New Britain herald., 1930-01-20

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 Q. What does sophisticated mean?
 A. Informed in the ways of the world; worldly wise; possessed ot superficial information; artificially or prctcntiously wise.
 e. On what days did the Jewish holiday Yom kippur fall in 1859 and 1890?
 X. Saturday, October ,, in 18i9 and Wednesday, September A, in 1890.
 Q. How is an Eskimo iglu, or snow hut made?
 A, It is built of concavc ice blocks and the crcviccs are filled with soft snow, to make it alright. IL is then heated with a blubber lamp, and when the snow melts ow- ing to the curve of the domcd roof. iS does not drip, but Soaks gradually into the blocks so that they are nearly wet through. When they arc sufficiently sodden the lamp is eX- tinguiShcd and the door is opened to let in the intensely cold air, which in a few minutes transforms the islu from a fragile structure Of snow that will crumhle if touched carelessly, into a, vaulted dome of strong, solid ice. When the house is thus made strong, the door is closed and the heat of the bodies of the in habitants, plus the heat from lamps. that it is habitable.
 c. What is the address of Albert Payson Terhune. the author?
 A, 126 Riverside Drive, New York city.
 e. Does the state of New Jersey have the initiative and referendum?
 A. No.
 Q. How much silver is in sterling silver?
 A. Sterling silver alloy consists of 925 parts silver to U parts cop per.
 Q. What is Joan Crawford's real name?
 A. Her name was Lucille le Seuer, In private life she is now Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
 c. How tall was. President George Washington?
 A. He was 6 feet inches.
 Q. When did the United States purchase Alaska and how much was paid?
 A. Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1887 for S7,200.000. T
 O. How many automobiles are there in Germany, France, Italy and England?
 A. According to the latest reg figures there are 53l.001 in Germany; 1,o9S,O0o in France; 177,530 in Italy and 1 1,12G,900 in England.
 Q. For what college degree do the initials s. T. D. stand?
 A. Doctor of Sacred Theology.
 c. DO lions roar at fixed times ol only for a particular reason?
 A. They roar whenever circum- stances make it seem the thing 10 do. They roar when engaged in con- bat with another male; and after they have made a kill; they roar Ut mating time; and when in pain, wounded, i'll or angry.
 c. Is George V of Great Britain a King or an Emperor? What IS the difference in those titles?
 A. George V is both King an1 Emperor. By Act Of ParliaIcen7' 1927 his title is George V, by the Grace of God. of Great Britain, Ire land and the British Dominions be- yond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. ! King according to a law dictionary is the sovereign ruler. or chief eA- eCutivc magistrate of state or na- ten. whose constitution IS mol- archical. Emperor is the title of the sovereign ruler of an empire. T!e title seems 10 denote q power anJ dignity superior to that Of King.
 c. Can an alien serve on Ju"y in q state or federal court"
 X. No.
 @. Is there any vegetation in the Antarctic region?
 X. Vegetation is very scarce. consisting of tussock grass, mossc%' ard Hchens, of which there are a number of species. Three kinds ot hcpaticae have also been found.
 c. When did Walter Camp g. feet his last All-Amcrica football team?
 X. In 1924. He died in 1895.
 Q. Who directed the talking pie lure "FIallelujah"?
 A. King Nidor. CEND EIINn0 m RERl|0n