Wordplay challenge in a newspaper page tease
A reader puzzle page asks to find at least four mistakes in a pictured caption and unscramble a scrambled word. It assigns 20 points per mistake and 2 points for the solved word, promising explanations in another section and inviting readers to score themselves.
The Cyclops Mystery Anniversary Recalled
On March 4 1918 the U S collier Cyclops vanished with 300 aboard while the ship was in the West Indies on a voyage to the United States. No distress signal or wreckage was found leading to theories of sinking, torpedoing, or a buckling mid voyage. The most plausible view is that the vessel buckled and sank quickly, a fate echoed by its sister ship Orion.
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U. S
Cyclops
Naval Department
West Indies
Atlantic
Navy
Orion
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Hand-Weighed Barbra: A butcher’s sale raises alarm
In a Tit-Bits item Barbara recounts a butcher offering his hand on the scales to sell meat. The father reacts with outrage at the maneuver, while Barbara insists she made him remove the hand from the balance.
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Barbara
Radio Schedule Fragments from New York and National Networks
A dense listing of radio programs across WEAF WJZ WABC and many affiliates for a Tuesday night, detailing hour by hour shows, hosts, orchestras, and simultaneous network feeds. Includes noted programs, times, and participating stations across major markets and regional outlets.
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WABC
New York
CBS
Paul Tremaine
WJAS
WLBEW
WFBL
WKBW
WKRC
WKBN
WWNC
WDBJ
WBRC
WOOD
Niagara Falls
WCAU
WGHP
Julia Sanderson
Frank Crummit
WEAN
WNAC
WMAL
WHP
WLEW
WHEC
WCAT
WCAG
WLBWW
WADC
WHK
WSPD
Paul Whiteman
WCAO
WLBW
WFBIL
WHEK
WER
WTAR
WDOD
WLAC
WCAY
WEBW
WKBEN
WSI
WWNCO
WDBI
WMA1
WKRO
WWNI
Observer
Will Osborne
Orch
WCAQO
WJIAS
WKEW
WFR
WSPI
WWNO
WORT
DOD
Night Owls
WBAL
Baltimore
the Masqueraders
WJZ
Elsie Bakler & Artists
the Marylanders
WTIC
Hartford
WEAF
Newark
WCAYU
Philadelphia
Penlo
KDKA
Pittsburgh
U. of Pittsburgh
Revellers
Tom Gerun
WHAM
Rochester
News and Orchestra
WJIZ
WBZ
Pringfield
WJZZA
Jefters
New England
Bing Family
WIZ
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Wersely
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Taing
Rey
Freckles
Him
By BlOsSer
Backz
NERY
Sam
Colt
Mer Sele
Jaigosh
Samima
Pal
Bull
Oboy
Louk
Dawson
By Aker
BY WiLlIams
MR. Yoople
Wan Moratas
Bane Cleanias
RADIO
Egad
Ole
HOWDY
Hreah
AGIN
Willane
John
Ocyclops
Daddy
Associated Press
NBC
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WJAR
WTAG
WCEKH
WGY
WGR
WCAE
WCSI
WCAEB
WSAL
WCSH
WYTAG
WEEL
WTAM
WFIC
Harbor Lights
WJIAR
WFI
Reisman
WIAR
WFIL
WCAF
WSAI
WAPL
WRVA
WJAX
WIOD
WHAS
WSM
WSB
Phil Spitalny
WWJ
NBC Chain
Amy Goldsmith
Harold Sanford
Alao
Prohibition
WJIK
WPTF
Amos
Andy
WEZ
WJR
CKGW
WRYVA
THE
Gardeners
WFZ
Polly Preston
Lew White
WRC
WPTP
Vincent Lopez
WRAL
KYW
WBT
Lois Hennett
WIR
WLW
Amee ‘N
WAM
Clear Channel
WPG
Atlantic City
Avoda Club
Walter Reeves
Hokum Exchange, Inc
Central and Southern
Cincinnati
H.m
Detroit
McConnell
Musici
Cigar Girls
Mendy Boys
Atlana
WEAPF
Peature
Charlotte— Omers
Brudie Muse
WIZ & Weaf
Blumber
Paris
Wjiz & Weaf
Louisville
Orchestra
Jack Turner
Nashville
Wearf & Wiz
Happy Bill Cope
Richmond
W—Wiz
Weap & Wiz
Titater