McCall’s Magazine – Old Magazine Articles

The Women Lincoln Loved (McCall’s Magazine, 1920)

This brief article, The Women Lincoln Loved, illustrates the strong influences that four remarkable women made in the important process of molding the character of young Abraham Lincoln.

All four of these women share in and are a part of Lincoln’s greatness. They were the most powerful influences in the molding and shaping of the man and his career. Their valuation of life and their aspirations were the secret and noble forces that guided his heart and mind… Out of them was born a great and tender spirit with ‘malice toward none, charity for all.’

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Timeless Advice Regarding Skin Care (McCall’s Magazine, 1920)

Some tend to think that 1920s concepts concerning skin care are very different from our own – and in many cases they would be absolutely right; that is why we were so charmed to stumble upon this 1920 article written by the Broadway actress Suzanne Sheldon. The actress emphasizes 6 to 8 glasses of water each day, a sensible exercise regimen and washing the face each evening.

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Out Go the Men – In Come the Women (McCall’s Magazine, 1918)

In 1918 the small town of Umatilla, Oregon held their elections. There was one ticket composed entirely of men and another entirely of women: every man lost. The Mayor of Umatilla was soundly defeated by his wife.

Attached herein is the story of that unique contest from a time when women were denied the vote.

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