The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-20
Ouesfions-Answers

@. Can you tell me the shortest famous
letter ever written ?-H. q.
A. There have been number of brief
letters written by famous men. one of
which was that of the French statesman,
Talleyrand. A certain lady having written
TO Tallcyrand informing of the death of
her husband he replied "Dear Marquise-
Alas! Your devoted Talleyrand." Another
lady wrote Talleyhand of her wedding to
which his reply was "Ho! Ho!'4
Q. What is the average salary Of all the
wage earners in the United States :-R. u.
4. A government actuary, who is posi-
bly, more familiar with the incomes of the
people of the United States than any other
nrln. says the average wage of every per
son who works is between $1,000 and 81 SOC:
He says that 200 per anaumets about
Q. How should frost bite be treated?-
A. The usual method of immediate treat
ment Of frost bite is TO rub the affected
parts with snow If it is available, or bathe
them with ice water. and then with water
at higher temperatures.
Q. What is the electoral college ?-H. s.
A. The persons who. according, to the
political system Of the United States ar.
to elect the president aud vice ce-president
are called electors. and form the electora!
college. Each state chooses a number OF
electors equal to the number of members
it sends to both houses of congress.
9. What are flying Ls fish ?mF F. .o.
jecting themselves from the water and
sailing thru the air. There are number
this power. Flying fish of Southern Calf
fornia have been known to fly one-quarter
of mile without rising more than three
Q. How many popes have been named
Gregory M. Il. l..
A. There have been sixteen popes with
O. what day is observed in Europe as
Labor DAYS.. Op.
countries in Europe the first day of
MAY.
q. What is whispering gallery TX. f.
T.
A. This is a name given to number of
galleries in the interior of doomed buildings
| in which. because of their construction, it
is possible to hear slight sounds at unusual
distances. The whispering gallery of the
| United States capitol, and that in st. Pauls
Cathedral. London. are the most noted in
the world. whisper in either place can
be heard distinctly a hundred feet away.
Q. What is the highest medal awarded
A. The Congressional Medal of Honor is
the highest United States award that can be
| given to soldier. seventy weight such
War, Sergeant YorI>s being one Of hem
| Q. What is the population of Poiand:-
A. No official figures are as yet avail
! able as to the population of Poland. but
| it is estimated at 22500.O00 It's area is
| about 5000 square miles, or about the size
Q. What is cheap substitute for q
| porcelain top kitchen table I'D. G. n.
| A. An inexpensive substitute for such 4
| table may be secured by covering an ordi-
| nary table with white oil cloth. and giving
it two or three coats of transparent var
nish.
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