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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
2
Readable scraps show a lively editorial tone with jokes on hats and summer style, local street noise, a joke on William Tell, and stray remarks about holidays and school vacation. Includes stray lines from ads and civic asides and a boastful mood about public notices and newspapers.
Roy Beckelheymer, prospecting for an English oil firm, writes from Abakoliki about a 50 mile bicycle trek, native hospitality, tea rituals, and local foods like ground nut stew. He notes monkey bridges, a Guinea worm, mango fly, and jungle travel as he plans further moves and possible return to England.
Lyda Edmonson announces her millinery store will close for several days while she travels to Chicago to purchase the latest full headwear for trade.
Nightly performances August 22 to 26 before the grand stand feature a parade of famous horses in the grand circuit. The program also includes a better babies conference and boys and girls’ schools as part of the state fair attractions.
A train named Eli due at 2:40 arrived at 8:30 due to a wreck involving another train in Missouri. The incident caused a lengthy morning delay and disrupted schedule.
A skin specialist advertises Mentho Sulphur as a rapid cure for eczema and itching. The preparation allegedly soothes fiery rashes, cools the skin after first application, and seals blotches quickly. Sold at grocery druggists.
Albert W. Burns of Oakland California broke the one mile dirt track motor cycle with side car record in 51 35 seconds then died less than a half hour later after a crash at the Toledo fair grounds during a 25 mile race. His neck was broken and he died en route to a hospital.
A county tuberculosis association urges residents to join as fundraisers plan a recruiting drive. Volunteers will visit towns seeking memberships and donations to support the effort and its public health campaign.
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