Maelstrom, substitutes, and Nobel trivia quiz answers
The reader lists nine questions about geography history science and awards with ten corrected answers noting: Maelstrom near Norway’s Arctic coast. substitutes indicate replacement bills. Niagara brink receding about 2 percent feet yearly. hippopotamus hide measures two inches. Mme Curie won Nobel physics in 1903 and chemistry in 1911. color change in frogs and fishes. scaramouche as a ne’er do well. Disraeli’s 1878 London remark about Gladstone. Lake Mead vs Gatun lake capacities 30 500 000 and 4 204 000 acre feet respectively.
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Boulder Dam
Gatun Lake
Panama
Arctic Ocean
Norway
Niagara Falls
Mme. Curie
Disraeli
London
Gladstone
Lake Mead
Creomulsion Ad Promises Fast Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the cure for chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine targets the trouble, soothes inflamed airways, expels phlegm, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Prefer Hate There Are Few Who Would Not Rather Be Hated
The line asserts that many would choose hatred over ridicule and irony. It contrasts social disdain with laughter, suggesting that public scorn is more tolerable than mockery. The quote attributed to Sydney Smith explores human reactions to scorn and humor.
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Sydney Smith
Doan
Horses valuable now. care can extend their working life
A NY State College study notes horse value rose since 1925 and 1937, with deaths on Chenango and Ontario farms averaging 16 years old. Old age caused about one third of deaths. accidents and digestive issues followed, while care and management are urged to extend each horse’s useful years.
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Philip Henderson
New York State College of Agriculture
WNY Service
Chenango
Ontario
Cornell
Seven Types of Heads Found Among the Hens
A poultry specialist at the Missouri state college outlines seven hen head types and their egg production ranges. rugged refined yields 250–300 eggs annually, refined 200–250, overly refined 150–200, crow-headed 150–200, coarse 50–150, phlegmatic 25–150, and masculine 0–50 due to ovary disturbances.
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Missouri State College
Paving Feedlots by Regular Farm Help
EH T Robbins notes that a 35 by 70 foot brick pavement was laid in 1929 at minimal cost. Bricks of common size lay flat on black dirt with a concrete rim around the edge. The bricks are not tight but have remained in place and the floor stays smooth.
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EH. T. Robbins
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Poultry Grades Change Highlight At Chicago Conference
At the annual poultry improvement conference in Chicago two key changes were announced. A new chick grade called U. S. Verified was established, sitting between U.S. Approved and U.S. Certified. Hatcheries and dealers must now submit proposed advertising material to the official state agency before distribution.
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Chicago
U. S
U.S
Strawstack Ton Estimation Method Explained
A measured approach estimates tons by multiplying overthrow by length and width in feet, then times three, divided by ten, and further divided by 500 to 600 based on hay storage duration. The article notes debates over estimation methods but presents this calculation as a practical option.
Alton Icon Smashes Slot Machines Across Taverns
Mrs. Dan Kite of Alton Indiana is reported to have smashed 13 slot machines in ten taverns with an axe and her strong right arm. Police investigate the spree as witnesses describe the chaotic scenes and damaged gaming rooms across multiple sites.
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Dan Kite
Alton
When Jesus Was Baptized and Began Ministry
Lesson centers on Mark 1 1 13. John the Baptist prepares the way and proclaims repentance. Jesus Baptism affirms his mission. Temptation tests show victory through God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. believers rise to service through submission, study, and reliance on Christ.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Calvary’s Cross
God
Mark
John the Baptist
Joseph Parker
John
America
Satan
Jesson
The Countenance as a Thematic Door to Human Volume
A compact reflection on the countenance serving as a title-page to the human volume. It notes that title-pages can puzzle mislead or reveal little, echoing a wary view of first impressions.
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W. ‘Matthews
Men of Faith: The Ablest in Modern Life Are Men of Faith
A Bruce Barton reflection asserts that the strongest leaders in all fields are men of faith and often possess greater faith than they recognize.
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Bruce
Barton
All Purpose Gloves Crocheted Lengthwise Pattern 5676
Nimble fingers crochet woolly gloves that follow the vogue. Two flat pieces join with a gusset for wrist flare. Use yarn or string for durability. Pattern 5676 offers directions, an illustration, and stitches. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle at 259 W 14th St New York for details.
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Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Sermonless Church at Marble Arch Prays in Silence
The Chapel of the Ascension in London is believed to be the only church used solely for meditation and prayer. Open daily from morning to dusk, it conducts no sermons and features no hymns inside its walls.
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Chapel of the Ascension
Marble Arch
London
Collier’s Weekly
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