Book Reviews Across War Tales and Artful Novels
Week’s selections cover Keble Chatterton’s Danger Zone about World War I sea warfare with Allied cooperation, David Frome’s Mr Pinkerton Finds a Body, John Knittel’s Mala a novel of power and beauty, Carman Barnes’ Young Woman, and an illustrated Book of Psalms by Arthur Wragg.
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Keble Chatterton
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Little Brown & Gas
Germany
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David Frome
Mr. Pinkerton
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Pinkerton and Bull, Inc
Frome
John Kniltel
Stokes
Bgolt
Jones Laurett
Sylvelte
Theen
Arthur Wragg
Mnude
Wrage
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Mian
Meaning of Christmas for Adults and Children Alike
The article asserts Christmas remains meaningful for those who pursue its spiritual duties. It highlights the Babe in Bethlehem as the origin of a festival of kindness, peace, and generosity, urging charity of thought and deed as central to the season. It notes Christmas as a child’s day and a reminder of faith, goodwill, and joy.
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Hethilehem
Cheaper Money and Lower Rates Stimulate Business Activity
The Federal Reserve Board lowers savings and time deposit rates to 2.5 percent and 2 percent in many cities. Banks hold bulging safe money, and the policy aims to move idle funds into capital markets, securities, and consumer purchases to boost investment, payrolls, and business, while easing high borrowing costs for many borrowers.
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Federal Reserve Board
Planning Ahead and the Limits of Long Term Policy
Government planners look 20 to 25 years ahead with budgets over 100 billion for new economic life. Mussolini and Hitler plan far beyond current lifetimes, while American planners restraint limits long term forecasts. The message urges youth to continue development beyond today.
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Mussolini
Hitler
Germany
Post-Prohibition Drinking Trends Reported By Observer
A newspaper observer notes that after a year since repeal people drink better liquor, drink more often and in greater numbers, but with moderation in public places. Night clubs decline while hotels and restaurants face licensing pressures and weaker enforcement.
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State Armory
Brown
Twenty Years Ago Highlights from Corry Journal Files
A 1914 snapshot notes Community Christmas tree at the State Armory with Corry Relief society and Board of Charities. Local politics cover city commissioner ballot order Morgaridge Brooks Olds Marsh. Marriages, deaths, and social events including the Duquesne Construction camp incident, Bowling alley scores, and officers school session at the State Armory. Betty Byers visiting Pleasant home for holidays.
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Corry Relief Society
D. Warren DeRosay
Board of Charities
Morgaridge
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Marsh
Starlings war expands into capital crime drive
District officials push a "crime drive" using balloon deterrents and shaken sticks to disrupt gambling as police monitor a condemned fence near Jimmy's Place. The plan clashes with Maryland interests as fence rebuilding continues amid legal questions. A 14 month old girl in Painesville died after accidental kerosene ingestion.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Jimmy
Maryland
Painesville
Nancy
Claude Bushnell
Diamond Back Exposures At Paris Gala Fashion Tip
Paris fashion notes describe two gowns at a Baronne de B party. One black satin dress features a diamond back cutout and a jeweled collar while shoulders are fully covered. A silver lace gown shows bare shoulders with crossed straps at the throat.
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Paris
Baronne de B
Fitov
Heavy armor forged for The Crusades filming at Paramount
Hollywood reports reconstructs medieval gear for The Crusades with a Saracen helmet hard to lift and weigh 500 pounds for Henry Wilcoxon and Jan Keith. Armor maker Arrachea builds full plate and spike helmet from museum designs while DeMille sources authentic elements despite heat and lighting challenges.
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Richard the Lion Hearted
DeMille
Ralph Jester
Dewiille
Art Stam
Julian Arrachea
Arrachea
Islain
Jan Keith
Salidin
Henry Wilcoxon
Richard Coeur Dé Lion
Star Signals Christmas Horoscope and Dates for 1935
The column calls for concentrated effort today with afternoon surprises and favor toward mechanical devices and books. It notes a period of constructive advancement from March 22, 1935, with luck around Nov 10 to 28 and danger noted Oct 31 to Nov 3. Social favor spans July 10 to 12. Miss Marie Baresse returns to work after a weekend at her Bay Street home.
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Marie Baresse
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Bayt Smith Street
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Love
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