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Word: book (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...physiology are embraced in the many ramifications of the science. It is important above all in a field where laboratory work occupies so great a proportion of attention, not to neglect the theoretic investigation of the allied sciences, lest concentrators in the Division become mere followers of cook book directions over a Bunsen burner...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ALL BUT JOHNNY | 11/30/1929 | See Source »

There are some bright spots that might have contrived, with a passable book, to make a good show. Emmerich Kalman's music, alternating suave romantic themes with reputedly Chicagoan jazz, is generally of high quality, though it lacks any real hits. "Look in my Eyes" and "Hands across the Sea" come closest to that category...

Author: By R. W. P., | Title: THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 11/30/1929 | See Source »

Judge- Stone, summing up the case, characterized the book as the most vicious piece of literature he ever read in his life and the vilest he ever saw in his 25 years on the bench...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dunster House Bookshop Head and Clerk Sentenced to Jail for Selling Obscene Literature--Watch and Ward Complained | 11/26/1929 | See Source »

...Have this book wrapped up, sealed, and impounded," he said, "and keep it until you receive an order from the district attorney or the superior court...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dunster House Bookshop Head and Clerk Sentenced to Jail for Selling Obscene Literature--Watch and Ward Complained | 11/26/1929 | See Source »

Agents of the Watch and Ward Society bought a copy of the book from Sullivan, and charges against both him and DeLacey were entered. Both defendants appeared, and when neither could furnish bonds, after sentence, were taken to the detention room...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dunster House Bookshop Head and Clerk Sentenced to Jail for Selling Obscene Literature--Watch and Ward Complained | 11/26/1929 | See Source »

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