Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican) Or, Uncle Tom's Cabin Up to Date

"Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican)" by W. I. Hood is a story where Betsy and Jobe Gaskins, a wife and husband holding opposing political views in the late 1800's, try to survive economic hardships. Through Betsy's eyes, we see the daily troubles that come with being a Dimicrat, while Jobe is a Republican. Betsy's strong personality shines as she jokes about the political climate and how money impacts society. They face problems like struggling to pay off their debt to their Congressman, Mr. Richer, and dealing with their home being threatened. The different views of Betsy and Jobe add to the story, as they discuss their fears about the government and society, which ties the personal story to bigger political topics.