davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

Take advantage Of this free service.
II you are one OF the thousands who
have patroniEed the bureau, write us
again. II you have never used the serv-
fee, begin now. 1t Is maintained for
your benefit BE sure to send your
name and address with your question,
and inclose 2 cents In coin or stamps
for return postage. Address The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
j. Haskin, director. washington, D. c.
T. ;. OF what value are Va'"'i0n''-
A. The Public Health Service says
that q vacation is one of the most I'M
portant OF our social institutions. In
q world that Is so arranged that most
people are compelled to work during
the greater portion Of the year, a change.
rest, q vacation. If properly taken
makes the work possible. Every man
and woman is entitled to a vacation.
Every woman engaged in maintaining
a home is entitled to vacation. 1t is
not necessary to 90 long distances, but
IL Is necessary to get out in the open.
A vacation should be time set aside
for the building up Of that reserve Of
health and bodily vigor necessary to
carry people through the long periods
of work which must follow before the
next vacation season rolls around.
@. How many planes in the United
States are now carrying mail?-W
H. K.
A. There are about 800 mail planes
now in operation.
@. What per cent of wood alcohol
is used when grain alcoho, is dena-
tured?-R. H. H.
that several formulate for denatured al
cohol have been authorized by it con
tanning wood alcohol, but the maximum
quantity authorized for any one form
ula is approximately 81 per cent.
@. I have heard that the English
word gentleman" has been put into
the French language. Is this true?-
T. P. r.
A. Within the last few years the
French Academy has officially received
the word gentleman" into the French
Language and incorporated 1t into the
famous dictionary of that institution
An interesting feature of this Is the
definition given, since there has always
been more or less discussion as to Just
what constitutes a gentleman. In thi,
dictionary he is defined as zone in
whom are combined certain elevation
OF character with certain elegance
Of manners" This Is believed BY MANY
authorities to be a most apt descrip-
ton.
@. What was the maiden name OF
Martha WaShington's mother?-L. w. K
A. Mrs. John cambridge, the mother
of Martha Washington, was Frances
the daughter of Orlando Jones' a bur.
CESS from King william County, va.
Q. What is the highest pitched mu-
Steal irlstrument?-R. .. N.
A. The piccolo is the highest pitched
musical instrument.
Q. When was the first almanac pub,
lished in this eountry?-F. D.
A. The first almanac in this coufatry
was published by william Pierce O
Cambridge In 1899.
@, Do tall buildings sway in thi
wind?-R. S,
A. Tall Office buildings that are bull
OF steel are flexible, since the steel ma:
high elasticity. Therefore, in q heav,
wind where the total side pressure maj
amount to hundreds of tons the stee
framework will bend over before Il
Wind pressure is not constant, and tn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
A Fitting Anniversary.

1t was especially fitting that the
highest mountain peak ever surmounted
by man should be accomplished on the
anniversary of the death of two famed
Climbers who persisted in the attempt to
scale the greatest mountain of them all
after reaching an altitude greater than
that ever before trudden by human
beings. On June of this year
Mount Jonsong. 24.3Oo feet high, was
topped by the main party Of an ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

