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Phrases like this are scattered throughout the text of the novel, to be read as the story unfolds. The following is excerpts from a 1950 s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life. Urban legends 1950s hoaxes feminism and history feminism and the family. The fourth season of the good wife began airing on september 30, 2012, airing sundays at 9. Humorous reenactment of an article titled the good wife s guide, rumored to have been published in the may, 1955 issue of housekeeping monthly.
Karen swallow prior, phd married 31 years, author of booked and fierce convictions i tend to avoid marriage books. Having a good job that provides health benefits and enough income to keep your family comfortable should be one of the top priorities. I had seen that same article because my husband brought it home and thought i should read through it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gives wife ample allowance or turns pay check over to her. The good wifes guide 1955 downloadthe good wifes guide 1955. This chilling contemporary novel has the same title as an advice manual reputedly given to brides in the 1950s. While snopes was unable to determine the articles authenticity, it serves as a fun and infuriating read for todays modern women.
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