Everybody Works But Ma (She’s an Advocate of Woman’s Rights)
Title
Everybody Works But Ma (She’s an Advocate of Woman’s Rights)
Description
Ralph Heller Beittel (1884-1971) was an American composer. His early works were published under the pseudonym Grace Heller (his wife’s first name and his middle name). He self-published under his own company Columbia Music Co. Lyrics in this song include: “Have you heard why mother and father cant agree; poor old pa must stay at home while ma goes on a spree. She joined the woman’s movement, and wears a bloomer skirt; now father has to cook and do the work.”
Creator
Heller, Grace
Beittel, Ralph Heller (1884-1971)
Publisher
Columbia, Pennsylvania: Columbia Music Co.
Date
1913
Identifier
1913-02
Files
Citation
Heller, Grace and Beittel, Ralph Heller (1884-1971) , “Everybody Works But Ma (She’s an Advocate of Woman’s Rights),” DeGolyer Library Exhibits, accessed February 8, 2025, https://degolyer.omeka.net/items/show/117.