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Show Answers to Questions. Q. Is It likely that Professor Porta's predictions of weather disturbances during December will come true? A. M. A. Ti-.e United States naval observa-" tory says it knows nothing of Professor Porta, or of any reasonable theory thi7t would lead to the conclusion that weather conditions will he disturbed in December The observatory says that wo have had before. In lesser degree, similar grouping group-ing of the planets, such as is predicted to occur, and there was no serious weather disturbance. , , Q Were army deserters ever branded with tho letter "D" ? Tt. M. A. During the civil war deserte s wore branded with a "D." . The letter was put on the hip with a hot iron and on I he cheek with ink. The army regulations now prohibit this practice. Q. What is the legend connected v. ith "kissing under the mistletoe ? W. U. A The custom of kissing under a tw 3 of mistletoe is believed to have originated origi-nated with the ancient Druids, who believed be-lieved mistletoe possessed the mystic virtue vir-tue of insuring fertility and the power of rendering one Immune from poison. From this belief the practice of kissing under the mistletoe Is thought to have originated. or-iginated. . f Q Will you suggest a good menu that is not too elaborate, for a dinner party? T'a1.J' A 'dinner for a party of friends can be made quite attractive and satlsfactory wlthout great display or cost. It. might consist first of soup, then llsh garnisned with suitable additions, followed by a roast: then vegetables and some made dishes, a salad, crackers, cheese and, finally, dessert. . Q Are all white Angora cats deaf: II. G. M. t, , .f A The biological survey says that it is a peculiar fact that white Angora cats with blue eyes are deaf. This specie of Angora cat is very rare and valuable. Q What, is the meaning of tne Hawaiian Ha-waiian word "ukulele"? S. T. A In Hawaiian, "uku" means a Ilea, and "lele" means to jump, so that the i two words together mean a jumping flea this being suggested by the way the player play-er fingers the Instrument. Q. Have the Everglades of Florida been reclaimed? H. K. A. Parts of the Everglades hove been drained, and are now producing sugar cane and vegetables. Q. Is there any government source from which I can obtain plans for building build-ing a granary on my farm? S. V. A. The department of agriculture has published plans for "knockdown" or portable granaries to be used to care for wheat on the farm. The use of these storehouses often enables the grower to market his produce with better profit. The plans can be obtained free by writing to the department of agriculture. (Any reader can get the answer to any question bv writing The Tribune Information Informa-tion P.urea'u, Frederic J. Haskin, director, Washington, D. C. This offer applies strictly to information. The bureau cannot can-not give advice on legal, medical and financial matters. It does not attempt to settle domestic- troubles, nor to undertake ; exhaustive research on any subject. Write your question plainly and briefly. Give full name and address and inclose 2-cent stamp for return postage. All replies re-plies are sent direct to the inquirer.) |