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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
2
A collection of curiosities and brief notes from a period columnist including Handel's Messiah written in twenty two days, melon seeds stored forty years, salted sunflowers in Russia, and an apron as history’s first clothing item. It mentions various beliefs and trivia about countries, customs, and notable figures.
A 1914 snapshot shows women in politics and work expanding worldwide. Mentions include Canada’s Quebec extending voting rights, Palestine granting suffrage, Japan with many hairdressers and pay rates, and minor planets named Eugenia after Empress Eugenie. Also notes the Royal Academy first woman student, Hereford, admitted in disguise.
Two Rochelle natives, Fred Byington and Lloyd Ingram, have risen in railroading and show business. Byington now heads the Milwaukee and Fond du Lac divisions of the Northwestern railroad from Chicago. Ingram pursued theater and film, later joining Universal and now working with Goldwyn in Hollywood, earning fame with Geraldine Farrar.
Third Baseman Barbare of the Pirates plays basketball in Greenville. Zach Wheat signs. Hy Myers rumored holdout. Akron to debut in International League next month after seven years without league baseball. Reds consider Ping Bodie or Elmer Miller for OF. Hogg retires after spitball rule changes. Beber eyed by Killefer as pitcher prospect. Tobin of the Browns hails from St. Louis. Speaker expected to manage well and hit. Schmidt promotes Western association. Hack has Fort Smith franchise. Washington trims roster to infield near full. Milan Rice Roth Shanks guard Senators garden. Hendryx joins Red Sox after Yankees and Browns. Johnson Cicotte Sallee rise to majors. timing noted. Greece bridegroom wears gold ring bride silver one.
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