The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1025, August 19, 1899" by Various is a periodical designed for young women in the late 1800s, offering a snapshot into the era's values and expectations. It centers on preparing girls for their future roles through advice and instruction on home management, cooking, and social etiquette. It critically look at the existing education system, pushing for more emphasis on real-world domestic skills and the need for specialized Domestic Economy Schools to teach cookery, laundry, and general housewifery. The narrative tone calls for a change in educational practices.