A Readers Guide Book by May Lamberton Becker
A lively review hails May Lamberton Becker’s A Reader's Guide Book as a reader's compass through books and authors. It highlights Becker's dual role as enthusiastic host and sympathetic guide for librarians and general readers, with chapters drawn from her Literary Review columns and full of concrete, varied recommendations from classic to travel and philosophy.
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America
May Lamberton Becker
Becker
Bookland
Literary Review
New York Ewning Post
O’hiordan
Old
Erin
England
Muirhead
Dickens
London
Bronte Sisters
Yorkshire Moors
Sheila Kaye Smith
Sussex
Sea
Hudson
Father Thames
Ruvnymede
John
Paris
Becker Shade
Cnluma
Pennsylvania
Wui Wwanis
Lona
Taris
Seine
Conall
Guide to Proper Behavior in Modern Times and More
A survey of books spanning etiquette to philosophy and literature. The author notes Emily Price Post’s light approach, recommends manuals for chess players collectors of devils in literature and Dame pronunciation, and praises guides that address modernism and amateur theater. The review lauds the author’s humane approach and broad appeal to common life needs.
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Pabor
Emily Price Post
Siveth
Sir Launfal
Vanderbilt Alumni Celebrate Victory at Banquet
Vanderbilt alumni praised the football team after a Saturday victory over Georgina Pech. Chancellor James I. Kirkland gave the principal address at the Anstey hotel banquet, with several alumni and Vanderbilt figures in attendance including Henry Smithsfield and Tuck Kelly.
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Vanderbilt
Georgina Pech
Elodk
Anstey Hotel
Adams
Vanderlile Aluni
Janes i. Kirkland
Ofnderhilt
Smewner
Anmni
Gilbert
Jol Ilines
Don McGuigin
Josh Cody
W. R. Manier
Nashville Chamber of Commerce
Aseveral
Cwfford
Sacred Heart parochial school to be dedicated Sunday
Ceremonies mark the formal dedication of the new Sacred Heart parochial school at 230 Courtland Street. The fireproof English style building houses 120 classrooms for about 500 pupils, with a gymnasium, labs, music and art departments, and will be opened with remarks by Bishop Keyes and Father W. Sparling. An inspection follows the 5 PM mass, showing facilities for high and grammar students.
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Schol of Sacred Heart
Clred
Courtland Street
Allinta
Michael J
Plutograph
Saecred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church Parish
Tallapoosa Legion Elects Officials
Inponsa Ga November 15 Latimer Mosley was elected post commander John B Witzalit wis chosen post adjutant d T Stephens vice commander and Professor G Townsend finance at a special meeting of the Wallapen post of the American Legion Friday night The meet was held in the officer p68 Tallapoosa Journal this office being designated the regular meeting place for the former servicemen during the winter Ralph Slead ballplayer with the Fort Worth team Professor Townsend and Jake Bo Fitzgerald were initiated as new members.
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Inponsa
Latimer Mosley
John B. Witzalit Wis
D. T. Stephens
Professor G.townsend
Tiver
Walla Pens
American Legion
Phelllapoosa Journal
Ralph Slead
Fort Worth
Professor Townsend
Jake Bo Fitzgerald
Perry Court Opens With Civil Docket
Perry Court convenes Monday with twelve civil cases set for four days of trial. A number of criminal matters will be heard, including a state counterfeiting case involving counterfeit detection devices in New York.
Watchmen of the Republic Plan National Civic Body
Edwin P. Morrow announces plans for a Watchmen of the Republic to promote understanding of the constitution laws and courts and end prejudice. The group will form Watch Towers in Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio before a national expansion.