building viii Be bent over In proportion
to the strength of the different gusts.
Occasionally this swaying Is percep-
tinle to the senses. but as rule In
most modern buildings the movement
| is so very slight as 70 be unnoticeable,
except by instrumental measurement.
@. What did the influenza epidemic
right after the World War cost the In
surance companies Of this country?-
| D. A. S.
A. The influenza loss to insurance
companies in 1ol8-19 was approximately
$110,0000 900 to the companies doing
business in New York State and those
companies carry about 30 per cent of
the Insurance in force.
@. Where in this country was the
FIRST law passed against cruelty to ami
mals?-N. s. G.
A. The earliest was passed by the
Massachusetts Colony in l64l, providing
THAT no man shall exercise any tyranny
| or cruelty toward any brute creatures
which are usually kept for the use OF
man"
O. How many regiments were there
in the Light Brigade?--F. G.
1 A. Five-the 4th, eth, 18th and 18th
Hussars and the nth Lancers.
I ~ Whdt u NbrlC DOpuldb1Oh VA hfAaAA-
chester, N. H?-Y. F. T.
A. The preliminary figures Of the
| 1880 census place the population OF
Manchester at 1886.
q. Who invented or discovered the
mercury-vapour arc lamp?-D. H.
| A. P. Cooper Hewitt in 1901.
E. +. D.
A. Apart from the seasonal tides of
tourist travel. 392,668 American citizens
/ remain abroad in permanent residence.
| The greatest number, according to the
ment, based upon reports from $40 con-
sulates, is found in Canada, where 234,-
| LAT of our citizens reside. Europe Is
next with 7T,063 Mexico and Central
| America total 1854; the Caribbean is
lands 1859; South America, 1916;
Asia, 24,ile; while Africa reports 1878,
and Australasia and Oceanic, 1887.
q. How do Cherokee Indians rank In
intelligence?-T. @.
A. The Gherokees were the largest
and most important Indian tribe origi-
naliy east of the Allegheries, perhaps
the highest In culture and intellectual
receptivity north of Mexico.
Q. Can a ship be held In the sar-
gasso Sea by the tangle of weeds found
there?-C. w. P.
A. The widely credited possibility Of
ships becoming embedded in the weeds
and being unable TO escape was dis
proved by the expedition of the Mi
chael Sars under the direction of Sir
John Murray in 1910, which found the
surface covered with weeds only in
patches, not continuously. The Beebe
expedition later. verified this statement.
@. Can a glider increase its altitude
by means of a horizontal wind?-E.
| D. T,
A. 1t cannot. 1t would be necessary
10 get into a rising current of air.
@. What troops wore the Lorraine
Cross as Insignia during the World
WarP--C. K. M.
| A. 1t was adopted as a shoulder
sleeve insignia of the 18th Division of
the A, E. F. This cross is described as
the device which was originally the
symbol of the triumph of the House Of
Arjou of France, through Charles the
Bold, Duke of Normandy, in the ff-
teenth century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

A large number of lawyers are re-
tanned by Al Capone. The fact will help
10 explain to many ultimate consumers
why bootleg liquor inferior in quality, is
so high in price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Determination is shown by Senator
Hiram johnson in reminding the public
that the Pacific Coast has many great
interests to be considered aside from the
motion picture industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

A few Of Chairman Hustons friends
are frank in suggesting that he is en-
titled to give up his place on the Ma
tional Committee and join a Don't
Worry Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Common sense, discretion and cour-
tesy are commended to the police force
by Commissioner Crosby. The formula
is brief. Yet 1t covers every require
rnent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Respect for executive sessions does
not prevent certain Senators from in
sisting that there are times when Of
heial secrecy should not be encouraged
too far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Market tipsters continue to volunteer
information as to how prices will go.
They assume to be philanthropists, con-
tent with modest pay and willing to
allow others to make the fortunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Einstein's theory is not readily under
stood. Many ordinary minds regard it
as no more of a mathematical mystery
than calculations involved In the estab-
lishment of q reliable naval RELATIVELY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Teachers Protest
Ban on Use Of LIpstick.
How or Where2

From the South Bend Tribune.
incomplete census figures indicate q
100 600 population for New York civ
rms makes IL more difflcult for oya
nan OF New York City to know how the
other half lives. --0" 'ile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Many citizens of washington, D. c.,
go away during July and August. The
custom is now applauded because it
leaves more parking space for tourists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

Costa Rica desires to return to the
League Of Nations, in accordance with
the well established principle that every
little bit helms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
ENCOURAGING

From the Florence, Ala, Herald.
A Kansas man has received peniten-
tiary sentences aggregating 22S wears
But nell probably get about a hundred
years OF for good behavior,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Works Both Wavs.

From the Buffalo Evening News.
The rarest of all rare creatures is the
man who gets lot of money without
letting lot of money get him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Put Wings on Crib

From the Bay City Times.
Probable comment of the Lindberghs
as their child sleeps: Listen to the
baby drone."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
1t Is Needed

From the Akron Beacon-Journal
The most charitable explanation is
that the boss of the radio station is too
kind to say no"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
No XacafinniSt.

