To escape poverty, she had two choice find a many a well off man who hopefully was nice to he. Leave home and sell it to many. Both pretty much the same option. However, Only one of them gave her a chance at independence and a certain type freedom.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Airey

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-chicagojoe/

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/chicago-joe-the-illiterate-irishwoman-who-became-montana-s-great-madam-1.3043821

http://www.helenahistory.org/red_light_district.htm

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-city-of-helena-montana-is-founded-after-miners-discover-gold