Description
Step into the past with this vintage edition of Collier's Magazine, dated August 11, 1945. This particular issue, Vol 116 No. 6, features the intriguing article "The Pacing Goose." A true collector's item, it highlights the rich tapestry of post-war America, making it an excellent addition for history enthusiasts and magazine collectors alike.
As you explore the pages of this well-preserved magazine, you will find fascinating articles, stunning illustrations, and captivating advertisements that reflect the culture and values of the time. While this magazine does not come with a label, it retains its charm and character, showcasing the storytelling style of mid-20th century publications.
Please note that this magazine has some visible wear and tear. It features creases on the front and scattered marks within its pages, which adds to its vintage appeal. Don’t worry; the item pictured is the exact one you will receive. We encourage you to inspect the images closely before making a purchase.
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- Discover the captivating articles and advertisements that bridge historical moments and cultural insights.
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Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
FICTION
- SOMEBODY CALLED HER GINNY — By CHARLOTTE EDWARDS — Fear of the past, no faith in the future, makes for a pretty grim present.
- THE HOUSE ON CHERRY CREEK — By WALLACE STEGNER — A homecoming takes on a strange and sinister welcome.
- BERTRAM THE BEACHCOMBER — By WILLARD H. TEMPLE — Playing barge-to-lost fooled everyone—including themselves.
- THE GIFT — By DAVE GRUBB — The Short Short Story.
- THE PACING GOOSE — By JESSAMYN WEST — Anything that will revise a man’s notions is worth a trial.
- THE EXPENDABLE HEART — By FAITH BALDWIN — The Serial Story. The third of four parts.
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ARTICLES
- STREETCAR REVOLUTION — By JOSEPH WECHSBERG — The trolley sings of liberation for the people of Prague.
- FROM HERO TO THERE—POSTWAR — By JIM MARSHALL — Moving freight is as important as moving people.
- THEY’RE COMING HOME — By QUENTIN REYNOLDS — What the government plans to do for our honored dead.
- “MISTER BEE” GOES TO TOWN — By FRANK D. MORRIS — First of two parts. How the B-29 was developed into the greatest menace that ever filled the skies.
- THE TAMING OF THE TENNESSEE — By WILLIAM L. CHENERY — TVA put the river to work and brought prosperity to the people of the Valley.
- TERROR IN PALESTINE — By FRANK GERVASI — Two organized groups employ bloodshed and rebellion to bring civil war and independence for the Holy Land.
- AND HIS GOLF IS GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME — By ARTHUR MANN — The phenomenal rise of John Byron Nelson, professional golfer.
- THE PERFECT TEAM — By GEORGE CREEL — That’s what Washington calls the Chinese ambassador and his wife.
- KEEP UP WITH THE WORLD — By FRELING FOSTER
- WING TALK — By PHILIP McKEE
- THE HEROES, A Gallery of United Nations Patriots. No. 42—Capt. Truman Hemingway, Jr. — By GEORGE CREEL
- THE WEEK’S WORK — By AMY PORTER
- EDITORIALS: The Old-Time (U.S.) Religion · The Japs Hear Things, Too · Bradley of the V.A.
- COVER — By ROBERT LEAVITT