Comments on: She Had a Question, 1909

By: S. Taylor

S. Taylor — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:33:56 +0000

I wonder if tight clothing meant corsets, and just about any reason to keep people from wearing them was probably a good idea.

As just about any reason to read Keepa is probably a good idea!

By: Norbert

Norbert — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:07:31 +0000

I like how the advice columnist often tells people to ask their mother.

By: Maurine

Maurine — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:32:00 +0000

I was interested in pimples question. I was not aware that they are caused by tight clothing and lack of exercise. And the solutions are interesting–pressing out the blackheads (against all Dr.’s advice now). To me, putting white wax and paraffin on pimples would aggrevate them, not heal them.

My brother had a classmate who refused to kiss her fiance until she was married, then found out she didn’t like the way he kissed. It was kind of a joke around town.

By: Tatiana

Tatiana — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:39:54 +0000

I love the analysis of ragtime music.

By: Proud Daughter of Eve

Proud Daughter of Eve — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:29:48 +0000

Anyone know where you get “toilet soap” and why you’d want to use it on your face?

By: jeans

jeans — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:24:04 +0000

Ardis, that description makes it sound like the kids in our stake doing Cotton Eye Joe at the stake dances.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:17:51 +0000

While Mark is waiting for the gal to plant one on the guy, I, as secretary of the Wall Flowers League, am puzzling over the girls who are being annoyed by all the tiresome visits from young men they don't really like. "BARN DANCE: A nineteenth-century American couple dance in 4/4 time, taking its name from the rural custom of dancing to celebrate the completion of a new barn. Know also as the pas de quatre and the miliary schottische, the steps involved walking, hopping, sliding, turning, and foot stamping, which shocked many who believed all dancing should be decorous." (From North American Dance Rhythms.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:54:02 +0000

What in the heck is the “Barn dance”? I hate it when reading old documents and the author forgets that I might be reading it 100 years later and need some background! C’mon!

I’ve never heard that maxim before: “Look out of the window that presents the most beautiful landscape.” It seems to be a better philosophy than to look at life through rose-colored glasses. I like it.

As the father of three daughters (one approaching tweenhood), I have to say that I sure hope the author is correct that “[a]ll girls like evenings at home with the family only.” [fingers crossed]

Last, I was struck that the author counsels at once against marrying someone to “save” them, and also against marrying a “good” person whom you do not love. Wonderful advice all around.

Can you tell I love reading these?

By: Tracy M

Tracy M — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:57:46 +0000

I’m a amazed at how honestly forthright and good most of this advice is. It’s wonderful!

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:58:36 +0000

Re: #1:

Insert “keep” where appropriate.