New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
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 a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are confidential.-Edit
 Q. What causes earthquakes Do they occur in all parts of the world:
 A. An earthquake is a vibration. or sudden undulation of portion of the earth's crust shaking of the ground. The vibration advances in a series of waves from one or more deeply situated central points, called l foci, where it may arise from the splitting of a mass of rock, due to | from volcanic or other causes. The disturbance may consist of a single shock lasting a few seconds. or of a series of shocks. which may con- tinue for days or even weeks. Nc part Of the globe is entirely free from earthquakes but they are more frequent near volcanic regions.
 Q. Did President Wilson visit with the Pope?
 A. When he went to Rome. al the time of the Peace Conference President Wilson called on the Pope at the Vatican.
 O. On what day did the 9Sth ot July 1902, fall?
 A. Monday.
 e. What countries of the world have negro rulers? A. The Republic of Haiti, tho Of Abyssinia in Africa. Q. Why is Pennsylvania called ! the Keystone State? 1 A. Because it is the central state of the original thirteen, which may | be likened to an arch, of which the center or keystone holds all the res ! in place.
 Q. Is it possible for a Chinamar to be a citizen of the United States
 A. Chinese cannot become natural. ized American citizens. but those who are born in the United States are citizens, and as such they enjoy all the rights and privileges tha, accrue to native citizens. Q. What form of governmen, does Ukraina have? A. It is one of the constituent republics of the Union of Socialis, Soviet Republics (Russia). The Soviet Socialist Republic of Ukrainia was former after the Soviet revolu- ton Cf November ', 1917.
 Q. Did the United States ever own Mexico?,
 A. No. | Q. Has Germany a king? A.. Germany is a republic like the United States, and at the head Of the state is a president The president of the German Republic is Paul von Hindenburg. Q. Has President Hoover any sisters or brothers? A. He has one sister and one brother
 Q. How Is one billion written in the system of numeration in the United States?
 | A. 1,000,000,000. Q. Do deep sea fishes burst ii brought suddenly to the surface?
 A. The air bladder will burst il the fish is raised rapidly to the surface. They may be drawn LII slowly with success.
 Q. What is personal property?
 A. It is property which may at tend the person of the owner, nov ables such as household furniture jewelry, cash, notes, bonds. mort sages. automobiles; practical. everything except real estate.
 O. What is the value of a United States. two-cent piece dated 1864?
 A. to 10 cents. Q. Was LindberGh the first tt cross the ocean in an airplane?
 A. The first crossing in an air plane was made in 1919. Lindbergl was the first person 10 cross tn, ocean with a single motored plane the first to cross alone. the first tt make a flight from New York tt Paris, and the first to make a non stop flight from the United States tt Europe. s Q. What do the names Elms Bonnie and Merritt mean?
 A. Films. living at the clms Bonnie, gay or beautiful; Merritt reward.
 Q. How does Rudy Nallcc pro nounce his name"
 A. Valley, accent on frs syllable.
 Q. How old is Mary Pickford? A. She was born ADril X 1So2