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The first extended study of the "Swan of Lichfield" sets forth a remarkably interesting and accurate account of the literary life in England under George III. The book contains delightful glimpses of the customs, conventions, and people of that day. We see young John Andre, bashful but enterprising, set off...

Author: By E. W. R, | Title: BOOKENDS | 5/26/1931 | See Source »

I am, as your critic suggests in his review of My Flesh and Blood frequently astounded at myself, but I am even more astounded by his accusation that I am "heavily humorless'' (TIME, May 11). Among the gifts which I have received from the fates I value none...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, May 25, 1931 | 5/25/1931 | See Source »

Banker Traylor, of course, does not "trade," "speculate," or "scalp" in the market. As from an Olympian distance the president of Chicago's First National Bank declared: "I would urge consideration of the complete abolishment of floor trading which, as I am informed, has about it most of the characteristics...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INTERNATIONAL: Universal Crisis | 5/18/1931 | See Source »

Turning to the American group, which comprises more than half of the total show, a superabundance of foreign names makes one look up now and then for the reassuring sign stating that these are Americans. Best Known in this company is Rockwell Kent whose four drawings are in his usual...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Collections and Critiques | 5/7/1931 | See Source »

"Dr. William M. Mann, S. D. '15, Director, has invited the Club, and those who know him need be told no more; those who do not, have a delightful surprise in store."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Matches | 4/27/1931 | See Source »

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