New Britain herald., 1926-04-28
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 Q' What metal is used on the ups Of airplanc propcllers?
 A. During the world war copper was used but it was found that the material was too soft and now Il steel sheeting l-64 of an inch thick Is used.
 c. By what name was the secret service of Germany known before the World War?
 A. By the name of Geheimpoli- Hll (seCret poliCe.)
 q. Can person become a citizen of the United States by remaining in this country certain number of years?
 A. Residence in the United States ho matter how long. is not sufficient to make an alien an American citi zen. A person can file his first citi- "enshtp papers as soon after arriving In this country as he desires but at least five years must eapse before he can secure his second and full citi- 2onship papers. His residence in th's country must be continuous for five years in order to secure his sec ond papers,
 Q. Has there ever been much navigation on the Dead Sea?
 A. Ancient records tell of men fishing for bitumen there. In the 18th century mention is made of floats on the Dead Sea and numer- ous expeditions have been made to explore the sea, In the 12th and ''It NtiiNhl ltS tilGIb NtIb SbNtIul ccnters of the sugar industry at tho southern end. There arc no regular lines of boats operating on it now.
 c. What is the difference be- tween common jury and q grand jury"
 A. \ common jury is drawn from regular panel of from 4S 10 72 persons summoned 10 attend during q term of court. A grand jury is called to hear complaints of the commission of oftenses and to in Quire by aid of testimony whether there is a prima facie ground for a criminal accusation. In the United States the size of grand juries varies in different states, 12 to 23 being the number adopted in most; in others 1G or l7 but in all at least 12 men must concur in finding an indict- mcnt.
 .. Tn what year and where was the first saw mill run by electricity?
 A, According 10 the National Lumber Manufacturing association the first plan for running a sawmill ny electricity was made in 1906 and during that year the Oregon Lumber company of Dee. Oregon, installed such plant, There are other com panies, however. who claim to have made such improvements first.s
 Q. Will ordinary ink do to draw on or mark up a slicker?
 A. No, for an account of the water used in fhe solutions they do not take on the oily surface of the sicller. Paints of any desired color or the bron2es that are used on steam radiators can be used. As phalt varnish is a good quick drying black and will adhere 10 the slicker.
 Q. Who is the president of the American Federation of Labor?
 A, William Green.
 c. What kind of wood is used for making bows and arrows?&
 A. Hickory and yew is used for bows, and ash and oak for arrows.
 Q. How many stores does tho Woolworth company operate in thr United States, Canada and England?
 A. The figure gwen for July S1, 1925 was 1.4O5.
 Q. What fertiliBinC properties does nitrate of soda contribute to soil?
 A. 1t is valuable to use alone or