Daily Quiz on History and Figures
A set of seven trivia questions tests general knowledge from metals to U S Supreme Court trivia and early American politics. Topics include osmium weight, Emerald Isle, wigs, a sports figure Lou Jenkins, Muscle Shoals location, grammar on State Street, a Roman Catholic justice, Franklin D Roosevelt first office, Rhodesia naming, and Adolf Hitler being named chancellor for life.
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George Washington
Lou Jenkins
State Street
U. S. Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rhodesia
Adolf Witler
Ife
A L Miller to Manage Steens Plans Laundry
Albert J. Miller, son in law of Mrs Steen, assumes management of Steen’s Dry Cleaning at 20 North Senter Street after twenty one years with the firm. Negotiations under way for sale to Miller with plans for a city wide laundry service. U S Laundry of Erie to handle work. delivery and collection to be done locally with same day dry cleaning for garments received by 1 pm except Saturdays.
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Steen
North Senter Street
Albert J. Miller
W. A. Steen
Miller
The
Journal
J H Smith of Bear Lake Dies At 83
Joseph Henry Smith 83 a Bear Lake Pa resident for 22 years died at home Wednesday at 4 pm He was a farmer and member of Columbus Grange and Niwbe Baptist church Survived by wife Jessie and six daughters and nine sons including Mrs Warren Haskin Mrs Harris Grant Mrs Glenn Nelson Mrs Edward Carter and Kenneth Smith plus Doris Loyd Ralph Donald Richard Everett Edward Smith and Glaude Smith All in Bear Lake Also three sisters Mrs Frank Eck Mrs Josephine Nick and Mrs James McCall and two brothers Thomas Smith and John Smith
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Joseph Henry Smith
Bear Lake
Smith
Columbus Grange
Niwbe
Registration shows increase at Erie
Erie August 22 Registrations rise with a general swing. Chief Registrar Joseph C Williams reports since August 7 there have been 130 new Republican enrollments versus 46 for Democrats. During the period 36 Democrats switched to Republicans and four moved in the opposite direction. Williams expects ongoing increases until October 5 the final registration day.
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Erie
Republican Party
Cief
Joseph C. Williams
Williams
Grandchildren attend funeral in Niobe WY setup
The body may be viewed at Spitzer funeral home in Clymer until Saturday forenoon. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Niobe on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, following prayer services at the late Bear Lake home.
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Spitzer
Clymer
Baptist Church
Niobe
Bear Lale
No Slur Accusation Denied By District Attorney Burton R Laub
District Attorney Burton R Laub tells the Journal he did not make nor imply a slur against President Roosevelt. He rebukes Erie press coverage for misrepresenting statements and urges judges and district attorneys to avoid political speeches after taking office. The piece also reflects on Walter Chrysler's rise from grease boy to head of Chrysler Corp and notes the public focus on his career.
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Burton R. Laub
Journal
Roosevelt
Erle
Tam
Mate
Lavhot
Erie Press
Giant tanks move toward US war effort amid debate
The text describes plans for fifty new tanks weighing 70 to 80 tons with 60 mph speed, three inch guns, flame throwers and smoke bombs. Each crewed by 14, costing about 190000 pounds, and notes concerns about terrain and bridge limits for such heavy vehicles. It also touches on the social idea of choosing isolation versus confronting danger.
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Yedd
France
Receding chins and plastic surgery gains
Receding lower jaws are discussed as outcomes of development defects disease or jaw mispositioning with teeth out of alignment. Esthetic results from plastic procedures are typically satisfactory but depend on cause and deformity extent. Surgeons can offer remarkable improvements though not in all cases. Mental relief is noted for patients.
Eskimos of Smith Sound and Maori face disguise note
The item states the Eskimos of Smith Sound Greenland are the most northerly peoples. It also notes a Maori warrior hides fear by tamping his face. A baby elephant reportedly weighs 160 to 200 pounds at birth. It mentions a usage note on when versus till in phrases.
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Smith Sound
Greenland
Dr Clapp Erie physician dies at 57 in Corry home
Dr George H Clapp 57 prominent Erie physician dies at his home 656 West Ninth street Erie after six weeks illness He practiced in Erie for 19 20 years and was known for eye ear nose and throat work Margaret Spear lend soprano soloist will judge Ohio ice man beauty contest August 25 at the State Fair in Columbus The winner advances to a Hollywood screen test in New Orleans in October implying national scope
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George H. Clapp
Erie
Corry
West Ninth Street
Clapp
Columbus
O—Margaret Spear
Pirestome
NBC
Ohio
Ohio State Fair
Hollywood
National Association of Ve Industries
New Orleans
Miss Speaks
Poputar
State Fairgrounds
Gentlemen Dueling Daggers and Sixteenth Century Yael
The text notes the rapier as a favored duel weapon for years and mentions yael worn by gentlemen in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It lacks clear events, dates, or named individuals to expand into a fuller news-like summary.
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A. L. Miller
Firm 21
J. H. Smith
Orciess ID
Corry Housewives
Crisco
Pillsbury's
Honest Loaf Ois
Philadelphia
Spaghet Dog Food
Boscal Coffee Wienn
Lakeview
Pkg
HARFF
P& G Soap
Tee
Pki
Lee. G
Howden
Lee
Phe
Chipso
Ti & Witte Cordlers
Bartlett
Sunkist
California
Adolf Hitler
Mahatma Gandhi
Welter P. Chrysler
Autombile
Crysler
Walter Chrysler
Chrysler
United States
New York City
the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
G. C. Murphy Company Corry
Headouarters
Murphy's
John
DR. Clapp
Thomas Motor Co
Clinton Street
Corry, Pa
Swan
Wrightsville
R. Owen
Optometrist
Ajax Bldg
Penta
R. R
Root’s Furniture
New Pier
Jamestown
Celoron Park
Morrey
Brennan
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