New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 c. Are the tubes used in Screen Grid radios any different from the ordinary radio tube?
 A. The National Radio Institute says Screen Grid tubes differ from the ordinary tubes in that they con- tain an additional fourth element, or electrode, which acts as a screen or shield between the usual grid or plate of the tube. The purpose of this shield is to eliminate the capa- city effect between the plate and D Stid oL tilC IuDt, AIltS llilS feedback energy which causes oscil- lations in the ordinary type of tube. The screen grid tubes are very sen sitive and have a high amplification factor which gives much greater volume than Is obtained with ordi- nary tubes.
 Q. What Is the World Court? Where does it meet?
 A. The official name is the Per manent Court of International Jus tice, and it is an international court accessory to the League of Nations, established in accordance with Ar ticle 14 of the Covenant of the League. The seat of the court is at The Hague Netherlands. It comprises II judges and 4 deputy judges elected Jointly by the coun- cil and the assembly of the league for a term of 9 years Charles Evans Hughes, of the United States is one of the judges.
 Q. When using perculator, how much coffee should be put in for each cup? How long should it be cooked?
 A. Use one tablespoon of coffee to each teacup of water. For most perculators, if hot water is used to start the coffee it takes about five minutes to make it; if cold water is used it takes about three minutes longer.
 Q. What is the Order of the Eastern Star? How many mem- bers has it in the United States?
 A. It is a fraternal society, or ganized in 1876, affiliated with the Masonic Order, to which only master Masons and their women relatives may belong. Its teachings are based on the Bible, friendship and sin cerity; it's symbolism is expressed by the five-pointed star and the signet of Solomon, In 1928 there were 15,000 chapters in the United States with a membership of 2,OO0,000
 Q. From what story vas the motion picture Drag" adapted?
 A. From novel with the same title by William Dudley Policy.
 Q. By what majority did Herbert Hoover carry Cook county, Illinois, in the 1928 election?
 A. The vote was, Hoover S12,O and Smith 716,2S3.
 Q. On what finger should the en- gagement ring be worn?
 A. On the third finger of the left hand.
 Q. Are Hollywood and Beverly Hills within the city limits of Los Angeles?
 A. Hollywood is part Of Los An geles and Beverly Hills is residcn- tial city in Los Angeles county, California. It was incorporates in 1914 as a city Of the sixth class and is governed by board Of trustees.
 Q. Arc only actual mothers en- titled to be sent to France under the terms of the act to send War Mothers" there?
 A. Those entitled to the benefits Of the act are mothers, step-mothers,