New Britain herald., 1925-11-27
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive q per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are dcntial-Editor.
 Q. Is Thanksgiying day purely an American institution?
 \, Thanksgiving day is not an American institution in spite of the fact that il is now one of our most popular holidays. The proclamation of Governor Bradford did not mark the first Thanksgiving day. The | Bible has many references to feasts of Thanksgiving and the custom can be traced to the Canaanilcs from whom the Children Of Israel copied many of their traditions. The vint- age or harvest festival appeared lat CT among the Hebrews as an act of worship and was called the Feast of the TabernaCles. Tho harvest festival of ancient Greece was called Thes- morphia and was akin to the Jewish festival of the Tabernacles. It was the feast of Dcmcter, the founder of Agriculture and goddess of the harvCsta and was celebrated in Athens by married women particu- Romans worshippel this harvest deity under the name of Ceres. Her | festival, which came on October 4, was callsd Ccrclia. There were pro- sessions, rustic sports and cercmon- ies, ending with the feast of Thanks giving.
 c. What is the last mention of the Virgin Mary in the Bible?
 A. She is last mentioned among the carly believers in Jerusalem, who met for worship and prayer in the house of Mary, Mother of Mark.
 Q. Was the 92nd Division of tho National Army during the World War composed entirely of colored men?
 A. Yes. It consisted of negro troops from various states It was composed almost entirely by men enlisted under the se!cctiye-service law (draftcd mem. The Division was in France from Juno, 1918 until the armsticc.
 Q. About how much has the population of Florida increased dur ing the last five years?
 A, Tho 1920 population figure for Florida wcro 9GS,470. The lates population figures, according to thu State Census of February 1925, wer' I,2G3,549.
 Q. Did Napoleon Bonaparto al ways spell his name 'Bonaparte"'
 A. Napoleon l, Emporer 0 France. was baptized Napoleon Eounaparte. The spelling wa B-u-o-n-a-p-a-r-t-e until 179G whel it was changed 10 "Bonapartc".
 Q. How can duhlia bulbs be kep in winter?
 A. Take up the roots, leaving rlcnty of dirt on them Store then in a warm place in boxes or baskets covered with paper,
 Q. Is "cheoscs" the correct plura form for cheese?
 A. Yes. When one is speaking 0 various kinds Of Chceses.
 c. What was the name c President Harding's mother? X. She was Phoebe DiCkcrson descendant Of the Dutch family c Van Kirl,s.
 c. Is black q color?
 A. Technically, black is not color but is the absence of spectrf color; it is tho opposite of whit which is produced by all the Nisibl rays of inc solar spectrum combine as they exist in the solar beam.
 @. Does the President Of !h United States have 10 sign the pa roll like all other government GIT employees. Is 1t true that a chec tor one cent was issued 10 PresideI :, Cleveland for that amount still oN | ing on his salary?
 A. The President is the only Go' crnmcnt official not required to sig the pay roll. In the time of Pres dent Cleveland the salary of II T President was $4,1G6.6G month. / l the end of his term it was foun !. that there was still due 10 the Pres N dent the amount of one cent so , check for that amount was drawn his favor. Il has never been caShf but is ono of the souvenirs Of tf heirs CT tho former President, T. Q. What is the difference meaning between a plurality of Not ''' and a majority of votes?