On the evening of March 5, 1926, fifty-one year old Manhattan millionaire Edward “Daddy” Browning, waltzed through the doors of the legendary Hotel McAlpin, and into the life of a fifteen year old high school girl named Frances “Peaches” Heenan. Thirty-seven days later, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in close pu... continued here
I used to carry happiness Like a golden ball, I had to walk so timidly For fear I’d let it fall. But someone snatched it from me And threw it to the sky - Now my arms are empty There’s none so brave as I. Elizabeth Hollister Frost Source: The Outlook, May 23 1928 ... continued here
A POET AT TWELVE NATHALIA CRANE IS CALLED “the twelve-year-old poet of Brooklyn.” Of course she can’t hold that title long, but her present guaranty is found in two volumes of verse and an election to the British Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, of which Thomas Hardy is president. Her first volume, called “The ... continued here
WHILE ONE STAR IN THE CONSTELLATION of women poets is rising, as noted elsewhere in this department, another went to its setting. Miss Edith M. Thomas, whose verse appeared on occasions in our poetry page, died September 12 at the age of 71. Miss Thomas had for some years been connected with Harper’s Magazine, and she was active in this emplo... continued here
Thomas Mann’s achievements stretch over a quarter of a century. The Macon Telegraph prints a succinct account of Mann’s life, with a few words of comment: “Mann was born in Lubeck, June 6, 1875, and during his school days in a North German gymnasium he did not distinguish himself particularly in scholarship. He was interested, how... continued here
Reading was a popular past-time and magazines of the twenties are full of short stories. Although radio’s were increasing in popularity they were still expensive and so reading was a common activity. Books sold in large numbers and successful authors could make a lot of money. Consequently many people aspired to become authors. Their path ... continued here