New Britain herald., 1929-07-20

You can get an answer to any ql.sstion 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 martial advise cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All ether questions will receive a Der sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered All letters are confide Editor.
 Q. What does the Japanese ex- pression "Banzai" mean?
 A. It is an exclamation in Jap ancsc very much like our English exclamation "Hurrah.''
 Q. On what date did George Washington cross the Delaware river?
 A. December s, 1776.
 Q. Which is the smallest state in the United States?
 A. Rhode Island
 e. Who were the youngest and oldest presidents of the United States?
 A. Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest and William Henry Harri- son, the oldest
 Q. How old is Charlie Paddock?
 A. He is twonty-ninc years old.
 Q, What is the population of Rome, Italy?
 A. 767,9S3.
 Q. What is the sviftcst river in the world?
 A. The Sutlej, In India which rises 15,20o feet above the sea and falls 1e,oo0 feet in>1SO miles.
 Q. What is butyric acido
 A. A fatty acid occurring in but ter fat and in several vegetable fats and oils. It may be prepared by the fermentation of sugar or starch. mixed with water. skinned milk and putrid cheese from which the specific bacillus that causes the acton IS derived. It may also be prepared by the oxidation of normal butyl alcohol It is a thick, color less liquid with a sour taste, and the odor of rancid butter. It is soluble in water, and gives rise to series of salts and esters, the butyrates.
 o. What is the airplane fare from London to Paris?
 A. Seven hundred francs. or about $21.44 in American money.
 c. What is birdlime?
 A. A sticky substance prepared from the inner bark Of the holly. mistletoe berries, or other sources. It may also be made by boiling lin- seen oil. It is used in Europe for trapping birds. the substance being spread on twigs.
 Q. Where and when was John Paul Jones born and when did he dier
 A. He was born in kirkcud- brishtshire. Scotland July 6, 1747 and died in Paris, France. in 17ao. His body is buried at Annapolis, Maryland.
 c. What Is the value of United States ten cent paper money, issue S63, perforated edges. facsimile of a 10 cent stamp, Washington, green? A. It is valued at 80 cents. C. What is the name of the ten- ms player who is known as the 1 Bounding Basque?
 A. Jean Borotra. Frenchman. c. Who wrote The Closter and .hc Hearth?
 A. Charles Reads in 1861. c. What is the address of George ! Bernard Shaw
 A. Whitehall Court, S. w. 1, London England.
 Q. Where and what is Teapot Dome?
 A. Teapot Dome is the name of | l particular oil field. the property of the United States government. 'eserved as a United States navy oil | 'eserve and located in Wyoming. | |t figured in the scandal connected . with the naval oil lands leases. c. What is the meaning of the word Salaho
 
 unknown meaning. Many thnorioq nave been advanced regarding if, most authorities taking it to be a direction Of singers and readers 10 ft their voices at the end of a sec ion of the poetry, c. What is rattlesnake oil?
 A. An oil expressed from the 'odios of rattleanakcs' by boiling. 1t has no recognized medicinal ,alue.
 O. Where was Lupe Nelcz born md where was she educated?
 A. She was born in San Louis ootosi Mexico, February. 1909. and vas educated at the Convent of Our .ady of the Lake. San Antonio. Texas. She was a dancer in Mexico md appeared in a 'anchion and Marco presentation in Los Angeles, and playing the ul,ulelc. be- ore engaging in motion pictures.