New Britain herald., 1930-09-03
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 1dential.-Editor. | Q. What was the value of a | Hebrew talent? | A. The talent was 5000 shekels | and there are various estimates of it's value, One authority places it at SITS.
 0. Where do the San Bias tribe of Indians liyeo
 A They live on the north coast of Panama between San Bias point and Port Obaldia, and are also called Cuna-Cuna or Tule Indians. Although in contact with Europeans since the 18th century, they have maintained racial purity and inde- pendence by vigorous opposition to l foreign settlement. Their language is a Chibchan dialect, and their cul- ture aso shows South American origin.
 Q. At what rate does altitude affect the boiling point of water?
 A. It decreases one degree Fah- renheit for every $50 feet of ascent above sea level.
 Q. Are animals on western ranches still branded?
 A. Yes, in many of the states it is still used as a means of identifi- cation, and to enable inspectors at the saughtering points to trace the ownership of diseased animals. Branding is necessary when animals are on ranges.
 0. What is commercial gelatine made of?
 A. It is obtained from connective animal tissues such as skin, hoofs, horns, etc.
 Q. In what countries are gold fish native?
 A. Originally they were native to China. but now they have been naturalized in many parts of the world.
 O. On what island is the leper colony in Hawaii?
 A. The Island of Molokai.
 O. Has Portugal always been an independent state?
 A It has been an independent state since the 12th century At various periods in it's history, Spain attempted to conquer it but has been repulsed Late in the 18th on the ebb of it's decline as a power, it was conquered and annexed by Spain. and did not become free again until 164o,
 c. Is it easier to swim in salt water than fresh water?
 A. Salt water is more buoylng, and consequently generally regarded as easier to swim in.
 Q. Has the planet Neptune made complete revolution around the sun since it's discovery?
 A. It was not discovered until 1846 and, as it's period of revolu- tion around the sun is 1647S years, it has not made complete revolu- ton around the sun since then.
 0. What are the meanings of the names Geraldine, Leon, Eunetta and Stanton?
 A. Geraldine is from the German and means spear maiden" Leon is from the Greek and means "ilon- like;" Eunetta is from the Greek and means little Eunice" which means happy victory Stanton is from the English and means "a stone"
 Q, Did President Wilson veto the Volstead Acto
 A. Yes.
 Q. What are the definitions of the words breakfast. lunch, dinner and supper?
 A. Breakfast is the first meal of the day; lunch is light meal be- tween breakfast and dinner; dinner is the principal meal of the day, taken according to local or house custom between the hours of noon and 3 p. m; supper is the last meal of the day: the evening meal, some times taking the place of dinner.
 Q. Has Pennsylvania larger motor vehicle registration than Ohioo
 A. The registration in Pennsyl- vania is 1,733,2S3 compared with 1,76s,e14 for Ohio.
 Q. What is the oldest of the Greek Letter societies in the United States?
 A. Phi Beta Kappa founded December 5. 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, was the first American Greek Letter society.
 c. How old was Lindbergh when he flew across the Atlantic?
 A. Twenty five.
 Q. What kind of an organization is the Industrial Workers of the World?"
 A. A radical labor organization. Q. Is the male or female popu- lation larger in Europe. Asia and Africa?
 A. In European countries fe- males generally outnumber males: the figures ranging from 1902 fe- males to 1000 males in Bulgaria, to 1,o24 females to 1000 males in Russia. In Egypt, South Africa Japan, India and Australia males