Geography and trivia from a general knowledge quiz
Questions cover border markers between the United States and Canada meanings of llanos llamas lamas the emblem tree of peace rainstorm speed facial anatomy maxillary pro tuberance Minnesota northernmost state Bible translation reach and the Perry Greenland meteor fate in New York.
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United States
Canada
Minnesota
The
Union
Perry
New York
Greenland
A collection of scattered trivia items across topics
A series of statements covers monuments, Llanos llamas and lamas, the birch emblem, rain cloud movement, jaw, Lake of the Woods county extension, Bible translations, and a 3644 ton meteor shown at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City.
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Llanos
South America
Lake of the Woods County
Cape York
Greenland
Hayden Planetarium
New York City
Mark Twain Welcomes Reporter With Wry Bedside Wit
When Mark Twain stayed in Europe a reporter visited by appointment. Twain relaxed in bed as his daughter Clara Clemens recalls his wife Livy asking whether the visitor would be embarrassed by the scene. Twain replied that they could move to the other bed if needed.
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Mark Twain
Europe
Mark
Clara Clemens
Livy
Noble Duchess of Whelp Shapes a Heroic Realm
In this closing chapter, Herrick confronts a clash of identities while Elizabeth and Harriet Vincentia, Duchess of Whelp, emerge as pivotal forces. The narrator lauds the Duchess for guiding, protecting, and uniting all, from the servant Raven to the learned Elizabeth, with Winter loyal to the end. The tale ends on a note of debt, admiration, and reverent homage to a royal helper.
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Herrick
Brief
John Herrick
Sterling
Duchess
Steward
Scullion
Elizabeth
Percy Virgil
Raven
Winter
Brenda Revoke
Brenda
Paris
Menelaus
Harriet Vincentia
Duchess of
Duchess of Whelp
Virgil
Harry the Great
Beadle, Stage Coach Star Claire Trevor Builds Radio Career
Virginia Vale notes Claire Trevor leaves Warner Brothers for freelance film work and a radio salary, landing the lead in Stage Coach and marrying Clark Andrews. Hal Roach’s daughter Margaret earns a dramatic role in Captain Fury while Jean Hersholt promotes the CBS Screen Guild Show benefiting the Motion Picture Relief Fund, aiding a home for industry elders.
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Laire Trevor
Edward G. Robinson
20Th Century-Fox
Francie
Goldwyn
B Pictures
Darryl Zanuck
Warner Brothers
Clark ,Andrews
Hal Roach
Margaret
Captain Fury
John Warburton
Jean Hersholt
Motion Picture Relief Fund
Screen Guild
CBS
Hollywood
Motion Picture ‘Relief Fund
Nelson Eddy Takes Vacation From Coffee Concerts
Nelson Eddy delays his coffee program commitments after a surprise marriage to Ann D. Franklin. Donald Dickson substitutes on the tour, having risen from radio fame to the Metropolitan Opera after earlier Cleveland stage work. Nelson Eddy
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Nelson Eddy
Ann D. Franklin
Sidney Franklin
Donald Dickson
Dickson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Dana Andrews Spotlight in Hollywood Gossip
Hollywood gossip centers on Dana Andrews a Texas native said to be discovered by Samuel Goldwyn while he worked at a service station near Hollywood. James Ellison allegedly ordered to grow a beard for Picardy Max and his wife reportedly wants to use his razor on the man who cast him for Westernews paper Union.
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Hollywood
Dana Andrews
Texas
Samuel Goldwyn
James Ellison
Westernewspaper Union
Creosote Treated Fence Posts Extend Life Significantly
Forester R E Ford reports Colorado State College Extension findings from 26 years of tests with U S Forest Service cooperation. Open tank creosote treatment dramatically lengthens post life across species from ash and cottonwood to lodgepole pine and honey locust, while red cedar remains about 30 years untreated.
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R. E. Ford
Colorado State College Extension Division
WNU
U. S. Forest Service
Right Kind of Feed for Layers Aids Production
A Hoard's Dairy Man excerpt explains that a balanced diet for laying hens must be palatable and digestible. It recommends grain, ground feeds, animal feeds, and green seeds in specific percentages to support maintenance and egg production, noting 24 pounds daily for 100 four-pound Leghorn hens and seasonal grain to mash ratios.
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Hoard’s Dairyman
Apple juice replaces traditional cider, says NY station
New York state agricultural experiment station experts warn that the traditional cider is doomed by a streamlined juice extraction method. They urge growers to label the new product as apple juice and note that farm-constructed equipment can replace old cider presses at low cost.
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New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
Laying Flock Feed Options in 200 Pound Scratches
A poultry expert outlines a good scratch mix for laying flocks: 200 pounds yellow corn plus 100 pounds wheat and 100 pounds oats. A standard mash uses 100 pounds each of ground yellow corn bran middlings ground oats meat scrap and 35 pounds alfalfa leaf meal with 5 quarts cod liver oil and 3 pounds salt. With milk available reduce meat scrap by half and supply oyster shells and grit at all times.
Cleaning Teeth of Horses Guide
The text notes that horses and mules often do not require tooth cleaning after a dental float. If a water pail is placed before the horse he usually rinses his mouth, or a two ounce syringe can rinse the mouth to wash out material.
Household Questions and Tips Roundup
Practical household hints on pillow cases smoke odor removal and preserving air quality overnight. Tips cover smooth cornmeal mush by pre mixing with cold water, aging candles with brown stain, child safety by removing unstable furniture, and making pictures washable with shellac.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Advice for After-Meal Discomfort
An advertising copy promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an alkalizer to ease acid indigestion and nausea after overindulgence. It claims the product sweetens the stomach during sleep and recommends a morning dose with orange juice for a quick recovery.
Neighbor Who Needs Me Is the Man I Need
The statement reflects the idea of mutual need between two people. It centers on Joseph Ernest McAfee as the speaker noting the reciprocal bond and dependency in their relationship.
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Joseph Ernest McAfee
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Good Housekeeping Bureau
Macy
Dornford Yates
Massinger
Gordon Breck
U.S. Forest Service
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Sierras
Mountain Man
Claire
Mary
Dad
Virginia Vale
Cary Grant
Beadle
Baby
Phillips
Paul Painleve
Pinkham
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