Dont be so sure its not true, just because some website says so.
I easily believe something of its like has been published. Specially if its before the 60's.
Heck, just talk to your great grandparents if they're still around... and even your grandparents.
What I read there , with the exception of the last highlighted portion, is what i've heard my own grandmother and my great grandma (RIP) say their lives were like back then. The parts we consider abusive and demeaning to women were defacto, unspoken social laws. The first 4 points made there.. oh gawd have I seen my grannies lecture my SISTER on being mighty important when she gets married.