From 1925, the National Forensic League became the dominant interest in Jacob's life. In the early years, his concern was to keep the League alive, but by 1969, when he retired, the concern had become that of trying to hold the number of chapters down to 1200 and at the same time adequately serve the affiliated schools.
Jacob's life revolved around the National Forensic League from 1925 onwards. In its early years, his priority was maintaining the League's vitality, but by 1969, when he stepped down, it had become a challenge to balance limiting chapter numbers with providing sufficient resources for affiliated schools.