Evening star., 1942-11-14

@. When was daylight saving time
first used in the United States?-C. S..
A. Daylight saving went into effect
in the United States as Congressional
Act. March 10, 1918. 1t was repealed
in the fall of 1919 over President Wilson's
veto.
@. Is there any record of how many
people there are in the United States
who'are over 100 years of age?-M. G. F.
A. The last census showed that there
were in this country about 1000 people
who had passed the century mark. The
Oldest person found in the United States
was an Egyptian immigrant living in
Chicago who recorded his age as 128.
@. How old is the United States Ma.
rine Corps?-N. C. G.
A. The Marine Corps was estab.
lished by an act OF the Continental Con-
gress in ITS. It celebrated its l67th
anniversary on November 10.
O. What was done with the rubber
floor mats In the Capitol In Washing
ton7-C. A. B.
A. The rubber floor mats In and
around the Capitol and other Federal
buildings were turned over to the Navy
Department to be used as shock absorb
ers on battleships. The amount COL
lected came to 40 tons,
Q. How many people live on irrigated
land in the United States?-L. H.
A. There are about 900 900 persons uv.
ing on land that would not be productive
except for irrigation. Relatively small
areas of the Southwest were irrigated
In prehistoric times, but modern methods
were not introduced until 1847.
@. Was the President Lincoln sunk
during the first World War?-D. s.
A. On May 81, 1918, the U. S. S. Presi-
dent Lincoln, troop transport, was
torpedoed and sunk 600 miles off the
French coast by the German submarine
U-90 with loss of 26 lives, officers and
70 men, including l taken prisoner.
@. Is it true that American railroads
carry servicemen free?-F. j. C.
A. The land-grant railways did origi-
nally, but in 1862, Congress provided that
rates over all free-toll and congressional
rate railroads should be such as the
Secretary of War might deem just, but
not in excess of so per cent Of those
charged the general public. This still
prevails. There are no longer any free.
toll roads.
Q. How old is Thomas Dewey? Is he
related to Admiral Dewey?-W E. H.
A. Thomas Edmund Dewey, Gov
ernor-elect Of New York, was born on
March "a, 1902. The late Admiral George
Dewey was his third cousin twice re-
moved.
@. Where Is Aruba Island?-A. A.
A. 1t is one of the islands off the
north coast of Venezuela which make up
the Dutch colony of Curacao. The other
islands are Curacao and Bonaire.
Q. What happened to Capt Richard-
son OF the Manhattan?-E. r. c.
A. Capt G. v. Richardson had his
license suspended for short period after
his liner went aground in Florida on
January IL, 1941. After his masters
license was restored Capt Richardson
was appointed a commander In the
United States Naval Reserve and is now
on active duty.
O. Is 1t correct to use stationery that
folds twice for a social letter?-R. r. J.
A. Paper that folds twice should be
used only for business purposes Social
letter paper should be folded only once
and fitted into square envelope.
@. What Greek hero stuffed the ears
OF his men so that they could not hear
the singing Of the sirens?-A. w. r.
A. Odysseus. He poured melted wax
In his sailors ears and had himself
bound to the mast 20 that his ship
might safely pass the wicked sisters
without being lured to land by the
charm Of their voices.
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