Massive reshuffle of navy command officers planned
National Capital dispatch reports a broad realignment of senior naval leaders. Admiral Coontz to sea as fleet commander, Jones to finish sea duties by mid summer, Eberle possibly to be replaced by a leading candidate. Multiple rear admirals likeliest to move, with Washington Bureau chief and other senior posts in play.
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Naval Establishment
BE. W. Eberle
Battle Fleet
Admiral Coontz
United States Fleet
Thomas Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Richard H. Leith
Bureau
Admiral Washington
Eberle
Samuels. Robinson
R. H. Jackson
Philip Andrews
Robinson
General Board
Santo Domingo
Admiral Jackson
Admiral Andrews
Norfolk Navy Yard
John D. McDonald
William R. Shoemaker
Pacific
William V. Pratt
Thomas P. Magruder
New Orleans Naval District
S. BE. W. Kittalle
Atlantic
Greater Economy in Coal Production
The United States coal commission led by Chairman John Hays Hammond finds underground production must become more economical. They urge more machine cutting, better underground transport, and hiring skilled engineers to raise daily coal output, while noting good housing and supplies by larger firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays Hammond
United States Coal Commission
Alabama
Tipple
National Good Roads Essay Contest Awards Four Year Scholarship
High school students nationwide compete in the annual Good Roads Essay Contest to win the H. S. Firestone four years university scholarship covering tuition room board books and special fees. This year's subject is The Influence of Highway Transport Upon the Religious Life of My Community with a 1000 word limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Highway Education Board
H. 8. Firestone
Good Roads
Harvey 8
Firestone
Akron
White Tickets Help Beggars Flee Washington Influx
The Gospel mission in Washington issues white tickets to professionals to deter beggars by offering lodging meals and job leads. Since January 1 two hundred thousand tickets were mailed and daily help applications rose from 30 to 150. A second batch of two hundred thousand tickets is distributed and available free at the mission office and hotels for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gospel Mission
Mission
Avoid Skidding By Two Methods
Article explains rear wheel skidding from brakes on slippery roads and how small force couple causes a skid. It notes turning front wheels into skid, releasing and reapplying brakes, and two prevention methods nonskid tires and anti skid chains.
Right Firing of Cylinders A Practical Guide
Instructions explain how to diagnose dead cylinders by checking for flame from compression cocks and using a screwdriver to short-circuit spark plugs. It warns that oil in a dead cylinder will carbonize when reignited and advises giving the engine more gas at idle and inspecting for spark-related issues.
Avoid Soft Tires Warns Against Underinflation Dangers
A public advisory warns drivers not to operate with soft or underinflated tires. It lists tire heating and chemical damage, sidewall cracking, rim cuts, tube tearing at valve stems, fabric wear, and increased puncture risk as results. Underinflation also causes slower acceleration, harder steering on front wheels, and higher fuel consumption.
Pulling a Car from Mud With Simple Rope and Stakes
A motorist describes a mud rescue using two ten foot ropes two 18 inch stakes and a sledge. Stakes are placed behind each rear wheel on solid ground ropes run under the hub tied to spokes then the engine reversed to back the car out. The method, from Michigan Farmer, is inexpensive and handy for country roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Galliher
The
Michigan Farmer
Iowa Endowment Funds Split Between Coe and Buena Vista
Coe College receives 1.06 million of a 2 million fundraise for Iowa endowments to aid Coe and Buena Vista colleges. A bulletin on self feeders for swine issued by Iowa State College Animal Husbandry. Loyal Legion to hold Des Moines reunion on May 8. Senator Brookhart to sail April 28 for Europe.
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Coe College
Iowa
Parsons Coe
Buena Vista Colleges
Iowa State College
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Des Moines
Smith W.brookhart
Europe
President Arthur
England
France
Italy
Denmark
Czecho- Slovakia
Don’t Throw Away Used Oil For Spring Lubricant
Home tip explains mixing used crankcase oil with kerosene to create a spring lubricant. Apply weekly by spraying over springs. oil provides lubrication and kerosene prevents rust. Demonstrates reuse of waste oil rather than disposal.
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Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau of Mines, Geological Survey
Census Bureau
Coal Division
Department of Commerce
Public Health Service
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Mines and Geological Survey
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
Katharine F. Butterfield
Keiser
Thaho
Garland Johnson
Bridgeport
W. Va
Karl G. Pearson
District of Columbia
Butterfield
Northwestern University
Johnson
Mr. Pearson
Miss Johnson
University of West Virginia
Pearson
Kansas
Commonwealth
Washington, D. C
John J. Tigert
United States Commissioner of Education
Ee Oy
Hole
Hawkeye
State News
National League of Women Voters
University of Iowa
South Dakota University
League of Nations
West Liberty
Lowa
Dobri
W. O. Reed
W. J. Murray
War Finance Corporation
Tom Young
Burlington
Ames
Fortieth General Assembly
Wildwood Park
Charles City
C. C. Upton
Cedar Rapids
Upson
Upton
Harry X. Miller
City Hall
Miller
J. W. Croker
Colo
Iawa
Jewell
Algona
Boone
Denison
Emmetsburg
Ireton
Randall
Scranton
Spirit Lake
Sutherland
A. L. Ames
Chas. H. Hughes
Chicago
Hughes
Wrigley’s
Mothers of the World
Lloyd Mfg. Company
Ute Wake Ce Menominee Mich
City
Ned
Ibe Polish
Cdc
Judge Thos
W. Southard
Grover Gresham
Parkville
Parkville Farms Hatchery
Iissouri
Presbyterian Hill
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Pertickler
Kansas City Star
Castoria
Messic Ellis
Memsbis
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