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October 24, 1906
The River Press
Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana
What is this article about?
A young Philadelphia minister proposes adding practical questions about lifestyle preferences to marriage ceremonies to help prevent divorces by ensuring compatibility, as reported in the Philadelphia Record.
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For a New Marriage Service.
As a suggestion to the workers for a universal divorce law a young minister of Philadelphia submits an idea for a new and universal marriage service, says the Philadelphia Record.
"The average questions asked in such a service are all right," he says, "but some should be added to them to be propounded to both parties to the contract—for instance: Do you prefer the country, the suburbs or the city for a residence? 'Are you a vegetarian, and what breakfast food is essential to your well being?' 'What quantity of fresh air do you need in your sleeping apartment, and what amount of covers do you use?' If upon an agreement of tastes concerning these issues and similar ones the couple are permitted to marry it would be very easy in any subsequent divorce proceedings to determine which was to blame."
As a suggestion to the workers for a universal divorce law a young minister of Philadelphia submits an idea for a new and universal marriage service, says the Philadelphia Record.
"The average questions asked in such a service are all right," he says, "but some should be added to them to be propounded to both parties to the contract—for instance: Do you prefer the country, the suburbs or the city for a residence? 'Are you a vegetarian, and what breakfast food is essential to your well being?' 'What quantity of fresh air do you need in your sleeping apartment, and what amount of covers do you use?' If upon an agreement of tastes concerning these issues and similar ones the couple are permitted to marry it would be very easy in any subsequent divorce proceedings to determine which was to blame."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Marriage Service
Divorce Law
Minister Suggestion
Compatibility Questions
Philadelphia Record
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Minister
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
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Key Persons
Young Minister
Location
Philadelphia
Story Details
A young minister suggests adding questions about residence preferences, diet, and sleeping habits to marriage services to ensure compatibility and simplify blame in future divorces.