Something NEW for the podcast! A look at advice columns and how they have evolved over time. Have the questions and responses changed over the past century? Some of the responses are sure to make you laugh.
Advice columns included in this episode:
(Note: Click on the images to read the pdf file. USe the text links to read additional information.)
Dear Beatrice Fairfax, June 29, 1899
Letters & Answers by Laura Jean Libbey, July 10, 1911
Heart and Home Problems by Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, October 5, 1911
Cupid’s Corner and Everyday Etiquette by Betty Breen, January 1, 1920
How to Keep Well by Dr. William A. Evans, September 12, 1920
Wife’s Affection Killed by Man by Mrs. Evans, May 30, 1927
Dorothy Dix, November 19, 1931
The Jury Decides, November 17, 1941
Today’s Children by Ruth Crowley, R.N., February 23, 1944
Ann Landers, October 16, 1955.
Text of her first column can be found here.
Dear Abby, December 5, 1957
Boy Dates Girl by Gay Head, November 30, 1960
Ask Beth, July 28, 1963
Miss Manners by Judith Martin, January 4, 1978
i really enjoyed the advice column podcast. I would love to hear more
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed listening to the vintage advice columns! I do plan on recording additional columns in the future. Thanks for letting me know!