Publicity as a catalyst for lasting fame across careers
A discussion on how publicity, gossip, and rumor can elevate obscure figures to fame. Examples include David Harum author Edward Westcott, Walter Browne, Charley Klein, Felix Graux, and Samuel Butler, whose works found renewed success after critical endorsement and a front page exchange.
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David Harum
Edward Westcott
Walter Browne
Charley Klein
Felix Graux
Bastile
Paris
Midi
Gladstone
England
Graux
Casual Clothes in Tailored Wools Promised by Fall Fashion
The article describes attractive casual wool outfits in lightweight and heavyweight varieties for resort travel or daily wear. It highlights plaid cashmere wool frocks, belted swagger coats, and coordination with fur ensembles, emphasizing practical, stylish lines for town, country, or cruise wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruise
Western Newspaper Union
Gypsy Headdress Fashion Mentioned by Cherie Nicholas
A vivid note on gypsy style features a red silk chiffon handkerchief worn over the hair as a smart seasonal fashion. Describes colored silk bands on a black mousseline dress, with an Alix creation gown shown in a pictured display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Velvet styles sweep midwinter fashion interest
Velvet dominates the season with crush resistant fabrics that appeal to crowds. From gowns and wraps to lounge wear and bed jackets, velvet appears in outfits for all ages and both genders. The piece highlights velvet coats for children and smart ensembles for women of every age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherie Nicholas
Turbans for Evening Parade in Paris Couture
Turbans for evening wear are proving popular in Paris. Women choose silver or gold lame turbans for last minute invitations and many pieces imitate real hair. Velvet caps matching gowns also appear in the latest collection.
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Paris
Smart Costume Bordeaux Blends Red and Black into Warm Wool
A smart woolen costume combines Bordeaux red with black for a refined look. The design emphasizes tailored silhouette and versatile wear across seasons.
Hollywood Gossip Wide Range Of 1930s Film News
Sid Silvers talks with Al Jolson and Claudette Colbert's baby adoption tops showbiz notes. Irene Dunne recovers from a cold as she welcomes a daughter. Claire Luce, James Cagney hints at theater tours with possible film partners. Three Comrades casts Taylor, Spencer Tracy and James Stewart. Minnie Mouse returns after a vacation. Snow White still in talks. plus odds and ends on Martini, Schulberg Sidney, Dix rose patent, Young Paris, and Stella Las mother casting.
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Robert Taylor
Spencer Tracy
James Stewart
Nino Martini
New York
B. P. Schulberg
Sylvia Sidney
Judging Characters and the Balance of Virtue and Vice
A reflection on biography and judgment. Readers should seek multiple perspectives to assess truth about a person, dead or alive. Evaluate deeds over time, recognizing contexts and motive while avoiding harsh or unduly praiseful conclusions.
Household Help and Fabric Care Tips
Household Questions offers practical advice for cooking and housekeeping. It covers making luncheon dishes with rice and salmon or shrimp, using oiled silk for bathroom curtains, mending chamois gloves, correcting overly salty soups with brown sugar, straining lumpy sauce, washing wet curtains, ironing, cleaning windows with cold starch, and proper removal of basting threads.
Bayer Aspirin Prime Relief Deal for Quick Headache Relief
Ad promotes genuine Bayer Aspirin priced at about 1 cent per tablet, with two dozen in a 25 cent tin. It claims fast relief from headache neuritis and neuralgia and urges buyers to request the full name Bayer Aspirin at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Aristotle quote on becoming able men in any profession
The text states that maturity in any field requires three elements nature study and practice. It attributes the idea to Aristotle and presents it as a guiding principle for skill development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristotle
Cardus Promises Relief for Poor Nourishment in Women
An old advertisement urges women to improve nourishment and sleep using Cardus for lack of appetite and nervous fatigue. It claims decades of use and widespread “thousands” of testimonials and advises consulting a physician if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
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Davis
Butler
Samuel G. Blythe
Samuel Butler
Arnold Bennett
University Club
New York Herald
John Macrae
House of E. P. Dutton & Co
Blythe
Bennett
United States
Great Britain
WNU
By Cherie Nicholas
Virginia Vale
Sid Silvers
al Jolson
Silvers
Claudette Colbert
Chicago
Irene Dunne
Irene
Claudette
Tovarich
Claire Luce
Fred Astaire
Hollywood
Fred
RKO
Miss Luce
Miriam Hopkins
James Cagney
Robert Montgomery
Pat O’brien
Bill
Grand National
Minnie Mouse
Minnie
Walt Disney
Mickey
Bell Syndicate
Associated Newspapers
Pormueue
Sonny
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
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