Evening star., 1925-11-27

only to the Cullinan diamond. The
Shah's jewels are valued at s400,-
900, 900.
@. How can water pipes be kept
from freezing?-M. s.
A. Letting the faucets drip slowly
will keep the water in motion and NAV
prevent water pipes from freezing. but
a stop and waste valve, which any
plumber will install Is more reliable
means of prevention. This valve,
placed inside the cellar wall, shuts off,
when desired, the flow from the ex-
terror pipes and drains the interior
pipes Of water. Either brass or iron
valve may be bought brass being pref
cradle, as 1t does not rust.
Q. What foods contain a consider
able amount Of calcium?-C. r. L.
A. Those vegetables containing cal
cium are listed in the order of their
wealth in that particular mineral salt:
Cauliflower. celery. spinach, lettuce,
chard, turnips, cabbage, string beans,
asparagus, radishes, carrots, parsnfps,
onions. cucumbers, pumpkins, toma-
toes, dried beans. beets, squash, nush-
rooms, lentils, dried peas, fresh lima
beans, green peas, dried lima beans.
sweet potatoes, white potatoes and
fresh corn.
@. Will chemicals destroy cat-tails
in ponds?-C. S. S.
A. The application OF chemicals in
water in which weeds are growing is
not considered a practicable way to
destroy plants like cat-tails, whose
roots are deeply imbedded in the mud.
The pond may be drained and plowed
or If the pond is shallow the weeds
may be held in check by moving.
@. When was sugar first made
from sugar cane?-R. 7.
A. 1t is reported that the manu-
facture of sugar cane is older than
history and that reference to IL is
found in the Sanskrit of Ancient In
dia. The Greeks and Romans used
sugar at one time for medicinal pur-
poses only, obtaining it from India at
great cost.
@. What are the chances of sue
ceeding as a motion picture actor
V. f. NJ.
A Robert G. Mcintyre casting di-
rector at the o-GoldwynM Mayer
studios, says that one motion picture
applicant in every 5000 rises from
extra ranks to leading film roles; one
in every $4,000 to stardom.
@. What is the process for sailing
peanuts in the shell?-F. j. K.
A. Sailing peanuts in the shell is
done quite extensively in the tropics.
The peanurs are boined in a salt
liquid and then allowed to dry, after
which they are roasted. No special
equipment is required for this process.
Q. Did Walter Johnson pitch the
whole opening game In the 1924 world
series?-P. NJ.
A. He pitched the entire game.
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