Evening star., 1939-11-01
Hoskin's Answers
To Readers Questions
By Frederic J. HQsktn.

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reader cdn get the dns,Der to any
question OF fact by Urtttng The Eue.
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eTtc J. Hasktn, director. Washtnoton,
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q. How was the body of the Unknown
Soldier brought to the United states?-
E. T. H.
A. The U. s. 8. Olympic brought the
body from the port Of Havre France,
to the United States. Upon its arrival
In Washington the body was taken to
the Capitol and the catafalque placed
In the rotunda, where the Unknown
Soldier lay in state on November 10,
1921. Many organizations and indi-
viduals brought or sent floral offerings
to be placed in the rotunda at that
time. The burial took place at Airing
ton National Cemetery on Armistice
Day, 1921.
Q. Is there any animal which weighs
as much at birth as an elephant?-
M. j. D.
A. Newborn blue whales are far
larger than full-grown elephants. They
measure some Is feet in length, weigh
about tons and grow very rapidly,
reaching length Of about go feet dur
ing the first year, while still nursing.
u. How many incorporated places,
school districts and townships are there
In this country?-J. c. H.
A. There are now 16,540 incorporated
places, 49, school districts and l9,9o3
townships in the United States.
Q. Is President Roosevelt Mason?-
G. H. B.
A. President Roosevelt is a 32d degree
Mason.
@. On what book is the Constitution
based?-T. J. D.
A. The book which had the greatest
influence upon the members of the Con.
stltutional Convention was Monies.
quieu's Spirit of Laws" which first ap-
peared in 1748. The great French
philosopher had. however, in turn Dor.
roWed much of his doctrine from the
Engllshman, John Locke, with whose
writings various members of the con.
vention were also familiar.
Q. How many hunting licenses are
issued?-S. T. F.
A. More than 100000 hunters have
taken out licenses this year.
vr,11N l., =.
named?-L. w. H.
A. 1t is named for Bartolommeo Eus.
tachio, an Italian anatomist, who de.
scrlbed many Of the structures of the
human body, including the Eustachian
tube, the adrenal glands, the thoracic
duct, the uterus and the kidney.
Q. What is the origin of the term pin
money?"-L. r. M.
A. After the invention of pins, and
while they were still very scarce and
valuable, the maker was permitted to
sell them IN open shop only on two days
OF each year-January and q It was
then that the court ladies flocked to buy
them, having been first provided with
money for the purpose by the men of
their families. This money came to be
known as pin money" Later, when
pins became cheap, women applied this
allowance to other fancies, but the term
has remained in use.
Q. Did Sherlock Holmes have
brother?-M. j. H.
A. The detective had brother named
Mycroft, who was seven years his junior.
He is introduced in THE Greek Inter.
prefer"
Q. How is the time obtained which is
broadcast from Arlington. VAIL. r. w.
A. The standard time for the United
States is derived from star observations
made at the United States Naval Oh.
servatory, Washington, D. c. After tho
necessary corrections have been applied,
signals from transmitting device are
sent by wire to the radio stations at
Arlington. Va. (NAA), and Annapolis,
Md. MSS, where they are automatic
cally broadcast by radio.
O. Is willow tree wood used for any
purpose?-C. j. D.
A. The wood of the willow is white,
soft and light, and is more durable in
water than any other common timber.
1t is used for poles, baseball and cricket
bats, and farm tools, and also makes
fine charcoal.
q. What is the name of the founda.
ton in New York City which helps un.
married mothers?-J. G. r.
A. The Martha Mertz Foundation is
administered for this purpose.
@. How much money has Hitler made
from the sales of his book, "Mein
Kampf"?-L. G. H.
A. It is estimated that his total earn.
ings from the book amount to So, $50 900.
@. What are the five principal breeds
Of United States dairy cattle?-M. T. H.
A. Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey,
Holstein, and Jersey are the principal
breeds.
@. What is the word that describes
dread of crowds?-J. A. w.
A. Ochlophobia is the scientific name
for fear of crowds
@. Where can I obtain song book Of
old favorites?-L. E. S.
A. See Page Az of todays Star.
lube Thief
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