Face Famine in Newfoundland Campaign to Relieve Destitution
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell and William Willard Howard join the Christian Work of New York to finance and market Newfoundland cod as relief. The effort aims to aid starving fishermen, fund a new hospital at Twillingate, and ship fish to Colorado refugees for 10 dollars per 100 pound box, transferring profits to Newfoundland fisherfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilfred ‘I. Grenfell
Angel of
Labrador
William Willard Howard
Christian Work of
Newfoundland
Grenfell
Howard
Newfoundland Relief Work
Frederick Lynch
Ed Grant
Blan¢ Sablon
Twillingate
St. Johns
Blane Sab Jon
Straits of
Belle Isle
Colorado
War costs dominate new Jugoslavia budget in dinars
Belgrade reports the army will cost 2,000,000,000 dinars next year, half the government budget. The war ministry’s request was cut by 500,000,000 dinars. Total budget fell from 6,000,000,000 to about 4,000,600,000 dinars. The dinar’s value ranges from roughly 10 cents to three cents in current exchange terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Jugosslavia
War Department
Kingdom of
Jugoslavia
War Ministry
Fossilized Bones Found in Pasquai Hills by Dr Elig
Dr Elig of the Dominion geological department reports fossilized remains of a huge prehistoric animal found in the Pasquai hills near here. The bones were described as disconnected but in alignment and measured about 40 feet long. Eighty pounds of bones were brought here by Dr Ells for shipment to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquai Hills
Here
Elig
Dominion Geological Department
Ells
Ottawa
Parrot Rescues Friend From Jail Mixup Tale
When Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson left Chicago for a short vacation they asked Edward Peterson to care for the canaries and parrot. Peterson climbed a window and was accused, but the parrot Polly greeted him and helped clear the misunderstanding, with a desk sergeant eventually letting him go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Johnson
Chicago
Peterson
Return of Russian Americans From Soviet Land Hopes Fades
Riga Latvia reports late groups of Russian Americans deported or who volunteered for Soviet work are returning across the Latvian frontier. They seek U.S. resettlement but consular officials say chances are slim. Stories describe famine, crowded trains, and friends in America asking for funds. Immigrants in Moscow notes say some are selling goods, running small factories, and being housed by the Soviet government. The piece highlights a sewing workshop and Americans aiding in rebuilding homes, with cautious government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Latvia
America
Russia
United States
Moscow
Rica Rundschau
Marconi Reports 24 Hour Wireless Reception Breakthrough
London reports Sig Marconi has tested a new wireless telegraph reception method enabling continuous US message reception without static disturbances. He claims the advance allows 24 hour wireless service at high speed despite atmospheric disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guglielmo Marconi
United States
Sig. Marconi
King George jokes about becoming a Thotarian at Buckinghim Place
In London King George and Mr Klumph of Cleveland joked about joining a Thotarian order during a reception for the Hotatians at Buckinghim Place. The exchange showcased blunt humor toward royalty in a public social moment.
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London
King George
Mr. Klumph
Cleveland
Hotatians
Buckinghim Place
Mr. Bonph
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Fleming Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Edison
Mr. Williamson
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Clymer Furniture CO
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