The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-26
Questions-AnstDers

O. How long is sea knott c, P, g.
but K to is she eoso ee
while the United States Coast Survey uses
a length of 60So.27 feet as its nautical mile
Q. Who was the first champion boxerE
A. The first ring champion was james
Figg. being recognized as the elish
champion in 1Il9. lie heid the utte LOT
O. How does air compare in volume be-
fore and after being ligIseifieds T; - l. ovd,
nary air gives about cubic inch OF liquid
q. What verse of the Bible is the neck
a. The first verse of the. Fifty first
! Psalm was given this name. At one time,
emption from punishment for certain
crimes. This benefit of clergy. was after
ward extended to all who could read, the
Bible being handed the eulprit for test.
| If he could read verse from the Psalms
particularly Psalms 81. his penalty
Q. What do fireflies dc aside from max
ing our summer evenings beautiful? +. e.
A. Fireflies have no particular value,
but do devour snails and the larvae of
| insects.
this country have to consult the American
consul or commissioner? W. r. O..
A The present regulations provide that
no alien whose passport does not bear the
visa stamped thereon by an American COM
missioner or consul abroad, will be allowed
entry in the United States.
Q. What proportion of oil must be added
A. Every 100 lbs of white lead requires
at least IA gal of linseed oil.
Q. kindly give recipe for MstrimOny
4. Pare and gore 2 lbs. apples. and stone
in a preserving pan. with cupfuis of wa
ter, simmer 30 minutes, then strain. Add
so lbs. of sugar to juice, bring to a boil:
Peel
apples, add these with plums to syrup, boil
80 minutes and pour into glasses, covering
Q. What is a flame made up of? P. NJ.
A. A simple flame, as that OF a candle,
consists of a luminous envelope surround.
surrounded by an invisible layer of gases
produced by the burning.
# II e eg Is 5ae s M0Fd
eoToneiGfoiioWed the Spanish and early
present pronunclation-"ku rnel" became
established about 1900 before which time
the second 20" was given value.
recognized? G. W. B.
A. A diamond in the rough may be
any. color. but diamonds in this state gen.
eolors may be seen in the stone before it
seen in cut and polished stones. The United
State Geological Survey says that dia-
Z
Q. In what English words does the
letter ..f'' have the sound of W" ]: J.
A. The word of is the only English
of ~"
O.. Need a pope be cardinal prior to
election? NJ. E. p
A The new pope need not be a cardinal
he need not be even a priest, but may be
a layman.- If mot already bishop he is
| eonseerated and then comes the great eere-
mony of the coronation from which he
dates his pontifieate.
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