American Geography. Quick geography quiz questions
Questions cover Tennessee border states seven of eight, Atlantic touch count within two, Zuni mountains location, Georgia South Carolina boundary river, state touching only one neighbor, near the capital of New Mexico, state containing Pierre, river boundary Arizona California, northern comparison Saint Louis and Kansas City, and which Great Lake lies entirely in the United States. Answers appear on another page.
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Tennessee
Atlantic Ocean
Zuni Mountains
Georgia
South Carolina
New Mex
Pierre the
Arizona
California
Ste Lons
Kansas Chuy
Great Lakes
United States Territory
Lutherans Reject Joint Augustana College Control
Madrid Iowa April 23 The Iowa Lutheran conference of the Augustana synod unanimously refused the synod's offer of joint ownership and control of Augustana college and theological seminary at Rock Island. The decision follows a Philadelphia convention proposal to share with Illinois and Superior conferences while a Thursday vote favored against it. Final action to be taken Monday after further discussion on regional management. The conference adopted a budget of 5134 28 for synod operations including 7000 for Iowa Lutheran's children home, 1500 for Madrid home for the aged, 5000 church building fund, and 15000 for town home missions plus 8605 40 for the deaconess institute in Omaha.
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Synod
Augustana College
Illinois and
Superior Conferences
Madrid
Iowa Lutheran Conference
Rock Island
Wills
Iowa
Tlinois
Duluth
Illinois
Chicarro
Lundholm
A. T.lundholm
Gowrie
Iowa’ Synod
Cadar Rapids
Stanton
Deaconess Institute
Omaha
Thousands at risk as levee breaks flood river towns
Floodwaters stretch along the Louisiana coast as the Mississippi breaks, drowning several and forcing 13,000 to evacuate. Maj Paxton leads Mississippi National Guard relief with motor boats in Greenville. Government agencies mobilize as flood fears rise and Red Cross funding tops $4 million.
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Maj. Paxton
Mississippi ‘National’ Guard
Greenville
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ferriday
Washington, D. c
Coolidre
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Coolidge Eyes Wisconsin or Okoboji as White House Summer
Unofficial word from Washington says President Coolidge is leaning to using the Victor Lawson estate at Green Lake Wisconsin or Lake Okoboji Iowa for a summer White House. Frank W Stearns has scouted Wisconsin sites while a Coolidge representative may inspect Okoboji. a presidential party of about 300 is anticipated with focus on fishing and lodging.
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Washington, D
D. C
Coolidge
Victor Lawson
Green Lake
Wis
White House
Chicago
Wisconsin Lake
United Press
Dawson ‘Place
Wisconsin
Frank W. Stearns
Lawson Estate
Stearns
White Pine Camp
N.Y
Des Moines
LPIK
Iowa
Wlete
Lake Okoboji
Charles A. Rawson
Washington
Rawson
Middlewest
Dawson
Persident
Newsramer
Midwest
South Dakota
East High Wins with Orchestras at District Contests
East High teams and others competed in district music events with East Waterloo, Waterloo entries, and several towns. Winners earned state meet spots at Iowa City. judges announced outcomes for glee clubs, chamber music, solos, and bands with East High among top finishers.
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Glee Club
Restigh and
East
High
Iowa City
Independence
Manchester
East Waterloo
West
Waterloo Brass
Daniel Jensen
Ugene Harker
Dysart
Traer
West Waterloo
Dubuque
Iwis Rausch
Teachers College High
Carol Prescott
East High
Toledo
Parkersburg
Selos
Inez Johnson
Margaret Miller
Hast High
Isabelle Gardner
Town City
Charlottes
Burton
George Turner
Lynn Allison
la Porte City
Robert James
Oelwein
Fron Tracr
Hazleton
Dike
Disabled War Vets Seek Legion Support in Des Moines
April 230 notes memory of blind, the best, the insane, shellshocked soldiers who served in the war. Stafford Kine, national commander, calls for American Legion at Argonne post meeting. He emphasizes need for Legion amid concerns over veteran care.
