New Britain herald., 1930-02-12


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 confidentiaI.-E Editor. c. Is Nick Lucas an American or an JtalianH A. He was born in Newark, \. J., and ls American Of Italian parent age.
 c, Where did the expression, "by the skin of your teeth" originate? A. Jt is in the Book of Job, l9:.o; T am escaped by the skin of my teeth"
 Q. When did the Dempsey -Shar- key fight occur? How long did it last?
 A. The fight was held at the Yankee Stadium. New York City. Thursday. July 21, 1927. As nearly as can be estimated the fight began at six minutes to 10 o'clock and ended 4 minutes and A. seconds later, Sharkcy being knocked out in the seventh round. 45 seconds after the beginning Of that round. c. What is the largest island in the world?
 A. Australia. if that land is con- sidcred as an island and not con- tinent.
 .. What is the meaning Of the 1 family name Guenther'
 X, It is a German family name snd means | battle army c. Which president Of the United i States resigned his seat in the
 senate to become governor Of New
 York"
 A. Martin Van Burcn. c. Is there a breed Of chickens called "Australorps''
 4. They are Black Orphinctons which originated in Australia, They gre good cse producers, and last year received recognition in this l country. The hen weighs about |. pounds. the cock about 8I2 pounds.
 c. How many passengers does
 the largest ajrplanc in the world carry"
 A. The German Dorncr D-N successfully carried 1Go persons on test flights from Lake Constance.
 Q. What is the nationality and meaning of the name Aryid" X. It is Morse -Teutonic name Of very ancient origin meaning eagle Of the wood" Q. Hcw should cork floors be cleaned
 A. They may be kept clean by sweeping with an ordinary broom or floor brush, If washing is ncccs-
 sary, use d warm solution of a small amount Of neutral soap in water sandpaper or steel wool is sometimes used to remove stains.
 Q. What IS d herbivorous ami mal?
 A. One that feeds only on ycge- table matter.
 c. Does canniballsm still exist in the world?
 A. It exists among isolated South American tribes. in West Equatorial and Central Africa. the Malay Ar chipelaeo. certain South Sea Islands, mainly in Melanesia. and in parts Of Australia. Head hunting tribes arc found in Madagascar.
 c. How many Huncarians Of the Magyar race are there in the United States,
 A. According to the last census Q220) there were 4G9,449.
 C. How long did the great Chi Cago fire last? What amount Of damage was done"
 A. Ii began Sunday. October s, lS7l. and was one of the most de structiVe fires in the history of the United States. breaking out in q barn on DekOYan street, and famed by a gale, it spread rapidly and ragged uncontrolled for about o4 hours, sweeping over 2.l00 acres, destroying 17,45o buildings, causing 200 deaths besides great suffering and Restitution. Out of q pOpula - tion of 324.o00 more more than Ih,hot were rendered homeless and almost Ono-third of the property Of the city, sl90.000, 900 was destroyed 1 The fire Was not cXtinguishcd until rain fell about 10 o'clock at night Monday. October 9 c. How many miles Of railway arc there in the United States A. There arc 249,3o9.4S miles. c. How long after q man deserts from the Marine Corps in time of , peace is he subject 10 arrest? 1 A. He is subject 10 arrest for two years after the date of the cN- l plratlon of his enlistment period.