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@. What IL the difference between nm
epoch and an era? A. r. d.
A Epoch and era are usually used
anonymously. In history either one
denotes n fixed point OF time, com
monty selected on account OF some re-
markable event by which II has been
distinguished, and which Is made the
beginning or determining point OF
particular year from which all other
years, whether preceding or ensuing,
are computed. Some writer's dlstin-
guish between the terms epoch and
err. According to them. both mark
important events, but an era In an
epoch which is chronologically dated
from; an epoch is not marked In this
way. Thus the birth OF Christ was
Dpln all tIoff anu an 'ta 'Ntth' ihS
to this view.
Q. How long did II take the Flying
Parson who has just been killed TO
make tho trip from New York to San
Francisco and return7 c. N. w.
A. Il. w. Maynard covered the en-
tire distance OF 5000 miles In days,
hours, 20 minutes, seconds.
O. How long does IL take TO make
cake of ice by submerging the re-
ceptacle in brine? W y.
A. With good circulation OF brine
II takes about 10 hours. and with
slow circulation about "a hours.
Q. How long does a widow wear
mourning now -days7 w. +.
A. The widow who intends to leave
or her mourning in due time wears
n crepe bonnet and long veil n year
After this. black costumes of crepe-de.
chine. lusterless silk. eft cetra, are as.
sumed, with hats and bonnets garnish.
ed with black ribbon. black flowers
black chiffon. and dull Jet ornaments
Six months later white and lilat
touches may suitably relieve the sec
ond mourning and after two year
have expired colors may be resumed
O. How many steps in the stairwa,
} of the Statue OF Liberty? C. r. NJ
A. In tho Statue of Liberty the mum
Der OF steps from the base OF the foun
dalton to the top of the torch is 40s
Tho number from the ground to tn
, top of the pedestal Is 1876.
@. What does a small letter C sur
rounded with circle mean? T.. J. /.
A. This Is q sign that tho photo
, graph or article bearing the mar
has been copyrighted.
q. Which states lead In the produc
ton OF lumber r.. p. s.
A The Forest Service says tina
Oregon, Washington and Louisian
lead In the order given.
.. Which is Englands olde.
= colony? r. J.. N.
A. Newfoundland is Eneland's fir,
and oldest colony. II has recent
q been made Dominion because of III
heroism OF its soldiers In the war.
O. Is It necessary to cut grapes frol
: vines with scissors? l. A. r.
A. Grapes should never be puIle
u from tho vine. Such methods injui
both fruit and vine. The pick.
should take hold of the cluster by II
stem and cut the stem with a pair
:. shears and lay the cluster In the ira
y or basket. Grapes should never I
picked when tho are wet Dampne
encourages decay. besides spoilir
the appearance of the fruit.