, 1921-06-16
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Q-Whst Is the largest artificial d.
Tense structure on fhe Taco OF the
earfhs-T. NJ.
A--The great wall Of China Is the
greatest barrier built by man and
extends for about $500 miles In the
north OF China proper OF which It part
iy formed the boundary.
Q.-who started using cartoons or
fancifui pictures to Illustrate titles In
moving picfurcs?-C- L. b
A.-Harry Myers is credited with
inc AAnoN4LAuua nANluk uIAAn HQCn
cartoons TO illustrate titles for movies
OF which he vas both director and
star.
Q-How much money does the
United States lose annually through
Injurious tnsects?-C. +. o.
A.&The bureau Of biological survey
says no figures showing h amount
of money lost annually by the United
States through Injurious insects have
been complied since 1919. when It WAS
estimated hat there was a loss of
81 .1oi,S $751; 500 from this
Q.-Can you give a recipe for potato
pinoches--J. w. s.
A--Such pinoche is made as follows;
boil 1-3 cup milk, IL cup corn syrup
and u cup hot potatoes (which have
been put through ricerl TO firm ball
stage. add y tcaspoonfui vanilla. .
tablespoonfuis marshmailow paste or
Il pound marshmaiiows. u cup
shredded or chopped nut
meats Allow mixture to cool ten min
utcs. beat vigorously and pour into
butter pan. When firm mark off In
squares.
Q.-What is meant by dutch cour-
ageY"-H. Il.
A.-The phrase Dutch courage"
means artificial courage. or holiness
Inspired by intoxicating spirits There
are no sturdier fighters than the
Dutch, as history shows. Dutch
courage however. Is an expression
which is used In opprobrIum or de-
rison. 1t arose from the enmity which
existed between the English and the
Dutch during the. 18th century.
Q.-Please inform me concerning the
trimming and topping OF the Boleanna
Poplar tree.-D. f. X.
A.-The. bureau OF plant industry
says hat the Boleanna Poplar tree
is a horticultural form of the white
poplar and can be trimmed and topped
as severely as one wishes. This tree
is treated as a hedge would be.
Q.-when should a poultry flock be
culled?-W. c.
An a single systematic cuiiing
is made. II should be done in august
or September. At this time 1t is cas-
Ter to estimate the relative value of a
hen as an egg producer and to weed
out poor ones. 1t is best, however. to
Gull out whenever ~discdsered. any hen
which is sick. which is very thin. or
which shows evidences Of non-produc-
ton. weakness or poor vitality.
'Q.-P1ease ten me the names Of the
sons and grandsohs of BENJAMIN Har-
rison, one Of the signers OF the Dec
laration Of Independence,-M. II. C.
A-Benjamin Harrison. the siener
of the Declaration of Independence.
had three sons. Benjamin Harrison Of
Berkeley. whose son vas also famed
Benjamin Harrison; second. William
Henry Harrison. whose son was Jdin
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