Arizona republican., 1920-05-04
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

Q.-How many of the Worlds Ser ies between the National and American leagues have been won in four straight games?-G. L. D.
 A-The American league was not organized until 1900, and no series was played in 1900, 1902 nor 1904. The only series which has been decided in four straight games was the one in 1914 between Boston and the Athletics.
 Q.-What is the original Bon Marche? 70. c. Nj.
 A.-This is one of the largest de- partment stores Of Paris It has been noted for it's low prices and is inter esting on account of it's successful ap- plication of 9he principles of coopera,- ton. The business is conducted by board of managers selected from the employees, and all share in the profits of the establishment in addition to their salaries.
 Q.-How many inventions has Thomas Edison made?-W. M. N.
 Ale has obtained patents on more than nine hundred inventions.
 Q.-Do all the countries of Latin America speak Spanish?-i. l.. C.
 A-SpaniSh IS the usual language in all these countries except Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken, and Haiti where French is the language of a majority of the inhabitants.
 Q.-Whch is the right hand bank of
 
 A-The United States Geological Survey states that the right bank of stream is at the right hand as one goes down stream.
 onHow many cattle are there in
 A.-According to the Shoe and Leather Reporter there are 6S,132,000 cattle in the country at present-a de- crease of 435,000 since last year.
 Q.-Wil you tell me how the Metho- dist church got it's name?-L. S.
 A.-The word Methodist" is derived from a Greek word meaning method or rule. It was applied in derision to those following the methods of John Wesley, but he accepted the term and made it a feature that the rules and methods of the Saviour were followed p. C.
 A.-This is the oldest dragoon reg iment in the British army. It dafes back to 1883 and under normal condi- tions is mounted on gray horses It has been one of the most distinguished regiments in the army, an1 rendered good account of itself ;n the world war.
 Q.-How much larger is the sun than the earth?-P. C. N.
 A-The suns diameter Is nearly one hundred and ten times that of the earth and it's volume is almost ], 1900, 900 times that of the earth.
 Q.-is there a snake in existence that when struck separates into divisions and can afterwards resume it's original lenqth.-L. M.
 A.-The glass or so-called jointed snake is really a lizard. When handled roughly the tail portion may be broken into two or three pieces. Contrary to superstition these pieces will not re- unite, though a. rudimentary tail is sometimes developed after the loss of the original one.
 Q.-Who holds the record for long distance driving in golf in this coun- try?-T. C. V.
 A-There is no official authoritative answer, but Ellsworth Augustus of Cleveland, Ohio, is generally rated as the longest driving amateur in the United States, while Bob Mcdonald is accorded that rating among the pro- fessionaIs.
 Q.-What were the names of the Siamese twins ?-N. F. H.
 A-Eng and Chang, the original Siamese twins, were born of Chinese parents in 1911. They lived until 1874.
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