New Britain herald., 1930-07-17
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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. Washing ton. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be under taken. All other questions will re- ceive personal reply, Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are confidential Editor.
 c. Does the state of Washing ton produce more wheat than Oregon or California?
 4. Latest figures show that Washington has 2,43o,ooo acres; Oregon 1,o5S,ooo acres and Califor- nia 6SQ.NG acres in wheat.
 Q, Does wool grow after it has been clipped from the sheep?
 A. No
 c. What dooes stephen mean?
 A. It is from the Greek and lIl''dllS q U II OL Sdl iGiluS'
 Q. How many banks and build ing and loan associations fail an nually in the United States?
 A. Bank failures numbered 551 in the year ending June 30, 1929, and the latest figures for building and loan associations showed n3 failures in 1928.
 Q. How did the expression red tape originate?
 A. From the custom Of tying legal and official documents with red tape.
 c. Who sponsors the automobile races held each year at Indiana polls?
 A. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Association. IA \. Capi- tol St, Indianapolis, Indiana
 e. How old is Sir Harry Lauder?
 A. He is 59 years old
 e. Who appoints the governor of Alaska?
 A. The president of the United States with the advise and consent of the senate,
 C. Is theatre spelled another way?
 A. IL may be spelled theater.
 Q. What is middle age?
 A. The term is elastic, and may be said to be between the ages of thirtyfve and ffty-fve.
 Q. Are aliens prohibited from owning dogs in Pennsylvania?
 A. Yes.
 c. How many times does the word wine" appear in the English Bible?
 A. Two hundred and sixteen.
 Q. What is q ding -bat?"
 A. It local term for some thing that may be thrown with force, as block Of wood
 c. What was the Wreck of the Ninety Seven?"
 A. II refers 10 the wreck on the Southern Railway Of tho crack train No. D. between New York and New Orleans which fell 75 feet over a cliff, north Of Danville Virginia. October 27. 1903. Nine persons, including the engineer, were killed
 Q. How old IS the science of geometry?
 A. The ancient Greeks developed the crude beginning Of geometry into the science which is now studied in the schools The first comprehensive and systematic at l, . geometry in such sequence. which has come down 10 us, is one Of the famous books Of all literature, the Elements Of Euclid Of Alexandria This work consists Of 13 books. the first six and the last three Of which are devoted 10 plane and solid geometry respectively.
 Q. Was Stonewall Jackson killed by his own men?
 A. He died Of shot wounds from the guns Of his own men who fired a volley in the darkness of the night Lieut.. smith and Capt. Lcigl aided in lifting him from the ground It is not known who fired the fata shot.
 Q. How can dustless dusters bc made?
 A. By dipping clean dust cloth! into a mixture 0 two tablespoonful. of linseed or vegetable oil and | pint of gasoline Or bcnzine. The cloths should be hung outdoors 1T the shade to dry. and are then ready for use.
 Q. Where is the Gate of Tears
 A. A strait between the Red Ses and the Arabian Gulf. It is thf scene of many shipwrccks.
 Q. How old is King Carol o Roumania?
 A. He was born October IS 1893.
 Q. How much did the Statue 0 Liberty in New York Harbor cos tho United States? A. It was a present 10 the peopl' of the United States from the peopl'