Boners from The Spectator Readers Share Funny Exam Mistakes
A list of humorous student mistakes printed by The Spectator from 401 N Chicago, noting no names. Examples include parricide defined as an animal, a well reserved man, pruning knife for prunes, posterity around the corner, and other playful miswrites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Spectator
Chicago
George Washington
the Spectator
Spectator Publishing Co
Chicago Street
Joliet
Ill
U S Gasoline Use Climbs 5 Percent Over 1930
United States gasoline consumption last year reached 16 719 239 000 gallons, a 5 percent rise from 1930, according to statistics received by the Chicago Motor Club.
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United States
Chicago Motor Club
Fragmentary index items and names from a historical page
A jumble of names, dates, and phrases appears on a page fragment. References include Nathan Hale, Ralph Metcalfe, James R. Garfield, and mentions of auctions, diseases, and a California connection.
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James R. Garfield
Ruling Permits Greyhound To Cut Local Service
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorizes temporary discontinuation of Greyhound Lines routes between Wilmington and Joliet and between Bloomington and Pontiac due to heavy summer losses.
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Illinois Greyhound Lines, Inc
Illinois Commerce Commission
Wilmington
Joliet
Bloomington
Pontiac
Cessation of Student Travel Roads Planned
Brief note indicates stopping of student travel via buses with planned stops at intermediate towns. The fragment mentions transport changes affecting routes and schedules for students.
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Mosa
D’arcy- Hammond Hall
Jefferson
Ottawa Streets
Executive
Depositors’ Protective Association
Nathan Hale
Egypt
California
Ralph Metcalfe
Mager
Faletti’s Orchestra
Dellwood Dancing
Will Joliet
Stor
Cass Street
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