Byng Appointed Governor General of Canada
The newspaper notes the approval of Lord Byng of Vimy as governor general amid debate over Canadian involvement in the choice. It recalls Vimy Ridge in 1917 and Byngs later roles, mentions a grants gratuity and family background, and adds that the Byngs are childless, with Rideau Hall likely to lack children’s laughter.
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Lord Byng of
Vimy
Canada
Crown of Canada
Byog
Vimy Ridge
Byby
Earl of Stafford
Lady Byng
Anne
Rideau Wall
Byngs
Admiral Eberle to lead Pacific fleet in reshuffled command
The Navy announces Rear Admiral Eberle will become commander in chief of the Pacific fleet with admiral rank, succeeding Rodman as Jones takes Atlantic command. McDonald and Shoemaker receive new assignments as parts of the broader fleet reorganization. Separately, guidance from the Agriculture Department details careful feeding for baby chicks to ensure digestion and growth, outlining starter rations and later mash formulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Eberle
Hegewith
Hugh Rodman
Naval Operating
Wampton Roads
Jones Haseen
H. B. Wilson
Naval Academy
Anniapolis
Naval Administration
Daniels
Harding
Univy Department
John D. McDonald
Navy Yard
New York
Battleship Force
W. R. Shoemaker
Amundsen Escapes Starvation After Polar Rescue
Roald Amundsen and his Arctic expedition were rescued after two months battling the elements when their ship Maud failed. They were landed at Nome, Alaska after being picked up at East Cape, Siberia by the Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Maud
Amundsen
Nome
Alaska
Explorer
East Cape
Siberia
Herman
Bering Straits
Dawes Assumes Budget Director Post in Washington
Brig. Gen. Charles Dawes becomes director of the budget in Washington after a conference with President Harding. He will work with leading business men to reorganize government finances on an economical basis. He brings William T. Abbott as assistant director and asks for two co-ordinators, Gen. George Van Horn Moseley and Col. Henry Smither, from the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dawes
Central Trust Company
Chicago
Washington
Harding
Pike's Peak
Poultry notes on egg production and care
Poultry guidance warns not to expect 200 eggs from 100-egg hens. It urges breeders to follow the rule Ilke begets like, keep lime handy, provide gravel or grit, and offer a dry dust bath. Excess fatness can suspend egg production and raise disease risk.
German Beach Outfit Draws Attention at Resort
At a bathing resort the sight of a German beach outfit drew attention as sunbathers judged the lace outer garment worn by a woman before she entered the water. The description notes the attire’s wet appearance and the casual behavior of beachgoers.
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America
France
Germany
Busiest Woman in California Mrs Elmer M Woodbury
Mrs Elmer M Woodbury wife of Hotel Medellen San Francisco manager is described as the busiest woman in California. She decorates hotel rooms painting murals and shades when not otherwise occupied. She also works as playwright newspaper correspondent and singer and has been queen of five carnivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sohey
Elmer M. Woodbury
Medellen
San Francisco
Heans
Eye Strain from Movies Spurs Screen Height Study
The Iluminating Engineering Society of England formed a committee to study eye strain from moving pictures. They found the main issue is pictures shown too high, forcing front-row viewers to lift their eyes. They recommend screen height so the angle from eye to top and bottom centers does not exceed 35 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iluminating Engineering Society of England
Berlin Police Regulate Skirt Length for Friuleins
Berlin authorities known as Sipos enforce dress length for friuleins. If skirts are shorter than standard, officials note the girl’s address and notify and fine the parents.
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Berlin
Sipos
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Eberle
Pacific Fleet
United States Department of Agriculture
Johnnycake
Johnny
Tie
Amuundsen
Menoon Ui
Seattle
Pole
Fee Fields
Ariuindsen
Northwest Passage
Asia
Europe
Dawes
Maryland
Thomas Edison
H. S. Firestone
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
Mr. Edison
Mr. Harding
Mr. Firestone
Austria and
Hungary
New York State Institute of Applied Agriculture
Farmingdale
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