Answers and riddles from a 1940s quiz page
The page lists questions and answers for a general knowledge quiz. Topics include navigation by oriental boat, Pacific depth listed as 25 400 feet near Mindanao, Maine as the state with many cities over 100 000, the U S Senate as the sole impeachment body, filet mignon misprinted as a steak portion, and a Bible verse interpretation linking the abomination of desolation to Antiochus Epiphanes.
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Sampan
Pacific Ocean
Ioner House
Marta
Mindanao
Philippine
Camel Brand Slows Burning Yet Tops 15 Major Brands
The CAMELS brand burns 25 percent slower than the average of the other 15 largest selling brands tested, achieving the slowest burn rate among them and implying a smoother, longer lasting smoke with potential quality benefits.
News from the Maharajah case and palace intrigue
O'Leary reports gambling and betting on the Maharajah's death tied to Rundhia's succession, with five to one odds and creditors waiting payment. Norwood tests a dog for a potential murder signal and orders a surgeon, seeking a possible miracle to resolve the palace crisis and ensure a throne outcome.
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Moses Lafaysile O'Leary
Norwood
Tess
Stoddart
God
O'Leary
Father Marine
Saint Antonis
Puss
Tie
Maharajas
Rundhia
Runddin
Rundha
Prince Rundhia Faces Loyalties in palace showdown
In a tense palace confrontation, Prince Rundhia admits informing the Resident about diamonds found on Captain Norwood, while Lynn Harding wrestles with loyalty and truth. The Maharanee demands caution, Lynn contemplates contacting Norwood, and Rundhia warns of potential consequences.
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Lynn
Maharanee
Rundhia
Runitiia
Norwood
Runthia
Ile
Lynnaid
Ryundhia
Maharange
Norwong
Norword
Frunihia
Rundhin
Hundhin
Captain Norwood
Alundhia
Ruidhia
Lyno
Horwoos
Runedhia
Aunty Harding
Aunty
Lhavé
Maharanes
Dacling
Rundhis
Tiny Least Weasel Among Ferocious Animals
A compact account describes the least weasel as a six inch mammal weighing about 3 pounds with reddish brown upper fur and white underparts. It can turn white in winter, preys on insects and rodents, and has a circumpolar North American range with Old World races. The piece notes its fierce predation, elusive habits, and nest typically in a bank, with four by six young in a litter.
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Natare
Alaska
Hudson Bay
Montana
Minnesota
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Centenarians in Jugoslavia See Record Lie
Census shows over 2000 Jugoslavs past ten years with sour milk and goat cheese as staple diet. They claim Methuselah lied about age and cite the record set by the Biblical ancient.
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Methuselah
Jugoslavia
Curtains That Will Fit Your Color Schemes
RUIN WYETH outlines curtain ideas using leftover sheet fabric for foundation and cream dye. Wide gingham stripes and bias trim create color stripes. readers are guided to match rug or wall colors, with a plan for joining short fabric lengths. Mrs Spears offers a booklet with 32 homemaking ideas, priced at ten cents, mailed postpaid from Chicago.
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Wyeth Sreang Hib
Pulse of Youth Reflections on Eternal Youth by Landon
A brief philosophical line asserts that a heart touched by divine purity retains the pulse of youth forever, attributed to Landon. The tone echoes meditation on lasting vitality and spiritual renewal.
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Jove
Landon
Beaconsfield Quote Drives Fortune and Fate Dependence
Ad copy referencing Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for waste relief appears as a misnamed fate themed line. The teaser notes the phrase We make our fortunes, and we call them fate. Beaconsfield assets the idea of fate versus effort in fortune.
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Beaconsfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Talbot Mundy
Ion Service
Morwood
Norypo
Prince Runghia
Palace
Msharaneé
Lyon
Lynnn
Harding
Lyn
New York
Rundbia
Lynn Harding
Rundiia
Fao
Kony Baker
Pranves Langford
David Brockirah
Jimms
Wallington Mon Murray, Maytgral
Worldstore
Salt Lake's
Temple Square
Opyneits
Mormon Trarte Toghly
Elcoloies Ratas
Eerie En Ernest
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