Arizona republican., 1921-11-17
Questions And .AnsUers

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 o. How does the pay of railway employees of today compare with it before the war? A. w. s.
 A. The United States railroad labor board statistics show that the aver age daily rate of pay for all grades of railroad employees is now s4.54, while in 1917 it was $2.S7. The pres ent rate includes the 125s per cent wage cut authorized by the board on July l. 1921.
 c. How does Australia compare with the United States in size? E. E. B.
 A. The Australian Commonwealth has an area of 2,974,5S1 square miles. while continental United States has an area of 3,02,791 square miles. Australia has population of 4,9S1,- O00.while the United States popula- ton is 105, ,710,620.
 c. Does gas consume oxygen when used for heating a room? c. L. P.
 A. Gas does consume a portion of the oxygen when used for heating a room. This objection is easily over come, however. by keeping the room well ventilated. Fresh air is heated more quickly than stale air
 o. Can you tell me how to stiffen crocheted baskets? c. A. |.
 A. The best thing to use for this purpose is diluted gum arabic.
 0. Can you tell me where the word "Mizpah" can be found and its mean ing? M. G. J.
 watch tower" In Genesis 31-49 there is the story of Jacob and his brethren, who made a heap of stones which by Laban were called "Jegar- sahadutha." The story continues: And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galead; and Mizpah; for he said, The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent. one from another" These last fl words are the commonly accepted interpre- tation of "Mizpah.'
 c. Kindly give me full name of Ambassador Jusserand? |. V.
 A The full name of the French ambassador is Jean Adrien Antoine Jules Jusserand.
 O. Has China adopted English as it's court language? R. E. J.
 A. The Chinese legation says that the Chinese language is still the state language of China, although an in creasingly large number of Chinese find the English language is more covenient for business and political use.
 O, Which state Is producinq the most oil? s. B. G.
 A, A recent compilation shows that California is now leading the states in oil production. During the first six months of 1921, California pro duced 60,5S1, 900 barrels: Oklahoma, 54996, GOO barrels; and Texas. 52,O1O,- O00barrels. Kansas, which ranks fourth, has 1S.403.000 barrels to her credit this year.
 o. How did the term gerrymander originate? A. F. T.
 A. This word was coined in 1872. although this practice of reappar- tioning electoral districts in states had been used since early in the ! eighteenth century. Elbridge Gerry was the governor of Massachusetts, 1 and signed the bill at the time of | this reappoTtionment The form of | one of the districts was such that it looked like a salamander. whereuoou