The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-05

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What is the exchange value of
German paper marks issued October,
1923:
German paper marks issued prior
to December, 1923. are no longer
legal tender and are, therefore,N
worthless. They cannot be ex.
changed.
Is the custom of washing the feet
of the poor still practiced as a re-
ligious ceremony by the King Of
Spain?
Yes. The subjects are usually
twelve poor old men or twelve poor
priests, summoned for the ceremony.
What are the most recent figures.
OH National Bank failures and how
are the depositors protected?
In 1924 121 National Banks failed.
While the Office of the controller of
the currency exercises supervision
over National Banks, depositors are
not guaranteed against loss in case
of failur.
Is a boy 16 years old, who was
born in England, but has lived in
this country ten years, a British or
American subject?
If the boy was born of, English par
ents who are not naturalized Ameri-
cans, he is a British subject. 4
How much space does the library
of the Vatican occupy and how
many volumes does it contain?
1t is established in twenty-five
rooms. in addition to the great Ii.
brary hall, and now contains over
100000 volumes and over $4,000
manuscripts. some Of the latter be.
ing of great value.
What was the date of the act of
Congress that established the United
States Soldiers Home at Washing
ton, ID. g.?
March 8, 1851.
During what period was the dis
parity between paper currency and
gold greatest In the United States?
After the Civil War, from 1852 to
1865 inclusive. the average gold
price of 500 currency in the New
York market range fromd $500 to
$39.00.
Does hair actually stand on end
when one is frightened, or Is that
merely metaphor?
Fright causes hair to rise because
the striped muscles Of the skin con.
tract. Sensations of heat and cold
or fear cause an involuntary con.
traction of these muscles in man. re.
sulting in the feeling that the hair
on the head is standing erect.
What is the best way to wash col
ored material so that it will keep
its color?
Set the color by soaking for an
hour in cold sailed water. Wash in
tepid water with mild soap and do
not rub the soap on the garment
but make suds. Knead rather than
rub the dirt out. Rinse we'll andA
wiring as dry as possible. Starch andV
hang out at once. If allowed to
stay wet the color may run. Dry
in a shady place, sunlight will fade
colors. Take from the line while
still damp and iron or sprinkle light
ly and let stand only a short time.
What particular ingredients in
milk make it necessary in the diet
of a child?
1t is rich in lime, and supplies the
important Itamine A that is espe-
cially needed for tissue building.
When a child has liberal supply of
milk he gets so much protein that
other protein-rich foods, such as
eggs. meat and cheese, are only
needed in small quantities, If at all.
What is the meaning of the word
"wop?"
The word is said to be a shortened
form of the Sicilian colloquialism
"a good-for-nothing fellow"