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Frank Parker Stockbridge

1870–1940

A busy early-20th-century journalist and editor, he moved from newspapers to magazines and wrote nonfiction that tried to make politics, science, and public life easier for general readers. His career touched everything from major expos and national campaigns to widely syndicated commentary.

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Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use It

Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use It

by Marion Rex Trabue, Frank Parker Stockbridge

About the author

Born in Gardiner, Maine, on June 11, 1870, Frank Parker Stockbridge studied at George Washington University before leaving medicine for journalism. He worked first at The Buffalo Express and then built a varied newspaper career in New York and elsewhere, including roles at the New York American, The New York Globe, the New York Herald, and the Cincinnati Times-Star.

He also moved comfortably into magazine work. Sources credit him as the founding editor of American Home and later as an editor of Popular Mechanics. Alongside his editorial work, he wrote articles and books, often aimed at broad audiences interested in current affairs, science, and practical ideas.

In later years, he became known for his syndicated column, Today and Tomorrow, which appeared in many American newspapers. He died on December 7, 1940. I found reliable biographical information about his career, but I did not find a clearly suitable verified portrait image to include with confidence.