs. Gage claimed to be
a "strong minded" woman. and wished to
secure all the privileges to that sex, and a
mong others he mentioned the manly one
of using tobacco! This is both a mistake
and a misrepresentation.-R. I. Adv.
A mistake and a misrepresentation on
your part, neighbor, as we never intimated
that Mrs. Gage was so outre in her idiosyncrasies as to wish to secure such abominable practices to the fair sex. Now don't
mention such silly stuff again. As for Aunt
Fanny gading about and attending all the
Women Right's Conventions in the coun-
try and associating with such unquiet spirits
as there most do congregate, that may suit
men accustomed to petticoat government
but it has no charms for us. Do you comprehend us, now, neighbor Wharton?
how it was mistaken in its remarks on the
conduct of Mrs. F. D. Gage which we noti-
ced last week, and reiterates the same in a
late issue. We will try and explain. The
Gazette stated that Mrs. Gage claimed to be
a "strong minded" woman. and wished to
secure all the privileges to that sex, and a
mong others he mentioned the manly one
of using tobacco! This is both a mistake
and a misrepresentation.-R. I. Adv.
A mistake and a misrepresentation on
your part, neighbor, as we never intimated
that Mrs. Gage was so outre in her idiosyncrasies as to wish to secure such abominable practices to the fair sex. Now don't
mention such silly stuff again. As for Aunt
Fanny gading about and attending all the
Women Right's Conventions in the coun-
try and associating with such unquiet spirits
as there most do congregate, that may suit
men accustomed to petticoat government
but it has no charms for us. Do you comprehend us, now, neighbor Wharton?
What sub-type of article is it?
Feminism
What keywords are associated?
Women's Rights
Mrs. Gage
Tobacco Use
Conventions
Gender Roles
Petticoat Government
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. F. D. Gage
Aunt Fanny
Davenport Gazette
R. I. Adv.
Neighbor Wharton
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Response To Misrepresentation Of Mrs. Gage's Women's Rights Views
Stance / Tone
Dismissive And Satirical Of Women's Rights Activism
Key Figures
Mrs. F. D. Gage
Aunt Fanny
Davenport Gazette
R. I. Adv.
Neighbor Wharton
Key Arguments
Gazette Misrepresented Mrs. Gage As Advocating Tobacco Use For Women
Mrs. Gage's Attendance At Women's Rights Conventions Is Criticized
Association With 'Unquiet Spirits' At Conventions Is Unsuitable
Preference Against 'Petticoat Government'