New Britain herald., 1926-06-08

Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and
 China. For many centuries petro- Ileum was collected in hand dug
 wells and pits. The method of cable 1 tool drilling now commonly employ
 originated with the Chinese several centuries ago and their drilled wells
 have yielded small quantities of oil
 and gas and also brine. Commerce
 in oil is known to have existed in
 the Baku district of Russia as early as the 10th century, but the modern industry really began when the
 Drake well was drilled near Titus vile, Pennsylvania, in August 1859.
 Q. When should daffodils be planted?
 A. In the fall to get the best re- suits. Early September is the best time. If they are planted in the spring, they are not likely to bloom well.
 Q. Will you give me some yer sions of the Golden Rule that are found in sources or religions other than in the Bible and in the Chris tian religion?
 A. The principal places where the golden rule is found other than in the Bible are as follows: Hillel (Jewish Rabbi is hateful unto thee, do not to thy fellowman; this is the whole law, the rest i& mere commentary; Confucius-,Do not to others what you would not wish done unto yourselt'; Epictetus What you avoid suffering your self, seek not to impose upon oth- CTS" Che was speaking of the treat ment of slaYes.)
 Q. Was Antonio Moreno born in the United States? How tall is he and what does he weigh? What is the color of his hair and eyes?
 A. He was born in Madrid, Spain, September 26, 1888. He is feet 10 inches tall, weighs ITO pounds and has dark brown hair and eyes.
 Q. Who conducted the funeral service of Luther Burbank? What was the exact date of his burial?
 A. He was buried at sunset, April 14, 1926 in Santa Rosa, Cali fornia. Judge Ben Lindsey conduct ed the funeral services. Rev. Caleb S. S. Dutton of San Francisco read Burbank's last words Plant d tree don't build q memorial for me. My strength will glow as the tree grows" Wilbur Hall, short story writer, read Robert Ingersoll's eulo- gy on the death of his brother.
 Q. How can one tell the age of an alligator? How should I care for a small one?
 A. There is no accurate way 10 tell the age of an alligator. If it is less than IS inches long it is prob- ably less than three years old. Ali gators eat meat, scraps of liver or beef, and bits Of fish. Get a gal vanized tub, fill the bottom with sand and put in a large rock or two for the alligator 10 climb on. Fill the tub half full of water, and keep it where there is plenty of sunlight Tn winter keep the alligator in a warm sunny place.
 Q. Can a marriage license issued n one state be used in another?
 A. No.
 Q. What is the costliest moving l picture ever produced?
 A. Ben Hur" was probably the costliest ever made. Over $2,0OO,- l O00 is said to have been spent in it. Approximately q mil | lion and a half dollars was expend- | ed in making "The Ten Command ! nents." "The Thief of Bagdad' | 'lso was producer at a cost of about i ] million and q half.
 Q. Why are men called "shciks?" |
 A. The word in its original mean ! ng refers to the head of the tribe ! or village in Mohemmedan commit | lities. Tn this country it is used as a slang expression to describe man who is popular with ladies and a Beau Brummel in appearance.