The Press: Hix v. Ripley

For nine years Robert L. Ripley has been producing a newspaper feature (TIME, March 26, 1928). At the head are the words "Believe It or Not—by Ripley." Below are cartoons and descriptions of astounding freaks, seeming impossibilities. At the bottom appears the legend: "On request Robert L. Ripley will send proofs and details of anything depicted by him." Recently a volume of selections from the series was produced by mass-production-publishers Simon & Schuster.

Last week, McClure Newspaper Syndicate put out a "new" feature. At the head are the words "Strange as...

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