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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1937
Page
12
A puzzle list presents clues for a crossword style grid. Across items include composer references and general terms. down clues cover everyday words, objects, and roles. The grid interlocks by letter, with several historical and musical terms implied by the clues.
A jumble of trivia questions and notes from a period newspaper feature. It asks about icebergs composition, dual citizenship, English vowel order, Bunker Hill monument location, historic slogans, poinsettia care, London telephone workers, lake elevation, a Queen of Belgium tragedy, and a travel note on the Seven Wonders of the World booklet.
A guide answers practical care questions. Cleaning vinegar cruets with warm water and a splash of ammonia. avoiding linen creases by hand wringing. stiffening brush bristles by dipping in a strong alum solution.
A travel note from Lucerne, Switzerland, describing a feather filled bed covering and chilly night under a feather mountain. Mentions Switzerland as the playground of Europe, jewelry and watchmaking centers, Hofkirche with twin spires and an evening organ recital, and the Lake of Lucerne framed by high surrounding peaks and blue green waters. Includes references to easy access for tourists from France, Germany, Italy, and Britain.
A brief column by Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions. It notes that witty public remarks during performances are rude, defines puree and its pronunciation, and states the hostess typically stands at the ballroom entrance to greet guests.
Daily language guide notes common usage errors and mispronunciations. It defines effete as worn out with age and mentions Burke quote about governments becoming effete.
A quiz page asks if sending intoxicating liquor by mail is allowed and notes a 1909 law against it. It states Homer and Milton both became blind, gives Sayonara as the Japanese farewell, notes 25 000 names in the 1927 Social Register, and identifies Spain as the Canary Islands’ country.
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