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...drawings is "The Bathers" by Picasso. Whenever Picasso's name is mentioned it is immediately associated with Cubism, and the common notion about Cubists is that they work in their peculiar manner because they are unable to do otherwise. In this drawing, however, there is not a trace of Cubism. Quite to the contrary, it shows a draftsman who, in technical skill, is almost equal to the great artists of the Italian Renaissance. Picasso's use of line has form and solidarity which can hardly be excelled, and his handling of many different bodily positions is expert in the highest...
These are the gloomy spots. Brighter is the fact that guard Dave Glueck is back and set to go, although withheld from contact work yesterday. Brightest of all is the mental attitude of the players; not one trace of last week's pessimism is evident, for they all know they gave their best, and when the breaks come, they are going to show the experts that writing about the "finis of the Big Three" is a lot of what they put on the grass to make it grow...
Author Stone makes much of the contradictions in London's career-his belief in socialism and his desire for wealth, his belief in sexual freedom and his desire for a quiet home life, his enormous good nature and his periods of despondency. Author Stone also tries to trace London's talent to his father, who was, he says, not John London but an eccentric, intelligent astrologer named Chaney. Whoever his father was, London spent such an adventurous youth that his stored-up experiences were good for 16 years of novel writing. He had been an oyster pirate...
...same date all Germany's Jews over three months old must obtain similar cards, costing $1.20, must present them on all occasions, social or business. Objects: to trace criminals, raise revenue, prevent goys from dealing with non-Aryans inadvertently...
...country squire than a world-renowned composer and conductor. Ruddy-complexioned, with clear, pale-blue childlike eyes, he carries his full six foot three with an easy natural dignity. Bent slightly with the weight of his 74 years, his tall figure is still spare and vigorous. There is no trace of pose or affectation about...