Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange), 1858-1918 · Boston, Arena Pub. Co. · leaf 24
sia, and the multiformphases of uterine and ovarian diseases are among the naturaland frequent consequences of compressing the internal organs.Men could not endure such physical indignities as women inflictupon themselves. Should they attempt to do so, they would notlong hold the proud position of… … by fashion on civilized womanhoodduring the past generation. Herhealth has been sacrificed, and incountless instances her life has paidthe penalty; while posterity hasbeen dwarfed, maimed, and ener-vated, and in body, mind, and souldeformed at its behests. In turnevery part of her body has…
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