New Britain herald., 1925-07-07

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 Q, What Is the increase in the general cost of living since 1913 and how do wages at present compare with those of 1918?
 A. According to the United States bureau of labor statistics, the per- centage of increase in the general cost of living in the United States in June, 1924, over the average for the year 1913 was 69.1 per cent. Studies by economists recently in diCate that wages in general, includ- ing all classes of workers, are ap- proXimately double the pre-war level. Since the cost of living has increased 69.1 per cent since 1913 and wages have doubled, real" wages have therefore decreased. It is estimated that the purchasing power of a dollar in 1924 was ap- proximately 62 cents, as compared with 100 cents in 1913.
 Q. Where was George Washing ton inaugurated as president of the United States? Who administered the oath?
 A. On a portico in front of the senate chamber, Thursday, April 30. 17S9, in the federal building, facing Broad street, New York city. The oath was administered by Robert R. Livingston. chancellor of the state of New York, who exclaimed when the oath was taken, Long live George Washington president of the United States"
 O. When and by whom was North Dakota first settled?
 A. AS far as is known, North Da- kota was first settled (by white mem in 17S0 by French Canadians at Rembina, and by the Lewis and Clark expedition which encamped at spot about Is miles west of the present town of Washburn from October, 1894, to April, 1905.
 Q. What became of the long range gun which the Germans used during the war in the bombardment of Paris?
 A. This gun, commonly known as the Big Bertha." was disman- tied at the time of the armistice and removed to an old German artillery yard in West Prussia According 10 a dispatch from Coblez published on Dec. 29. 1918, it was left there rusting and dismantled.
 Q, What is the fastest thing known?
 A, The electron, according to the L. S. bureau of standards.
 Q. How does New York city and Chicago compare in area?
 A, New York has 191,S60 acres and Chicago 123,724 acres.
 c. Have any steps been taken to change the present law concerning the federal bonus certificates so that money can be obtained on them i'm mediately?
 A. There was an amendment to the present bonus law offered in the last congress by Senator Jones of New Mexico which would have given the bonus certificate cash surrender value similar to that of paid-up insurance policies. No ac- ton was taken on it by congress, Because of widespread dissatisfac- tion among the ex-seryice men with the present form of the bonus, other bills are being drafted by other members of congress along this line to be introduced at the next session.
 c. What is the Latin quotation on the confederate monument at Arlington National cemetery?
 A. There is no Latin quotation except the motto of the state of Virginia in the seal of the state that is carved on the base. That motto is "Sic semper Tyrannis." (Thus ever to tyrants,)
 Q. When and by whom was the first wall paper factory established in the United States?
 A. In 179o John B. Howell es- tablished the first wall paper factory in the United States. The paper was at first made in imitation of tapestries and was quite expensive. After much experimenting cheap type of wall paper was perfected and by the beginning Of the Igtb century pretty and colorful papers for the walls came into general use.
 c. What is the meaning Of the word Iowa.?
 A. It is from an Indian name meaning sleepy waters"-a name given first to the river and later ap- piled to the state.
 A. What American statesman was nicknamed The man with the sling?
 A. John Randolph. because in debate he compared himself to David and his opponent to Goliath.
 Q. Where is the Eddystone light