Humorous exam tidbits and misattributions
A quirky collection of student humor and misstatements from exams and essays. Items include a mock pledge by Washington to John Adams on a Brooklyn bridge pillar, jokes about the Monroe Doctrine, and a mistaken Civil War trigger. The text cites playful answers like Pericles's age and Orpheus as Aurora's husband, attributed to 1933 Bell Syndicate.
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Washington
Brooklyn’ Bridge
John Adams
J H Taylors Pitch Shots And Golf Skill
J H Taylors ability to cut the feet from under the ball on maskle shots opened a new way to lower scores. His pitch shots dropped near the flag requiring little effort to finish with a single putt. He accurately sized up distances to the green and kept his eye on the ball throughout.
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Taylor
Children's Bedtime Story by Thornton W Burgess
A children oriented reminiscence notes youngsters at the edge of growing up and prone to questions they think they know all. It recalls golf greats Ouimet and Taylor in 1914 England, referencing maskie play, focus on eye on ball, and a 1933 Bell Syndicate WNU Service note.
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Ouimet
England
Taylor
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Douglas Malloch
Johnny
Roddy Fox
Granny Fox
Old Man Coyote
Hooty the Owl
Johnny Chuck
Reddy Fox
Polly
Colorado
Dreams and Dangers in Boyhood and Old Age
A compilation of Malloch reflections on youth and fame contrasts with Burgess fables about Johnny Chuck, warning that overconfidence and set habits invite risk. The tone blends nostalgic verse with cautionary animal tale prose, highlighting changed fortunes and hidden dangers.
Rainy Weather Cape Coat in Pin-Check Sudanette
A lightweight cape coat made of sudanette fabric features a detachable cape. The design comes in black and white brown and white and navy and white. The item targets rainy weather fashion with versatile colorways.
Paprika Schnitzel and Savory Dishes From 1933
Italian style paprika schnitzel with veal and sour cream sauce. beef rump marinated in cider vinegar with spices. cheese pie with cottage cheese and lemon. salmon salad with coconut and olives. Recipe excerpt from 1933 Western Newspaper Union with home cook notes.
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Western Newspaper Union
Curls Dominate The Moment In New Coiffures
The fashion feature says curls are the hour’s order for the woman of the moment. Antoine notes hair should be short yet personalized to fit personality. The idea is a distinctive look that complements a dressmaker’s finish and elevates the wearer’s style.
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Antoine
Colorado’s Transformation From Wilderness to Modern Power
The report traces Colorado’s shift from a vast mountain wilderness to a developed region with highways, irrigation, and mining. It notes preserved primitive areas, the rise of summer tourism, and the explosive growth of silver and molybdenum production alongside coal and sugar industries driven by irrigation.
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Front Range
Continental Divide
Brek
Colorado
Leadville
Climax
Rifle
Denver
United States
Plains
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Pericles
Lincoln
Orpheus
Aurora
J. H. Taylor
Hampton Ds
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNU- Service
Aiss Frances
Thornton W. Burgess
By Douglas Malloch
Bill
Mr. Trouble
National Geographic Society
Wallington
Sheen
Santa Ire
Oregon
California
Resion
Sea of Mountains
National Chronicle