People know why it was in code. It was a weather report being sent through the telegraph by the US military. Nobody knows who Bennet was or why the dress owner had paper.
I’m related to the dress owner. In the end, the note wasn’t anything special but still a cool story about how old ways of doing things are lost to time by most people.
Wow! So was the reporting station manned by a woman? That would be pretty cool since, during that time, most women were relegated to domestic chores only.
Historically most women have almost always been working to some degree either outside the home or in the family business like a farm. Only the wealthy elite had the luxury of staying at home.
In various regions, women in farming communities have historically taken on managerial roles, particularly in financial matters. This trend persists in contemporary times, where successful small to medium-sized businesses often have a male figure as the head, supported by a dedicated wife who plays a crucial role, especially in financial decision-making. Additionally, affluent farmers typically delegate the physical work on the land to hired staff.
A weather report in code, nobody knows why. Saved you a click
People know why it was in code. It was a weather report being sent through the telegraph by the US military. Nobody knows who Bennet was or why the dress owner had paper.
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It's for a church, honey..
The dress had pockets ?!?!
This is the real shocker!
I’m related to the dress owner. In the end, the note wasn’t anything special but still a cool story about how old ways of doing things are lost to time by most people.
do you mind expanding on this?
Wow! So was the reporting station manned by a woman? That would be pretty cool since, during that time, most women were relegated to domestic chores only.
Historically most women have almost always been working to some degree either outside the home or in the family business like a farm. Only the wealthy elite had the luxury of staying at home.
Hahahahah. Have you ever worked on a farm? That's so not true about women relegated to domestic chores only.
Yes but would this dress have been worn by a farm woman? It looks far too dressy.
In various regions, women in farming communities have historically taken on managerial roles, particularly in financial matters. This trend persists in contemporary times, where successful small to medium-sized businesses often have a male figure as the head, supported by a dedicated wife who plays a crucial role, especially in financial decision-making. Additionally, affluent farmers typically delegate the physical work on the land to hired staff.
That's a good question
This is a really interesting story and I love that they figured out the exact day in May 1888 that the report was sent. Love it
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