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Des Moines
Stafford Kine
American Desion
Argonne
American Legion
Girl-Slayer Guilty of Manslaughter in 1806 stakel event
In Chickso on April 1806 Parsnee Stakes a woman was found guilty of manslaughter for the wilting of her sweetheart. The court heard she believed the purers and others played a role while denying that she acted with premeditation.
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Vauil
Tames
Ste
Unknown Number Dead Buried in Explosion Wreckage
Cont d report describes a plant wall toppled by a blast, thick smoke and flames shooting 110 feet into the sky. Fire lit clouds for miles as more than 200 workers in the cushion department were saved by foreman Willan Berkevksi’s prompt actions.
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Willan Berkevski
Car Service Rules Suspended by Flood
Flood emergency halts interstate car services with priority on routes to Tennesee Louisiana Mississippi and rail commissions directing forward to maintain essential routes. Regulithines suspend rides and car service operations amid the crisis and seek to protect shippers and traffic flow.
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Washington
Toc
Beston Tenn
Pengele Oriedverttiig
Reteas
Louisiana
Mis
Unclear Names and Phrases From Local Text
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and terms such as MARREAGH LICENSES Jord Corwin Cedar balis .27 Rehab Merri Cedar barlis a2 Coorre Boredan and other assorted words. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent event or notice with identifiable entities.
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Marreagh Licenses
Jord Corwin
Cedan Balis
Rehab Merri
Cedar Barlis
Coorre Boredan
Videbe Dream Wosterlooose
Menneny
Mexican Archbishops Sent On Train To Border
Archbishops Mora del Rio and five other prelates were expelled from Mexico and placed on a train to the U S border, leaving the church without a functioning supreme body. Government cited the Jalisco train attack and unrest as justification. Several bishops remain in hiding across the republic.
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Mexico City
Mex
Mora del Rio
Laredo
Tex
Jose
Jalisco
Alvarez
Calles
League of Defense of Religious Freedom
Ruiz
Mexico
Republic
Buffalo Man Kills Chicago Girl and Then Self in Paris
A coroner's verdict states Julian Meredith, 27, of Buffalo, shot Maurier Roberts, 23, of Chicago, then killed himself near Versailles after a trip from Paris. A revolver was found in Meredith's hand, and police theorize a double tragedy amid travel with Mine. Vergaolet.
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Cérnaylan
Ville
Vergaolet
Meredith
Miss Roberts
Tiere
Infant dies after pet dog smothers child
Norma Jean, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Mnutsoen farmers, Fort Dodre area, was smothered by the family dog. The dog leapt on the infant in bed applying pressure that prevented breathing. Local authorities reported the incident occurred in January.
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Fort Dodre
Jan
Agri
Norma Jean
Edward Mnutsoen
Spies and espionage rules linked to legations exposed
Peking reports reveal six rules for recruiting Chinese servants and staff in American, Japanese, and British legations for espionage. Documents urge identifying visitors, locating secret documents, and copying material with pay premiums. Shanghai notes Red labor unions seeking Chinese workers for a Communist army to oppose Chiang Kai-Shek, with transport to Hupeh offered. London reports British sailors bayoneted coolies at Wuhu during a raid on a mercantile hulk, with fires in Pukow amid artillery exchanges. Naval actions: American ships in Chinese waters fired upon 45 times, six injured, since August 26 near Nanking, with multiple replies by the ships.
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Peking
INS
United States
Washington
Legation
Legations
The
Communist Internationale
Chang Tso-Lin
Shanghai
Red Labor Unions
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hankow
Nanking
Hupeh
Chiang Sai-Shek
London
Wuhu
Hongkong
Pukow
Pukiw
Advanced Thought Leader Weds Webster City Banker
Chicago April 23. Mrs Houldah Loomis Hig sinbotham a Chicago forum debater and leader of advanced thought groups of women has remarried Bridgman Camden Mason a 71 year old banker from Webster City Iowa on the way to Webster City after marrying in Crown Point Ind The bride is 67 and her two former husbands are dead This marriage marks her third venture and comes amid past statements on civil ceremonies and gossip surrounding marriage norms.
