General Quiz Answers From An Old Newspaper
A historic quiz lists answers on topics from freezing water pressure to Latin in medicine. Notable facts include Judson's 1893 zipper, Russia as the largest country, China as the largest population, and a single pope from England Adrian IV. Garnet bullets seen in 1822 Kashmir conflicts. Roosevelt depicted aiding Joec Palooka.
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England
United States
Whitcomb L. Judson
Russia
China
Nicholas Breakspear
Adrian IV
Hiervas
Kashmir
Mr. Roosevelt
Joec Palooka
French Foreign Legion
Common Sense About Constipation Urges Bulk Diet
A doctor explains constipation stems from its cause and notes most people lack dietary bulk. It recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast, plus ali-bran/tea and water. The ad suggests joining the Regulars and advises consulting a physician for chronic conditions.
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Kellogg's
Ekelloge’s
Battle Creek
Sorrow Sleep When Slept Song Fragment
A short poetic fragment presents a maxim on sorrow. The speaker or author references Miss M. A. Stodart, urging gentle rest for grief rather than waking it. The tone is reflective and antique.
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M. A. Stodart
Quint House custody plan for Dionne quints parents
The Dionne quints may regain custody, plans for Quint House aim to house all 14 family members with parents present. Architects face designing a home with a pop and mom rest room, reception and conference areas, projection rooms, and a rumpus space for Dr Dafoe and Papa Dionne. The quints, an industry, have drawn guardianships and interlocking boards for years.
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Dionne Quints
Pop
Mom
Board of Directors
Dr. Dafoe
Papa Dionne
Ontario
Mommer Dionne
Papa
Last Writer to See Borah Recalls His 1936 Campaign
Washington reporter Robert S. Allen recalls interviewing Senator Borah the day before his death. The piece details Borah's 1936 presidential bid, his doubts about Alf Landon, and his decision to stay neutral in the race while opposing the Finnish loan. Borah predicted Landon would win the nomination, a forecast Allen called a big scoop.
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Borah
Idaho
Robert S. Allen
Drew Pearson
Washington
Union
Ashington
Senate
Senator Borah
Mrs Borah
Robert
Europe
Cleveland
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Alf Landon
Landon
Knox
White House
Boise
Roosevelt
Mannerisms Mark the Man They All Perform Off Guard
The piece surveys how famous speakers display idiosyncratic habits on stage. It cites examples from Al Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt to William Jennings Bryan and Emerson, noting gestures like twirled pencils, hand salutes, monocle swings, and rhythmic steps. It also discusses psychologists’ views that such acts reflect energy release rather than nerves.
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York
al Smith
Duke of Windsor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Boston
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Bertha Wells
Dudley Crafts Watson
Chicago Art Museum
Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry Ward Beecher
Muskrat Triggers Car Lights Failures in Adrian
In Adrian Michigan John Bates twice faced headlight outages due to faulty wiring repaired at a garage. On the third failure he set a trap under the hood and netted a muskrat gnawing the wires, suggesting the animal caused the electrical problem.
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Adrian, Mich
John Bates
How to modernize dining chairs with slip covers
A guide shows turning worn chairs into a fresh look with built in cupboards and curtains. It explains slip covers using medium blue cotton with bias binding and fringe, plus buttoned back openings or snaps. It promotes Mrs Spears Sewing Book No 3 with steps and other projects.
Household Tips and Kitchen Hints From Old Columns
Ferns grow rich green with a teaspoon of household ammonia in a quart of water, used once or twice monthly. Maintain room temperatures at 60 to 65 degrees for house plants. Dry curtains before starching to keep them clean longer. Add cream of tartar to apple sauce for flavor. Don’t soak bone or pearl knives. wash blades in hot soapy water and dry. To remove a jar stopper, heat water and invert jar gradually. Store eggs in a cool dry place and avoid washing unless needed. Muffin ideas include candied orange peel and pineapple, or dates and pecans, or citron and figs.
Constipation Relief with Pepsin and Senna Laxative
An advert explains a laxative that combines Pepsin with Senna to relieve constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna stimulates bowel movement, touting child friendly taste and availability from Dr. Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin.
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Dr. Caldwell
Proverb Lesson On Spending And Prudence
A brief adage notes that a spendthrift who wastes beyond measure will not be forced to spend further when the time comes. The saying emphasizes prudent budgeting and self restraint.
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John Masefield
Hfe
Dts
Bn Doan
Doan
Derstand Popper
Lord Beaverbrook
Britannia
Charlie Edison
Thomas Edison
United States Navy
Edison
Richard Avedon
Nat. B. Tepp
Sterns
Stalin
Stern
London
Dems
Fringe
Ugathers
J. C. Lawson
Dr. Pierce
Berton Braley
Carlyle
Smith Bros
Mark
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