Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17

P. P. W.-What Is the address of Mrs Andrew Carnegie?
 A. Her principal home Is in New York city, and mall so addressed will be seen by authorized persons.
 Ivy-This lotion is said to whiten the neck if faithfully applied night ly for several weeks. Five grains each tincture of benzoin and borax, 10 grams spirits of camphor and 100 grams rosewater. -?--
 V. S.-What is 1t that takes the discoloration of silver without scratching or damaging the plate?
 A. There are numerous silver pol ishes on the market, obtainable at any grocery or drug store. -?-
 U. F. A.-Please tell me something that will clean skates badly covered with rust?
 A. Cover the rusty portions with sweet oil and let stand little while. Then rub thoroughly with emery powder and sweet oil.
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 A. G.. H.-Please tell me what iron cloth is, and for what 1t is used?
 A. It is made from a compara- lively new process from steel wool and has the appearance of having been woven from hair, like hair cloth. It Is used for coat collars to give them good fit.
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 A. C.-What Is the definition of the word "baraca," and whence did it originate?
 A. The word does not appear in any dictionary at hand Perhaps you have spelled 1t incorrectly. If you will give some idea of its meaning will try to trace 1t.
 A. J. L.-What day was September 30, 1877, and what is the horoscope for that day? Also the horoscope of those born July IA, 2S, and June 26 and July IA, lovers of home and family. talkative If women and quiet and close in money matters if men. July 28, can adapt themselves to most any condition in life, impulsive, lover of nature.
 Silly-What are the horoscopes of persons born April 19. December G., December 22 and 23?
 A. April 19, natural reasoners and leaders, make good lawyers or teachers. December 6. bold and not easy to become acquainted with, ac- tive, true to friends. December P and 23, proud, versatile, competent to hear large responsibilities.
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 B. J. E.-Whence comes the name Indian Summer?
 A. The name appears to have been derived from the fact that 1t was more noticeable in regions which were chiefly occupied by Indians at the time the term became current than in the eastern regions, to which the white population was limited prior to the beginning of the last century.
 Student-Please tell me something of Zoraster, of whom I find nothing in encyclopedias?
 A. OSblUiy OOSuuoS tAAS VI SA0~N name was Zarathushtra. He was the founder of the Perso-Iranian national religion, which prevailed from about 500 B. c. to 641 A. D. It Is repre- sented to-day in Persia and Russian trans-C -Caucasia by population of about 5000, and in Bombay and vi- |cinity by about 50,000 (the Parsees.) )
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 B. D. F.-Please print remedy for chapped hands.
 A. Here is a receipt which was popular in England many years ago: Melt four ounces of honey and two ounces of yellow wax which are put into six ounces of rosewater in a double boiler until they are well blended: then, while still hot, add one ounce of myrrh. Before going to bed apply this thickly to the skin This is helpful when the skin Is chapped.
 Eli-What sort of an engagement ring seems most proper when man is in moderate circumstances?