New Britain herald., 1926-06-04

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 e. How long has Renee Adorce been in the movies? What Is her latest picture? | A. She has been playing in the i movies for five years. Her latest appearance on the screen was in La Bohcme.' ! c. What is the origin of the ex- prossion I'm from Missouri" { A. l. originated with Congress- man FandiNcr. representative in l congress from Missouri who said T am in doubt until proof is supplied; i hence l am on the alert against de- ception." The expression has come 10 mean that one demands proof to lsubstantiate statement before he will believe it.
 C. What are the speeds and media Of transmission of light and sound?
 A. Air is ordinarily the medium | through which sound comes to our [ cars The speed of sound in air is found 10 increase with an increase in temperature. Al about 6S de srees Fahrenheit the speed Of sound Is about 1,12G feet per second. Light as form of wave motion uses the ether as its medium ol transmission. The speed of lght { Is lS5,S24 miles per second.
 Q. Can you suggest something that would be good for cleaning th, light covers Of books that are tin- se.marked from handling?
 AZ Art gum, which can be pur- chascd from any stationery stort. will be found very effective and satisfactory
 Q. What is the "Frazicr Roso- 'uiion' that Was introduced in the United States senate this session?
 A, Senate Resolution 100 has for its expressed purpose the outlawing Of War It was introduced by Sen ator Frazier Of North Dakota. came before the senate on April 2&rd of this year and has been referred 10 the senate committee on the ju- dietary for consideration.
 ., What is the real name ot the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and what is tthe London address?
 A. l. is known as the Huntorian Museum. The adIrass is LincoDn's Inn Fields London. ". (. 1. Eng land
 a. How many typcwriters were made in the United States in I923a How many were rebuilt?
 A. The total number made in tbe |. $. in 1923 Was 69S,7S9; rebuilt 46.244.
 Q. What is the meaning and de- riration Of the names Ethelreda and Collette?
 A. Ethclreda is from the Saxon and means noble adversary" Col 'ette is from the Latin and means little dove"
 c. How many bank faiIurcs were there in the United States in 1924?
 A. 613. The liabilities tota!e1 S2o2,926,2o6,
 Q. Who holds thc worlds pole vault championship?
 A, Charles Hon of Norway.
 Q, Is Harold Lloyd's hand an ar 'ificaI one. Does he have to em- ploy double for his comedy stunts?
 A Only Harold L)oyd's right thumb is artificial. He lost this thumb in an explosion. No double IS employed for his comedy stunts.
 c. Would it be possible 10 heat q large boiler Of water with elcc- lricity? If 50 how would it have 10 be done?
 A. It would be possible 10 heat a large boiler of water with clec- tricity but to make the process the boiler should he care fully covered to prevent loss of ap- piled heat. Electric heating of water Is done hy passing a current through q conductor immersed in the water. That is, the water is not made part of tthc electric cir cult.
 Q. Whom did Gloria Swanson marry recently? What is her home address?
 A, She married the Marquis de la FalaiSe al de La Coudraye. Her home address is Westchester, New York.
 Q. Who was the composer of the song Roses of Pjcardy-" To whom was it dedicated?
 A. Roses of Picardy" was con- posted in Picardy" was composed in 1916 by Haydn Wood. It is not dedicated to any named person.
 .. What became of the United states naval tug "Chcrokee?"
 A. It was lost in storm off Delaware Capes February 2G, 1918.
 Q. What is an ampere?
 A. A practical unit of electric strength; such current as would be given with an electromo- i've force of one volt through a wire having a resistance of one ,hm. ~
 c. What colors are seen in the Aurora Borcalis?
 A. They vary considerably in shade, being sometimes smoky black or steel gray and at other ines brilliant yellow, green violet, 'r fiery red.
 e. Did Steve Brodie, tthe famous 'rldGe Jumper. make his great leap rom the Brooklyn bridge for a wager?
 A. No. He was however Very huch Tn heed of funds at the time md notified some newspapermen in >ew York that he was going to axe the leap which he did on July F. 1886. He had insured his life or S2,0oo. However. no harm esulted and after the event he