New Britain herald., 1930-06-30
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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 nhdential.-Editor. Q. Why was Leon Trotsky exiled from Russia?
 A. Because his politico- o-economic theories were not in accord with those of Stalin, who Is the virtual dictator of the Russian Communist party. and consequently of the Soviet government. Trotsky preach ing his theories, was held to be a menace to the existing government, consequently he was sent where he could no longer cause trouble.
 Q. Are geology, minerology. pet rology and paleontology different branches Of the same science? A. Geology is the department of natural science that treats the pres ent constitution and structure of the earth, and the operation of it's phy- sical forces, also the history of the development of this structure in the past, including the causes and mod2s ot physical changes and the occur renee and development of organ isms. Petrology is the science of rocks, the branch of geology that treats Of the origin, mode of occur renee, constituent minerals and texture of rocks. Minerology is the science of minerals. Paleontology is the branch of biology that treats Of the ancient life of the globe or of fossil organisms, either plants or animals.
 Q. Where and when were the Republican and Democratic con- ventions held in 1916? A. The Democratic National Convention Uas held at St. Louis, Mo-, June 14-16 and the Republican National Co1vention was held at Chicago, June 9-11.
 Q. Will peonies bloom after the plants are divided? A. Peonies may be divided best in early fall, so that they may be- come well established before winter. | Usually two or three years is re- quired for them to bloom satisfac- torily after division. Q. What is the address of Clara Bow?
 A. Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon street. Hollywood, Calif
 Q. Who played the part of the wife of Bert Roach in 50 Long Letty?"
 A. Charlotte Greenwood.
 Q. If two projectiles were fired | simultaneously, horizontally and at the same height; one travelling three miles, the other one mile; would both projectiles hit the ground at the same instant? Why? A The Bureau of Standards says that both projectiles would nit | the ground at the same instant, dis regarding differences in atmospheric conditions Gravity acts equally on | both, so that both fall toward the ground equal distances in equal times. The horizontal component of | the bullet which travels three miles would be there times as great as that of the bullet which travels one mile; the vertical component would | be the same.
 Q. Is Charles Farrell the stage name of Lydell Peck, the man that Janet Gaynor married, or are they two different persons?
 A. Lydell Peck, husband of Ja- net Gaynor, and Charles Farrell, 1 Miss Gaynor's leading man in Fox productions are two individuals Peck was formerly a lawyer in | oakland, Cal. and is now employed as a scenario writer.
 c. How long did it take to build solomon's temple, and how many men were employed?
 A Solomon's temple took seven years to build. The numbers em, ployed were 3o.000 to cut timber in Lebanon; s0,000 to hew the stone; 70, 900 transporting loads to Jerusalem, and $500 officers over these men.
 O. What are some of the uses Of copperas?
 A. It is used in ink making, dye
 ing and photography,
 Q. Where can a Danish Bible be
 bought in the United States?
 A. The American Bible Society,
 Bible House, Astor Place, New
 York city, publishes Bibles in Dan
 ish and other languages.
 Q. What vas the first name of
 Will Rogers father?
 A. Glenn.
 Q. What city was the first capi-
 tai Of the United States?
 A. New York was the first, fol-
 lowed by Philadelphia, and then
 Washington.
 Q. On what date did Easter Sunday fall in 1906? A. April IS.
 o. Where are the headquarters
 of the Camp Fire Girls?
 A. Al Union Square, New York city,
 .. What does the name Minnie mean?
 1 A. Numbered" or prepared .. What states have laws agains | hitch hiking? Is there a federal law
 on the subject? A. There IS no federal law or hitch hiking. Maine, Minnesota , New Jersey, Wisconsin and the Dis trict of Colum oia have state laws or the subject.
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