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...Vagabond in adding to the unemployment problem, he feels that a few suggestions for filling up the vacant hours may not be amiss. A successful evening demands a good meal to start it off, and his years of wandering have taken the Vagabond into many and curious places in search of the best in comestibles. The two which rank highest in his estimation are Cann's, where all kinds of sea food are at their best, and the Olympia, noted for its various delectable concoctions in the Greek style...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Student Vagabond | 6/11/1930 | See Source »

...stirring up the mob." The court blamed the newshawk for lack of diligence in verifying the rumor, which Associated Press and other agencies circulated widely. TIME'S story clearly stated Governor Moody's denial of any "don't shoot" telegram, a denial substantiated by a search of telegraph company files. TIME was accurate also in reporting Capt. Hamer's remark upon hearing the false rumor: "That means they'll get the Negro"-which they...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jun. 9, 1930 | 6/9/1930 | See Source »

...tomb. Britisher Howard Carter, discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun, proposes to start soon for Alexandria. Says he: "According to Plutarch exact position of Alexander's tomb was unknown. However, it may possibly be found in one of the Royal cemeteries, but I anticipate a long, difficult and expensive search...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Diggers | 6/9/1930 | See Source »

Chief among the attractions of the European tours advertised by the steamship companies involved is the American student orchestra. This institution ensures that even when in search of that peculiarly European commodity, culture, the innocent abroad may fortify himself with the most characteristic product of the homeland, Jazz. Harvard men may therefore congratulate themselves that their institution is in a position to contribute to this latest of conveniences for the foreign tourist. At least two all Harvard orchestras are already booked for the Atlantic service this summer. May they fulfill their high mission of proving to students from all over...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SING, YOU SINNERS | 6/5/1930 | See Source »

Armed with pencil and paper Dr. Odell Shepard has been on a big game hunt. His search led him into no forests but into libraries, museums. Starting after the unicorn which, during 23 centuries, has been variously described as a fierce beast, combining the worst features of a rhinoceros -and a wild ass, and as a gentle little creature, the symbol of purity, Dr. Shepard discovered yet another version. His animal, a vague, almost holy myth comes c'oser to the heraldic unicorn which adorns the coat-of-arms of British rulers. This animal, kind, brave and beautiful...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Unicorns | 6/2/1930 | See Source »

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