Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-01
INQUIRIES
ANSWERS


A. G. Nj cannot find reference
to such book as the National Cyclic
pedia of American Biography.
Ross Rogers of Paris, Tenn, de-
sires to communicate with A. j. S.,
previously mentioned in shis col
umn.
w. S. A.-There is no such coin
as a copper penny of 1904. The
cent of that year is quoted at 81 to
$40, according TO condition.
H. M. R.-What is used in self
raising -four?
A. That is a trade secret. Appar-
emily there is something in it Of the
nature of cream tartar and soda.
Is there a premium on 10-cent
coin of 1885 with thirteen stars and
Liberty head on one side and an
eagle with head to left and band
over head?
-. INOI rare.
Stranger.-How may l become
druggist? Where can l get informa-
ton concerning study?
A. The best way is to talk the
matter over with druggist, who
will know all about it.
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F. R. K-I am not informed as to
the Canadian tariff. The duty on
furniture in use would be slight.
You can ascertain more particularly
by writing Hon William Paterson,
minister of customs, Quebec.
D. ]. B.-Where were Ex-Governor
j. Walter Smith Of Maryland and
Ex-Governor Beckham of Kentucky
horn?
4. At Snow Hill, Md, and Wick
land" Bardstown, Ky, respectively.
w. A. Mach of your coins eX-
cept the 1853 bears a premium of
cent. l know nothing of a dollar
made like a half" of 1860. The
half dollar of 1853 without rays or
arrows is worth 500 to $50, but none
are in circulation.
H. A. B-April 5, 1874, was Sun
day. The half dime is not rare. l
think you have not described your
stamp correctly. No Scent stamps
were issued as early as 1845, nor
we're there any stamps at that time
except local ones. If yours is of that
description it should have the name
Of a postoffice on it..
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F. R.-A claims there is such a
thing as a manufactured egg being
sold B insists that 1t is impossible
to manufacture them. Can you en-
tighten us?
A. Both are wrong. 1t would be
easy, but not profitable, to compete
with the hen in the production of
eggs. 1t has been tried.
F. w. M.-How many rods has an
acre on one side? ca How can /
tan hides with oak bark?
A. An acre is 100 rods; if the
acre is square there would be about
121s rods on each side. CD To at
tempt such thing without instruc-
ton from a practical tanner would
be unwise. The material would cost
.a,,aroI ttp,ae tba x,oIpa ~ ,,nur hide
and you would spoil it at that.
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r. c. C.-What is bay rum made
of? | would like a recipe for It?
(2) What day did Palm Sunday fall
on in 1876? (3) What is the cost
Of getting your first naturalization
papers?
A. 1t is obtained by distilling the
leaves of the pimenta acris with
rum. Or the volatile oil procured |
from the leaves by distillation may
be mixed with alcohol, acetic acid
and water. CD April 3. 90 The
charge varies in different courts. 1t
would not be likely TO exceed say |
So.
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A. B.-Whom would you consider !
4 very famous Indian? Please give !
me some information concerning |
him. CD In what city was the |
,able car invented? 90 Why is a /
liable car safer than a horse or troll
ley car on steep inclines?
4. American history is replete |
With Indians of fame. Comparative
" few men earn fame while they /
ire living. but there are numerous
asses of Indians who may at least
be considered notable. One of Okla
iomA's senator's. Robert L. Owens, is
/ Mnskogee Indian. He is a lawyer
~ profession. (2) Cable cars are
lot an invention. but an evolution. I
I3l II there is any reason, IL Is be-
,ause they are under better control. I
The cable, being underground, is /
tot 80 liable to mishap as horses and
rolIeys are.
HazeI-what will vhiten stone
tens? ca When floors have been
-arnished. how do you wax them to
i've the hard wood finish? CD
Print a list of the biographies that a
yelI read person should be familiar
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