Evening star., 1928-08-30
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J.'HASKIN.

spirits They regarded certain Of these
spirits as powerful and active. Among
their elemental gods were the sun, fire
and water. The buffalo, eagle and
rattlesnake were worshiped. Among
plants cedar. cottonwood, corn and to-
bacco we're venerated.
appointed a member of the United
States Supreme Court?-M. G..
A. Edward Douglas White was ap-
pointed Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court February 10. 1894, by
President Cleveland. He became Chief
Justice December IL, 1910, while Presi-
dent Taft was in office.
@. Did Lake Superior ever empty
into the Mississippi?-H. l..
A. The waters of Lake Superior are
contained in an archaen rock basin,
which gives unmistakable evidence Of
having been secured by glacial ice
during the glacial period. Prior to that
time its outflow. similar to that of the
Great Lakes generally, appears to have
been directed to the basin of the Mis-
sissippi River.
@. How long does it take the light
Of the moon to reach the earth?-P E.
A. Light travels at the rate of about
10000 miles a second, so 1t would take
less than two seconds for the light
from the moon to reach the earth.
@. There Is sign on the road be-
yond the Highway Bridge which says
District line. Where do people pay
taxes who have houses between bridge
and sign?-P. NJ. H.
A. The United States Government
owns the roadway of 1880 feet between
the District line and the bridge How
ever the Government does not control
property on either side of the roadway.
Therefore. the owners of such houses
pay taxes to the State of Virginia.
@. Wing Is the yellow Sea Yellow
G. e. A.
A. Near the land the Yellow Sea is
lemon yellow due 10 mud suspended in
the water. This is caused by the in
flow of the Hoang-ho and Yangtze
Rivers.
@. What Is the candy consumption
in this country?-B. s.
A. In 1926 well over billion pounds
were sold in this country This means
that between 0 and 10 pounds apiece
for each man. woman and child This
does not take into account candies
made in the home.
@. How many comets were visible in
1927?-J. F. s.
A. There we're 10 seen last year. In
1926 ii were found.
@. How extensive is the library in
Munich?-W. 8.
A. This is one of the largest IL
braries in Europe. 1t contains ap-
proxirnately 100000 volumes and $4,000
manuscripts.
@. How much do base ball players
gloves weigh?-E. D.
A. Rule 20 of the Official Base Ball
Rules states: "The catcher or first base
man may wear a glove or mitt of anv
size, shape or weight. Every other
player is restricted to the use Of a
glove or mitt weighing not over 10
ounces and measuring not over II
inches around the palm"
@. In what year was the first Ken
tucky Derby run at Louisville ?--D. w.
A. The first one was run in 1875.
@. What per cent of efficiency is de-
rived from a gallon Of gasoline when
used in an automobile?--N. K.
A. The exact amount of efficiency
derived from a gallon of gasoline in
an automobile varies widely, depending
on many conditions. 1t may Be any
where from Is per cent to IS per cent
efficient.
@. was DR.. Munyon of home remedy
fame ever engaged in any other line
of work?-A. NJ. G.
A. Although from a child James
Munyon evinced an interest in medi-
cine, after maturity he was led to en-
gage in other pursuits. He went into
advertising and finally became the pub
Usher Of Munyon's Illustrated World.
which was well known and successful
publication. He, however. continued
his interest in chemistry and medicine
and in the early nineties organized
homeopathic specific business in Phila-
delphia. from which he derived a large
fortune. During his leisure time he
continued his literary pursuits and
wrote number of songs.
@. How much farm land has Minne-
sofa and how much has Iowa ?--H. S. c.
A. In Minnesota the total acreage of
farm land Is 30.221. .75S In Iowa there
are 33,474, 1856 acres of farm land.
@. Where is the Herbert Hoover high
way?--R. N
A. This highway starts at Iowa City
and runs through West Branch 10
Lowden, Iowa. 1t is not now a con-
crete road, but such an improvement
is contemplated.
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