Description
Step back in time with this vintage piece of history: the Collier's Magazine from February 1, 1947. This issue, Volume 119, Number 5, features a captivating cover story titled "The Dark Device." As a collector's item, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and showcases the style and themes of mid-20th century journalism.
Inside, you will find a collection of articles that reflect the attitudes and interests of post-war America. With its engaging writing and rich illustrations, this magazine captures the essence of the era. It's perfect for vintage magazine collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates classic literature.
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Key Features:
- Historical context: This magazine provides a snapshot of life and culture in 1947 America.
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Whether you're an avid collector or just looking for a piece of nostalgia, this Collier's Magazine is sure to delight. It makes a great gift for anyone interested in literature, history, or the art of storytelling. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of the past!
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
- The Dark Device — By Hannah Lees
- The Serial Story. The first of five parts.
- One Shoe Off — By Albert Pope Hinckley
- The builder in treating new jobs. So did poor Debbis.
- Incident at Wehrdelberg — By Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
- The professor’s curse is democracy was no barbed for Katz.
- Indian Giver — By Matt Roberts
- Old Cut-Mak became annoyed by the white man’s lust for gold.
- Everything Happens to Ralph — By V. Sawyer
- The Short Short Story.
- Escape from Hollywood — By Florence Cummings
- It was a cheap, shoddy soap—until two victims but only one loser.
- ARTICLES
- No Substitute for Freedom — By Robert A. Taft
- As told to James G. Derieux
- The senator from Ohio outlines his ideas on solving the problem of big government.
- Army Anonymous — By Irving Wallace
- German war power builders France’s prized Foreign Legion.
- Will Russia Rule the Air? — By W. B. Courtney
- From its capture of secret bases from Britain, the U.S.S.R. and Germany, a new world gains the lead in the race for the Air Ocean.
- Four Cinderellas — By Amy Porter
- The cinema success stories of Janet Leigh, Barbara Hale, Dorothy Hart and Vanessa Brown.
- Eclipses: What You Want — By G. Edward Pendray
- About the astrophysics, science must decide for studying the sun.
- Shears as a Skate — By Trent Frayne
- Introducing Babe Pratt, sometimes called the Bad Hope of hockey.
- The Week’s Mail — From Our Readers
- Keep Up With the World — By Freling Foster
- The Week’s Work — By Ted Shane
- Wing Talk: Pilots Plot — By Frederick R. Neely
- Editorials: Our Mexican Friends • Business Leaders • Letter
- Cover — By David Peskin