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...days ago a friend put into my hands a book and said: "Have a look at this. Very rich, in places. Pure sensationalism, of course; he wants to get himself talked about. I think you'll enjoy it. If not, just throw it out of the window...

Author: By R.n.c. Jr., | Title: The Decline of the West | 10/30/1930 | See Source »

Igloos are gradually disappearing as the Eskimos build neat wooden houses to take their place. Flowers are being cultivated-think of that in Greenland! Some of the Eskimo women are becoming interested in window boxes. During the summer, I can tell you, they make a brave, bright show!" Not so backward as many people suppose, the Eskimos of Greenland publish two newspapers (monthlies) in Eskimo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DENMARK: Greenland Junket | 10/27/1930 | See Source »

...shopping with his father to buy a bicycle. It had been offered as a reward for the attainment of certain grades in school. The grades were easily earned but the right bicycle was hard to find. Father & son passed a music store with a shiny 'cello in the window. How would that do instead of a bicycle? The boy's legs were tired...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Last of the Wallensteins | 10/27/1930 | See Source »

...Detroit, Dr. Frank L. McPhail, 30, was rescued from extortionists in a deserted house when he wet white paper, stuck it to a window pane to form the word HELP...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Irishman | 10/27/1930 | See Source »

...Daddy Longlegs," "High-Pockets." Timid, lonely High-Pockets had a bad time of it. One day last week High-Pockets refused to go to school, again begged his mother to let him quit and go to work. When she went out, High-Pockets locked every door and window in the house, crawled up to and stuck his head in the water heater, turned on the gas. He was found, revived...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: High-Pockets | 10/27/1930 | See Source »

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