WOMEN IN GERMANY.
In Germany, according to an American ladies’ journal, when a woman marries her property becomes absolutely her husband’s, and for ever. He has power to dispose of it exactly as he sees fit, even in the face of her opposition; and in case of the couple being divorced the woman’s property still remains with her husband. When she marries she gives the whole of her independence (if she can ever be said to have any) and confers on her husband absolute power over her. He can compel her to work, and do anything which it is lawful for women to do, and she has no relief or protection should he prove harsh or unkind except public" opinion. Some wealthy English and American girls who have wedded German nobles have afterwards learned to their sorrow how different the laws regarding women and women’s property are in the Fatherland from what they are in their own countries. German wives, aa a rule, seem contented enough, in spite of antiquated laws, but it would be well for foreigners to consider the matter .before marrying German men, however charming, no matter whether princes or peasants. _________________
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Evening Star, Issue 11676, 7 February 1902, Page 8
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