New Britain herald., 1930-08-20

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 c, Which military cemetery in the United States is the largest?
 A. Arlington cemetery at Arling- ton. Virginia.
 c, When did Louisa May Alcott die?
 A. March s, lSSS.
 Q. Of what race are the people of the Philippines?
 A The Bureau of American Eth nology says the Filipinos are related  They are more closely related to the Mongolian than the CauCa sian race. In color. they range from light to dark reddish brown.
 c Who plays the leading role in Sarah and Son?"
 4. Frederic March.
 c Who named the harbor of San Francisco Golden Gate? ?"
 A. General John C. Fremont in his Geographical Memoir" which he presented to the government in June 1S4S. It's form and its advan- tage for commerce. especially with the orient, was the reason he gave for the name
 Q Who plays the part of MisCha, the victim in The Midnight Mys- tery?"
 4. Ivan Lebedeff.
 Q. What states have produced the greatest amount of oil since 1925?
 A. California in 1925 and 1o26; Oklahoma in 1927 and Texas in 1928 and 1929
 Q. What was the theme song in "Innocents in Paris"
 A. Louise
 Q. What gifts would be appropri- ate for the first anniversary of a wedding?
 A Cotton gifts such as table and bed covers, curtains, drapes, hand kerchiefs, etc.
 c. How can clothing be rid of the odor of gasoline after cleaning :?
 A Hang 1t in the sun and wind. If that does not remove the odor completely, hang the garment Tn a heated room. or press it with hot iron,
 Q. How many battleships has the United States Navy?
 A. Eighteen.
 c. What ruler had the longest reign?
 A Pepi II of ancient Egypt, who reigned % years
 c. Why was Parham, the negro cadet who entered the United States Military Academy, discharged?
 A. For failure in one branch of study.
 c. Are there any showboats in operation?
 4. Some Of the sho8boa in operation are Golden Rod Holly wood. Cotton Blossom. Water Queen, Bryants Shovboat, French's Sensa- tion Boats. James Adams Floating Theater and ShoUboat America.
 c, What is the difference be- tween half brother or sister and a stepbrother and sister
 A. Half-brothers and sisters have one parent in common; either moth CT or father. Stcpbrothers and sis ters are children of the parents by former marriages. Thus, if a widow CT with a son married a widow with a daughter, the son and daughter are stepbrother and sister.
 C. Who is the president Of Mex leo?
 A. Pascual Ortiz RubIo
 e. Who are the presidents ol HaTNdTU. dIF anu l4lNNtN'i e-A' versites?
 A. Abbot L. Lowell, Harvard James R. Angell Yale; and John G Hibben. Princeton.
 Q. Can cats swim?
 A. They can swim but dislike water and their heavy fur when soaked makes swimming difficult.
 c. How many morning and eve ming newspapers are published in the United States?
 A. There are 3S1 morning news papers and 1564 evening newspa' pers.
 c. Are bats blind?
 A. There is no species Of bat thatcannot see, but being nocturnal their eyes are better suited for seeing after dark than in the bright light