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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
7
Miss T. McCadden celebrated her anniversary reign after winning the Ottawa Ice Carnival with 470 000 votes securing her as queen at the event in Canada.
A young boy stands in a barber shop as the barber jokes about haircuts and resembles his father’s style with a small hollow in the middle. The article also mentions Arabian caravan lore, Turkish cosmetic fashions, and a Brazilian city nicknamed gateway to the Amazon.
A collection of short notes mentions Lima ordering municipal markers, Fahrenheit’s namesake thermometer designer's death in 1736, and various curiosities. It notes falconry in China about 2000 years ago, village livestock roofs in Nile districts, and a Belfast doctor’s view on insanity linked to microbes after decades of study. It cites wood pulp production, Irish language speakers, Buenos Aires drugstores, and La Paz Bolivia’s provisions law. Also mentions volcanic craters in Carson Desert and the Word Chamberlain role overseeing royal wardrobe and swans.
Secretary Denby urged a Navy manpower level of 90 000 with 6 000 apprentices and a 1923 appropriation of 350 million dollars. He and Admiral Coontz argued before the House naval affairs committee that the budget supports global duties from dispatches to island administration and trans Pacific navigation. The committee Bieber warned the sum was high, while advocates cited international duties and security implications.
Baltic coast remains strewn with Russian and German mine relics and derelict U boats. Mines drift toward Sweden with shore detonations common during gales. Sweeping efforts continue but years may pass before seas are free of danger. Fishermen sometimes reel in mines, treated as lucky catches, with government compensation for removal.
The Volga region, long focused on small grain, will face a new corn diet as American relief shipments bring corn to Rostov and nearby stations. Officials urge quick training for peasants in corn use and milling despite unfamiliarity with the grain.
The Clarksburg council Scouts contributed to the community through rent support for the poor, grocery aid for seniors, adopting a Chinese girl for a year, and acting as messengers at conventions. They distributed literature, posters, and Red Cross materials, assisted in health drives, planting trees, and civic events, and kept church and park grounds tidy. Fifteen buglers linked to Armistice Day and Better Baby Week activities are noted, with general service to clubs and W C A.
Chief Scout Executive James E. West told a Lansing audience that scouting hinges on two fundamental needs. First, enough boys must join as scouts, and second, qualified men must step forward to lead. He urged executives to assess their roles in supplying both elements to advance the movement.
On December 16 the Newark New Jersey council held its quarterly meeting awarding 28 fife and star and seven Eagle badges. Frank Thorshy of Troop 69 and George Wagner received troop aid insignia. Service badges went to Jenna Paterson and Paul Kranerer of Troop 8, William Peery of Troop 11, C Brower Woodward Troop 7 and Milford Wieser Troop 100. Deputy Commissioner Hugo Cederhola and his son Oscar, Troop 6, received Eagle badges at the same time.
Troop 40 of Dayton under Scoutmaster Ray Dibble forms a messenger service with the church. Scouts promptly deliver church bulletins and press announcements to members of the congregation.
Scouts join memorial tree planting along the New York to Buffalo highway to honor fallen soldiers. Endicott Post of the New York American Legion announces support for a new Union town council. Troop 1 Carlsbad elects as associate chamber members with a scout on every committee. Mansfeld Oslo scouts host demonstrations on signaling building camping and proper blanket sleeping.
A playful anecdote frames Jack sent for Parker house rolls at a store. He chooses the wrong roll type, as his mother notes the error and jokes about the alphabet starting with BY in a whimsical early letters era.
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