Africa Size and Lakes Described by Uncle Ray
UNCLE RAY describes Africa as the second largest continent by area and roughly 140 to 180 million in population with Asia larger. He notes Africa’s equator split, cool highlands, Lake Victoria as the second largest freshwater body, and Lake Chad whose waters remain fresh despite no outflow. He invites readers to request a leaflet on European War and signs off with Tomorrow: Animals of Africa.
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Africa
Asia
Pacific Ocean
Europe
Equator
Lake Victoria
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Chad
Great Lakes
Uncle Ray
Animals of
Cranium Crackers Memory Quiz Names
Four questions ask to identify public figures from a past news item. Answers include Cordell Hull Selma Lagerlof Chester P. O'Hara Senator Tobey and related historical figures.
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Europe
Roosevelt
Myron Taylor
H. G. Wells
Cordell Hull
Sumner Weles
Stockholm
Pearl Buck
Selma Lagerlof
Gertrude Stein
Greta Garbo
Detroit
Bill Thompson
Chester P. O'Hara
Duncan McCrea
Jack Gagnon
Harry Hopkins
Tobey
Haich
al Smith
Cecil DeMille’s Godward fame stirs Hollywood family lore
Hollywood scene recalls Cecil B DeMille’s confessed one ness with God as he entertains his granddaughter Cecilia who interrupts his prayer with a station voice. The piece also notes on set antics from Pride and Prejudice and Waterloo Bridge and the demanding portrayal of ladies in 1820 style.
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Paul Harrison
NEA Service
Hollywood
Cecil DeMille
Charles Laughton
DeMille
Cecilia
Cecil B. DeMille
Ann Rutherford
Maureen O'Sullivan
Heather Angel
Mr. Taylor
Waterloo Bridge
Bob Taylor
Taylor
Ralph Bellamy Faces a New Romantic Turn in Brother Orchid
The review notes Ralph Bellamy shifts from his safe gent role to win Ann Sothern in Brother Orchid while Edward Robinson’s monastery plan stalls his romance. A crowded booth moment hints at backstage tensions and a quip about art and marriage ends the piece.
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Ralph Bellamy
Mr. Bellamy
Topeka
Brother Orchid
Ann Sothern
Edward Robinson
Bellamy
Robinson
Dahlias
LOOK and LEARN by A GORDON Q&A
The page presents short questions and answers on trivia. Hardest substance is enamel of teeth. Phrase “Too proud to fight” credited to Woodrow Wilson. Socialite derives from social and elite. Fiercest beast is the tiger. Fort Duquesne site is Pittsburgh. Taxi tipping ranges from ten cents to ten percent of the fare. Dining table seating should be even-numbered to avoid odd pairings.
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U. S
Fort Duquesne
Woodrow Wilson
Pittsburgh
Signing a Thanks Note Should Use Her Name Only
A wife should sign the note with her own name only but may include a joint sentiment such as Charles and I both appreciate your hospitality. The guidance emphasizes personal authorship in courteous gratitude.
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Charles
How to remove odor from a bottle and refresh flowers
A reader asks how to remove a musty odor from an empty bottle. A solution suggests stuffing torn newspaper into the bottle to absorb the scent for a few days.
Do Cold Hands Mean A Warm Heart
A Cornell study finds emotions cool or warm the hands by vasodilation. Anger and worry shrink vessels, cold hands do not prove affection, while pleasure warms hands. Coldness may signal fear or thyroid or heart issues. feet show similar changes.
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Donald A. Laird
Cornell University Medical School
Cornell
Swain
Cavalier shipboard feud and Val Douglas sparks
On the freighter Val Douglas and Eddie Cavalier clash with Duffy Kelso’s poisoning claim. Eddie trains aboard as Wong Lee peels 25 pounds of potatoes under Wong’s electric peeler while Val digs up a potential story angle.
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Val Douglas
Eddie Cavalier
Val
Steve Hansen
Helle
Duffy Kelso
Cavaliers
Eddie
Kelso
Wong
Mike Kelly
Pop
Duffy
Kelly
Mike
Wong Lee
Cavalier
Crossword puzzle hint list for patriotic song writer
Puzzle item lists clues for a cross word about The Star Spangled Banner writer and related terms across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to historical figures, periods, and nautical terms with multiple paired definitions.
McKenney on Bridge: Americas Card Authority
Bridge column by WMEF discusses McKenny on competition and authority in American card play. The piece surveys top players, strategic trends, and evolving rules shaping the game. It analyzes influence of leaders in national bridge circles and their impact on play standards.
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WMEF
McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Two Spades or Not to Jump in South Hand
Bridge scenario analyzes South with a strong spade hand. East and West vulnerable limit West’s reach, prompting a dilemma for North between two spades three spades or four spades. The text argues two spades is underbid yet preferable, warning higher bids risk giving the opponents a game.
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E. C. Wolfe
Cleveland
West
North
Four
Lou
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