General Quiz on Science and History Facts
Questions cover expansible force of freezing water, Latin use in medicine, origin of Retreat bugle call, inventor of the zipper, largest country and population, England’s papal count, Marionette shows among Mohammedans, garnets as bullets, weight of a cubic foot of air, and a US president depicted in an American comic strip.
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England
The
United States
Russia
China
Nicholas Breakspear
Adrian IV
Kashmir
Mr. Roosevelt
Joe Palooka
French Foreign Legion
Quint House plans for Dionne quints home
The Dionne quints may regain custody and move into a family home with their parents. Architects face designing a large residence with a reception room for endorsements and a rumpus room for discussions, while balancing guardianships and corporate interests around the famous children.
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Quint House
Dionne Quints
Last Writer to See Borah Recalls His 36 Campaign
Robert S. Allen records Borah's final interview and bold stance during the 1936 campaign. Borah discusses staying active to monitor trade treaties and his doubts about lending to Europe while signaling support for Roosevelt and a fierce Idaho Democratic alignment. The piece concludes noting Allen's view that Borah’s hints made a pivotal political scoop.
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Borah
Idaho
Robert S. Allen
Drew Pearson
Washington
Western
Union
Ashington
Senate
Senator Borah
Robert
Europe
Boise
Landon
Roosevelt
Mannerisms Mark the Man They All Perform Off Guard
EW YORK. Famous speakers exhibit distinctive mannerisms from coin jingling and necktie straightening to head jerks and handkerchief twirls. The piece cites examples from Al Smith Roosevelt Bryan Reed Walsh Winant Emerson Beecher and others, noting these idiosyncrasies may reflect energy or even dinner choices rather than nerves.
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York
al Smith
Duke of Windsor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry Ward Beecher
Doan
Common Sense About Constipation
A doctor explains constipation by its cause and prevention rather than cure. The piece urges high fiber intake, notably Kellogg's All-Bran, plus ample water to create bulk in the intestines. It warns chronic cases should see a physician.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Let Sorrow Sleep When It seemeth a Quiet Pause
Poem fragment quotes Miss M A Stodart urging patience with grief and to let sorrow rest rather than awaken it. The line offers a reflective, somber mood on mourning and restraint.
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M. A. Stodart
Muskrat Chews Wires Triggers Auto Mystery in Adrian
In Adrian Michigan John Bates reports his car headlights failed twice due to wiring as a muskrat gnawed under the hood. After a third failure he set a trap and caught the muskrat responsible for the wire damage.
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Adrian, Mich
John Bates
Upgrading Dining Chairs With Slip Covers And DIY Details
A home craft note outlines turning sturdy yet worn chairs into a fresh look using a medium blue cotton rep slip cover with bias binding and fringe. It suggests button-up-the-back openings or snaps, corner ties, and hints at Mrs Spears Sewing Book No 3 with step-by-step chair uses and other projects.
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Axy
Home Practice Tips for Plants Cookware and Baking
Ferns thrive with added household ammonia in water and monthly watering. Keep room temps at 60 65 degrees for house plants. Dry curtains before starching to keep them clean longer. Cream of tartar enhances apple sauce flavor. Do not soak bone or pearl handled knives in dishwater. Warm water helps remove jar stoppers. Store eggs cool and dry. avoid washing before use. Muffin additions propose candied fruit and nuts or citron and figs for varied flavors.
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna Syrup Pepsin
Constipation relief that also pepsinizes the stomach to dissolve undigested protein and ease belching acidity. The syrup combines Pepsin with Senna laxative to wake up bowels and relieve stomach distress. Pleasant tasting for the whole family. available at druggists.
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Dr. Caldwell
Spendthrift Proverb Cautions Frugal Living
A compact old proverb warns that a spendthrift who overspends cannot avoid spending when he should restrain himself. The saying emphasizes prudence and self-control in financial conduct.
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Ontario
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Britannia
Charlie Edison
Thomas Edison
United States Navy
Mr. Edison
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Sterns
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London
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Knox
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Boston
William Jennings Bryan
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James Reed
Missouri
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Massachusetts
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Emerson
Bertha,Wells
Dudley Crafts Watson
Chicago Art Museum
Bellans
John Masefield
Ruth Wyeth Spears
ITO
Agathers
J. G. Lawson
Cisco
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Moroline
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Carlyle
Smith Bros
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