Quiz on History and Language From a Curious Page
A mixed questions page asks about insulin sources, last Stuart king, macaroni form, first US female foreign minister, stock market jargon, Abu Ben Adhem, Murillo’s homeland, Samuel Johnson on patriotism, puffing adder venom, and a 1904 General S steamer disaster.
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House of Stuart
United States
Abou Ben Adhem
Murillo
Samuel Johnson
New York Harbor
Childdeen
Dam construction talks advance in Columbus and deer trophy found
F A Loveland reports progress on a new Columbus dam after meetings in Harrisburg with Forests and Waters officials. City leaders say state sanction is awaited for three Civil Works Administration projects while Vicary at Erie reviews County approval. A buck deer with an eight point rack is hailed by local hunters.
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Harrisburg
Department of Forests and Waters
F. A. Loveland
Columbus
Civil Works Administration
Vicary
Erie
Frank J. Enel
A. A. Carlson
Fred Hall
Jackson Hill
Carlson
Woman receives large inheritance on 68th birthday
Mrs Della May McKeon of St Louis aged 68 inherits one third of Sara M Weller estate worth about 470000 upon a faded photograph discovery. The Pittsburgh oilman widow died in 1951 without a will leaving McKeon as beneficiary. Atty Henry A Bergstrom presented the check as the birthday surprise.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Della May McKeon
Sara M. Weller
Pittsburgh
Orphans Court Case Reveals Niece Link To Heirship
A 15-year-old blonde girl in Pittsburgh’s Orphans Court was declared an heir. Mrs McKeon was established as niece of Mrs Weller. The stenographer arrived to collect a check, showing mixed emotions amid receipt of numerous crackpot letters.
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Orphans' Court
Pittsburgh
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George Hess
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Elnora
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Soviet Bloc
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Congress
Amici
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Texas
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Missouri
Kansas
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Rhode Island
Coats
Miller’s
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Powell
Center St
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Arrow
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Santa
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