Evening star., 1924-11-28

gineers says with reference 20 xhe
metric system used in denotine the
size Of automobile tires that for xsEu-
lar passenger car and motor truck
or balloon tires) the nominal di-
ameter equals a tire-seat diameter.
Sizes are designated by giving the
tire cross-section diameter and the
| tire-seat diameter, as go for 6s6," but
are branded as "so/5s6."
Q. How does Porto Rico's per
| capita wealth compare with that OF
the States?-N. U. 8.
A. For comparative purposes, fig
| ures sufficiently trustworthy show
that the average American State has
10 times the per capita wealth of
Porto Rico. Some States show a ratio
OF % to 1, while our poorest State has
four times as much wealth per in
habitant as this island.
Q. Is IT true that Catholics 90 not
have to obtain marriage licenses?-
J. H. L.
A. Religious affiliations do not en-
ter into the matter of obtaining mar
rfage licenses. This is a matter Of
| State laws and all couples desiring
to be married comply with the laws
of the State In which they wish the
ceremony TO De performed.
Q. Is there Fundamental differ
ence in the language of various In
dian tribes?-P. D.
A. American Indians are divided
into groups and the languages of the
various groups are found to differ to
such degree that one Is not In
| telligible to another. Often within,
the same linguistic family different
fri II
lects. This is true of the Pueblos in
| the Southwest. Inhabitants of viii
| lagos only 100 miles apart cannot
understand each others native
tongues.
Q. Are funds placed IN Fedora.
Reserve Bank absolutely safe from
loss7-E. w. S.
A. Federal reserve banks do not
deal with individual depositors, but
with member banks only. Any men,
Der bank Of the Federal Reserve system
| is q reasonably safe place to deposit
| money, but tho Government does not
guarantee any bank against failure.
Q. How many children did Andre
Jackson have?-J. II. d.
A. President. jackson had no chill =
dren Of his own. He adopted a son, I.
| named Andrew jackson. He was
| named Andrew jackson Donelson ard
in 1850 was candidate for Vice President
with Millard Fillmore.
Q. How did the name Jack Ketch
originate?-O. X. j.
A. This is a familiar title Nor q
| hangman In England, and John Ketc,i
| was actually the name Of the publ.
| executioner during the reign (
James II.
Q. Can you give me a recipe fo:
| onelet which uses bread crumbs
c. Y. D. II
A. Many culinary experts thin;
| that bread crumbs improve an ONE
let. They tend to keep 1t light, an
| in these times of economy they are
recommended for this fact, that they
| increase the bulk of the omelet
| This is an excellent method OF pre-
| pairing one which will serve six per
| sons: Place cupful of broken bread
in a mixing bowl, pour on a cupful
| Of hot milk, add a piece Of butter the
size of a walnut. half q teaspoonful
of salt; cover the bowl. Beat the
| yolks and white of SIX eggs sepa-
| rately and add first yolks and then
| whites. Cook slowly in frying par.
covering same until omelet is set .
Fold and serve. This may be cooked
| in individual portions or will maxi
three large omelets.
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