New Britain herald., 1927-04-23

c. How many Civil War soldier.
 and their widows are drawing pen
 sions from the United States Gov
 ornmcnt?
 4. The last report Of the Com.
 missioner of Pensions gives 125, 5,56e
 soldiers and o4l,1oS widows of sol diers.
 | Q. What Is 'thesis"o A.. It is a proposition advanced
 maintained or defended by argu-
 ment; position or proposition the truth of which is not evident from i the terms. but requires evidence. ex-
 planation or proof: applied especial , ly 10 those propositions in theology. law and medicine that candidates in schools are required to defend.
 Q. When was Jackie Cooean bornc
 A. October e6. 1al4. Q. What is the general direction Of a cycloneo
 A. \ cyclone is a, violent rotary storm usually occurring in tropical or sub-tropica! regions. and distin- gulshed by winds blowing around O center of low pressure. Cyclone areas travel at the rate Of twenty or more miles an hour; the direc- ton of motion in equatorial regions is from east to west, but in higher latitudes from west to east.
 O. How many radio broadcast ing stations are there In the United States and Canada?
 A. There are 732 broadcasting stations at present fin the United States, and G6 in Canada according to the latest lists.
 Q. How are half-sisters and brothers and step-ststers and broth CTS related? 5
 A. Half sisters and brothers have one parent in common. Step sisters have TO common parent.
 0. What is the average life Of horse'
 A. From 12 10 14 years.
 Q. What three photoplays hold inc record for the longest runs on Broadway, New York City?
 A. The Big Parade" "The Ten Commandments" and The covered Wagon in order named.
 O, When and where was the Treaty of Peace ending the World War signedc Who signed for the United States?
 A. On June .s. 1919, Germany and the allied and associated pow CTS signed the peace terms in the Imperial Hall Of Mirrors al Yer sailles. France. President wilson. the first Of the allied delegates to sign, affixed his signature at 3:l5 n. m.. June oS, 19Ia. The Treaty, however, was not ratified by the U. S, Senate, and a sSparate peace be- tween the T.. S. and Germany was negotiated during the Harding ad- ministration.
 Q. What is the Dawes plan!
 A. II is a plan to stabilize Ger man currency and provide system of collections 10 be paid over 10 snecial commissioners and distribu- ted by them to the countries 10 whom Germany was obligated to pay separations.
 c. Is It proper 10 send out print ed cards announcing ones engage ment:
 A. Emily Post. who is considered 1 an authority on etiquette. says that ] announcements of an en- eagement are unknown to good so- ciety
 Q. What is the greatest depth submarine has gone under water and what Is the pressure at that dis tance?
 A. The United States Navy rec ord for submarine depth is 296 feet The pressure is about 1915 pounds per square inch at that depth.
 Q. How many trade dollars were coined in lSsi-1Ss5? What was the purpose of issuing them?
 A. No trade dollars were coined in 1sS4-1SS5. They were authorized by the act of February 1o, 1873 and were intended for circulation in ori- ental countries as a substitute for the Mexican dollar which they ex- ceeded slightly in weight. By the terms of the enabling act trade dol lars were made legal tender in the I'nited States in sums not eXceed- ing five dollars. This qualification was withdrawn in 1876 and the coinage was limited to such amount IS Tho Secretary Of the Treasury should consider sufficient to meet .he export demand. An Act of Feb ruary 12. 1887. provided for the re- 'irement of trade dollars and their recoinaye into standard silver dol ars or subsidiary silver.