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Wayne
Ind
Watchmen of the Republic
Fort Wayne
Morrow
Kentucky
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
Tlianis
Michigyn
Ohio
Edwin P. Morrow
Railroad Actor Board
The
Watchmen
Ku Klux Klan
Mrs Eva Dorman Dies at Americus
Eva Mae Dorman wife of GG Dorman of Americus Ga died at her home this afternoon after an illness without pneumonia She was an active member of Americus First Baptist Church Survived by husband three daughters a son mother Mrs J A Davis of Newton Ala sister Mrs J N Elland Montgomery Ala brother F A Davis Laurel Miss Funeral services Sunday at 3 pm from residence Dr Carl W Minor pastor First Baptist Church will officiate Interment Oak Grove cemetery
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Americas
Eva Mae Dorman
GG. Dorman
F. A. Davis
Laurel
Miss
Carl W. Minor
First Baptist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Chrysanthemum Show Closes in Americus Georgia
The Americus chrysanthemum club reports its annual show as the best and most successful in history. Prizes awarded for 12 bloom reflections and collections include winners Miss Lianie Worthhe, Mrs Thomas Harreld, and Mrs W W Hf Emmet, with multiple categories and varieties honored. Rev Dowdy closes year for Uvalda Methodist Church reporting full claims paid and pastor salary increase.
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Americuz
Americus, Chrysanthemum Club
Lianie Worthe
Thomas Harreld
WW. Hf Emmet
Louisa Prekert
Thomas Herreld
H.C. Davis
Max Caseood
R. C. Puller
Iet
Max Dawnod
H. E. Allen
WC. Wright
Vermont
Stra
Thomas Hurreld
Secon Prise
Myre
T. F. Mabry
Joe Poole
W. C. Weight
W. A. Bower
W. H. Bowers
W. G. Weight
Savannahl Federal Court Bribe Indictments Stir Up Locals
Unusual developments loom as Judge William H. Barrett opens Monday's federal docket after the grand jury probe. Indictment of Clark Grier of Atlanta and Augusta charges a $3,000 bribe in rum import schemes with nine fraud counts. Local minister Rev. R. H. Folmer of Fourth Baptist attracts interest amid wider inquiries into whisky shipments hidden as lumber from Brunswick to Atlanta and beyond.
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Savannah
Sreciss
William H. Barrett
Clark Grier
Atlanta
Augusta
Grier
R. H. Folmer
Fourth Baptist Church
Ting
Brunswick
Savannah T
Hen and possum duel ends with deputy aid
Savannah Ga November 13 Special H M Morgan deputy sheriff was summoned when a commotion in a henhouse drew him to a fight between a Rhode Island Red hen and a large possum. The hen fought on while shots from his flashlight quieted the struggle and the two were pulled apart. Neighbor W S34 SON was bitten by the possum.
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Savannah
H. M. Morgan
Rhode Island
W.S34
Airplane dusting demo aims to curb boll weevil in Sumter
In Americus Georgia on Friday, George C. Marshall Sumter county farm demonstration agent will lead a demonstration of air plane dusting as a boll weevil control. DeLand-Butl company and Stael College of Agriculture representatives will participate. Marshall says the method could solve next year's labor problem, with one plane dusting at least 100 acres per hour about 1 000 acres daily.
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Americus
George C. Marshall
Sumter County
DeLand-Butl Company
Stael College of Agriculture
Marshall
Sumter
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Ty Ich
Star
Durant Motors, Inc
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Elizabeth
N.J
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Cal
Toronto
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Candler Bldg
Georgia
Alkanp Motor CO
West Ponchires
the City Garage & Motor CO
Db. & S. Motor CO
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Pekor Motor CO
Douglas Auto CO
Rice Motor CO
G. Cole Motor CO
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Birmingham
Ala
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Columbus
Douglas
Dublin
Emjay
Eastman, Ga
Beeland-Conrad Motor CO
Best's Motor Car CO
Baker & Gheesling
W. Fairey
Crutchfield Motor CO
C.J. Thompson
Krystal Motor CO
Nicholson-Davis-Brown, CO
Goree-Norris Tire & Auto CO
Matthews
Orangeburg
Spartanburg
Yummanoxville, Tenn
Montgomery, Ala
Star Motor Cars
Eva Dorman
NSA
DOE
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Boston
Peachtree St
Ivy
Hupmobile
Martin Nash
R. H. Martin
Pres
Martin Nash Motor Co
Main St
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