New Britain herald., 1926-07-16
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 o What state in the United States was the first to grant full suffrage to women?
 A Wyoming. in 1870
 o. How many deaths due to al- coholisna were there in the United States in the years 1914 to 1924? A. According to the United States census reports deaths due to alco- holisrn per 100000 Of the popuia- ton in the registration area of the United States in, those years was as follows 1s14-49' 1s15-4-4: 1s1s-5.8, 1917-5.2, 1s1S-2.7; 1s1s-1.6 1o2o-1.o, 1s21-l.8; 1e22-2.6. 1s2S-3.2; 1s2@8,2. o. What do "Cold-Stream Guards" and "Piccadilly Circus" re- fer to? A. The Stream Guards" is q, regiment of foot guards in the British army that forms part ot the Royal Household Brigade. It is one of the oldest regiments h the British service, dating from 1660. Piccadilly Circus in London Is at the end of Piccadilly where 1t meets Regent street
 Q. What is zarytes7
 A Another. name for barite, the natural sulphate of bartun. It is chiefly used in the manufacture of paints as an adulterant of white lead and in the manufacture of lithopone Other uses are In the manufacture of paper. will paper. leather, asbestos, cement and ar tificial ivory.
 Q. How many square feet in an acre?
 A 45,5se.
 @. Is there such a thing as black or colored snow?
 A Colored snow has been seen in Greenland and in other parts of the world. as on the mountains of southern Europe. The usual color Is red or green, the coloration be- ing due to minute organisms known as protoccoccus novalis. A vel Jewish deposit has also been pre- cipitated from snow. which on ex- animation proved to be the pollen of pine trees. We find no record of "bIack" snow.
 Q. How can one completely de- stroy morning glory vines?
 A. The best way and perhaps the only successful way is to cut They grow very rapidly and readily. Dig up the little shoots as they come above the ground. It takes time and patience.
 .. Where is The Trench of Bayonets"
 A. At Fort Douamont, France. It is the place where a French regiment was covered in a trench with only the bayonets showing above the surface of the ground.
 2. How can sour soil in flower garden be sweetened?
 A. Use hydrated lime-that is the lime used mostly in building operations. A 50 pound sack will probably be enough for a garden containing from 1000 to 1000 Equare- feet. Spread it as evenly ps possible over the ground and dig It in well.
 c. What would be a typical af- ernoon custume to meet the re- luirements of perfect taste?
 A. A formal afternoon costume consists of a dress of some silk ma erial handsomely made. with hat md accessories. The hat is usual y large one. If small it must bot be Of the tailored type. High peeled satin or kid shooes are Yorn with afternoon dress. Light Eloves, white or to match the cos ume, and a beaded, silk or satin lag complete the costume. Q. What are some of the best nown pet dogs among larger reeds? A. The more common, weighing yer 50 pounds, are: Shepherds, 1 5nglish sheep dogs, settere, spaniels, | reyhounds, St. Bernards, mastiffs nd Borzoi. Q. When was the Department of abor separated from the Com ierce department and what are it's resent fl~ctions? Ias IS es, A.. .''i5vsAs by an '+ Act a''ot Of Farch { Sg when the old de- artment ommerce and Labor | as divided into two departments, | he for Commerce and one for | ebor The Secretary of Labor Is l aarged with the duty of fostering, | -omoting and developing the vel | re of the wage earners of the | nited States; improving their | orking conditions and advancing | cir opportunities for profitable | nployment. To this end he col cts data, publishes reports, acts