The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-21
SUGGESTIONS IN TINE.
What q Woman of Prominence in
the Medical World Has 90
say About Eier Sex.
WHAT ARB WOMEN'S RIGHTS T?

In all ages of the world poets, scien-
lists. and men of prominence have look
ed with enthusiasm often akin to rev.
erence upon woman: but it is only with
in the last few years that she has begun
to assume her right place, not only in
society. but with the world in general.
Why SO desirable an end should have
been so long delayed it is difficult to
understand; but that it has at last come
is certainly cause for gratitude. In her
social sphere in her mental develop
ment and especially in her physical Inn
provement, woman has shown wonder
full advancement, and such as astonishes
the world
They who have made q careful fnves-
LEGATION tell US that heather women are
much more able to endure pain than are
the women of civilization, but civilized
women would resent the charge that
they are weaker because they are civiliz-
ed A distinguished writer says: If
the women of civilization are less able
to endure the taxation Of their physical
resources than are heather women. it
is a mere accidental circumstance. and
one within their control.
Let US consider for moment the pos
sibilities which present themselves to
every woman When the body is healthy,
beauty is certain to appear, even in
features and forms once plain; indeed 1t
is the only known way to become beauti-
full and all preparations, powders and
laces are contemplate delusions. With
health and beauty in all their attractive
ness new life dawns.
ENJOYMENT BEGINS
and all the luxurious attendants Of
healthy body come forth. The maiden
feels the. glorious possibilities of life; the
mother becomes conscious of the grand
eur of maternity and the joys of a fam
lily. All this is not only woman's priv
ilege, il IS her duty. and 1t embodies the
highest definition Of .'Womans Rights
After enumerating many of the bless
ings that follow perfect health, the
speaker continued:
All these desira ble things can be
accomplished, but in one way only. The
Creator has given both woman and man
perfect physical forms. and each IS con-
stitutionally equal to all natural de-
mands 1t is mistaken and pernicious
notion that one is strong and the other
weak. No curse was pronounced upon
woman which did not apply with equal
penalty against man. II women DelieVe
the fafalisYa that disease is a necessary
condition of their existence, it Is chiefly
because the disciples of the schools or
medical practice have been utterly IN
capable of competing with the multitude
of ills, which, by personal carelessness
or professional incompetency, they have
permitted to fasten upon women
A few weeks ago received call from
a charming lady whose earnest face
clearly showed that she desired advice
and assistance. Upon questioning her,
she stated that she believed she was
suffering from a paralyzed liver, and
wished to know If r could in any way
aid her recovery. Now. imperfect as her
statement was in regard to the disease
which troubled her, there is no doubt
- THOUSANDS OF WOMEN
are suffering today. from similar trou-
bles who do not recognize their cause
means death of the member paralyzed,
and torpidity of the liver is the first
stage of its dissolution. This is one of