“ Avery's special labors have been largely for social purity and suffrage work. The many and ably written articles and responses to the opponents of franchise for women, which have appeared from time to time in the Chicago "Inter-Ocean" under her signature, have sown much seed broadcast in favor of equal suffrage and have borne much fruit in favor of municipal and school suffrage. Mrs. Avery is very domestic in her tastes, and few can equal her as a caterer or excel her in domestic economy. ”

“ Rosa pondered these sayings in her heart, and always speaks of her mother as her inspiration to work for woman's advancement Reared in the atmosphere of such a home, she went forth to radiate the light she had received, and bless the world, but her anti-slavery sentiments and essays met with derision and abuse. ”