World War I era quiz test questions for youth
A long list of trivia prompts covering politics, geography, literature, architecture, science, and history. It includes questions about politicians, wars, famous landmarks, authors, and scientific terms, aimed at Quaker school students and the Independent.
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Supreme Court
Wilson
England
India
America
Sing Sing
Mexico
A. B.C
The
League
Spain
Washington
Lincoln Highway
Arlington
Plain
Tommy Atkins
Troy
Helve- Dee
Oberon
King Arthur
Taj Mahal
Metropolitan Museum
Leaning Tower
Alhambra
Herbert C. Hoover
John Mansfield
Mary Antin
Roger Casement
Sir J. Forbes-Robertson
Susan B. Anthony
J. M
Perry’s Brewster County mine turns $50k monthly windfall
A Chicago correspondent reports Perry, a holder of quicksilver mines in Brewster County Texas, collects about $50,000 monthly from the land seized to settle a $200 debt. Once deemed worthless, the 1,280 acre parcel has yielded $3,000,300 in quicksilver as prices rose to 80 dollars per 75 pounds. Analysts estimate current value at not less than $5,000,000.
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On Perry
Chicago
Brewster County
Texas
Perry
Europe
Age
The Case of Ruth Cruger Disappearance
Ruth Cruger, a New York high school graduate and Sunday school teacher, vanishes under baffling circumstances. Authorities note thousands disappear yearly with many harmed. her good character underscores dangers facing daughters even in secure homes.
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Ruth Cruger
New York
New York City
Patronizing Home Stores and Local Merchants urged
Alpine residents urged to buy locally to support taxes and jobs as mail order ads are dropped from a magazine. Mitchell-Gillett company distributes The Delineator locally, selling many advertised goods.
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Alpine
Mitchell-Gillett Company
How to Cut the Cost of Living with Home Gardens
The article urges overcoming high living costs by growing food and feed crops at home. It highlights vegetables, potatoes, corn, maize, and alfalfa for cattle, and notes every backyard, windmill, and water source in the Alpine valley can support a garden. It calls for immediate, small effort to save money.
Clark's Greater Shows Bring Weeklong Alpine Engagement
The amusement company will perform a week in Alpine starting Monday, following an extended stay in Eagle Pass due to strong attendance. The troupe arrives later than planned but carries strong recommendations and is expected to draw crowds.
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Alpine
Eagle Pass
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Alpine State Bank
Benjamin P. Berkeley
Geo. C. Miller
H. Hord
W. van Sickle
J. W. Ferguson
Caahi Ant
Alpine Lumber CO
Clarence Hord
R. B. Slight & Co
W. P. Hinson
Texa
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Chihuahua
Verdun
Shadow Lawn
Bucharest
Dublin
Helespont
Congress
Holy Land
ER County Quicksilver
Clark
First National Bank
Aurint
A. Brown Preswene
Hll, Kokernot
W. GW
U. S. Depository For Postal Savings
W. A. Buchanan
Alps
Alamo Lumber Co
L. M. Light
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
Levetien
Borderland Auto Co
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