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Poem
February 18, 1824
Palladium Of Virginia And The Pacific Monitor
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A verse address from a friend advising young ladies to abandon prideful fashions and expensive ribbons for homespun cloth and twine strings, embracing economy and patriotism as money grows scarce and times worsen, predicting it will become fashionable and attract suitors.
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ADDRESS TO THE LADIES.
Young ladies in our town and those that live round
let a friend at this season advise you;
Since money's so scarce, & times growing worse,
Strange things may soon chance to surprise
you.
First then throw aside your high top knots of
pride,
Wear none but you can count y's linen;
Of economy boast. let your pride be the most
To shew cloth of your own make & spinning
What if homespun they say is not quite so gay
As brocades; yet be not in a passion;
For when once it is known. this is much worn
in town,
One and all will cry out 'tis the fashion.
No more ribbons wear, nor in rich dress appear,
Love your country much better than fine
things,
Begin without passion, it will soon be the fashion
To grace your smooth locks with some twine
strings.
These do without fear, and to all you'll appear
Fair claiming true, love and clever;
Tho' the times remain darkish, young men will
be sparkish
And love you much stronger than ever.
A FRIEND.
Young ladies in our town and those that live round
let a friend at this season advise you;
Since money's so scarce, & times growing worse,
Strange things may soon chance to surprise
you.
First then throw aside your high top knots of
pride,
Wear none but you can count y's linen;
Of economy boast. let your pride be the most
To shew cloth of your own make & spinning
What if homespun they say is not quite so gay
As brocades; yet be not in a passion;
For when once it is known. this is much worn
in town,
One and all will cry out 'tis the fashion.
No more ribbons wear, nor in rich dress appear,
Love your country much better than fine
things,
Begin without passion, it will soon be the fashion
To grace your smooth locks with some twine
strings.
These do without fear, and to all you'll appear
Fair claiming true, love and clever;
Tho' the times remain darkish, young men will
be sparkish
And love you much stronger than ever.
A FRIEND.
What sub-type of article is it?
Verse Letter
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Moral Virtue
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Address To Ladies
Economy
Homespun Cloth
Fashion Satire
Patriotism
Scarce Money
Twine Strings
What entities or persons were involved?
A Friend.
Poem Details
Title
Address To The Ladies.
Author
A Friend.
Subject
Advice On Economy And Patriotism In Hard Times
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Love Your Country Much Better Than Fine Things,
Begin Without Passion, It Will Soon Be The Fashion To Grace Your Smooth Locks With Some Twine Strings.
Of Economy Boast. Let Your Pride Be The Most To Shew Cloth Of Your Own Make & Spinning