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Chicago
Building Permits Filed for Multiple Structures
William J Denigan seeks a garage at HOS Seventh West for 250 dollars. Frank Kuathke applies for a garage at 311 Oneida Street. Fred Olds requests a garage at 150 Madison Street. Stan AL LL Hewitt proposes a porch remodel at 717 Glenwood. Hostetler plans a heating plant at 618 Main Street.
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William J. Denigan
HOS Seventh West
Frank Kuathke
Oneida
Fred Olds
Madison
Stan
LL. Hewitt
Glenwood
Hostetler
Main
Funeral services for Charles Bandifield
Charles F. Bandifield died yesterday morning from injuries after being struck by a car Thursday afternoon at Presbyterian hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Kistner chapel with Rev. Thorlan of Linden presiding. Burial details to follow.
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Charles FE
Bandifield
Charles 4
Gandfield
Presbyterian
Kistner Chapel
Thorran
Linden
Janesville
Pratt Cleared in Des Moines Child Burn Case
Mrs. E S Pratt of Des Moines was acquitted in a special sessions court on a charge of third degree assault connected to injuries to her adopted child Roberta Jane Pratt. Custody remains under Des Moines juvenile court with Roberta on probation. a future ruling on neglect is set for Monday.
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New York
E. S. Pratt
Des Moines
Roberta’ Jane Pratt
Special Sessions Court
Altho
Pratt
Roberta
Pratts
Thompson
Lester L. Thompson
Salmon
Boy Thrown Through Windshield In City Accident
Thomas Shear two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Shear of 742 Third Avenue West suffered a slight cut on the right side of his face when he was thrown through the windshield of his father's car. The incident occurred on Fourth street between Lafayette and Mulberry as an auto ahead stopped suddenly. The wound was dressed at Presbyterian hospital.
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Thomas Shear
Clyde Shear
Third Avenue West
Shear
Fourth Street
Lafayette
Mulberry
Cher
Presbyterian Hospital
Kisden of Opinion Merle Sizer Dead
Des Moines April 23. James Kisden head of the state bureau of investigation declared Merle Sizer Miquoketa school teacher who disappeared November 5 is dead. I think now as I have since the beginning that the girl is dead most probably a victim of foul play. The search for Miss Sizer will be continued. Risden added.
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Des Moines
James Kisden
State Bureau of Investigation Today
Merle Sizer
Miquoketa
Miss Sizer
Risden
$30 Fine For Wrong Auto Plates
Walter Ward pleaded guilty to displaying license plates not issued for the car. He was fined $30 and costs, Judge I. B. Stiles presiding. The fine was paid.
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Walter Ward Lato
Flo
I. B. Stiles
Smoke Stack Secured After Hazard Noted By Passersby
Northwest side of the Black Hawk building at Fourth and Commercial streets posed a danger as a top section could fall. Log chains were wrapped around the stack and tied to the building to secure it. Building Commissioner Tornjes reported the fix today. Wind and rusted joints had left the top section slanted and menaced pedestrians.
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Black Hawk
BR. Tornjes
Flier Report From Havana Details Armed Movement
An April Havana dispatch notes American army activity over the city and surrounding routes with unclear references to movements toward a broader engagement. The fragmentary text mentions food and civic lines, and likely describes street actions and regional routes.
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Havana
Cuba
Lorila
Fire Prevention Year Gains Steam In Waterloo Drive
Waterloo joins a national push led by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to expand Fire Prevention year. Home Inspection Month in May and Rotary month will see pamphlets distributed in schools and homes, with don ts list and safety drills planned to reduce fires and deaths nationwide.
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International’ Association
Association
Waterloo
Fire Department
Rotary
Ray
Tiller
Waterloo Fire Department
Bay
International Association
Aoman
United States
Billboards Aid Company
Outdoor Advertising Association
Missouri Valley Association of Fire Chiefs
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Canada
Missouri Valley Association
Depew Celebrates 93rd Birthday With Work Belief
Chauncey M. Depew, famed for longevity’s motto work temperance and fun, turns 93. A noted business and political figure, he spent 12 years in the U S Senate, and led the New York Central Railroad for 14 years. born April 23, 1834, his Peekskill farm is an historic landmark.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
United States’ Senate
New York Central Railroad
Peekskill
N. Y
Vermonter Duba Seeks Green Mountain Special
Duba a St Albans native and blacksmith at 216 Fifth Street West expresses strong interest in a Green Mountain State special train of 13 coaches touring the country to advertise Vermont products. The Rock Island train leaves Davenport at 7 p.m. and will pass Waterloo overnight with no stop here. Gov. Weeks is among the passengers and Duba hopes to meet fellow Vermonters.
