Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKfM.

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@. Should an automobile tire carry
the same pressure In Summer rs In
Winter?-w. X.
A. Automobile tires. generally speak
ing, carry the same pressure in Summer
as In Winter. particularly II in good
condition. Sometimes II the tires are
cid and weak, It Is not advisable to
give as much pressure in Summer, as
they are apt to blow out.
@. In horseshoe pitching, when h
shoe counted rs T1nger?-W. G.
A. Rule II of the Official horsheshos
pitching rules says: "A ringer is de-
clared when a shoe encircles the stake
far enough to allow the touching OF
both heel calks simultaneously with q
straight edge and permit clearance OF
the stake"
@, What is the diameter of the cells
in the human body?-S. T.
A. They are from 1925 to 5000 OF
an inch in diameter.
Q. Which States were first settled by
Spaniards ?-W. L. H.
A. The following States were first
settled by Spaniards: California-San
Diego, 1853: Florida-St. Augustine
1865; New Mexico-Santa Fe, 1882;
TeSas-San Antonio. 1890.
Q. Is the Gull Stream a freak Of
natures. P. B.
A. The Gulf Stream and other ocean
currents are not freaks of nature. but
result from natural causes Wind blow
ing steadily for a considerable time from
the same direction Is able TO start sur
face currents. This is demonstrated
in the currents of the Great Lakes
where there are no differences of tenn
perature or saltiness, and also by the
currents Of the Indian Ocean north Of
the Equator. where the currents reverse
their direction after changes in the
that the force OF the trade winds is
sufficient in 100,000 years to set water
in motion to the depth Of $4,000 feet.
@. When did the tricolor become
the flag If France?-A. r.
A, Marquis de Lafayette brought
about the adoption Of the tricolor in
1889.
@. Is a child Of 5 too young TO be
permitted to spend money!. D.
A. The Children's Bureau says that
at that age child should discriminate
between a penny and q dime and be
permitted to make occasional purchases
in order to learn the handling Of money.
Q. Who Is Jimminy, in the expression.
BY Jimminy"?-S. I. K.
A. It refers 10 the heavenly twins OF
the zodiac. the Gemini, patrons OF an
Gent Rome.
@. What causes mahogany to look
blue?--R B.
A. The blush haze that is often no.
ticed on q polished surface is nothing
more than the accumulation left by
moisture and dust from the atmosphere.
This may be washed on with a damp
cloth or soft material, wrung out of
tepid water in which a little pure soap
may be used If necessary. or q few drops
of olive oil may be put on the cloth.
Wipe OF with soft. dry cloth or clean
chamoiS.
O. Which post ONCE in the United
States is at the highest altitude and
which is lowest?--M. p.
A. The post Office ut LeadyilIe Colo.