New Britain herald., 1928-01-03

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by
 writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau.
 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex-
 tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive . per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. 1 not be answered. An letters are con. 1 tidential.-Editor. =. Q. What causes white spots on
 the finger nails, ...- A. Sometimes they are caused by 1 poor health and if persistent a
 physician should be consulted; some-
 times they result from q bruise and
 whi disappear in time. Rubbing the
 nails with olive oil helps to heal
 bruises. .. How are bread sticks made: <. Scala cup milk and cool Cream 4 tablespoons butter and
 1-c teaspoons salt; dissolve yeast cake in 1-4 cup lukewarm water and add to white of ] egg we'll beaten: add 5 l-e cups flour; knead and set aside to rise; shape into sticks the size of q lead pencil. Place far apart ir floured pan they must not touch) set aside again: when raised i and light place in hot oven and lower the heat so that sticks may become dry and crisp. ..-. c. What is the legend concern- ing the origin of the Orange blos- som?
 A. The golden apples Of Hesper- ides are said to he oranges, not ap- pies. In picking this fruit Hercules involved himself in q journey to Mount Atlas, where he had 6 fear full battle with the dragon that guarded them. Jupiter is supposed to have given the orange to Juno when he married her. so orange blossoms are still worn by the tride on her wedding day. The orange tree bears fruit and flowers at the same time, therefore its blos- sons make good symbol of fruit fitness and productiveness which has somewhat to do with their use as bridal flowers.
 Q. What is the origin of the state name Vermont and what is its nickname, flower and motto?
 X. The name is of French origin and means Green Mountain" It is called The Green Mountain State. The state flower is red clover and the motto Freedom and Unity" Q. Has q no-hit game ever been played in any World Series? X. No.
 q. Why is Sergeant York one Of the outstanding heroes of inc World War"
 A. iIc is officially credited with having killed :5 Germans and cap- turing, 1S:, including a major and three lieutcnants: he put 8 machine guns out of commission. Q. In what pictures has Clara Bow played?
 X. She is called the ''1t' girl and first became prominent in 1923 when she appeared as the stowaway in Down to the Sea in Ships" She has starred in "The Keeper of the Bees" "Mantrap." ''It," Dancing Moth crs." "Thc Runaway" Kid Boots" 'Children ot Divorce" "Rough
 House Rosie" and Wings" Q, Who were the hero and hero- inc in the picture "Toi'able Dayid"? 1 A. Richard Barthelmess was the
 hero and Gladys Hnlette the hero- I inc. The supporting cast included
 Ernest Florence, Warner Richmond.
 Marion Abbott. Patterson Dial and
 Henry Hallam.
 ! Q. Who was the first governor
 of New York?
 X. George Clinton.
 Q. Why is Great Britain called
 "Mistrs ss Of the Seas?
 A. The appellation was bestowed late in the 18th century. after the
 battle with ho Spanish Amanda in
 l5SS. and refers to her naval