“More About Real Estate. Some Observations, Hints and Precautions Concerning Swarthmore Real Estate by William Eastburn Witham, Vice-President, Wm. H. Wilson Co.” (1 & 10 – CV and RE) – Witham described how Swarthmore grew and by 1900 became “an honest-to-goodness suburb” whose “land values were still quite low, because building lots were plentiful – … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 17, May 3, 1929…
Scams and scandals (SX)
Vol. I, No. 9, March 8, 1929
“How to Direct a Play. John Dolman, Jr., of Swarthmore, and Active in the Players’ Club, Writes a Book Which Should Be of Interest” by J. J. Gould (1 & 8 – AC, CO, and SN) – Glowing review of John Dolman, Jr., The Art of Play Production, that faulted it only for the way … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 9, March 8, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 6 – February 15, 1929
“The Community Library. Swarthmore Needs This Educational and Social Institution to Uphold Its Position as a Desirable Community” by Harold Barnes, President of the Swarthmore Public Library Association (1 – BB and SL) – Barnes was soliciting donations and memberships: “It seems a shame that Swarthmore, bearing the marks of one of the most distinctive … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 6 – February 15, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 5 – February 8, 1929
“International and Local Economics Subject at B. & C. Letter to Association about Swarthmore Avenue Paving Forwarded to Council. Professor Frazer Speaks” (1 – CO, SE and SX) – Herbert Frazer was identified as “head of the economics department at Swarthmore college.” “Mrs. J. V. S. Bishop Gives Book Review at Club” (1 – AE, … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 5 – February 8, 1929…