Evening star., 1938-06-08
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HAsKlN.

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question OF fact By ,ortting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau. Frederic
J. Haskin. Director. Washington, D. C.
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@. Is there q bushmaster snake In
the United states?-C, MO.
A. A living specimen Of thiy rare
snake has recently been presented to
the American Museum Of Natural His
tory in New York City. 1t Is the largest
poisonous snake in the New World and
Is the only snake known to pursue human
beings, following up its attack with q
series OF vicious lunges Of It's long fangs.
The specimen displayed is about two
thirds grown and approximately 7 feet in
length. 1t was captured in Trinidad.
Q. What flag has been carried to the
greatest height and lowest depth7-W.
S. G.
A. Ishbel Ross in an article on 'The
National Geographic Magazine" In Scrib-
ner's says that the National Geographic
flag has been raised to the loftiest height
yet attained in the stratosphere (72,395
feeD and lowered to the greatest depth
reached below water (3,028 feet).
@. What is the origin of modern mo-
tion picture experimentation?-C. r.
A. 1t had its inception in paper read
before the Royal Society in 1924.
@. What is the weight Of the brain7-
H. J.
A. The brain of an adult weighs ap-
proximately 3 pounds.
@. How large Is the Island Of NADIA
gascar In comparison to some other re-
gions?-H. l.. F.
A. Madagascar is more than twice the
size Of the entire boot Of Italy. 1t is
about 8 per cent larger than France and
about 10 per cent smaller than Texas.
@. Who is at the head of the National
Public Housing Conference?-F. M. @.
A. Mrs. Mary Kingsbury simkhovitch
is president Of the organization.
Q. Is it ever permissible for a man to
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F. g.
A. Emily Post says: "As unconventional
as it may sound. it is at times permissible
that man prefix Mr. in parentheses to
his signature to explain that such
name, for example, as Leslie, Sidney.
Shirley or Marion, Is not that of woman.
On the other hand, If he is inclosing a
self-addressed envelope, this prefix Is not
necessary"
@. Who Is Marya zaturenska, whose
book of verse won the Pulitzer Prize?-
L. H. M.
A. In private life she is the wife of
Horace Gregory, professor of poetry at
Sarah Lawrence College. She was born
in Kiev on September -, 1902, and came
to this country when a child. Many Of
her childhood poems were influenced by
life on the East Side, where she grew up.
In 1922 she won the Zona Gale scholar
ship which enabled her to attend the
University Of Wisconsin. Her first volume
of poetry, Threshold and Hearth" pub
lished in 1884, won the Shelley Award.
G. How many nuns are there in the
United States?-S. w.
A. It is estimated that there are more
than $4,000.
@. What is the oldest broadcasting
station in the United States?-R. s. G.
A. 1t is Station KDKA Of Pittsburgh.
@. Please give directions for making
almond paste.-J. s. L.
A. One and one-half cups ground al
monds, blanched but unroasted; three
quarters cup sugar, one-half teaspoon
salt, one-quarter cup water, four drops
almond extract. Combine the ingredi-
ents and cook for 20 minutes in covered
double boiler. Stir the paste while
cooling, and then pack in a covered con-
tainer and place in the refrigerator.
@. Why was Nine. Schumann- -Heink
given military funeral?-E. H. G.
A. Tie famous singer was given q
funeral with full military honors by the
American Legion, Post No. 43, at Holly
wood, and the Hollywood Post OF Dis
abled Veterans of the World War be-
cause Of her great generosity to the SOL
diers during the World War.
Q. Please quote William Jennings
Bryar1s "Ode to Waters. N. Mel.
A, "Water-the daily need of every
living thing. It rises from the earth
obedient to the summons of the sun, and
descends in showers OF blessings. It
gives OF its beauty to the fragrant flowers.
1t Is the alchemy that transmutes base
clay into golden grain. It is the canvas
on which the finger of the Infinite traces
the. radiant bow Of promise. 1t is tho
drink that cheers and brings no sorrow
with it. Jehovah looked upon it at
Creations dawn and said Tt Is good"
@. What is the National Achievement
Award?-C. F. L.
A. The National Achievement Award.
founded in 1880, is q gold medal de-
signed by Miss Frances Grimes, awarded
annually to a woman of notable accom-
plishment in the fields of science, public
affairs, art, education. letters, business
and finance. It is sponsored by Chi
Omega.
@. What did the reception to Lind
bergh cost New York City?-L. H.
A. The cost was estimated at ST.
s5os7.
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