The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-05
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

O. What is the difference bowen the
53rd Pioneer Infantry Regiment and the
53rd Infantry Regiment?-L Il. w.
A Regiments in different branches of
the service frequently have the same same num- 1,;
are two distinct branches of the service;
doing different lines of work. The 53rd
Pioneer Infantry Regiment is attached to
France At present it is located near
Tonnerre. The 53rd Infantry Regiment
is attached to the 18th Brigade Of the 9th
Q. Who WINS the author of that beautiful
lyric of the war, I'm Flanders Fields?"-
A John McCrac lieutenant-colonel
with the Canadian forces,was the author Of
the poem I'm Flanders Fields" He died
Of double pneumonia in France January IS,
Q. Can crows be taught to talk?-T. B.
TIE st.te crow S ta fEqnd IL
ia an Si q the Blue Mountains Of
resemblance of its voice. to the human
speech. Some of the species of this genus
may be taught to initiate the human voice.
@. Are relatives or other persons allow
ed to mail packages to soldiers with the
American Expeditionary Forces:-E. +. q.
A. The postoffice department says that
postmasters are not allowed to accept pack
ages for the American Expeditionary
Forces unless they are accompanied by
Ger or a higher official of the mans com
panX or regiment. ..,-
O. What is the ella Monster? Describe
A. The ella Monster, the only poison
GUS lizard inhabitinf the United States.
Is found in the deserts Of Arizona and New
of other lizards. The body is covered with
bead-like points in place of scales, and
Monster measures from foot and a half
to two feet long. The usual color is
salmon pink spotted with black. Its .moye-
ments are slow and clumsy, and its bite is
| likely to cause death.
Q. What is the insigne used for men Iii
IA A. The ' insisne used With the eherrous
u. S. naval service. consists of an oval
containing. a small globe and, beneath it,
a series of electric sparks.
O. How much money has the United
States loaned the allies to date?-F. NJ. NJ.
A. The total amount of loans made 10
| the allies by this country is S9.016. 229, 900.
Q. Is the relative of n soldier who dies
b in ser ,hW 4 F. entitled to the $50
A. The adjutant generals office, of the
war department. informs us that the rela-
f.. is not entitled to the $50 bonus
Q. What is good way to curl feathers?
! A Take round stick, hold feathers
close to it and carefully fold the down
around the wood: not close. slip over il
until well Ia dampened: then n put tU in warns warns
spot until dry. The feather will then be
curled without damage to its texture.
q. Does the Wholesaler or the retailer
| pay the revenue tax on jewelry ?-H. II.
A. The revenue lax on tewelry is paic
| by the retailer who collects 1t from the
purchaser. jewelers. must make monthly
returns of moneys so collected.
Q. How many people are with Presl-
| dent Wilson in Paris
A. The presidents imqediate party
| consists of himself and Mrs. Wilson. DIR.
Grayson. Miss Benham. three stenogra-
pliers, six service men and messenger. The
entire American delegation in Paris in
| Guiding all attaches, experts and clerks,
| numbers 1,2S4.
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