Everybody Works But Ma (She’s an Advocate of Woman’s Rights)

Everybody Works But Ma (She’s an Advocate of Woman’s Rights)

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.”

Heller, Grace

Beittel, Ralph Heller (1884-1971)

Columbia, Pennsylvania: Columbia Music Co.

1913

1913-02