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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
The Census Bureau reports 1.3 million divorces in the last 20 years, up by 1 million from the prior period. Nearly 900,000 divorces, about two thirds, were granted, according to the New York Sunday Herald.
A minister laments hasty marriages and divorce laws as Rev Phoebe A Hansford argues against the idea of a "new woman." She questions how modern life strains romantic duties and domestic roles, while contrasts with defenders who blame men and society for marital unrest and rising divorce rates. The piece surveys cultural tensions and international divorce statutes.
Mrs Elizabeth Bacon Walling argues divorces stem from insufficient study of future husbands character not from modern machinery. A Nine teenth street widow learns trust in marriage by church bans and three weeks notice. Speakers warn of varying beliefs and laws shaping marriage. Mme de Chateaubriand warned 1748 of a general overthrow without remedy.
A discussion on why rapid divorces occur and whether a uniform national divorce law is needed. It critiques self centered marital happiness, cites Dr. Felix Adler, and argues marriage should serve future generations and societal good, not just individual bliss.
A 19th century editorial argues that divorce prevalence taints the nation and church, blaming idleness, vulgarity, rushed marriages, and haste by clergy. It calls for higher moral ideals, spiritual reform, and stronger uniform divorce laws to reduce the evils and restore dignity in married life.
Fragmentary remarks quote Dr Clarke Houghton arguing that marital unrest is not a product of new women or liberal laws but an ancient and universal condition. He dismisses the idea as unfair and irrational, noting its presence in ancient texts and the lives of historical figures.
The speaker notes the failure of the divorce congress two years ago to achieve results and questions forthcoming federal legislation. He suggests any spring push based on the census report may face constitutional challenges.
Mills County Board of Supervisors met in December 1907 to review a proposed drainage ditch from Plattville township with engineer and assistant engineer. They examined routes north and west of Pony Creek, set duties for the survey, and planned reporting. The board also exonerated ex-Auditor C P Kinney from further indebtedness upon payment of all sums except school fund fees. They authorized a comprehensive quarterly Poor Farm product sales and expense report from March 1 1905 to December 1 1907, detailing receipts by product, expenses by category, and possible assistance from two clerks for prompt preparation.
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