New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
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Q. Has 1t ever been proven that
there is life on any Of the planets?
A. Probably Uranus and Neptune
are too hot for life. Mercury, there
Is reason to believe, turns on its
axis in the same period 1t revolves
around the sun, therefore always
presents the same face to the sun
and is boiling hot on one side and
icy cold on the other. Venus, 1t is
believed. like Mercury, is boiling
hot on one side and cold on the
other. There is no life on Jupiter
as it appears red hot. Saturn. too
is too hot for water to settle on it,
surface. The only planet on which
there seems some possibility OF life
Is Mars. All astronomers. however
do not agree about this.
G. Can you give me the words
OF the Americans Creed?
A. II believe In the United States
Of America, as government of the
people, by the people, for the people
whose just powers are derived from
the consent of the governed; d
democracy in republic; a perfect
union, one and inseparable. estab-
lished upon those principles Of free
dom, equality, justice and humanity.
for which American patriots Sec
rif1ced their lives and their fortunes.
therefore believe it my duty to my
country to love 1t. to support its
constitution. to obey its laws, to re-
spect Its flag. and to defend . 1t
against all enemies"
@. What breeds Of chickens are
largest egg producers?
A. The four most popular breeds
for egg production are Leghorn,
Minorca. Ancona, and Andalusian.
The four most popular breeds where
the production Of both eggs and
meat is desired are the Plymouth
Rock, Wyandotte. Orphington and
Rhode Island Reds.
@. Is there a legend concerning
the origin Of the red rose?
A. An old tradition tells us that
Venus, hurrying to Adonis with
nectar. stepped upon thorn alight-
ing from her chariot Blood rushed
from the wound and stained the
bush and a little nectar was spilled
over 1t also. Where both blood and
nectar mingled on the bush beau.
tiful red rose bloomed.
@. What is "Buhling"?
A. A Dutch dish the recipe fol
which Is: To one quart OF boiling
water add cornmeal to make thir
mush: add one cup of molasses and
| one Of lard and a little salt and spice
to taste: buckwheat flour to make q
stiff batter. Bake in low pans abou1
one half hour.
@. What business did President
Grant enter after his term as presi
dent expired?
A. After a triumphant tour o.
the world he entered the banking
business in New York. He alst
wrote his memoirs. He died II
1885 at the age OF sixty-three.
@. What character in American
history was called "Sir Veto?
A. President Andrew johnson.
@. How can lead be removed
from the barrel Of rifle?
| A. Remove powder foulng frs
by means of sal soda solution an'
then close one end Of the barre