Books in Review: Crime Files and War Comes into Focus
A survey of detective fiction innovations and war writings. The article extols a new interactive crime book with sealed sections, notes its costly production, and contrasts it with Warwick Deeping’s No Hero This, praising its earnest wartime narrative. It also reviews Edgar Lee Masters and a California gold rush tale, noting poetic strengths and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teal
Willan Morrow & Co
Dennis, Whatley
J.G. Links
Tvie
England
Warvick Deeping
Knopf
Stephen Brent
Royal Medical Corps
France
Brent
Deeping
Gorvide
R. Mf. C
Poetic Debut and Acrobatic Saga Court Mixed Literary Feast
A mixed review outlines Masters as a controversial poet whose work is weighed against Robin Chanmpson and a vivid account of The Donovan family, famed acrobats. It lauds The Countryman Press debut, notes limited 380-copy edition signed by the author, and calls passages of loveliness in The Golden Fleece.
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Gramm
Robin Chanmpson
Master
Middle West
Emma Songermann
Donovan
Amfike
Dous
Emma
Steve
Hilde
Nicks
Mying Doniovans
Harry Hamilton Tan Quillen
Donovans
Hamilton
Shaming Barnow Recounts Republican Dinner Pail Campaigns
The piece traces how Republican rhetoric shifted across campaigns from 1928 to 1936, noting repeated fear campaigns about the dinner pail. It recalls Hoover’s promises, the 1929 crash, and later claims that conditions would worsen without continued Republican rule, highlighting the persistent campaign logic across eras.
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Shaming Barnow
Pittsburgh Press
Republican Party
Hoover
Anil Ever
Mace
Roosevelt
Roose Yel T
Whosism: New Who's Who in America Tops With Lines
The latest Who's Who in America lists 31,434 nobil es in the United States and adds 2,786 newcomers including Prof. Albert Minstein. The race for lengthy biographies favors Charles Horace Mayo with 151 lines, followed by Samuel Untermyer. Top names like Nicholas Murray Butler repeat across editions, suggesting a trend dubbed "Whosism" driven by honorary degrees and citations.
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America
United States
Albert Minstein
Charles Horace Mayo
Samuel Untermyer
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Reviving War Debts Hinted By Italy and Allies
The text notes hints that Italy, France, and Britain may lead a new plan to settle war debts with the United States. It suggests delaying formal approaches until after the November election and anticipates tension between seeking payment and political timing in Washington.
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Italy
Wrarice
Bitalti
France
Joana
Washington
Carly
Hollywood directors debate glamor vs obscurity in film spotlights
Hollywood film figures split over spotlight rules with Cecil B. DeMille arguing for glamor on set and Irving Cummings advocating director invisibility. DeMille stages publicity stunts while Cummings says directors stay in background to focus on drama. Also notes Navy abolishes voting time in Vallejo with employees voting on their own time.
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Hollywood
Calif
Net
Othera Araim
Cecil B. DeMille
DeMille
Paramount
Irving Cummings
20Th Century-Fox
Cummings
Nymesna
Edon'k
Vallejo
Cal
United States Navy
Hill
Sidney Bilston appointed registrar of vital statistics
Twenty years ago items from the journal note Sidney Bilston of this city was named registrar of vital statistics succeeding his late father G A Bilston. The public schools reopened amid infantile paralysis controls and a lengthy list of senior high faculty names is recorded. A pupil named Miss Marion Smitts arrived for studies and a local accident is noted with Mrs Jerome Russet sustaining injuries.
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Sidney B. Biston
G. A. Bilston
Nasl
South Street
Journal
Corry Tent
The
Maccabees
Hl, Monroe
Miona Broom
Ruth Thomas
Mac McKinney
Harriet. Kelsay
Gikdersleeve
Mise Coffet
J. B. Johnsay
Minar
Wiss i Morse
Marion Smitts
Beaverdam
City
High Schow
Winnipeg capital is Manitoba’s Winnipeg
The test asks for the capital of Manitoba which is Winnipeg. The subsequent items identify the animal that washes or soaks most of its food as the raccoon and suggest a question about whether U S senators aged seniority ages apply. The horoscope hints note a birthday with mechanical skill. Answers include Winnipeg, the raccoon, and a remark about length of service.
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Manitoba
U S
Tever
Albino deer bagged adds rare California catch
A novel report notes an albino deer killed near Gilroy, with authorities or hunters crediting a notable shot by a marksman. The article mentions the rarity of albino deer and the historic interest in such game, detailing background about the beast and its exposure in local hunting lore.
Star Signals October 3 Horoscope Outlook
Those born April 24 to May 20 face strong planetary vibrations today. Morning-Chmnabttul Afternoon-Archive Evening-Dowbttul. Birthdate January 14 1937. November 28–December 5 1993 dangerous. Socially favorable with the opposite sex December 19–21 1936.
Paris Fashions Feature Beaver Coat With Velvet Gown
Paris styles from Vera Berea showcase a beaver evening coat paired with a brown and white gown, a bold knit look fitted at the bodice and waist then flares to a length hem. Other ensembles include blue and yellow brocade coats over yellow chiffon gowns and a black wool suit with pale pink ostrich feather trim.
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Paris
Vera Berea
Directoire
Brides Train Plan Discussed by Manchukuo Society
A social affairs group in Manchukuo considers establishing a program to train Japanese brides for marriage and colonization life in Manchukuo, reflecting colonization policies and social planning.
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Manchukuo
Japan
Manchukuoan Social Affairs Society
London Builds 3 Million Gallon Water Reserve
A vast storage reservoir with a capacity of 3,000,000 gallons is being constructed in London to mitigate the danger of a water shortage, addressing supply concerns and boosting local resilience.
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London
Dringhord
Hmg
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California
Iis
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Acta
Hilda
Nick
Che
Bobbs Morrill
Morrow
Ivig Mortey
Erskine
Binion & Schuster
Henirik Willem van Loon
van Toot
Idhuide
Random House
Iuela
Drain
Liveright
Aaron J. Seniler
Ceadle
Harpers
Louie, Adamie
Moscow
Maurice Hindws
Russia
Ale Bavy
cYamlenagne
Hollywood Film Shop
Anirlo
Tearn
Ralph HoWen
Friis
Jerome Russet
Golumbus Avenue
Matt
Windom
Hazilitt
Gilroy
Yanta
Mary Knight
Jnitad
Lincoln
Callies
Hamburg
Sitloin Orly
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