Arizona republican., 1920-08-02
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

c. What is meant by gag ru's D. V. L.
 was given to certain rules passed py congress from time to time to preVent petitions with reference to the aDoh- tion or restriction of slavery. olhce then the name has been applied 10 similar procedure in congress, legis- latures and conventions
 O. What is the origin of honeyoe"f j. H.
 A. Honeydew is a term applied to the swedish secretion which under certain conditions drips from the leaves of some trees. It IS a form or bleeding which appears only when an abundant supply of atmospheric mols- ture and a high temperature permit the development of a considerable sap pressure. Some kinds of mama are the dried honeydew or saccharine exu- dations of certain plants;
 O. What is the worlds distance record for throwing a baseball! VI.
 A. The worlds distance record for throwing a league baseball is 381 feet 21z inches, made by R. C. Campbell of North Adams. Mass.s on October s, 1887.
 O. Who was called the Watchdog of the Treasury? M. E. C.
 A. This title was first given to Congressman Izlihu B. Washburne. on account of his insistence upon econ
 0. Is there anything that can be put on milk cows to keep the stable flies off? w. F. E.
 A. There are a number of fly re- pellents on the market. The best method of combating the fly, how ever is to get rid of the breeding places by using every sanitary pre- caution. The dairy and milking barn should be screened. Traps baited with molasses will attract flies
 O. How can the weight of maple timber be estimated? V. M. A.
 A. It's weight may be ascertained from it's measurements, assuming that 50 cubic feet equal one ton. O. What fish or animal stInus sprays a liquid on bathers causing the flesh to burn and smart? E. E. MIN
 A. Je1lyfish, also known as sea net ties. frequently annoy ocean bathers should be bathed with diluted house hold ammonia or bicarbonate of soda o. Please give me some inforna- ton about the thermal equatorY T. w. s.
 A. The thermal equator is that re- zion of the earth enclosed within the l annual isotherms of 80 degrees, in cluding the northern part of South America and the greater part of Africa and India.
 A. and is there enough oxygen in the at l mosphere of Mars to keep an earth man aIive7 B. K.
 A. On July 14 Mars was S6,250,0O0 miles from the earth. The amount | of oxygen available for respiration in that planets atmosphere has not been determined even approximately. O. How much grain will the Chi caao elevators hold? E. T. U.
 A. The elevator warehouses of Chi cago have capacity of 50,426,00o bushels of grain.
 e. How much candy is sold in the United States? Has there been an increase since prohibition was en- foreed7 J. o. H.
 A. The treasury department says that more candy has been consumed since the advent of prohibition than About 1.00o,oo0,000 is spent annually for sweets.
 O. How can mildew be removed from table linen? C. c. C.
 A. Wash clean and rinse thorough ly. Put linen in tub of clean cold water. Tie small amount of chloride of lime in a piece of muslin and dis solve the lime in lukewarm water by squeezing the bag. Pour the lime water on linen in tub. Stir and leave cold water.
 O. How long does it take for a CO., coanut to get ripe? V. A.
 A. The department of agriculture says that it takes a year for a cocoa nut to mature, a tree yielding from SO to 100 nuts annually. The fruit is eaten both ripe and unripe. a eAny reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Republi- can Information Bureau. Frederic J. Haskfn. Director, Washington, D. C. This offer applies strictly to informa- E ton The bureau cannot give advice on legal medical and financial mat ters It does not attempt to settle domestic troubles. nor to undertake exhaustive research on any subject 'prite your question plainly and briefly. Give full name and address and enclose two cents in stamps for return postage. All replies are sent direct to the inquirer)
 The British government is conduct ing Extensive researches to discover a liquid fuel that will combine satisfac- -torily to take the place of gasoline. -@ Eighty five different trade names