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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Messin' Around is another Negro musical show with an assortment of prancing and harmonics common to what has unfortunately become the type. There are two female pugilists who bash each other with seemingly unfeigned zeal, but they scarcely constitute an entertainment quorum.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: May 6, 1929 | 5/6/1929 | See Source »

Col. McCormick described the Minnesota law as "tyrannical, despotic, un-American and offensive," declared that it would place the press in a position where it could be silenced by any corrupt administration. Hitherto the courts have had power to punish libelous publications, but this law gives them power to prevent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Two Colonels | 5/6/1929 | See Source »

To the U. S. from Frankfort on the Main last week came Germany's Farbenindustrie (farben: to dye) accompanied by enthusiastic activity on the part of U. S. bond purchasers and a lone wail of protest from Finance-Writer Hugh Farrell. The German chemical "invasion" of U. S. territory took...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Bosch Invasion | 5/6/1929 | See Source »

In spite of Writer Farrell, however, the new company sold its initial bond issue in something less than one hour and began its corporate existence under the most pleasing auspices. Representing a combination of I. G. Dyes, Standard Oil of New Jersey, National City Bank, International Acceptance and Ford Motors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Bosch Invasion | 5/6/1929 | See Source »

The unique member of the National Academy of Sciences addressed that sage body at its 66th annual meeting in Washington last week. She, Dr. Florence Rena Sabin, 57, medium-sized and dark, is the only woman member of the Academy. Her membership went to her about five years ago after...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: National Academy | 5/6/1929 | See Source »

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