The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-07

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What nationality were the parents
of Renee AdOree, the moving pic
ture actress? Is she married.
Her father was Spanish and her
mother French. Her real name is
Renee de la Fointe, and she was born
at Lille, France, about 1901. She is
divorced from Tom Moore, the movie
actor. 1t is reported that she will
marry Rudolph Friml, noted COM
poser who wrote the score for Song
of the Flame" and other musical
productions.
Can you give me the names OF
the presidents of Argentina, Brazil
and Chile?
The president of Argentina is DR..
Marcelo T. de Alvear; Brazil, DR..
Arturo da Silva Bernardes;- Chile,
Senior Don Emilio Figuero Lar
rain.
Is there a State religion in Ecua-
dOr anQ NeneZuela
According to the constitution of
Ecuador, the State recognizes no re-
ligion, but grants freedom of wor-
ship to all. The state religion of
Venezuela is Roman Catholic, but
all others are tolerated.
What does persona non grata"
mean in diplomacy?
The term is used to indicate that
the proposed diplomatic representa-
tive of nation is personally not ac- 4
ceptable, in that capacity, to the gov
eminent to which he is accredited.
What were the former names of
the Leviathan, Majestic and Beren-
garia?
The former name of the Leviathan
was "Vaterland"; of the Majestic,
Bismarck; of the Berengaria,
'Imperator."
Where is Easter Island"?
In the Pacific Ocean, about $500 -
miles west of Chile. 1t is small and
Of volcanic origin and rises in it's
highest point to 1870 feet 1t is
the IIlOSI GdSIttIl lIlIldDllGu IOty IlSS-
ian island and is remarkable for it's
ancient gigantic statues, stone
houses and sculptured rocks, appar-
emily the work of a prehistoric race.
1t belongs to Chile.
Where is Culver Military Acade-
my? What is its enrolment?
1t is located at Culver, Ind Dur
ting the school year 192526, 702 boys
were enrolled.
Is the dirigible IRIS, that was
built in Germany, the same as the
Los Angeles?
Yes. 1t was christened the Los
Angeles after its arrival in this
country.
How can the lens of a camera be
cleaned?
To clean the lens use a mixture of
8 ounces of water, / ounce of al
cohol and drops of nitric acid.
After busting the lens, rub with an
old clean cotton cloth dipped in this
solution and polish with a dry piece
of the same cloth The lens should
be removed to clean it on both sides. 4
Where did the Indians get the I
flint for their arrow heads and what
tools did they use to shape them?
Flint is found very generally
throughout the United States, and
the Indians were able to get stones
for arrow heads along the beds of
rivers. The tools used in making
arrows were a flaker for shaping the
stone heads; straighteners, a wrench
like object made of bone, and polish
ers made of ground sandstone for
working the shaft of the arrow.
What is Eight year.?
unit of astronomical measure
ment; the distance travelled by light
in one year, travelling at the rate of
1856, 324 miles per second.
What is the address Of Marshall
Neilan, the moving picture director?
Lasky Studios, 5341 Melrose Ave-,
Hollywood, Cal.
How many times did Jack Demp.
sey fight Jess Willard.
Once, when he won the champion
ship by a knockout in three rounds
at Toledo, Ohio, July a, 1919.