White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-07-06
IDA, ONLY 1907, HAS 1926
OFFERS OF MARRIAGE
Proposal Record Added to
Longevity Distinction.

New York.-To the distinction of
longevity, Mrs. Ida Goldberg who, at
one hundred seven is the Oldest In
mate of the United Home for Aged
Hebrews, New Rochelle, has added
marriage proposal record younger
beauties may well envy. In the last
year 1875 matrimonial offers have come
to her by mail.
Publicity is the secret of the charm
she appears to have for SWANS of all
ages, scattered from New York to
Texas. Mrs. Goldberg, widow,
boasts of five grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren and two great
great-grandchildren At celebration
of her one hundred sixth birthday,
which was chronicled in the press, she
remarked that she wanted suitable
young man for a husband.
Many From PhiIIy.
This wish was conveyed through the
country by publication in scores of
newspapers. Approximately half of
the resulting proposals have come
from gentlemen residing in Philadel-
phia, which is probably coincidence,
although some observers believe 1t Of
fers material for sociological, not to
say psychiatric, study.
Unfortunately, no one has come for
ward whom Mrs. Goldberg is willing
to accept. Her suitors failed to no.
tice that she spoke specifically of
Suitable" young man.
"My ideal man." she explained,
Unjust be millionaire and should be
about forty-fve years old. Anyone
younger than that is not likely to
have a great deal of wisdom"
Mrs. Goldberg has been unable to
walk since she fractured hip, sew
eral years ago. Following are ex-
tracts from some of the letters she
has received:
/. A Philadelphia schoolboy, sixteen
years old.-In writing this letter, my
hand is guided by Cupid. My heart
is beating an everlasting love for your
companionship.
2. Canton, Ohio, twenty-one years
| odd am married to a young girl
who said she was going to shoot me.
If you could make some arrangements
to go to Nevada with me for three
months, could get divorce there.
3. Philadelphia, aged ffty-five.-
Addresses her as, "My dear sweet
heart" and writes, "My dear little girl,
won't you consider my hand and make
me your loyal and true mate?"
From Truck Driver.
| 4. Philadelphia, thirty-two years old.
breaks the ice by starting, 'Dear Ida"
and continues, Il have been thinking
Of marriage, and l think you would
be wonderful wife for me. have
fair job as truck driver and can
give you a good home"
5. st. Louis, Mol am an elevator
man; that is, am an elevator start
err. l have initiative and ambition.
6. New York city, forty-six, signs
himself: "With the highest respect
my dear Madame Ida Goldberg, l re-
main your obedient, loving bride
groom" He Enclosed in his letter a
dried four-leaf clover.
z. Philadelphia ("seventeen and one.
half years of age').-Saw your picture
in the paper and thought you would
make suitable wife and companion.
would like to marry an old lady be-
cause she has more sense than these
flappers.
8. Atlantic City, thirty.-A woman
of your type is what am looking for.
These young girls of today lack mod
esty. want one who will have SEN
sible ideas.
g. Philadelphia, twenty-one signs
himself "Your Wonderful Admirer,
Don JUAN" and recommends himself
as follows: 81 am young man and
would make model husband for you.
| can do the charleston and black
bottom"
/ 10. Washington, D. c., almost TWEEN
IT," describes himself as follows.-l
am not so ugly. can sing and dance
little and have wonderful person.
ality.
II. Nineteen. who resides at Y.
M. @. A. in Baltimore, warns her :.
"If you want me for a hubby, do not
hold this letter in suspense like a
flapper because am Charles street
cowboy and mean what speak"
IL. Brooklyn. thirty-six, describes
himself as strong and healthy, pro.
fessional dancer, and ends up by ask
ing for an immediate loan, as he is
broke.
10. Chicago, forty-fve, sends his
proposal with the following explana-
toni have an idea you would make
ME good wife and mother, for you
have been through the mill.