Ask Me Another craze stirs minds of nation in witty critique
A lengthy piece traces the origins and cultural impact of the Ask Me Another quiz fad in America. It cites founders Lucien Esty and Tustin Spafford, notes royalties from their book, and surveys expert opinions on its value, with examples from medieval quiz lore and modern journalism.
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Central Asia
Ladle
Atheist College
Lucien Esty
Tustin Spafford
New York
Morse Re-elected Captain of Syracuse Swimmers
Morse, 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been re-elected captain for the 1927-28 Syracuse swimming term. Coach Blen guided a squad hampered by star ineligibility to a strong finish, with Yale the only defeat in the final relay. W. N. Allen, '28, chosen as captain of the water polo team.
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Melvin Morse
Cleveland
Ohio
Syracuse University
Syracuse
IL 8
Blen
Yale
W. N. Allen
Cadet Litty Receives Epaulets at Annapolis Graduation
Ensign Fred Litty of Kansas City is among 525 cadets to graduate from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He receives his epaulets from his sweetheart Donia Detell of Baltimore, Maryland.
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Fred Litty
Kansas City
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Donia Detell
Baltimore
Hankow's Turbulent History Amid Revolutions and Fires
The Chinese city of Hankow faced repeated turmoil due to its strategic position at the Lian river and Yangtze junction. During the 1911 revolution, more than two thirds of Hankow were destroyed by fire as a result of bombardment and disorder.
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Hankow
China
Lian River
Yangtze Klang
Poet James Siogg Birthday Change Noted
A historical note records poet James Siogg of Ettrick altering his birth month to November and shifting his birthday to January 25 to align with another figure, Robert Boros. The entry preserves the unusual personal adjustment without broader context.
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James Siogg
Shepherd
Ettrick
Tras Boro
Robert Boros
Lindbergh Homecoming Captain and Escort Board Us Cruiser
Captain and a high ranking officer from the U S S Memphis accompany Charles Lindbergh aboard the cruiser that returned him from France. The ship carries the famed aviator and other naval officials in a homecoming ceremony.
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Capt. & Lackey
U. S&s. S. Memphis
Capt
Charles Lindbergh
France
Won Balloon Race From Akron To Maine
The Goodyear balloon won the elimination race among 15 contestants. It flew from Akron Ohio to a point in Maine, covering T27 miles.
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Goodyear
Akron
Chio
Maine
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