Daily Quiz Questions From Classified Page
A reader notes a seven-question daily quiz on the classified page asking about wartime term origins methods of money mail, geography, notable figures, and a music title. The brain teaser covers topics from the pitth-Column origin to the composer of Star Burst and more.
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New York
San Francisco
U. S
Edith Cavell
Montevideo
London
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Mason and Dixon
Punxsutawney votes to let residents decide on meters
Punxsutawney council in May session approved placing the parking meter question on the September primary ballot. Local businessmen and residents presented petitions from many opponents. Councilman William B. Smith, opposed to meters, urged the issue be decided by voter referendum in September. President John Shermer led the petition discussion.
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Punxsutawney
William
Tibby
Goldels
Hielers
John Shermer
Shermer
William B. Smith
Tred Chanbers
The Big Job and Better Grass Headline
Entered at the Post Office of Corry Pa as second class mail matter, the item discusses coal mine operations and urges American teamwork to aid Britain. It also notes a new forage called Better Grass from the United States pasture laboratory at State College Pa, claiming superiority and spreading ability.
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Corry
United States Pasture Laboratory
State College
Kentucky
Canada
Lo Brow
Approval Granted for Kane Summer Defense Training Course
Kane School Board approved a 10 week summer session at Kane High School in May. Sponsored by the United States government and directed by Pennsylvania State College, the program aims to extend high school students' instruction in defense related subjects. Supervising faculty from State College will guide studies in radio automotive and airplane construction and mechanics. Eligible students have algebra geometry and one year of science.
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Kane
Kane High
Soho
United States Government
Pennsylvania State College
Kane School
Lve High School
State College
Debate on Warplanes and Air Power Strategy
A fragment discusses Charles Lindbergh versus Major Alexander de Sevens on air power. It argues Britain and America can win through aviation superiority, with emphasis on the potential of air warfare and the need to ship planes to Britain to deter Germany, while considering national security and material factors.
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Allway DE
Charles Augustus Lindheed
Esha Teasel
Alexander de Sevens
Lindbergh
American Mercury
King ‘Bereh
Lindbmgh
Britain
British Empire
Aterica
Germany
Europe
Fragmented Historic Text Fragments on Stubborn Sliughers
A garbled passage mentions stubborn Sliughers and exploratory remarks about an e-Bub, an interior or warrior SF civilization, and a third-rate power. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear events, dates, or proper nouns. It preserves speculative dialogue-style phrases without solid context.
Remodeling Billlet Building On Wayne Street
Twenty years ago Al Hasbrouck remodeled a seal cement block building on Wayne Street, previously used by NuBone Company, into a two family home. Geover Besson bought his second International anmete from Warner Merrick this morning.
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al, Hasbrouck
Seal Cement
Wayne Wayne Street
NuBone Company
Geover Besson
Warner Merrick
Poison ivy danger tips from Medical Society guidance
Daily Dozen notes poison ivy spreads via its three leaflets and sap. Exposure from leaves tools or clothing can cause a rash on face or arms. burning or itching indicates irritation. most cases are not serious though some become severe. Avoid contact and wash exposed skin promptly.
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Yise
Aukoys
Aoison
Maugham as Empire Builder and Dramatic Connector
A reflective profile of writer Somerset Maugham, tracing his global life from India to the Pacific, Russia to the Mediterranean, and his Broadway collaboration with Guy Bolton. The piece notes his travel works, plays, and the anecdote of naming his horse Ak King after a tearful servant, illustrating his human side and worldlier stature.
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India
South Seas
China
Malay Peninsula
Pacific
Russia
Mediterranean
Guy Bolton
Singapore
Empire
Orient
Maugham
Ak King
Ah King
Broad-minded citizens push for debt repayment stance
Amid talk of national finance and self protection, citizens are urged to view debt as repayment of old obligations. The piece critiques government aims and reflects concern over the seas and broader dangers, urging practical measures and civic awareness.
Origins of bowling and pin money in history
The note states bowling originated in Europe, likely Germany, and mentions the bow Countates. It asserts the Philippines adopted the metric system. It recalls early pins were scarce and costly, restricting sales to January 1 and 2, with husbands giving wives pin money on those days.
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Europe
Germany
William Henry Jackson Turns 98 In Washington DC
Pioneer photographer William Henry Jackson celebrated his 98th birthday in Washington DC. A young Civil War soldier, he sketched scenes from the conflict and kept a war notebook that became an important historical document.
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William Henry Jackson
Washington, D. C
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