TODAY'S GRAB BAG QUIZ RETAINS CURIOUS HISTORICAL NOTES
A collector of quiz prompts asks about Hereward the Wake the Hundred Days period and which Herschel was older. It also queries George Guynemer and the Hudson River geography. The piece then profiles a Manhattan born journalist and an aviator born in Detroit with early schooling and a flight training start.
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John Herschel
William Herschel
George Guynemer
Hudson River
New York State
Detroit
University of Wisconsin
Lincoln
Neb
Name of the Spirit of St Louis pilot revealed
Lilian Campbell notes a series of milestones for the pilot who bought a Jenny in 1923, flew solo the next day, piloted the Chicago to St. Louis mail flight in 1926, and departed from New York on May 29 1927 aboard The Spirit of St. Louis landing in Paris after a 3600 mile non stop flight. The column asks the reader to name him.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York City
Paris
France
September 14 Birthdate Celebration Notables
Paul A. Sample an American artist Sumner Welles a statesman and Hare ry Stuhldreher a football star are celebrated for a September 14 birthdate.
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Paul A. Sample
Sumner Welles
Harery Stuhldreher
Watch Your Language Aesthete Defined
A concise definition of an aesthete as one who places excessive emphasis on beauty and refined taste. Traces the term to Greek aisthetes, noting its origin as Greek based.
Future Fortune Card Yet Says Happy Year Ahead
A hopeful forecast notes good fortune and happiness in the new year aided by valuable business contacts and sound advice. It mentions a child born today will achieve much through travel and a fortunate, successful marriage.
Injury in metal yields grave somberness
An aphoristic line notes that injury in metal leaves a grave mark while a benefit carves itself in water, attributed to Jean Bertaut.
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Jean
Bertaut
Bread as Bookmark Sparks Library Callouts in Johnson City
Librarians at Mayne Williams Library in Johnson City Penna report odd bookmarkers found in books. Items include bread pieces, combs, scissors, pencils, bobby pins, nail files, powder puffs, baby mittens, and letters bearing the plea please remit.
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Johnson City
Penna
Mayne Williams Library
Fort McHenry Siege Inspires Star Spangled Banner Writer
In 1814 British bombardment of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner. In 1901 President McKinley died after being shot in Buffalo New York. Napoleon led troops into Moscow in 1812.
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Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Napoleon
Moscow
McKinley
Buffalo
N. Y
Pear Tree 120 Years Old Near Jerseyville Still Producing
A fruit tree in Jerseyville is 120 years old and continues to bear pears despite a lighter harvest this season due to a cold spring. Owner Ray Nevins has cared for the tree through bad spells, including a tornado that damaged it years ago. after pruning, the tree recovered.
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Jerseyville
D.—m
Ray Nevins
Mormons Turn Race Track Into Welfare Aid Farm
In Perris California the 504 acre Mayer horse farm once seen by Louis B Mayer is repurposed as the Southern California Regional Welfare ranch run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The project uses labor credits, barters with a Los Angeles warehouse, and supports over 50 families with work and aid, reflecting Mormon community farming and welfare goals in Riverside County.
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Perris
Cal
Louis B. Mayer
Stepfather
Busher
Honeymoon
Mayer
Southern California
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon “‘Stakes
Henry Jorgensen
Mayer Ranch
Farflung
Los Angeles
Leland J. Payne
Salt Lake City
Utah
California
Payne
Joseph Smith
Riverside County
Doctor Predicts Longevity Era Gains In Aging Health
New York report quotes Dr. Charles E. Dutchess, medical director, forecasting a longevity era. He says the next generation may reach 100 with maintained productivity, while fighting degenerative diseases through advances in metabolism-based therapies and new drugs. He expects improved health, vigor, and social achievement for centenarians.
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New York
Sept
INS
Charles E. Dutchess
Schenley Laboratories
The
Association of Medical Directors
Dutchess
Bugaboo
America
Crow rides with boy in Freeport bicycle tale
In Freeport Illinois a boy named Frank Burt tours with his pet crow Jet perched on the handlebars. The crow quarrels with the dogs for bones and greets people with a hello and a laugh, even singing when organ music plays.
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Freeport
Frank Burt
Jet
Bones
Three young Montreal merchants donate to Red Cross
Three storekeepers aged about ten years each donated $10.27 at Red Cross headquarters. They earned the money during a four day sale of homemade popsicles fudge and soft drinks.
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Montreal
Red Cross
Million trained fighters as Britain extends universal service
Britain enlarges universal military service from 18 to 28 year olds to two years starting October 1 1950. Government reports say over 1 000 000 men are trained in the armed forces, seven of eight soldiers abroad, with about 100 000 fighting Communists in Malaya. In Haifa Israel a firm overhauls discarded American refrigerators and plans local manufacturing of new units.
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London
Britain
Malaya
Haifa
Israel
Kestenbaum Manufacturing Company
United States
Singapore flag display rules clarified by Attorney General
The United Nations flag may be flown by any organization or private person to show support of the UN. The Attorney General for Singapore declares that the display of national emblems is prohibited without local authorities' permission in this British colony.
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Singapore
United Nations
United Nations Organization
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