New Britain herald., 1930-04-22
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


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 c. Does the Aurora Borealis occur at any particular time of year?
 A. It may occur at any time but they are more frequent in October and April and rarely are seen in December and June.
 c. Are there more French or English speaking inhabitants in Canada"
 A. According to the latest Cana dian census there are 2.54o,496 Eng fish speaking and 2,452.751 French speaking inhabitants in Canada.
 Q. Who were the British and German fleet commanders in the battle of Jutland?
 A. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe was the Commander of the British Grand Fleet and Admiral Reinhard Scheer was the commander of the German High Seas fleet.
 Q. What church does the Presi- dent of the United States attend in Washington?
 A. He attends the Friends Meet ing House. on 18th street, near liar ward, x. w.
 Q. What is fluoroscope7
 A. A screen coated with some fucrcscent material. such as calcium tungstate or barium platinocyanide, into which the observer looks to sec the shadows cast by Roentgcn rays.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Willmcr"
 A. It is Teutonic and means willing fame"
 Q. When was the first meeting e: the Assembly of the League of Nations held?
 A. November 15. 1920, at Geneva, Switzerland.
 Q. When the President dies and is succeeded by the vice president who assumes the office of vice pres- dent, and who is next in line for the presidency?
 A. The office Of vice president re- mains vacant until the next election and the secretary of state is next in line for the presidency.
 Q. What is the total amount of gold in the banks and treasuries of the world, and how much of it is in the United States?
 A. The total in May 1929. was s10. g. 000.00O. of which the United States treasury and the Federal Re. serve banks held four tcnths.
 Q. What is the capital Of tho United States?
 4. Washington. which is coter. minus with the District Of Columbia is the capital city.
 Q. What is the weight Of the equipment carried by L. S. In fantry soldiero
 A. The full equipment carried weighs SC pounds. including rifle pack, helmet, gas mask and over coat.
 c. Who is secretary of the navy A. Charles Francis Adams, o i Massachusetts.
 Q. On what day did March o7 1916, fall?
 X. Monday. 1 Q. Are the French peopl blondes of brunettcs?
 A. In the north of France tn, people arc predominantly tall, witt light complexion and gray or blu eyes: in the south and middle sec ton the people are mostly the short headed, brunette type, marked b. dark eyes and low stature: and th Mediterranean type brunette. darl eyes and short stature. occurs il parts adjoining Italy and Spain.
 c. Do coal ashes have fertilizin; value?
 A. They tighten the soil but d not fcrtilize it.
 0. Is there an actual body in tn tomb of the unknown soldier at Ar lington National cemetery?
 A. The body Of an unidentifle, soldier, killed in France and late brought to the United States, i buried there.
 Q. What is strictly fresh egg
 A. Eggs that are no more tha o4 hours old are called strictly fresh in the markets.
 Q. Do other states have law similar to the Baumcs laws of Ne1 York?
 A. California. Kansas. New Jcr sey. North Dakota. Oregon, Sout Dakota and Vermont have simila laws.
 Y. Tn what year did Miller Hug gins become manager of the Nev York American league bascba club?