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In addition to the main biographical thread, Professor Brinton has dropped numerous little side-remarks--bits of sparkling philosophy and good humor--that make his work an altogether pleasing account. He seems to have written his book with an impish smile for his Puritan readers.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Bookshelf | 11/27/1936 | See Source »

A Boston paper recently commented in its editorial columns on what the writer considered the deporable fact that the American college campus, of a weekend, is no longer a campus but a "deserted village". The editorial says ominously that "the campus has become for some students merely a place to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AFTER SUCH PLEASURES | 11/13/1936 | See Source »

But even more pleasing to the coaches than the greatly improved offensive work, was the defensive power of the team. Although aided by Princeton fumbling at one point and a penalty at another, the line stiffened whenever the Tiger got within hailing distance of the goal, and held for downs...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fighting Harvard Squad Earns Tie With Princeton; "Inspired Play," Says Crisler | 11/2/1936 | See Source »

Formed in Manhattan last week was a National Committee "to Lift the Onion Eater from the Category of Social Lepers." The Committee's plans were tentative. Said Secretary A. W. Lockwood: "Some want to educate the public to enjoy and preserve the aroma of onion, which they feel is...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Onions | 10/26/1936 | See Source »

Loretta Young always has a sad look in her eyes, and in this picture it is somehow more effective when she is being rushed by a dozen caballeroes than when she has lost her husband. Altogether her presence and her hearing and her acting are highly pleasing. Don Ameche and...

Author: By E. C. B., | Title: The Moviegoer | 10/17/1936 | See Source »

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