Word: heimer
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...knight) rides off in all directions. According to Upton, the successful writers of today write either consciously or unconsciously for the benefit of nasty Wall Street. Most of Money Writes! is devoted to a mildly interesting, not very convincing attempt to prove this theory. One by one Joseph Herges-heimer, Gertrude Atherton, et al., are pointed at with the finger of scorn and it is all pretty terrible-if true. Upton Sinclair has long enjoyed the privilege of being far better known than any of his books...
...moreover, his philosophy is that musicians are as important people as politicians, big business men, generals or admirals. Politicians, big business men and generals and admirals receive ceremonial welcomes and honors from the authorities. Musicians should have the same. Celebrations and banquets are a necessary part of achievement. Berolz-heimer serves music in his dignity as City Chamberlain by arranging official receptions at City Hall and other civic honors for instrumentalists, singers and composers. A singular man doing a singular service...