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Wells, Emmeline Blanche

journalist, poet, was born Feb. 29, 1828, in Petersham, Mass. Since 1875 she has been connected with the editorial staff of the Woman's Exponent, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and since 1877 has been its sole editor and publisher. She is a member of the Pacific Coast Woman's Press association; has attended conventions of women in Washington and other places; presented memorials to congress; and called upon presidents and senators and members of the house in the interests of Utah. Mrs. Wells is a poet of rare genius, and her poems have appeared in Poets of America and other standard works.