1915 Rules for Teachers
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You will not marry during the term of your contract.
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You are not to keep company with men.
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You must be home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
unless attending a school function.
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You may not loiter downtown in the ice cream store.
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You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have
permission of the Chairman of the Board.
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You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with any
man unless he is your father or brother.
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You may not smoke cigarettes.
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You may not dress in bright colors.
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You may under no circumstances dye your hair.
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You must war at least two petticoats.
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Your dresses much not be shorter than two inches above
you ankles.
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To keep the schoolroom neat and clean, you must sweep
the floor at least once daily, scrub the floor at least once a week with
hot soapy water, clean the blackboards at least once a day and start the
fire at 7:00 a.m. so the room will be warm by 8:00 a.m.