Queer Place Names from United States and Europe
Long survey of unusual place names across the United States and beyond. Authors list towns and counties such as Nira, Goosedprairie, Dusty, Muddy, Chack, and many more, noting origins from families, individuals, queens, and explorers. Mentions Lady Franklin, Pocahontas, Victoria, Elizabeth, Elizabethtown, and Catherine Archipelago with historical context.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Babes
Nira
Hugh Johnson
United States
Dad
Bill
Nick
Tim
Floe
Vick
Maggie
Greasy Creek
Kentucky
Washington
New Mexico
California
Florida
Indiana
Colorado
North Carolina
Missouri
Massachusetts
Anvil
Honor
Michigan
Louisiana
North
Dakota
Novelty
Bottom
Ohio
Rum
Idaho
Coats
Peck and Potwin
Kansas
Doughboy
Rescue
Nebraska
Arkansas
Lady Franklin Island
Baffin Island
Arctic Circle
Sir John Franklin
Northwest Passage
Jane Franklin
Pocahontas
Victoria
Iowa
West Virginia
Bond County
Illinois
Cape Girardeau County
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Canada
Queen Victoria
British Empire
British Columbia
Africa
Nyanza
Queensland
Australia
America
Elizabeth
Cape
Maine
Elizabeth City
Virginia
Coquette
England
Elizabeth Carteret
New Jersey
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabethtown
Martin
Marthas Vineyard
Liet Ericson
North American
Maryland
Virgnia
Henrietta Maria
Charles
Annapolis
James’ F
Anne Arundel
Caroline
Fluvanna
North Anna River
Queen Anne
Charlotte
Amelia
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Marietta
Marie
Antoinette
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Catherine Archipelago
Catherine the Great
Ekaterinbur
Catherine
Old Race Once in New World
The article reviews evidence of an ancient American culture predating known basket makers, noting 20 000 year old Nevada campfire ashes and a Clovis spearhead with elephant and camel bones. It cites a joint report by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania museum, suggesting a hosting culture in the West and Southwest, urging broader public awareness.
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America
Mediterranean
New World
Nevada
Clovis
N. M
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Indianapolis News
Wrong-turn directions on Blank Street riddle
A stranger asks for Blank street directions from a wary streetcorner man. He is given a long sequence of turns and ends up on Blank street, prompting a question about whether the directions were correct since the destination matches the asked street.
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Blank Street
Market Square
Tangle Terrace
London
Joke on the Wife Does Your Wife Ever Talk to Herself
A light exchange about a wife who speaks to herself and believes her husband is listening. The joke hinges on a playful miscommunication and the idea of shared attention.
Advice on choosing safe liquid laxatives and avoiding harsh remedies
The column warns against harsh laxatives that can harm the liver and kidneys and cause chronic constipation. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe liquid laxative with natural senna, advising readers to read labels, select a reliable product, and start with the recommended dose then taper to achieve smooth movement without stimulation. It emphasizes avoiding doubtful drugs and stresses gradual dose reduction.
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Caldwell
Preference Showdown: Music or Poetry Sparks Debate
A witty exchange in The Washington Star features an artistic young woman and Miss Cayenne debating tastes. The woman favors poetry, while the man contemplates gifting a piano rather than a radio, highlighting differing cultural preferences.
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Miss Cayenne
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Queer Geographic Names
Oklahoma
Oregon
New York State
Goodnight
Razor
Fort
Happy
Gunsight
Texas
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Devils Slide
Utah
Tennessee
Haysi
Old Dominion
Wisconsin
New Diggins
Rib Lake
Wyoming
Nodaway
Stout
Wick
Cad
Deepstep
Dewgrose
Georgia
Cocolalla
Cap
Double Trouble
Science
Mr. Meekton
Star
BAYER
Su A Baie
Rollen