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A.A. Duba
Fifth Street West
St. Albans
Green Mountain State
Rock Island
Davenport
Waterloo
John EB. Weeks
Cuba
Vermont
Three Roof Fires in Cedar Falls in Three Hours
Three roof fires were reported in Cedar Falls within three hours starting at 9 30 a m today causing no material damage. The first fire was at Dr F C Cutler’s residence 1020 Clay street the second at Fred Kaus place 915 Franklin and the third at the sisters residence running St Patrick’s parochial school Seventh and Washington
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Cedar Falls
Clay Street
Fred Kaus
Franklin
St. Patrick’s Parochial School
Seventh
Washington
Former Lawn City Residents Wed in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls April 23 Friends here learned of the marriage at Cedar Rapids on April 14 of Mrs Dagmaord and Arthur Court, both former residents here. They will reside at Fort Dodge.
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Lawn City
Cedar Rapids
Cedar “Falls
Cedar’ Rapids
Dagmaord
Arthur Court
Ft’ Dodge
Jessup and Briggs win Mason and Dixon doubles at White Sulphur Springs
In White Sulphur Springs W Va April 23 Miss Marion Z Jessup Wilmington Del and Mrs Jesse Briggs New York edged Mrs Fullerton Weaver and Mrs D Candee New York 4 6 6 1 6 2 to take the women's doubles title. Jessup also won the singles title defeating Mrs Barnard Stenz 6 3 6 2.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Marion — Z. Jessup
Wilmington
Del
Jesse Briggs
New, York
Green Briar Club
Fullerton Weaver
D. Candee
New York
Miss Jessup
Boston
Barnard Stenz
Five West High Grads Named to ISU Freshmen List
Ames honors roll includes five West High graduates among Iowa State College's 100 freshmen for the fall quarter. Top scholar Donald S. Wilson led with 93.1, followed by Harry Dudley Ralston 91.2, Gordon Keith Smith 90.6, Wilma Leone Fortsch 89.5, and Jean Katherine Padden 84.
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AMES
West High School
Iowa State College
Donald = S&S. Wilson
Harry Dudley Ralston
Gordon Keith Smith
Wilma Leone Fortsch
Jean Katherine Padden
Earle Williams in Coma in Los Angeles
Pioneer motion picture actor Earle Williams remained unconscious at his Los Angeles home on Friday with doctors reporting bronchial pneumonia. The crisis was not expected until later today as he lay in a coma since Thursday.
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Earle Williams
Los Angeles
Cal
INS
MacDonald Admitted To Jefferson Hospital
Former British Labour prime minister Ramsay MacDonald is reported patient in Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia on April 23 suffering from a cold.
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I MacDonald
Philadelphia
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Jefferson Hospital
Weis Taken Home After Presbyterian Hospital Stay
Henry Wels of 806 Fourth Street West has recovered from a recent operation at Presbyterian hospital and was discharged to his home today.
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Weis
Henry Wels
Fourth Street West
Presbyterian Hospital
Faculty member returns from Chicago coaching stint
Elizabeth Gillia McCartney a faculty member at Allied Arts Conservatory has returned after a week in Chicago where she coached under noted Swiss bark tone Charles Norman Granville.
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Elizabeth Gillia’ McCartney
Allied Arts Conservatory
Chicago
Charles Norman Granville
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Merigo
Ehurgh
Catholic Hierarchy
Buffalo Man
Rimself
Paris
Babe
REDS
Ray Raymond
Valerie Raymond
Paul Kelly
Kelly
Webster City
Burns
Mrs. Pratt
Kisden
Opinion
Merle Sizer Dead
Tome
Camp Fire Girls
UNCEY
Derew
Duba
Green Mt. Special
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