CHAPTER XXIV

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THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN THE STATES 450-464

Status of woman at close of the century as shown in Organization, Legislative Action, Laws, Suffrage, Office-holding, Occupations and Education -- Part of different associations in securing present conditions -- Every State shows progress -- Legal and civil rights of women now approximate those of men -- Property laws for wives -- Guardianship of children -- Causes for divorce in various States -- "Age of protection" for girls -- The amount of suffrage women now possess -- Women in office in various States -- Occupations open to women -- Educational advantages.

## CHAPTER XXV .

ALABAMA 465-469

Organization for suffrage -- Legislative action and laws -- Office-holding -- Occupations -- Education -- Clubs.

## CHAPTER XXVI .

ARIZONA 470-474

Same as above -- (School Suffrage).

## CHAPTER XXVII .

ARKANSAS 475-477

Same as above.

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