No Vacationist.
Where are you going for your Sum-
mer vacation?"
Summer vacation!" echoed Senator
Sorghum sadly There isn't any such
thing. With a Fall campaign coming
on, Summer is the time when 1 have
to work the hardest"
Jud Tunkins says he dosn't care II
the fish don't bite. If they did they'd
merely wake him up.
New Version.
Where are you going, my pretty maid?"
I'm going a-voting, SIR" she said.
May go with you, a vote to tcss2"
you will, If you know who now is boss"
Modified Benefit.
The radio reaches into every home"
Yes" answered Mr. Meekton, "even
during the dinner hour. 1t brings
many a smile; but it spoils many a
waffle"
I'VE study the heavens faithfully"
said Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown,
yet neglect the earth on which we
live among our fellow men"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Change Them Too

From the San Bernardino Sun.
Chicago changes police heads, but the
gangsters stand pat. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

IN the majority of cases, been torn down
by persons who wish to nullify this
sort of advertising. We allow ourselves
to call attention to the lack Of courtesy
manifested by such unfair behavior. and
also to the danger to the tranquility of
the city when one party takes such inn
proper advantage of another one Po-
litical contests can be waged with the
utmost civility. Each side should have
perfect liberty in expressing its ideas
without the interference of opposing fac
tons. Propaganda should be mutually
respected.
Paris Newspaper
Urges Removal of Signs.
lie Matin, Paris.--I lust missed get
ting, the other evening, an II" on the
top OF the SKULL I don't mean an EGG
from the nest OF sparrow or swallow
Ihese birds don't build their nests along
the boulevards, but letter "I''--etv-
mologlcally the Greek iota; large gild-
ed Il" made of iron and torn from its
place In a gigantic sign by the force OF
the wind. The 'I' passed so close to
me 1t knocked my hat off, and made me
Iall backward. A young lady believed
from TINS gesture, that had been
struck, and her shrieks would have done
overcome was she at the dreadful pos
slolllty that she had to recline for quite
some time upon the cape of a gem
oarme who had dashed to the scene.
But enough OF pleasantly II chance
had synchronized just a little better
with that falling IT" we certainly wonld
nave succumbed to that flying vowel
and the young lady would have had
something to cry about in earnest for
That letter weighed a heavy poundare
Amidst the blasts and storms of March
the sailors trim their sails Haul down
then, your sign boards, and ali voIlr
aerial phrasings, for the wind. ,nre-
strained, is we'll able to bring about
mat you may have to pay heavy dam
ages and interest when it hurtles unoy,
me packs OF unfortunate passersbv sam
pies OF heavenly alphabet.
Teachers Protest
Ban on Use Of Llpstick.
Ell Sol, Madrid.-The ministry NJ nub.
nc instruction at Angora. Turkey has
prohibited the use of carnine on the
Ups or female teachers and puuiIs nm
ger neavy penalties The teachers and
puplls protest the edict, claiming that
TINS identifying relieves the austers
garo necessarily worn by those attend
ing the schools. '''Vii"-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
KerhaI Mvstificafinn

An orator will sometimes shout
In phrases that are new.
I don't know what he talks about
And ne seems that way, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Propaganda
Should Be Respected.

Diario Del Concrete, Barranquilla.-
Various gentlemen have come to us COM
planning that placards and posters af-
fixed TO walls and the like, by COM
mittee Of the Conservative party, have,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

II dom want to be no boss" said
Uncle Eben, IAN do all de worryin'
while de plain workin folks is takin' all
de vacations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
me Evening Star Newspaper Company
Rata nv Carrier within the CITY

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
NE EvenlnE Star.........45 e Ger month
The Evening and Sunday Star
s-Ivhen sundeysl -. -. soc per month
me Evening and Sunday Star
when Sundaysl .........6S csc per month
Ihe Sunday Star ..............Se rer copy
orders may be sent In By mail or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

O. What Is the population Of Man
chester, N. H?-Y. F. T.
A. The preliminary figures Of the
1880 census place the population Of
Manchester at 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

@. How many regiments were there
in the Light Brigade?-F. @.
A. Five-the 4th, eth, 18th and 18th
Hussars and the nth LAncers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

O. Who invented or discovered the
rnercury-vapour arc lamp?-D. H.
A. P. Cooper Hewitt in 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10
Rate By MaiI-Payable in Advance.
NRemhAr ~ tha Associated pr.ss

