Evening star., 1939-01-25
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Q. Who named The Atlantic Monthly7
u. T. H.
A. In 1867 James Russell Lowell
agreed to edit new magazine on con-
dition that he could secure the assistance
Of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Holmes ac-
cepted the offer and christened the
publication The Atlantic Monthly. AS
William Dean Howells afterward said.
He not only named but made it," for
In each number of its first volume there
appeared one Of the papers Of the "Au-
tocrat Of the Breakfast Table"
Q. What is meant by the word GAL
lacking which is used in North Carolina?
e. s. H.
A. Gallacking is the business Of COL
lecting decorative greens. The term is
derived from galax leaves which are
abundant In the Appalachian region.
Thousands Of North Carolinians make
all or part Of their living by gathering
evergeens in the mountains.
O. How long have the Chinese prac-
tlced opium smoking?-E. G. B.
A. Opium smoking began in China in
the 18th century.
@. When was the famous French
Opera House in New Orleans built?-
w. H. j.
A. The French Opera House, designed
by Caller. was erected in 1859 at the
corner of Bourbon and Toulouse streets.
1t was distinctive and widely known
center OF artistic and social life for many
years. The Mardi Gras balls were held
there until the building was DESTROYED
by fire in 1919.
O. Who was known as the Blind
Traveler"?-H. L. j.
A. James Holman 07S6-185D was so
called. He entered the British Navy in
1893 and was invalided out in 1910. Be-
coming totally blind, he refused to re-
main at home and Travelled widely for
number of years. His trip around the
world is described in his book "A Voyage
Round the World Including Travels in
Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc.,
from 1927 to 1882" in four volumes.
@. When did Hollywood become a part
OF Los Angeles, Calif.?-T. E. j.
A. Hollywood was annexed to Los
Angeles in 1910.
@. Why is Oklahoma called the
Sooner State"?-R T. B.
A. 1t was given this name because
those who entered on April o., 1885,
with the rush found much Of the best
land had been taken by those who evaded
the guards and entered the territory in
advance Of the official opening. These
persons were known as, "Sooners."
Q. What is the name of Gloria Swan
sons new business firm?-H. G. L.
A. 1t is called Multiprises, Inc and is
located in Rockefeller Center, New York
City.
Q. Who posed for the Liberty head
on the dime?-F. G.
A. No individual posed for the head
Of Liberty that is used on the United
States dime. 1t is an idealized type of
womanhood. The coin was designed by
A. A. Weiman.
@. What college has murals which
we're executed by Jose Clemente Orozco?
H L.
A. Some of the artists finest murals
are at Dartmouth College at Hanover,
N. H.
@. Can an electric eel really shock
person?-M. j. H.
A. Studies published in 1887 by the
New York Geological Society show that
the shocks may reach 300 volts.
G. What is an agony column?-J. L.
H.
A. This is term often applied to the
column IN newspapers devoted to per-
sonal advertisements, such as announce
ments OF losses or bequests. As early as
1900 the agony column was also a me-
dium for matrimonial advertisements.
1t is sometimes known as the personal
column.
Q. Is over half Of the earth's surface
water?-J, H. M.
A. The earth's surface Is u per cent
water and % per cent land.
@. How did the late Samuel insult
happen to become Thomas Edison's pri-
vate secretary?-J. w. I.
d. A. While employed at switchboard
of the Edison Telephone Co. in London,
he gained an introduction to Mr.. Edison
and on his arrival In New York City
became secretary to the inventor.
Q. Who was the first colored girl to
sing over the radio?-W. ]. r.
A. Hattie Mcdaniel, the motion pic
ture actress, Is said to have been the
f1rst. In the early days Of broadcasting
she sang on the air In Denver, Colo,
with George Morrisons Orchestra.
Q. What is the largest salt water game
fish ever caught by a woman?-M. j. S.
A. In 1882, Mrs. Eastman Guild caught
q Pacific black marlin WEIGHING 823