New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 c. What is the. area and popula- ton of the republic of Liberia? Of what race arc the people? Who Is tho present President?
 A. The total area of the Rcpub- lie of Liberia is about 10000 square miles. The total population is esti- mated at 100000 to 2,o00,00o, all of the African race. Charles D. B, King is the president of the republic.
 .. What motion pictures shown in 1925 brought the largest box office returns
 A. .tccording 10 q report in tho Exhibitors Herald from information compiled from the reports of a large number of exhibitors the following pictures, in the order named, brought tho largest box office re- ceipts: "The Ten Commandments, |" North of 36," "Charley's Aunt" The Thundering Herd,' "The Cov- cred Wagon" "The Freshman" |" Abraham Lincoln,' Sally" Rid CTS of the Purple Sage" and The Hunchback of Notro Dame."
 c. or what is rubber cement made"
 A. IL is virgin rubber rubbed up with q little sulphur. dissolved in a hydrocarbon and used for coating cloth, shoes, clothing and belts,
 c. Why does one not sec the stars in daytime"
 A. The stars and planets are not visible in daylight because of the intensity of the suns light. The tliilfl NtlliA 10 SoIIlNllIlltC C lNipit III daylight due 10 it's intense brilliancy.
 Q. How many grocery and chain grocery stores are there in tho United States and what is the amount of their receipts each year:
 A. The number of chain grocery stores in tho United States is 24,S57 with total sales Cat cost priccs) for year amounting 10 SS42.01S,c00. Tine total number of grocery re- tailers is 327.l22 with estimated total grocery business (at cost pri"cs) amounting 10 $11,0S4,269,- 9'a per annum.
 Q. What is the market value of crystal quartz"
 A. II depends upon the quartz. Clear transparent quartz free from flaws. is worth from %n cents a 'ouNI up. Ordinary quartz, milky us ,i5colored, is worth from Sc.o0 10 %i.00 ton.
 Q, What is meant hy "con- pounding a crimo?'
 A. To agree, for a consideration, lo l' u cl'it IT plli IT h'AilS1 d l'lpht'
 6. Where were the Olympic games held in 1920 and 1924 and where will they he held in 1928"
 A. In 1920 they were held at Antwerp Dolgium; in 1924 al Paris. Franc". .l in 1?2S tho games are set for Amsterdam, Holland.
 c. What parr did Carmel Myers play in Ten 1Iur""
 A. 7ho part Of the "ESirnn."
 Q. How can I get rid of cock- reaches"
 A. One Of tho most common methods Of killing the roach is with ordinary boraX. Ono part of hornX 70 parts of finely pulvtrizod "ho"olato, srrinkled freely about th" places freQucntnd by reaches. ia effective. Or fl may he mixed with 3nr food that seems 10 attract the loc chcs.
 Q. How many ambassadors arc 'herc in tho United States diplomatic service md what is their salary?