The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-09
How long have finger bowls been


gas.
How long have finger bowls been
used?
Finger bowls are one Of the more
ancient table utensils. The early
Greeks and Romans always washed
their hands before and after eating,
generally at the table. Small bowls
for this, purpose, with a flower or
two in the water to make 1t fragrant,
were passed to the guests. In Egypt
guests were welcomed by a servant.
VINO washed their hands before they
were received by their host. Some
times the washing process was re-
peated two or three times during q
meal The ancient Hebrews had =
hand-washing ceremony. The mooN.
ern finger bowl probably appeared in
the fifteenth century at the court Of
Louis II, King of Sicily. It was the
custom there to wash the hands be
fore leaving the table. Pages brought
in silver bowls of scented water for
the purpose. From this court the
custom spread to other courts and
was quickly adopted by the wealthy
and luxury-loving world. Today It is
an accepted form at formal dinners.
What silver coins once ninted and
circulated i'm the United States have
been discontinued?
Trade dollars, twenty-cent pieces.
half-dimes and three-cent pieces. The
coinage of silver dollars was discon-
tinued in 1904 and resumed in 1921.
How can the claws of a parrot be
trimmed
When the bills and claws of the
parrot become too long. they may be
trimmed with a nail clipper. If con
ditions permit plenty Of climbing
and gnawing on wood, the bill and
claws will stay in good condition
without trimming.
Are Cabinet officials provided for
in the Constitution of the United
States?
The only clause in the Constitution
that can be construed to refer to the
Cabinet is Section 2 of Article H.,
which authorizes the President to
require the opinion in writing Of
the principal officer of each Of the
executive departments, upon any
subject relating to the duties Of their
respective offices That these Of
GERS shall constitute a Cabinet rests
wholly upon usage and custom and ~
not provided in the Constitution. "
When should peOnies be planted?
What kind of soil to they require?
Plant in August and September in
a rather heavy soil, which must be
very rich. Plants should be three
feet apart and The crowns not more
than three inches deep.
In how many States is apple bios
som the State flower?
Arkansas and Michigan.
How are ordinary crackers made?
Into a half-pound Of flour rub a
tablespoon Of butter, a little salt and
enough cold water to make a dough
that can be rolled out. Roll very
thin. Cut to the. desired shape and
bake in very hot oven until pale
brown.
How can clothing be cIeansed in
gasoline?
Souse the garment up and down
in bowl of gasoline, rubbing lightly
the very soiled places. Wiring it
out and hang in the air to dry.
Keep the gasoline away from fire.
Sometimes ivory soap is used with
gasoline.
What are the leading religious
sects in France and Scotland?
In Scotland, Presbyterians. that
being the national church. France
is largely Roman Catholic, but there
is no state church.
What is the population of China
and of the world?
The estimated population of China
is 1915, 10000, and of the world, / ~
74S, 0o0,0 900.