New Britain herald., 1930-07-15
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing 10 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 giveh, nor can extended research be unde-- taken. All other questions will re- ceive personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are confidentiaI.-Edito
 Q. What is a tarantula? Do they bite?
 A The true tarantula, native in the south of Europe, is one of the largest spiders, an inch or more in i length, and a swift hunter. Its bite is much dreaded and was long supposed 10 cause tarantism. The American tarantula is a large hairy mygaloid spider, much dreaded in the southwestern United States. Its bite is painful but not dangerous.
 e. What is the best time of day for fishing?
 A. Generally the best time 10 fish 1 is during the first two hours of day light. and about dusk in the eve ming Much, however, depends upon ! the kind of fish you are seeking. and the time of year
 c. Are automobiles made to oper- ate on compressed air? l A. No.
 Q. Of what is asphalt paving made?
 ! A. In the United States an as rhalt paving composition consists of about Is per cent of asphaltic ce- ment, made by incorporating a small quantity of free liquid matter or petroleum residue with a refined solid asphalt, to which is added 60 or 70 per cent of clean sand. and 10 to e5 per cent of pulverized line stone This makes a surface coat ing and is usually laid upon a pre- pared concrete foundation, and rolled with heavy road engines.
 Who were the members of the original Florodora Scxtet?
 4. Marie Wilson, Agnes Way burn. Marjorie Relyea, Vaughn Tax smith, Daisy Green and Margaret Walker,
 Q. What does the nautical term knot" mean
 A. T. is a speed Of nautical mile an hour, which is equal to 1.15 statute miles
 e. What color hair has Billie Dove?
 A. Dark brown.
 Q. Is Ben Turpin, the actor mar ried?
 A. He married Babette Dietz.
 a. To whom should communica- tons intended for the League of Nations be addressed?
 A. To the Secretary General, League of Nations, Geneva, switzer- land.
 Q. Did President Roosevelt ever run for public office on the demo- cratic ticket?
 A. No, he was always a repubi- can.
 c. Does the president Of the American Federation of Labor re- ceiye salary from the United States government?
 A. No.
 O. What is the ratio Of males and females in the United States?
 A. There are 1ot males to every 100 females.
 Q. What do the names Lela and Matilda mean?
 4. Truthful" and mighty battle maid" respectively.
 c. Do Chinese eat birds, nests?
 A. They make a soup from the nest of a species of swift or swiftlet Of the Malay Archipelago. These nests are composed Of mucilagi- nous substance secreted by special glands There are many caves in which these swifts dwell in northern Sumatra and Borneo, especially near the northern end Of the island.
 o. What was the total gate re- ceipts for all Of Jack Dempsey's fights?
 A.. Approximately ten million dollars.
 O. What is the Fascist emblem, and what does it signify
 A. The name Fascism comes from fascio. meaning a bundle. The Fas- cist emblem is a bundle Of rods bound about battle-ax. The same emblem is on inc United States ten cent piece. The emblem signifies "in union there is strength It originated in ancient Rome,
 c. What population has Lisbon, Portugal and the Madeira Islands?
 A. The population of Lisbon is 5ce.524: the Madeira Islands have population of 179,oh2.
 o. What nationality is John Philip Sousa, the bandmaster?
 A. He is an American. born in Washington. D. C. His father was Portuguese and his mother Ba- varian.
 o. What are some of the last pictures in which Bob Steele has appeared?
 A. Come and Get It." The Amazing Vagabond," Laughing at Death" "The Invaders" and "The Man From Nowhere"
 o. What does Mi amorado' mean?
 Az My beloved"
 o. Has the birth rate in the United States increased or decreased during the last few years?