General Quis Quiz on Army Terms and Finance
A General Quis examines military jargon and public finance questions. Key topics include the origin of furloughs, frequency of U S troop deployments abroad, Jerusalem pony, trees that grow a foot daily, European pension meaning, a bull session, and the nation’s largest single real estate mortgage.
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United States
Jerusalem
Europe
America
Furlough Origins and Notable Facts Across History
A concise history notes furlough derives from Dutch verlof meaning leave. It mentions over a hundred events in 163 years, a donkey, a bamboo tree, a boarding house, and an informal discussion group. It also covers a loan of 44.3 million dollars from Metropolitan Life Insurance to Rockefeller Center in New York.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Digestive Aid Ad Blurb
An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia and Phillips Tablets as a quick neutralizing remedy for acid indigestion. It urges taking two teaspoonfuls or two tablets after meals to prevent nausea fullness and heartburn and claims a thorough alkalization within minutes. It warns buyers to insist on genuine Phillips product labels.
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India
Moses
Gulbaz
Stoddart
Captain Norwood
Cockalorum Norwood
Norwood
Kadar
Saul
Maharajah
Bombay Times
Tommy Atkins
Your Reflection From The Looking Glass
A short quotation notes that the world mirrors each person and returns the reflection of his own face. The line evokes Thackeray’s mirror image theme.
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Thackeray
Foe to None Be Civil to All and Friendly to Some
Quotation attributed to Benjamin Franklin urges cordial behavior toward others with civility and sociability while maintaining select closeness, framing a balanced social approach. The noted aphorism emphasizes restraint in forming bonds and avoiding enmity.
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Benjamin Franklin
Norwood risks a trap as Gulbaz plots in Kadur camp
In a dim tent Norwood and O'Leary discuss a British officer’s danger from Gulbaz while a bribery scheme unfolds. Moses and Stoddart plan a sting in Kadur, with Norwood, Miss Harding, and the Prince’s intrigues looming as danger grows.
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Stoddart
India
Moses
England
High-Cockalorum
Norwood
Gulbaz
Lynn Harding
Rundhia
Winsome Toys cud toys pattern by Patte 2291 directions
A small sewing pattern titled Patte 2291 offers four toy making directions from scrap materials. The pattern costs 15 cents and is sent to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept at 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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Patte
Cirle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Mexico’s Cactus Varieties Highlight Rare species and Forms
Ec Hummel notes diverse cacti from Mexico including Mamillaria hahniana Old Lady of Mexico discovered 1929 in Central Mexico. Crowned pink flowers and red berries appear as flowering tubercles, with Cephalocercus hoppenstedtii and Roseocactus kotschubeyanus among rarities in natural settings.
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Mexico
E.C. Hummel
Nature Magazine
Kotschubeyanus
Hoppenstedtii
Highest Vacuum Vacuumed High Notes Never Reach Peak
A fragmented line hints at a discussion about vacuum cleaners labeled as highest performing. The text references vacuum models and a claim of superiority but lacks clear attribution, dates, or concrete outcomes.
Bayer Aspirin Relief Ad Stresses Quick, Inexpensive Aid
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as a fast, effective remedy for neuralgia, headaches, rheumatic and neuritic pains. It claims rapid relief, low cost, and urges buyers to insist on the full brand name rather than just aspirin.
No Growth
The quotation reflects a view attributed to Abraham Lincoln about personal progress. It questions wisdom improving with time, suggesting a skeptical stance on growth in knowledge or character.
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Abraham Lincoln
The Better Way to Correct Constipation
A health note urges prevention over treatment for constipation. It promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a bulk-fiber remedy sourced from Battle Creek and sold by grocers, claiming regularity after consistent use.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
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