Evening star., 1924-07-19

Q: Where is the largest gas field
In the world?-C. c. A.
A. The Bureau of Mines says that
at the present time the largest gas
field in the world Is located at Mon
roe, La. A possible alternate to the
Tex.
Q. How many States have societies
IN Washington?-H. NJ 8.
A. About 80 States have such or
ganizations in the National Capital.
O., Why does Europe produce so
much larger crops to the acre than
the United States?-R. h. c.
A. 1t Is necessary in Europe, since
crop area is limited, to lay emphasis
on this. In America, where land has
been abundant, such economy has
not been attempted. Here the effort
per man, and it is shown that Eu =
ropes superior productivity per acre
Is more than offset by United States
superior productivity per man.
Q. When was the Palacio Of Cor
tez built?-W. w. IT,
A. This building in Coyoacan, a
suburb of Mexico City, was erected
in 1922 and is one of the oldest build
ings on this continent.
Q. What is the English name of
Tschaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame"'
II. A. S.
A. In English this opera is called
1.-The Queen OF. Spades"
Q. In the days OF the Maynower,
who were entitled to prefix Mr." or
mrs" to their names?-A. l.. S.
A. People who belonged to the class
nf in nd iota
physicians and their wives bore these
titles. If a man or woman was below
the condition Of gentility, but above
that OF q servant, the title Good
man" or Good wife" was used by way
of address. Only IL Of the Mayfiower
passengers had this title.
Q. Is milk as heavy as water?-
II. II. p.
A Milk is slightly heavier than wa
ter. its specific gravity ranging from
.02s to 1904 at So F.
Q. Did President Roosevelt coin his
adage, Speak softly and carry a big
stick ID. p. r.
A.. On April 2. 1908, President
Roosevelt, in addressing a Chicago
audience. said: There is an old ad-
STICK" shei pA S''''' anu carry q 0's
Q. How old must English ivy be to
begin to climb?-R. E. v.
A. In about a year English ivy Is
ready to climb.
Q. Describe the climate OF London
A. The climate Of London, England
Is temperate. seldom falling below SO
degrees in Winter or rising above 78 in
Summer. There is, however. a large
rainfall and great deal OF fog.
Q. What was Pastor Russelrs real
name?-M. N.
A. Charles Tazewell Russell. who died
in 1916, was known as Pastor Russell -
Q. Was any part Of the United States
ever called New Sweden"?-A r.
A. New Sweden was All early name
for the region between New York and
Virginia
Q. When was the first congressional
medal Of honor given?-N. A
A The medal Of honor of the United
States, given for bravery on the field
Of battle, was instituted by law ap-
proved July u. 1852. 1t is authorized
by Congress and awarded for particular
deeds of distinguished bravery in ac.
ton. Congress did, however. on March
Is, 1916. order a gold medal struck for
Gen. Washington. Before this was made
a silver medal was voted. struck and
presented to Lieut.. Col. Fleury for his
gallantry in the assault upon Stony
Point, July Is, 1879.
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