Evening star., 1946-07-19
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

BY The HASklN SERtlCE.
Q. What is the average depth OF
the oil wells that are drilled at the
present TIMER. G. L.
A. In 1945, the average depth OF
oil wells drilled in the United States
was 3,469 feet, the greatest in his
tory, according to the American
Petroleum Institute. This represents
an increase in depth of almost 600
feet in the past 20 years.
@. Where is Abraham Lincoln's &
marriage license?-J. C.
A. 1t is in the Library of the Illi-
nois State Historical Society al
Springfield.
@. Are goldfish naturally gold OF
is the gold color acquired?-P. P. B
A. In the wild state, goldfish are
generally greenish-brown in color
The gold color has been produced by
careful breeding and If the fish re-
sumo life under natural conditions
they tend to revert to their original
color.
@. Did Van Gogh, the famous
artist, sell any of his paintings dur.
ing his lifetime?-L. D. r.
A. During his lifetime Van Gogh
was able to sell only one canvas ano
this for only $50 From the age OF
81 to his death at 81, he produced
829 drawings and TAI oils, the totaI
value today of which would exceed
100000.
@. What is the difference between
penicillin K and ordinary penicillin?
M. r.
A. The origin of penicillin still is
not entirely clear. Four kinds are
known at present, designated F, G
K and X in this country. The four
types vary in therapeutic value and
the relative advantages of each have
not been entirely established.
@. Please give the names of the
two other great elegies which are
comparable to Shelley's "Adonais. -
F. C. R.
A. Milton's "Lycidas." written on
the death of his classmate, Edward
King, and Tennyson's "In Mem
oriam" are the other two great
elegies. 'Tennyson composed the
poem in memory of Arthur Henry
Hallam and it was directly respon-
sible for his appointment as poet
laureate. Queen Victoria declared
that she derived more comfort from
1t than from any other book except
the Bible.
@. How long Is the average work
ing day of farmer?-N. E. r.
A. In 1945, American farm opera
tors worked an average of IL hours q
day, while hired help averaged
hours.
@. What States will hold summer
camp activities for units of the
State Guard?-J. w. E.
A. According to the National
Guard Bureau, the following States
will do so: Alabama, Arkansas, Colo
RADIO, Connecticut, Delaware, Geor-
gia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan
Mississippi, New York, North Caro-.
lima, Ohio, South Carolina, West
Virginia, Wisconsin.
@. Where can I buy a Navy com.
pass or sextant?-C. S. S.
A. The Navy has announced thai
$241, 900 worth of compasses anc
sextants are surplus and on sale
You should address the Material.
Disposals Section, Control Settle.
ment and Surplus Materials Division
United States Maritime Commission
Washington Is, D. C.
@. Was the carrier Roosevelt In
any engagements in the war;
S. D. r.
A. The U. S. S. Franklin D
Roosevelt, the new 45,O0O-ton super
carrier, was not commissioned until
october 81, 1945, too late fol
participation in hostilities. After
her shakedown cruise in the
Caribbean, the Roosevelt went or
goodwill voyage to Brazil. She
carriedN 1872 planes and her crew o1
$500 to the inauguration of Maj
Gen. Enrico Gaspar Dutra, the new
President of Brazil, on January 81
The carrier is the flagship of Rear
Admiral John Cassady, commander
of Carrier Division