New Britain herald., 1927-04-30
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


 You can ge, an answ to any question 0! fact or information b, writing to the Question Editor New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL, 1922 New York avenue Washington, D. C. enclosing two 9euts .n stamps for reply. Medical legal and marital advice cannot pe given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other question. will receive personal reply. tn. signed requests cannot be answered All letters are confidential.-EJ EJitor
 .. What is the origin of the name Ohio? What is the motto, nickname and flower of the State
 4. Ohio is an Indian word meaning fine or good" It is called the Buckeye State. Its flower is the Scarlet Carnation and it's motto "A government within q government"
 Q. What is the best place to keep canned goods?
 A. They should be kept in a ttt'd II, fIN, tOci tlOStl tl SAOl 'l ooll4, preferably on narrow shelves so that the supply can be looked over easi- ly and spoilage quickly detected. If canned goods must be stored in the kitchen cupboard, they should be placed on the lower shelves. where they will be least exposed 60 heat and steam. Heat and excessive moisture tend 10 injurc the texture and to favor the growth of molds on jellies and preserves that are not sealed in air tight containers,
 c. Docs the hair grow after B person dies?
 A. According 10 the United States Public Health Service and other authorities there are no au- thentic eases on record where the hair Of human being has grown after death. The belief appears 10 be based on the fact that the skin shrinks after death and the subse- quent change in the face gives the appearance Of growth of hair. How ever, there is belief on the part of many persons that such growth does occasionally take place.
 c. What is the meaning Of the name Godfrey?
 A. It is Teutonic and means Gods pcace.'
 c. Does the Bible say that woman should not wear mons gar ments?
 A. Deuteronomy. 2ond chapter, 5th verse reads; The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth un- to a man. neither shall a man put on q woman's garment; for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God"
 Q. Is those" or these" used with the word ...kind"?
 A. Since kind is singular 1t should not be preceded by the plur- al these" This kind" and that kind" are correct. The same rule applies to sort
 c. When is it correct 10 wear 3 cutaway coat with striped trousers?
 A. At a noon or afternoon we'd ding, on Sunday for Church in the city): and at any formal daytime function.
 Q. What Is the origin of the nccktie?
 A. The cravat or necktie is from the French word "cravate" a cor ruption Of "Croat." This came from the name given by the French in the time of Louis NIV to the scarfs worn by Croatian soldiers.
 Q. Who originated the idea Of an Unknown Sol dier"?
 A. The idea originated with Pro- lessor Antonio Sciortino. a noted artist of Rome. The resting places of these unknown heroes and the are as follows: France, November II. 1920; Arc de Triomphe. Paris: England, November II, 1920. West minister Abbey. London; Italy No vember 5. 1921. Victor Emmanuel Monument. Piazza Venezia. Rome; United States, November II, 1921, Arlington National Ccmetary, Wash ington, D. C.
 Q. What Is a hoop snake?
 A. X small snake found in the South Atlantic States. much feared by the superstitious, who say that