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
% the use TOR republication Of all news DIS
Patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
ite9 tp this paper and also the local rews
published herein. All rights Of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

q. How do Cherokee Indians rank In
intelligence2-T. @.
A. The Gherokees were the largest
and most important Indian tribe origi-
nally east of the Alleghenies, perhaps
the highest In culture and intellectual
receptiVity north of Mexico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

@. Where in this country was the
first law passed against cruelty to ami
mals?-N. S. G..
A. The earliest was passed by the
Massachusetts Colony in l64l, providing
THAT no man shall exercise any tyranny
or cruelty toward any brute creatures
which are usually kept for the use OF
man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

comes.
~ ~
Senator TON" Helms troubles an
pear to multiply this year, In the first
place the Democratic State COMMITTEES
determined to prevent him from run
ming III the democratic primary in Au-
gust Tor the senatorial nomination.
Ihen the courts upheld the State Com
mlttee, although they did not 90 into
the merits of the case. and now Senator
Hugo Black, hts colleague, has come
out with statement that the Demo-
crats should vote in the primary and
not remain away from the polls as has
been urged by Senator Helm and his
running mate for governor on an indie
pendent ticket, Hugh Locke. If the
Democrats go into the primary in large
NUMBERS, as It is expected they will do,
the fate OF the Hef1in-Locke independ-
ent tlcKet VIII appear to he sealed. SEN
ator Black In his statement announced
that ALABAMA is now and will remain
a Democratic State. It is INV belief
that 1T is OF vital importance to the
progress and development of Alabama
that we nave full vote of the Demo-
cratS IN the August primary" Senator
Black pointed out that a large number
of local officials are to be nominated
in the coming primary as we'll as can
dldates for Senator and governor.
~
While Senator Hefiin thundered
against Al Smith, the Democratic nonni-
nee for President in 1928. Senator BLACK
merely announced during that cam
paign that he was Democrat and said
nothing more. Both Heflin and Black
nave hao support from much the same
groups III tne state in the past. Helms
effort now Is to be returned to the
Senate despite his falling away from
the Democratic national ticket in 1928.
The Democrats who remained regular
during the past presidential Campaign
are bitter IN their opposition to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

@. Can a glider increase its altitude
by means of horizontal wind?-E.
D. T,
A. 1t cannot It would be necessary
10 get into a rising current Of air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-10

@; Do tall buildings sway. in the
wind?-R. S,
A. Tall Office buildings tFat are built
OF steel are flexible, since the steel has
high elasticity. Therefore, in q heavy
wind where the total side pressure may
amount to hundreds of tons the steel
Framework will bend over before It.
Wind pressure is not constant, and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
RADIO QUACKERY
DRIVE is PUSHED
New York City Health Head Wants
Board to Pass on
Medical Ads.

Medical quackery on the radio will
be prosecuted with unrelenting vigor
throughout the Nation If DR.. Shirley
Wynne, New York City's health COM
missioner. succeeds in enlisting Fed
eral and State support for the campaign
ito erase quackery from the air" which
he launched earlier this month after a
conference with broadcasting operators
OF the New York metropolitan area.
DR.. Wynne has invited Surg. Gen.
Cumming of the United States Public
Health Commission and the New York
State health commissioner to designate
representatives to sit on board to be
formed 10 advise broadcasters regard
ing doubtful health nostrums and de-
vices offered for sale through radio
advertising.
At the same time Dr. Wynne asked
the United States Public Health Service
the Federal Trade Commission and the
Federal Radio Commission to combine
IN nationwide survey of the use of
radio by quac3. This study, he states
aims to assemble all the facts pertain
ing to this phase of broadcasting, and
the finding will be used by the COM
mlttee IN mapping out its further &C
tivities'
Since the problem of censorship is
tnextricably involved in the New York
eral authorities are heSitating TO join
in the proposed campaign. Having lust
received the invitation of DR.. Wynne
they are unwilling to comment on It
beyond expressing admiration for the
spirit in which 1t was offered.
DR.. Wynne says the plan is a definite
step against medical quacks and char
latans, peddlers of Questionable appli-
ances and dispensers Of reducing, Diet
AYHTrigtnO f11T-
TENS now using broadcasting stations
because they are often barred from the
newspapers.
Outstanding of the features to be
developed by the proposed radio health
committee" he states, will be the
compilation of list of all the known
medical quacks and charlatans who
are using the radio to advertise their
wares or systems. This would be in the
nature of file, and each takers record
as well as the description of the article
he Is Offering for sale will be recorded.
AS other new questionable medi-
cines, devices or systems are offered for
sale over the radio, the committee will
collect all available information. and
If found detrimental to the public health
al inquiring radio broadcaSters will be
ADVISED confldentially Of the status of
the proposition"
DR.. Wynne in his letters to the Fed
eral authorities refers to this record as
an Index expurgatorius. which will
be made available to all local broad
casters throughout the country.
DR.. Wynne's appeal to the Federal
Radio Commission stresses the fact
that the sponsors of the movement
favor no censorship of any kind, but
seek to put the proposition before the
broadcasters as a moral issue.
(Copyrisht, 1880. by North American News
paper Alliance)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
Today on the Radio
PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 81 1880.
Meters left OF cali letters klocyces right
otheUtse indicntedJ
LOCAL STATIONS.
;.e--WRC-95O.

