Petticoat Government
Petticoat government is, says tlt» * Graphic, proving remarkably successful iv a Kansas city. For some yearspast the town of Oskalossa had beea ruled by a corrupt series of municipalities till its prosperity was fast disappearing. Some bold innovator suggested that the ladies should try their hands at reform, and accordingly a feminine mayor and council: of firewere elected, and have managed thertown affairs to general satisfaction ever since. The feminine rulers aremost economical, are stern guardians; of the public peace and morality, andr have organised a number of useful local improvements. The only com- . plaint against Mrs Mayor and her colleagues is that they are too Sabbatarian, and insist upon eVery place of business or refreshment being shut on Sundays.
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Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 123, 23 April 1889, Page 2
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122Petticoat Government Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 123, 23 April 1889, Page 2
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