Arizona republican., 1921-03-25
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

(Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Republi- can Information Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washington. D. C. This offer applies strictly to informa- tion- The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical, and financial mat ters. It does not attempt to settle do- meStic troubles, nor to undertake eX- haustive research on any subject. Write 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.) O. Please answer the following in your colomn. The question is whether we should use lis" or "are" as the first mission and differentiaI filled with oil and grease?" We should like to know which is correct, at an early date. p. G. H., Phoenix, Ariz.
 A. The sentence is right as it stands. "are your transmission etc
 c. What is the present value of the
 German mark? w. G. A. The German mark is worth about one and half cent in American money. The exact amount fluctuates however, in accordance with the exchange market The pre-war value was almost "A cents. O. Does New York lead in the pro-
 duction of buekwheat? s. w. K. A. In 1919 Pennsylvania led all states
 with a production of 5,530.000 bushels
 of buckwheat. New York was second
 with 5,126. 900 bushels.
 c. What causes the singing noise in
 wood when it is burning? S. C. | A. The singing of logs while burn | ing is due to the sap fin the wood and
 the pores, which are air space. O. Why do some gold fish have black
 spots, while others do not? H. L. L. 1 A. The bureau of fisheries says that it is natural for young gold fish to have
 black spots. As they grow older these disappear.
 c. What is meant by Publishers Doxen?" G. H. s.
 A. A publishers dozen is 18 copies. This phrase doubtless arose from the early custom of a baker to allow 1S rolls to each dozen sold-a custom that later found it's way into the wholesale
 book trade.
 .,I1.s q; In law do 10 persons constitute I.
 A. According to some ancient legal
 authorities "at least ten' were required
 to make a multitude.
 O. What are the five largest cities in the United States? |. M.
 A. According to the 1920 census the following are the five largest cities in
 the United States: New York City. N Y., Chicago, H.; Philadelphia. Pa; De- i troft, Mich; Cleveland, Ohio. sI Q. How is Sim Fein pronounced? A. C. T.
 II A. The Society of Friends of Irish Freedom who represent the Sim Fein a organization in America say that the r proper pronunciation of the word Sim Fein" is "Shin Fane'' o. What is implied when referring to . a person as "The Admirable crichton 7' How is crichton pronounced2 c. C. H A. James Crichton was Scotch
 prodigy of the 18th century. Hence . this appellation would indicate a per 2 son of great accomplishments The j, name is pronounced as if spelled Cry ton.
 c. Can anything be done to destro, ' the burnt taste of scorched milk? Nj 5 s. w.
 s A. Remove the milk at once from thu ; stove and place the pan in a basin oi : cold water. Add a pinch of salt ana 5. stir This will partially if not entirel, T destroy the burnt taste. O. Who was called "The Dumb OK 2
 G. W. C. Fl A. This was a nickname applied t, ' Thomas Aquinas, while he was study ' ing in Cologne in 124S under Albert th' T Great. The epithet applied to his sil 's ence, and Albert is said to have pre- | dicted that the OK would one day fiji ]. the world with his bellowing" I'll Q. Can cabbage be put in a siIo t a use for feed for cattle? L. w. " A. An experiment conducted by tn s- department of agriculture showed tha IS Ehile cabbages in their natural state ar 'e acceptable to cattle. the sliced produc
 which resembles unsalted sauerkraut i se not eaten This experiment did no Id contemplate forcing the animal m through hunger, or by repeated at 'e tempts.