3I5.6-WRC-95O.
National Broadcasting Coz
2;3O-The Melody Three.
3:00-United States Marine Band Or
chestra.
I:00-Pacific feature program.
5:00-"The Lady Next Door"
8:l5-The March of Events-"Poetry
Recital" by Babette Deutsch.
5:30-The Tea Timers.
6:00-Black and Gold Room Orchestra.
6:I5-"The World in Music by Pierre
v. Key.
6:30-American home banquet.
T:00-"AmoS n Andy"
7:15-May Singh Breen and Peter dc
Rose.
7:29-Correct time
7:30-Raybestos Twins.
.8:00-Cities Service hour.
9:00-Clicquot Club Eskimos.
9:30-"Along the Great White Way"
10:00-Alpha and Omega Opera Co. De
Luxe, Inc.
Mystery House." serial melc-
drama.
IL :00-Weather forecast.
1l:01 to 12:00-Horace Walker and his
Lotus Orchestra.
Early Program Tomorrow.
8:00a-The Aunt Jemima Man.
8:l5a-Morning devotions.
8:30a-Cheerio.
9:00a--Morning melodies.
1o:00a-Hits and Bits.
10: Washington birthday program.
broadcast from Memorial Con-
tinental Hall-Talks by Sena-
tor FeSs of Ohio, William Tyler
Page and John Earnest; music
by United States Marine Band
s&nI &v1,a -ky
12:45-National farm and home hour.
1:30-The High Steppers.
2:00-The Melody Three.
3:00-The Marionettss.
4:00-Studio feature.
4:30 to 5:00-Whyte's Orchestra.
2S.9-WOL-1,31O.
american Broadcasting Coz
3:00-Dance music.
3:30-RoSe Citrebaum, pianist.
4:O0-1mpersonations, by Helen Webb
Zeller.
5:00-Mullane's Tea Timers.
5:30-Boy Scout program.
! 5:45-The Town Crier.
6:00-Pauline Loria, blues" singer.
6:45-"Let's Go Fishin'," by Izaak
Walton League.
T:00-Dinner music.
1880 to 8:00-Special feature.
Early Program Tomorrow.
7:30a--Reveille.
7:35a-The musical clock
S:00a-Birthdays- thought for the
day.
8:l5a-Breakfast brevities.
8:25a-Music.
10:00a-Talk by Albert Thompson, I'M
der auspices of the American
Red Cross.
10:30a-Public service man,
l0:40a-Request program.
12:00-Lunchson music.
3:00-MaXine Snavely, soprano.
$3.50 to 4:00--CharleS Follansbee, bari.
tome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-21
Words Changed by Time.

A heather" originally was a dweller
on heath. The early Christians were
mostly persons living in cities or walled
towns, and the wild, half savage DWELL
ers on the moorland heaths were among
the last to abandon their old gods.
In England the letter "e" was former
ly pronounced like "a" and because the
village clergyman was usually the most
socially prominent individual In the
place he became "the person" We still
preserve the old pronunciation and call
him the parson.