New Britain herald., 1925-08-04

.. Did the United States recoc- niZe the Obregon government Of Mexico earlier than Great Britain?
 A. The Obregon government was recognized by the United States on September B. 1923. Great Britain has never recognized this govern. ment in Mexico.
 c. Did President Wilson ever sign the national prohibition act? A. President Wilson vetoed the V0lstead enforcement act, October I27, 1919. If was immediately pass cd by both houses of congress over his veto.
 e. Is sheet rock used as the walls of room as satisfactory as plaster ing?
 A Sheet Rock is the trade name for gypsum wall board, While this type of material is perhaps not as durable or results in as satisfac- tory a wall as three coat plaster work, if properly erected it is all economical substitute.
 O Are surplus war explosives still available from the United States department of agriculture?
 A. Yes. shipments of pyrotol in carload lots 10 groups of farmers are being made from GibbstoWn, N. Jn Barksdale. Wisconsin; and Dupont, Washington. Detailed information concerning these shipments can be secured from state agricultural ex- tension services or from the U. s. department of agriculture.
 Q, How many Japanese are in the United States navy?
 A, On June 30, 1925, there were % These had been in for a num- ber of years.
 Q. Are there any figures show ing the total value in gold coins minted by the United States up to Ithe present time?
 A. The amount up to 1923 was $19,S74427.00,
 O. Who fired the first shot from an American battleship in the World War?
 A. Michael B. Chocl5ie, from the U, s, s. Supply" April ', 1917.
 Q, What is the meaning of the French motto "Fier sans Tache'?
 A. Proud without a stain"
 Q. Why are Frenchmen some times called Frogs?
 ciytca1tl, 1pTtl1rN when England and France were at war off and on for 8 good many years, the English had q low opinion of the valor of Frenchmen, and used to attribute their small sta ture and general weakness Gas they claimed) to the fact that they ate snails and frogs. Hence they were called frog eaters" which term be- came curtailed 10 Frogs"
 Q. What is the distance from Capetown to Cairo?
 A, 1000 miles.
 Q. What is meant by burning glass?
 A. This is 3 convex lens, usually of comparatively short focal length, for prqlucing intense heat by con- centrating the suns rays at its fo- cus Any convex lens will do the work, the larger the glass the speed fer the burning.
 Q. Does the federal department of agriculture have pheasants or their eggs for distribution?
 A. No, The federal department does not distribute either pheasants or any other game birds or their cggs. Several of the state game de- partments have done so, however, and inquirers should write to the chief game warden of their own state.
 Q. What was the total wheat crop of the United States for 1923 ? Also the total corn and apple crop for the same year?
 4. Wheat, S675aS,ooo bushels; corn, 3,054.395,000 bushels and ap- pies S4,803,00o barrels,
 Q. How should white satin be washed'
 A. Wash it in lukewarm water and pure soap suds. Do not rub. but squeeze the dirt out. Rinse we'll in several waters, and put bluing in the last rinse water. Hang in a dark place to dry. Iron on the wrong side.
 Q. What Is the largest number of cylinders ever installed in an automobile engine?
 A. Sixteen.
 ., What is the largest horse and mule market in the United States?
 A. The largest is at East St. Louis, Illinois, and the second larg- est is said to be at the stockyards in Chicago.
 Q. Who were Pyramus and Thisbe?
 ! A. They were characters in a classic myth which Shakespeare burlesques in the interlude in "A Midsummer Nights Dream" Thisbe was Bahylonian maiden beloved by Pyramus. who lived in an adjoining house. Owing 10 parental opposition 1 through lllt tillilhS' HI lllG Sdlutli they could do their courting only wall. Tn this fashion they arranged for a rendezvous at the tomb of Minus Thisbe arriving first, fed at the appearance of a lion which had just gorged itself on an OK. She dropped her robe and the lion stain