El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-18
QUESTIONS And ANSWERS

r. this the nineteenth or twentieth
century &c. b.
A. We arc. at the present time, liv-
ing in the 10th century The first
century extended from the year 1 to
100; the second. from 101 10 200, and
so on making the years 1901 to 1000
the twentieth century
O. When did neckties become pop
uluri-B. W. 4.
A. Neckues, formerly known as
"cravats," were first extensively worn
in Europe during the French revolu-
rion. The custom was borrowed from
the Croats or Crabats. as they were
called. in the Seventeenth century
O. Why isn't there n First Natlonll
Bank in salt Lake Cityf-H. G.
A The treasury department says
that there was a First National Bank
Of Utah. located in salt Lake city.
This bank was uquidated some time
ago The only bank which could use
the title would be the next one FOUND
ed. but 81 is not necessary for ms
bank to take the name. Bank names
conform TO the wishes Of the organ
q How should dnsheens be cook
A. Dasheens may be baked after
being parhoiled. or may be escaLloped-
When baked the dasheen should be
mealy. the flavor being similar 70 that
Of the white potato but suggestive
a How many aliens are coming
and going from America FL F.
A. The bureau Of immigration says
that in August, 1920, about $4,000
aliens were admitted and that 5000
e why is rice thrown at we'd
dimEE &C. w
a The use Of rice at weddings is
an ancient custom II IS part Of the
marriage ceremony among the Brah-
mans OF India. The Jews were accus-
toned to throwing wheat and the Rus
SLAMS wheat or barley while saying
Increase and multiply" Rice is now
largely used in Christian countries
because IL is the most prolific OF
grains
q. what state has the longest and
most severe VFiHterf-J. r. J.
A. The weather bureau says that
generally speaking the state OF North
Dakota the eastern portion OF Mon
tana and the western portion Of Min
nesOta have the most severe winter
climate, although portions Of northern
New England and the mountain sec
lions Of northern New York have
weather conditions nearly approach
Ing those in the sections first named I
Likewise some Of the mountain dis
what longer periods than in the sec
ion previously mentioned and heavier
shows may occur but usually the tenn
leratures are not so low during pc
Rods OF intense cold as occur in the
over Levels Of the states first men I
q. what kind Of material l. used T.
or making spark plug eieetrodes'-
A. me bureau OF standards says I
hat nickel wire is used Tor this pur-
q. Please give the oriEin Of the I
phrase Swan souE.r-P. W.
A. According 10 legend. Il is be- ]
ieved that a dying swan uttered I
wonderful song Thus, the phrase /
swans song has come to be applied I
o the last poem or last musical work I
u an author.
O. How long does il take a message /
o cross the Atlantic cnblei J. s.
A While coding and DECIDING OF I
messages, Transmission and delivery I
Z cable messages make q necessary I
o set the time Of a cable message at I
rom three TO five hours, the actual /
line that 10 takes for the current 70 I
ross the ocean is scarcely TO be I
eckoned, since 10 travels at the We
ocity Of light, $4,000 miles a second !
@ What part o. a INNS weight e.
Futere G.. n
A. Water forms over so per cent OF i
he weight OF the body OF the average I
nan, being a component part Of all
be tissues.
@ Whas f. the new submarine gun
hut has been adopted By the New
ork police Department. C. C. III.
A This is q gun OF great power in
he form OF a large pistol that can be
arried under the coat It weighs
My seven pounds and fires pistol
aus or buckshot cartridges, caliber
3, and can be made 70 fire from one
D 1900 shots per minute at viii II
: a simple gun. consisting OF only
leven parts. and is said TO be un-
qualled for use in riots, OF for chas-
e lawbreakers escaping in automo-
O. see In a paper that a certnin
ian ia away on EabbatlcuI leave.
hat does this meant I. n. c.
A. This refers to a period Of one
ear in each seven that is allowed
rofessors in some colleges for rest.
'avel and research.
G. How much did the late war cost
b an hcuri G.. r II.
a. Col Ayers in The War with /
ermany' states that the war cost US /
ore than one million dollars an
lur, for over two years
O. VIII the United States treasury
place paper ten cents that Is not
good condiffonf y. y. L.
A. II your ten cent bin -(United
.ates fractional currency IS in good
Tough condition 10 be identified.
e treasury department viii redeem J
for you al its face value
q II one holds straight life gov
nmeHt Insurance for five years and
en converts Il to a 2O-yenr payment /,
'ncy, viii the government give
edit for those five years on the con
.rted polieyf H J. n.
A. A soldier who has held his term {
surance for five years and then e
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