Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-07-22
Query and Answer

Cassville, T. M.-When a person
says it is 5 bells (referring to time)
does it mean o'clock?
Ans.-With reference to time on
shipboard five bells of the middle
watch is $50 a. M; five bells of the
forenoon watch is 10:30 a. M; five
bells of the afternoon watch is 2:30
p. M; five bells of the first watch is
1890 p. m. The bell is struck every
half hour to indicate the time.
Ellenboro, F.. R.-What is a good
name for a dog?
Ans.-Any name you wish to call
him.
Beetown, r. N-We are a few girls
that are debating various subjects,
and we would like to know what is
your idea of an optimist and pessi-
mist?
Ans.-Our idea Of an optimist is a
girl who thinks a little rouge on her
scheeks, and our idea of a pessimist
is one that thinks the natural rosy
cheeks are rouged.
Potosi, l.. MI wish to ask you
through your @. and A. who is at the
head of the Mormon church at the
present time? Also do they believe
in pOlgamy?
Ans.-Frederick M. Smith, grandson
of Joseph Smith, the founder of the
sect, is head of the Mormon church.
They believe in polygamy, but do not
practice it since it is unlawful.
Sitter, S. D.-Can you tell in the
question column where is the Garden
of Eden?
Ans.-We have answered this ques-
ton recently. 1t is not definitely
known, but supposed to be near the
city of Babylon.
Boscobel, M. S.-Will you be kind
enough to answer how old Freemason-
ry is?
Ans This secret organization
claims a very remote origin, and it
seems to have descended from the
crafts guilds of medieval times. Mod
ern Masonry, however, arose in Eng
land in the early part of the eigh-
teenth century, but has no connection
with the builders craft.
F'ennimore, r. M.-Kindly answer in
your paper the nicknames of the peo-
pie of Michigan in the United States?
Ans.-The nicknames of the people
of Michigan are wolverines"
Bloomington, S. P.-What is the ex-
act measurement of a military pace?
Ans.-The military pace is two and
one-half feet.
Bagley, A. D.-Can you think of
anything that is worth less than
German mark?
Ans.-Yes. mans chance of be-
ing boss in his own house.
Patch Grove, R. N.-How can avia-
tors tell just how high they are when
they are flying?
Ans.-The aviators use an instru
ment called an altimeter. It works
by air pressure on a vacuum drum,
and the height is indicated by needle
on a dial.
Wyalusing, D. Mas have never
asked a question in your paper | wish
you would answer what day of the
week I was born on. The date is Oct.
5, 1872?
Ans.-You were born on Saturday.
Cassville, M. Mo settle a dispute
will you please tell in the question
column how old Moses was when he
died?
Ans.-According to the chronology
of human progress as given by histor-
ians Moses was 120 years old when
he died.
Bloomington, R. Tt am Is years
old, and want to ask you if it is any
harm to kiss the boy 1 love when he
leaves me to go home?
Ans.-The act in itself is not partlc-
ularly harmful, but it is very danger
Gus to your health and morals. Fur
thermore, you are entirely too young
to be interested in such exercises.
Montfort, S. D.-How far is it from
Winnipeg to Honolulu?
Ans.-It is 4,769 miles from Winni-
peg to Honolulu via San Francisco.