New Britain herald., 1930-12-03

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 Q. What is the address of the American Mission to Lepers? A. It is located at 156 Fifth Ave. New York.
 Q, What are pieces Of eight? 2"
 A. Spanish pesos or dollars equivalent to eight reals,
 C. What women have received the Pictorial Eeview award for achievements since 1924?
 A. Mrs. W. W. Mcdowell 1924. for contribution to human welfare; Cora Stewart White. 1925, founder of Moonlight Schools in the Ken lucky mountains: S. Graham Null hall, 1926. for book on narcotic problem; Eva Le Galliennc, 1927, for work at Berry School; Dr. F. R. Sabin. 1929 for contribution to science, and Carrie Chapman Catt, 1880. lecturer. feminist, author and welfare worker.
 Q. What\is the nationality and meaning Of the name Parker?
 A. It is d British family name derived from an office, that of keeper of the park.
 6. Does pulling the tail feathers from a sick pigeon increase it's strength as the new tail feathers grow?
 A. The United States Department Of Agriculture says that there is nothing to substant:ate the state ment.
 Q. Are cherries imported into the United States?
 A In 1929 imports of cherries in their natural state amounted to @3.9o9.99S. valued at s$,434 096. Imports of cherries prepared or pre- served amounted to 7c0,716 pounds, valued at sl56.6S9.
 q. Is d government official. who has been impeached and convicted, eligible for public office again2
 X. No.
 C. What is the Bratt system Of liquor control in Swedcn-
 \. It was first applied in Stock holm in 1913 by a vote in the city board, but was not legally adopted by parliament until 1917, and it did not take legal effect throughout Sweden until the beginning ot 1919. It is a modification Of the old Goth cnburg plan. Under the Bratt sys- tenn the retail sale of alcoholic liquors on the premises is severely restricted, and is placed entirely in the hands of special societies, which arc compelled to pay all their profits to the state treasury. The sale ot distilled liquors for consumption off the premises is under the card sys- tenn by which every citizen, with the exception of drunkards, paupers. and criminals. is entitled to receive an order book which gives him the privilege Of purchasing each month q limited quantity Of distilled liquors. Under this system those in Yhargr may know to whom liquors arc sold, how much is sold and how often sales arc made 10 any one person.
 e. What is a Christian name?
 A. Tho first name is called tho given or Christian rame. the latter from the custom Of baptism ,or christening of infants The last name is the family or surname.
 Q. Who was Thor
 A. Ancient Morse god Of thunder and war.
 c. What is a female mule called?
 A. A jenny.
 Q, Where does President Hoover cast his vote?
 A. He is a citizen of the state Of California and therefore casts his vote in that state
 e. Do hens usually lay two eggs day?
 A. Sometimes this does happen when the first egg is held over from the previous day by fright. or some other cause but it is unusual