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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1920

Page

7

Questions and Answers From A Rural Inquiry Column

A compilation of brief Q and A items covers topics from public lands and gasoline vapor to dandelion sandwich fillings, Andrew Jackson’s adoption, invisible writing, measuring Earth and palms care. It also notes South American borders and daily government outlays.

Molybdenum use and early candy history notes

A compilation of Q and A items covering molybdenum as a steel alloy element, the rise of candy making from medicinal disguise in early 19th century England, and various trivia about historical figures, influenza references, vice presidents, phonograph care, cabinet roles, Zionist flags, the meaning of cabal, French divorce remarriage waiting periods, Andorra as the smallest republic, and the origin of the phrase Pearl Harbor Victory type phrase.

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War tax on motor transport and ancient queries

The government notes a 3 percent war tax on freight and a 1 percent tax on passenger charges when motor truck service competes with trains or ships. It recalls Pyrrhus’ costly victory at Asculum and asks about Zenobia of Palmyra, Vanderbilt Cup, and the Seven Sleepers legends.

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Consecutive deaths after centuries in a feted city

The men awoke after sleeping through centuries and found Christianity accepted in the city where they were honored and died on the same day. A reader asks for the name of the stone Mexican women use to grind corn. one side is concave and the stone is known as a mete.

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