The Challenge of the Marriage Relation in Modern Thought
A 1924 essay argues marriage remains a sacred, monogamous institution despite rising divorces and social shifts. It cautions against viewing marriage as mere convenience, notes polygamy in sensational cases, and urges mature, socially responsible views on partnership and family stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic
Century
Hibbert Journal
Maude Royden
London
Katherine Fullerton Gerould
L. P. Jacks
Manchester College
Oxford
California
A Spaniard Visits America in A Year in the Other World
The piece notes Julio Camba’s book A Year in the Other World in which a Spaniard analyzes the United States. It praises Americans for accepting harsh criticism and hopes European writers will someday commend them similarly. The tone is reflective and invites cross cultural commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julio Camba
America
President Coolidge campaign provokes American comparisons
A writer comments on President Coolidge's claim about American life after a year in New York City. The piece mocks the view that big cities define America, noting Missouri as a counterpoint and praising provincial Americans for their distinct national identity. It reflects on cosmopolitan New York and regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Sinclair Lewis
London
Portland
Oregon
Missouri
Tarpon Club Meeting Prompts Night Wanderings
A chaotic diary style note describes a Fish and Game Club tarpon fishing meeting in Florida. The writer recounts guests leaving after talks, late hours, a noisy hall, and jokes about weather, boats, and alarm clocks. Mayor Hinkson and Reverend Eastman are mentioned among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Club
Tarpon
Yesterday in Ohio and Nearby Anniversaries
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdays dated around yesterday in Ohio and beyond. Notable items include Sandusky’s 100th village incorporation anniversary, Gen Winfield Scott Hancock’s 1880 presidential bid birth, and other dates spanning 1722 to 1930s. Includes births of Irene of Greece and notable figures such as Charles Rann Kennedy and Col Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Sandusky
Ohio
Gen
Winfield Scott Hancock
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Susan B. Anthony
Washington
Irene
Greece
Athens
Israel Zang
America
London
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Massachusetts
Fred B. Fisher
Methodist Episcopal Church
Greencastle
Charles Rann Kennedy
England
Conventions Opening Today Across Nations
Des Moines hosts the Midwest Conference of National Travelers' Aid while Indianapolis hosts the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association. Atlanta sees the Georgia Association of Sheet Metal Contractors also opening today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines—Midwest
Conference of National
Travelers’ Aid
Indianapolis— Indiana
Democratic Editorial Association
Atlanta, Ga
Georgia Association of Sheet Metal Contractors
Bentley's Roar Amid Wheat Plans Divides Town
In a lively rural exchange, Jake Bentley, a roving farmer, declares his plan to switch from wheat to roaring cattle as his main crop this year, aiming to even with allies and unsettle foes. The remark signals a bold shift in local farming plans and community tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Bentley
Way of the World by Grove Patterson
Motion pictures glorify vice and make virtue unattractive says the Motion Picture Commission of the State of New York. The article critiques film content and its impact on public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
Motion Picture Commission
State of New
Commission
Indian affairs push limits on Oklahoma estates
Commissioner Burke says legislation may curb exploitation of Five Civilized Tribes lands and improve guardianship and estate management in Oklahoma. He notes the bureau oversees most Indian estates, except those of the Five Civilized Tribes, and calls for revised laws on restricted estates to curb mismanagement and ensure funds reach wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aslion
Oklanoma
Charles H. Burke
Indian Affairs
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Congress
Vaccination Push In Schools Aimed At Smallpox Prevention
Thirty five years ago the Board of Health urged the Board of Education to vaccinate all public school pupils to prevent smallpox. The schooner Climton was bought by Thomas Folger and John Murbach for grain shipments from the upper lakes to eastern markets, including a New York to Liverpool voyage. J. H. and W. H. Comstock, formerly of the Balt house, Fre-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and Mary College
Virginia
America
James Cook
Breavages
Sandwich Islands
England
James Appleton
Ipswich
Mass
Essek
Russia
Board OF Health
Board of Education
Thomas Folger
John Murbach
Climton
Upper Lakes
New York
Liverpool
Rub It On At Bedtime for All Deep Chest Colds
A home remedy article explains a Vicks rub technique for deep chest colds that may threaten bronchitis or pneumonia. It instructs reddening the throat and chest with hot wet towels, massaging Vicks for five minutes, applying thick coverings, and using nocturnal vapors to deliver medicine through the skin and inhalation.
Public tribute planned for Dr Charles W Eliot on 90th birthday
A Cambridge ceremony on March 20 will honor Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University on his 90th birthday. Alumni and leading citizens will attend. Eliot led Harvard from 1869 to 1909 and shaped graduate schools, elective undergraduate work, entrance standards, and national secondary education influence. He received multiple degrees and honors from Harvard and other universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Cambridge
Dr. Eliot
Boston
Harvard
Eliot
National Educational Association
Europe
Harvare
Breslaut University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle-Telegram
Second Street
Elyria
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
F. Burke
CG Hudnutt
A. E Clayden
Fifth Ave
John W. Hunter
Marquetts
President Coolidge
Lincoln
Komical
Florida
Crescent Stringed
D. A
Mayor Hinkson
Jewels
Czar
Brooklyn
Abe Martin
Aan
Will Laplollalign
France
Lafe Fyffe
Cripple Creek
Colorado
State Bar Association
Mont
Beebe
the Post Office Department
Alfred Arthur
Cleveland
Ridgeville
Henry Luster
Will H. Barnes
Belle Mattison
Medina
J. A. Reublin
West Broad Street
Michigan
J. H. and
W. H. Comstock
Balt House
Air de
Telena Teat
W. Phillips
Vicks
Pak
Bnai
Nees
Willis
Grand Theatre
Murbach
Little Joe
Paradise Roast
Hari Papi Dicte
Bucy Eldelight
Cyrus
Ward Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!