In article 4rYme.22925$g66.19673@attbi_s71,
Jay Honeck wrote:
And pity the person who has to deal with both
Des Moines, Iowa and
Des Plaines, Illinois

Let alone "Mar-SAILS" Illinois.

Don't forget Cairo (Kay-row), IL.

Of course, some cities are schizophrenic, even amongst their own townsfolk.

Keokuk, Iowa is pronounced "KE-o-kuk" by half the population, and "Ke-O-kuk"
by the other half. It's interesting to listen to their Unicom, and see how
each pilot pronounces it.

While we're at it, as Osceola, Iowa to the list. Particuarly confusing to
Floridians, and others who are familiar with the Seminole Indian chief by
that name.