New Britain herald., 1927-05-14
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 Q. How can odors be removed from gasoline?
 A. The removal of rancid and foul odors from gasoline Is general ly effected with activated carbon in various dry-cleaning plants. An aqueous solution of an alkali or alkaline salt is generally used in conjunction with the carbon. Bureau of Standards Technologic Paper No. 2s0. Proclamation of Gasoline Used in Dry Cleaning" describes q process. This publication may be procured at five cents from the Superintendent of Documents, Gov ernment Printing Office. Washing. ton, D. c.
 c. What does 1t mean to dream Of a cemetery?
 A. One interpreter of dreams says that to dream of being in a beautiful and well-kept cemetery means that the dreamer will have unexpected news of the recovery of one who had been mourned as dead: or one will have the title to lands occupied by usurpers made good. For young people to dream of wan- dering through the silent avenues of the dead foreshows that they will meet with tender and loving re- sponses from friends, but they will have to meet sorrows that friends are powerless to avert.
 Q. What does the name "Chrys- ula" mean?
 A. It is a girls name meaning golden" probably referring to the color of the hair. It is from the Greek word "chrysos" meaning gold"
 Q. What Is the negro population of tho United States?
 A. According to tho last census, It was 1o,463,131.
 q. What do we mean when we speak of a person being a victim of circumstances?
 A. The expression refers to ono who Is affected adversely by>con- ditions over which he has no con- trol.
 c. What does Mob psychology" mean?
 A. It Is the minimizing infection of a number of individuals in a crowd as the result of an idea enun- ;iated by a leader or inciter.
 Q. What is the couplet ''Blow. blow. thou winter wind. thou art not so unkind, as mans ingrati- tude" taken from?
 A. Shakespeare's "As You Like it," Act 2, Scene 7.
 Q. What is wind?
 A. It is air in motion resulting from atmospheric pressure which forces the air to move from place ,f high barometric pressure to one of lower pressure.
 O. How do the words "appre- e.nd" and comprehend" differ in 
 A. Apprehend means to take or ay hold of. seize, arrest, take men- tai hold of, anticipate or expect. means to include Or grasp with the mind. con- ,eive.
 Q. Describe the "Bols De Bou- ogne" and "Place Nendome' in Paris, France?
 A. The "Bois De Boulogne" was once a forest abounding with game rear the gates of Paris, and is now ! beautiful park belonging to the ,ity. It has an area of 2250 acres. Place Vendome" is an open place or circle between Rue de la Paix ,nd Rue Castiglione, containing the Tendome Column, surmounted by ;tatue of Napoleon.
 Q. What foods are rich in odine?
 A. shellfish. particularly oysters. Jams and Holsters have a propor- ionately large amount of iodine.
 Q. How many states have Moth- ITS Pensions?
 A. The Childrens Bureau of tho J. s. Department of Labor report u oll ottoDtI o' 1J-o IIldL f1 SluttS low have mothers pension" laws providing for aid to children in heir own homes, and 130,000 chill lren are, at any one date. receiving uch aid. but the total number of hildren who need such help is close to 35o,ooo or 400, ,oCo. he Bureau estimates.
 Q. What did the City of New York pay for the land occupied by ,entral Park
 A. S6,34S,959.90.