Gertrude Lorimer's Commonplace Book

I still feel like I have no idea how to run this business. My sisters aren’t helping me whatsoever and I am forced to do it all by myself. I know that we need to be bringing in more customers in order to make enough money to keep the apartment, but I am feeling so overwhelmed right now. I found this article as I was flipping through the newspaper and felt that I could take away some great things for the business. Starting a new business is overwhelming, to begin with, especially when you do not have the skills to make money. I want to impress Lord Watergate with my abilities in order to…

As I was cleaning up the house today I found an old newspaper hidden in the cupboard. Phyllis would normally be the one to tend to the house necessities but she has been feeling very ill recently. I do not know how I am going to help her as she continues to deteriorate. As I pulled out this newspaper I saw an advertisement for Parr’s Life Pills. I normally do not believe in such a thing as they seem quite absurd, but I will do anything to help Phyllis regain her strength. The doctor cannot tell us what is wrong with her and at this point, I feel like I am drowning in responsibility.…

As I traveled to the library today I became fascinated in looking for books about women’s suffrage and roles in the workplace. As a female entrepreneur, I feel that it is imperative to have female representation in our Parliament as well as making sure our voices are heard. I picked up a book about Women’s Worth and Worthlessness and was intrigued by the chapter about “The Necessity of Female Suffrage”. I barely have time to read anymore between running a business and taking care of Phyllis, but I thought that this was important and relevant to my life. 

Although as I began to…