The writer argues that "Syrians," despite their claims of patriotism, have not helped "Syria." They did, however, rush to provide financial help and to volunteer in the American army in the war against Mexico.

Story of a Lebanese woman who left her gambling/drunkard of a husband and two children and immigrated to the U.S. to get a new start in life. Writer approves, tells her to defy society and tell her story openly, and he ...

Author rails against Syrian/Arab-American men forcing women to peddle, even at the risk of shame and indecency -- all for the welfare and comfort of men.

Hardly any rights but many duties for women are mentioned -- preaching traditional values of chastity, familial affection, and hard work.