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How To Write Special Feature Articles - A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer
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strongest form of direct address. There is danger of overdoing the
"do-this-and-don't-do-that" style, particularly in articles of practical
guidance, but that need not deter a writer from using the imperative
beginning occasionally.

DIRECT ADDRESS BEGINNINGS

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(_New York Times_)

SMALL CHANCE FOR DRAFT DODGERS IF DOCTORS KNOW THEIR BUSINESS

A word with you, Mr. Would-Be-Slacker. If you 're thinking of trying
to dodge the selective draft by pretending physical disability when
you get before the local exemption board, here's a bit of advice:
Don't. Since you are Mr. Would-Be-Slacker there is no use preaching
patriotism to you. But here is something that will influence you: If
you try to dodge the draft and are caught, there is a heavy penalty,
both fine and imprisonment; and you're almost sure to get caught.


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(_American Magazine_)

THE GENERAL MANAGER OF COWBELL "HOLLER"

BY BRUCE BARTON

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