| Show NAUTICAL NOVELTIES A A fathom I 1 six feet la Is a nautical measurement of depth and it is also used tor for measuring ropo rope it Is derived from the ancient saxon word factum fact hm lim an embrace embra C e and ana w wj C 3 uni 0 nan i factum fact hm lim an embrace embra e wj uni i defined by an act of english parlia ment as aa the length of a swains arm around the object ot of his affect lone 0 ns the north atlantic lee ice patrol la Is sustained ned liy contributions from countries is as follows griat great 30 percent united states 20 percent prance france 15 percent germany 10 per cent ceat and other countries 25 percent the total cost la is less than halt c mil lion dollars the custom ol of standing when tho the national anthem la Is being played was borrowed from ancient military practice during the ages it became customary tor for all persons to stand during any kind of patriotic demonstration the above nautica I novelties 11 were furnished by the V U S navy recruiting cr station at salt lake city |
