Godey's+Armchair



Godey's Arm-Chair was an editorial section at the end of each issue of the //Lady's Book// where the publisher, Louis Godey, expressed his views on issues of the day, advocated for various products and services, shared jokes and anecdotes, and most importantly, made sure readers were aware of the fine quality of his publication. He typically included several letters from subscribers about the ways in which the //Lady's Book// had improved their lives, as well as reminding them about the various rates and group discounts for yearly subscriptions.

"An Agreeable Valentine-- Any lady receiving a present of the Lady's Book for one year would consider it a most agreeable Valentine." --February, 1864

"We would like our correspondents, ladies particularly, if they have any good jokes, to send them to us--about servants, or anything else. There are many, and each one of our subscribers can contribute one. So let us have them. We would like a joke department...." --March, 1864

 "Schuyler Colfax, Esq., has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives at Washington. A most admirable selection. The right man in the right place." --February, 1864

 "Grover & Baker's Sewing-Machines-- There are none better, and we can recommend them personally." --February, 1864

 "Mrs. Hale is not the Fashion Editress. Will our subscribers please remember that?"  --May, 1864

 "A Lady writing to us says: "You are a bachelor, with no family cares." It has taken a great deal of writing in trying to explain that we are no bachelor, but a married man with a fair lot of children."  --May 1864

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