Evening star., 1943-11-27
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktr,


By Frederic J. Hasktn.
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Q. What per cent OF American SOL
diers wounded in battle die?-N, E. C.
A. In the present war 1t is 3.5 per
cent. In the First World War 6 per
cent of the wounded died.
@. Where is the statue of Tom Sawyer
and Huck Finn?-L. E. P.
A. This bronze group by Frederick G.
Hibbard was erected at Hannibal, Mo-,
IN 1925. 1t Is believed to be the first
statue In America to commemorate lit
erary characters.
@. How large are the largest bears?
s. Pc.
A. The Alaska brown bears are the
largest of all bears and attain the
enormous weight of 1900 pounds.
@. Is the Citation of Honor awarded
to every soldier killed in the war;
w. B. E.
A. The War Department says that the
Citation of Honor is an award made bv
the commanding general, Army Air
Forces, to commemorate the services of
every soldier of the Army Air Forces
who gives his life for our country during
the war. 1t is an expression of appre-
citation for his devotion to duty. No
decoration accompanies the citation.
@. How did the expression Read tho
riot act" or1ginate?-M. R. s.
A. This came from various old laws
which provided that a soldier should
read a notice warning a disorderly
crowd Of people to disperse before he
could arrest any of them.
@. Is 1t true that In Russia the gov.
eminent pays all the expenses of child
birth?-E. L. H.
A. The state takes upon itself all care
for the birth of child and for its
mother. Parents do not have to pay for
medical advice and care or for the use
of the maternity home. 1t is estimated
that in Moscow baby is born every
3iz minutes.
@. Why was Richard Sheridan, the
playwright, offered gift of 100000
by the American Congress2-C. E..
A. Because of his efforts to protect
the rights of the colonists. He declined
the gift
@. Where is the tomb of the British
Unknown Soldier?-J E..
A. In the nave of Westminster Abbey.
London. The grave was filled with
French soil and covered with a slab of
black Belgian marble.
@. How fast does starfish travel?
C. M.
A. A starfsh travels about inches
a minute when going full speed
@. How are submarines ventilated?
A. N NJ
A. The air In a submarine Is very
humid and evaporation is retarded
Moisture condenses on metal pipes and
fixtures. In a modern submarine cleo
trio blowers keep constant supply Of
air. Soda lime is used to keep down
the carbon dioxide.
@. How many kinds Of plants are
there?-L. G. S.
A. There are about $4,000 kinds Of
living plants. About 1876 900 of these
are Towering, $40 gynnosperms 10000
and fungi.
O. When was the first American.
made state dining set made for the
White House?-R. E. j.
A. Such a set, consisting of 1,700
pieces, was made in 1918.
@. Does rock ever bend?-M NJ w.
A. The Geological Survey says slabs
| of itacolumite, which is variety of
metamorphosed sandstone, will bend
noticeably without breaking. This work
| is also called flexible sandstone The
best-known occurrences in this country
are in Western North Carolina.
| @. Where are the chief steel-produc-
| ing centers of the United States?-
| P. l.. G.
A. 1t is the general impression that
| the Pittsburgh district is the leading
steel center from the standpoint Of
| production and that other important
| steel-producing areas are Chicago-Gary
| district, Youngstown district, Detroit
district, North Ohio River district and
Philadelphia district mot necessarily
in that order).
@. How long have modern hotels been
In existence?-B. o. F.
A. Though the modern American no.
tel dates from 1874, even by the middle
of the 10Th century somewhat primitive
conditions still existed Guest rooms
were unheated and bowl, a pitcher,
one towel and cake of yellow soap
completed the furnishings. Guests were
requested not to wear their boots in bed.
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