A woman contrasts the traditional clothing of a country woman in the 1910's with the attire of the flapper.

The transcript discusses the efforts of farming districts to promote modern clothing and outlooks, facing resistance from traditional views. Many farm women were scandalized by the idea of wearing less clothing, while preachers criticized the scanty costumes. However, women who dealt with the laborious task of washing traditional clothing found the new styles less burdensome, suggesting that the real menace was not Satan but the arduous Washday.

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