Arizona republican., 1920-08-08
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS
Q.-What country raises and exports

most tobacco? J. F. H.
 A.-In addition to being the leading tobacco producer of the world the United States is the leading exporter, the leading importer, and the leading consumer.
 o:-How does broker "make mar ket?"-T. E. R.
 A.-When a broker or trader who is specialist in a certain stock names a price at which he will buy the stock, and a price at which he will sell. he is said to be making a market for the stock.
 Q.-How far do the wave motions extend below the normal surface of the ocean?-C. E. M.
 A--The motion of waves diminishes rapidly downward and is rarely sen sible below few hundred feet. Sub marine structures, such as piers, are rarely disturbed by wave motions be- low depth of 30 feet.
 Q.-What is the retirement age of rural carriers? What is the amount of pension?-C. D. M.
 A.-The retirement age. of rural car riers is 65 years. after which time they receive a pension equal to 30 per cent of their average salaries for the last 10 years of service.
 Q.-How big an elephant was Jum- bo2-A. J. M.
 A-This elephant which was on ex- y logical Gardens in London, and yater with the Bar1um and Bailey circus, was Il feet, inches high and weighed six tons
 Q.-How often does president meet with his cabinet?-S. B. R.
 A.-The cabinet meets with the president upon his call.
 Q.-Can eggs laid during the hot weather be put in water glass for winter use?-c. R. M.
 Awhile early spring eg3s are con- sidered best for preserving in water glass, hot weather eggs can be kept satisfactorily provided they are fresh and infertile when placed in storae.
 Q.-How long does the government permit an ex-service man to wear his uniform after his discharqe?-J. A. G.
 A.-The war department says that according to military regulations a man discharged from the army service is entitled to wear his uniform for three months. He must be sure to wear the red discharge chevron on his coat sleeve. After the expiration of the three months, he may wear the uniform on such occasions as parades, ct cetera, or may remove all insignia and wear the uniform ordinary wearing apparel
 Q-What system is followed in the numbering of spool cotton?-A. w. A.
 A.-The numbering of cotton thread is based the size of the yarn from which the thread is twisted. The fin iShed thread was originally all 3-piy and carried the yarn size, that IS lo say, three strands of size 50 yarn were twisted together and called No. 5C thread. When 6-ply of six-cord came into use, it was decided not to change the numbering of the thread, but tc use six strands of yarn size 100 to make the No 50 thread
 Q.-Who presented the Federal Re- serve act to congress s?-S. A. R.
 A.-Senator Owen and Represents tive (now Senator) Glass presented to congress the bills which were finally amended and passed as the Federal Reserve act, December 2S, 1913.
 Q.-PIease send full informa tio r about Starved Rock.-F. A.
 A.-Starved Rock is a high pinnacle on the south side of the valley of the Illinois river, between Utica and Ot- tawa, where fort named St. Louis was erected by LaSalle in 1882. Its name indicates the fate of the last oi the Illini Indians. who were beseigec by the Iroquois- The rock is nearly perpendicular, rising about 130 feet above the river. The region was re- gently set aside as a state park of 10,- 900 acres.
 Q.-What is the best speed recorc that pigeon has ever nade?-O. M. L
 A.-The bureau of animal industry says that the best record that they have for a carrier pigeon was made ir 1913 by Bullet" owned by O. w. An derson of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The bird flew 1000 miles in one day. II hours, A minutes, 6 seconds. The long distance record is held by ths pigeon '"Thomas B." owned by Thomas B. Brouillette of Springfield Mass. II 1915, this bird flew from Denver tC Springfield. 1889 miles, in 22 days, hours, p minutes.
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