New Britain herald., 1925-09-09
QUESTIONES ANSWERED

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 Q, How Is an car of corn formed |?
 A. When tho ear begins to form on the stalk there is first pithy substance that contains the ele- ments of both the cob and the ker- nels. The kernels arc the seed of the corn, and they gradually emerge and take shape within the husk, from which they arc protect ed by layer of fiber that is com monly called silk"
 Q. How can goatskin rugs be cleaned?
 A. Wash with warm Cnot hot) suds. The skin may not seem quite so soft after the washing but if the washing Is done quickly, the skin well rinsed in cold water. and dried with only moderate warmth. being frequently turned and shaken, the difference will hardly be percepti- ble,
 Q, What is the best way to get rid of objectionable shrubs?
 JJar1y -,,k salt at their roots This will kill them.
 Q. What Is the thirteenth wed ding anniversary and what kind of gifts are appropriate?
 A. The thirteenth anniversary Is the lace wedding. Any gift of lace, either for the house or for personal use. is appropriate.
 Q, Has any instrument for speak Ing movies been perfected?
 A. There is an instrument called the phonotilm, combination Of radio and motion pictures. which has been emonstratcd successful ly, and practically assures speaking movies in the future.
 Q. Did the Emancipation procla- mation give equal rights and the use of the ballot 10 the colored peo- pie?
 A. The Emancipation proclama- ton gave freedom from slavery to the colored people In the states ''in rchellion," It was the XIII, XIV and NV amendments to the Constitu- ton of the United States which gave equal rights and the use of the ballot 10 the negro.
 Q. Are gold fish of a golden color when very young?
 A. There are so many varieties of gold fish that it is impossible to goncraIize regarding their color when young. However the more common varieties, which originate from the Chinese carp, are almost black in color, and do not begin to take on the golden tinge until they arc from six months to a year old
 Q. Why are some men called "hc men?"
 A. The term is a colloquialism that has come into more or less common usage in America to de- scribe men of strong masculine propensities, more particularly those who enjoy the sports and avocations that keep them out of doors.
 Q. What is the average produc- ton of corn in the United States A. It varies from year to year but the average for the last five years has been approximately B. I oO0,O00,oO0 bushels.
 Q. On what day did February 22, 1900, occur?
 A. Thursday.
 Q. How are salted peanuts made?
 A. Remove the skin from roast cd peanuts, blanch them in hot wa fer for a few minutes or in colo water for longer period. Mix then thoroughly with salt Then hea them to a moderate temperature.
 @. Hos' can one tell the age O a turtle?
 A. The upper shell Of turtle f. covered with a horny epidermis il the form Of shields. On thes' shields are rings and each rinl marks a years growth
 Q, Can you give directions fo boning a chicken. and still keeping it in the original shape and form
 A. The process of boning ; chicken is an extremely delicate one requiring steady hand, sharl knives and unlimited patience. Tn bird is first careful split in half although some chefs operate iron the outside by making an incisiol on either side of the breast bon and then carefully cutting away tn flesh from the ribs and back bone The bones from the tip and secont joint of the wings are not removed otherwise they would lose tn shape. To remove the bones iron the wing joint next to the body ant from the second joint of the les make a long incision on the under side and carefully cut out the bone The drum stick is left intact. Afte removing the bones the carcas must he carefully rebuilt around stufTing sufficient to hold its shape and must be sewed together, als' the wings and legs must be sewet on in their proper positions.
 q. How are carnations grown
 A. They are grown in the sam manner as other annuals, The seeds which germinate in eight days, ar usually started in shallow pots in doors. and the tiny plants ar transplanted to larger pots or t trays in which there is about thre inches of loam and sand, to remai until it Is time 10 transplant then l Mrs CihsOn. "How dn yo