Evening star., 1936-07-21
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hasktn, Director. Washington, D. C.
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@. Is aquaplaning safe sport?-D. s.
A. Red Cross Courier says that 1t is
distinctly not a sport for novices or for
any but the most expert water men.
@. What is the best season to visit q
dude ranch?-C. II.
A. 1t depends upon the ranch and the
person. Some ranches are open the year
round; some have Winter season; some
Summer season. It depends upon the
location and climate. A person can find
a suitable place to suit his taste and his
vacation period.
@. Does a veteran of the World War
have to come within his States appor-
tionment for civil service position?-
A. M.
A. He does have to prove his resi-
dence, but does not have to come within
the States quota and does receive pref
erence.
@. What kind of building material is
tabby?-G. 8.
A. 1t is composite oyster shell,
lime and concrete which the Spanish
first employed. Tabby is an adaptation
of tapia, the Spanish name for the
material.
@. Who owns the largest acreage Of
agricultural landS?-R. W. H.
A. William Randolph Hearst is the
owner of the largest acreage of agricul-
tural and pastoral lands in this country.
1t is estimated that three of his ranches
alone have a combined area Of 1,220,00
acres. In addition to these he owns
seven other large tracts of land in Mex
leo, California and Florida.
@. What kind of fruit is a calavo?-
E. w.
A. 1t is an improved variety of the
avocado or alligator pear.
@. How much space is covered by the
Croydon Airdrome?-E. F. H.
A. This airdrome near London occu-
pies 400 acres.
@. What character is considered the
prototype of the stage villain?-L. P.
A. Charlotte Cushman, in talking to
group of actors, said Remember that
Macbeth is the father Of all stage
villains"
@. Who is president of the Delphinium
Society of America?-E. r.
A. The noted photographer, Edward
Steichen, is president of the organization.
@. What is the quotation about the
fact that Time stays, we go"?-F. A. C..
A. Time goes, you say? All, no! Alas.
time stays, we go" is from the Paradox
on Time" by Austin Dobson.
@. Did American firms supply any of
the equipment for the Queen Mary?-
M. G.
A. Twelve American firms supplied
some of the equipment for the British
liner.
@. Where did Oracle Allen go to
school?-E. F.
the Star Of the Sea Convent In San
Francisco.
necessary to get special driving permit?
F. r.
A. Passes emitting holders to the
courtesy Of the Touring Club OF France
are delivered to passengers on French
steamships. These three month passes
require a deposit of 100 francs, which is
refunded when the tourist leaves. Ones
local driving license and license plate
may be used without taking out spe-
cial driving permit.
@. When is the wild pony roundup
on Chincoteague Island, of the Virginia
coast?-H. M.
A. This annual event has been sched-
uled for July 80 this year.
@. How much did it cost to erect the
Triborough Bridge in New York City?-
H. B.
"A. 4Ilc AldOoANC oVA ANbAAO WA
meets the BoroughS Of Manhattan,
Queens and the Bronx was built during
a period of seven years at a cost OF
$63, ,000, 900.
@. For what is tartaric acid used?-
r. L.
A. Tartaric acid is used in medicine.
dyeing, bleaching, calico printing and the
manufacture of cooling drinks. 1t is
sometimes used as an ingredient Of bak-
ing and of Seidlitz powders.
@. What building in Oklahoma City
has been named for Will Rogers?-T. S.
A. A low-cost housing development
under the p. w. A. has been named Will
Rogers Courts.
@. When was Death Valley in Cali
fornia made a national monument?-
H. L. F.
A. Death Valley was proclaimed a
national monument by President Hoover
on February II, 1898.
Q. What part OF London is Mapping?
w. F. H.
A. Mapping is the name of the old
section of London below the Tower
where many of the docks are located. It
is historically famous as the place where
nirates were formerly hanged