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[–] skullfuku ago 

I remember an older translation which appeared somewhat more accurate in tone but was harder to read. The German original is strenous at times, probably because people were more used to complicated sentences. Reading was the only type of entertainment. If that translation is indeed easier to read, it would be better than the original by that standard. (Most German newspaper articles from the 30s would get the author fired from today's editorial departments. Even ad copy from the time requires effort.)