Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1917 — Historical Research. [ARTICLE]

Historical Research.

The pupils in one of the schools of Indianapolis are from time to time in their history lesson providing their teacher with answers to her questions on the subjects under consideration that are worthy of the distinctive name of “howlers,” a term recently adapted from Great Britain. Here are some that she has recently added to her collection: Question—Who aided Columbus on his voyages? Answer —Patrick Henry of Virginia. Question —What part did Georg. ■ Washington play in the Revolutionary war? Answer—-He played in the band. Question —What were the relations of Capt. John Smith to the Indians? Answer —He was related to the Indians because he married Pocahontas.