Sun god H Head and cropped excerpts in cryptic crossword hints
A mosaic of partial clues and fragmented terms from a cryptic style puzzle. The list includes references to astronomy gods, compass points, units of energy, and various nouns with missing letters. The scrambled grid suggests a quiz-like page with scattered definitions and wordplay cues.
Lieutenant Gerst Explains Bridge Finesse and Squeeze
William E. McKenney cites Lieut Herbert Gerst of the U S Navy as a key eastern Virginia bridge leader. He recounts a squeeze play: cash the ace, guard against bad breaks, then finesse hearts and ruff with spade queen, following with club and trump play to force West’s discard or loss of a diamond.
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William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Lieut
Herbert Gerst
U. S. Navy
Bridge League
Sam
Gerst
Norfolk
Virginia
Hig Hobby
West
Squeeze play and counting in a seven-odd tactic
A note describes a tactic where counting and a handout lead to a squeeze for seven odd. It references HK as a notable example, highlighting the sequence and its outcome in a concise, period-tinged voice.
Quiet endurance amid wartime strain and meals for prisoners
The piece notes widespread nerves and strain as people seek peace while continuing daily battles. It highlights mailed meals for POWs in Europe from the Red Cross and civilian internees, and reports prison-made munitions with 160000 prisoners across 100 state prisons using $60 million in industrial output to fill war contracts worth $7,765,412.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Europe
United States
American Red Cross
Murder in Tin Room Entanglement in Mexico City
John Calder, staying near Lila Taggard, overhears a tense argument as a mysterious stranger presses threats around Taggard’s daughter. Calder trails the suspect Francisco Mirtilo through Mexico City, noting a mine investment tied to Sam Taggard and a dangerous plot unfolding amid noir intrigue.
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John Calder
Lila Taggard
Calder
Lila
Francisco Mirtilo
Sam Taggard
Frankson
Fall
Mirtilo
Latin America
Mirtie
Mr. Calder
Hotel Famoso
Letran
San Juan de Letran
Chase
Mexico City
Mirtile
Avenida Juarez
Onny
Taggard
Sermons to Cartridges From Franklin Print Shop
Printed sermons from Benjamin Franklin's shop were converted into musket cartridges for the Battle of Monmouth during the Revolutionary War. The note highlights a clever factory conversion reflecting wartime needs and Franklin era print production.
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Benjamin Franklin
Monmouth
Water and Typhus Clash With Armies in Africa and Pacific
Water is a key fear for armies and navies facing thirst while Typhus looms as a feared plague to subdue in Africa and the jungle isles of the Pacific. The text frames both as significant enemies requiring supply and disease control.
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Phus
Africa
Pacific
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Mother Nature's Curio Shop
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MEA Rec
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Mom
Tin
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Copiusca
Taggarda
Rivera
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Buenos
Monte Cristo
Merica
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Owe White
Rous
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Mister Slice
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Jeff
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Mazie
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Abi San
Red Ryder
Freckles
Lana Biggs
Little Beaver
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Slechtly
Shermer -T
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Elimir
Ron i
Enius
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