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Dorothy Dix
1861–1951
A pioneering newspaper voice helped shape the modern advice column, reaching millions of readers with practical, conversational guidance on love, marriage, and everyday troubles. Writing as Dorothy Dix, she became one of the most widely read women journalists of her era.
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Dorothy Dix—her book : Every-day help for every-day people
by Dorothy Dix
About the author
Born Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer in Tennessee in 1861, Dorothy Dix built a remarkable career in American journalism at a time when few women held that kind of public influence. She first worked as a reporter and feature writer, then became famous under her pen name for a warm, direct style that spoke to ordinary readers.
Her best-known work was the advice column Dorothy Dix Talks, which answered letters about relationships, family life, and personal worries. The feature was widely syndicated and made her one of the best-known and best-paid female journalists of her day.
She died in New Orleans in 1951, but her influence lasted far beyond her lifetime. The familiar newspaper tradition of giving plainspoken advice to readers with private problems owes a great deal to the path she helped create.