Ford Order by War Department Noted in Virginia
A brief entry records a Ford order issued by the War Department affecting Virginia. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the action concerns supply or production directives linked to wartime efforts.
25 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
A brief entry records a Ford order issued by the War Department affecting Virginia. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the action concerns supply or production directives linked to wartime efforts.
Aug. 25 report from West Virginia says Logan county residents arm at dawn to head toward Boone order amid protests. Militants from Marmet encamped near border with guns and pistols, claiming Governor Morill will enforce law. Federal troops were requested to prevent unrest in Mingo fields, with Gen. Harrison ordered to Charleston for rapid deployment.
The snippet notes a signing event between the United States and an unspecified party at 5 o'clock in the evening on April 25. The readable text is fragmentary and limits precise identification of the entities involved.
Macomb and Industry prepare for a highly anticipated Sunday afternoon game at the Macomb Fair grounds. Macomb fields a near identical lineup with Welch at second and Frank Smith pitching. Industry plans to bolster its battery and may replace Kennedy with a stronger pitcher to improve chances against the county rivals led by Captain Dutch Howell.
Nine year old Joe Shake suffered a concussion after tumbling from a twelve foot high run way at the Hanan lumber yard near the creamery. He was found semi conscious and taken to his father's business. Dr. Davis expects a speedy recovery as he treats a large facial bump and eye injury.
John Moon of Madison Wisconsin and his wife Grace Pennington on their honeymoon trip were at the John Jaittleson farm to play ball. Moon fractured two bones in his ankle when Ralph Barclay lunged into him at first base. Dr Knappenberger supplied medical aid.
A fight at the Anderson shoe shop left A. W. Sandgren and Chas Carey fined 26.20 in Justice Ralston’s court. Sandgren suffered facial cuts and broken glasses after both men were intoxicated about 5:30 in the evening. Mrs. Miner visits from South McArthur Street to see her daughter Amos Scott. Albert Clugston Kirby Clugston James Foster and two sons plan a Chicago trip tomorrow.
N W Meyer doing business as Bushnell Bottling Works faces a Fulton county suit for relief and injunction filed by Schoenhofen over the Green River non alcoholic drink claiming patent and trademark infringement. Schoenhofen cites $750000 spent on advertising since 1919 and a cancelled contract Aug 20 1920.
Washington August 25 Congress adjourned for a 30 day recess with many senators and representatives leaving Washington. Some will stay for committee work. Senate and House reconvene September 21. The House plans three short recesses through October 3.
Races at Bushnell fair yielded wins by Merrimaid Towler Bros in the 2:80 trot and Dale Patchen Ralph Buss in the 2:25 pace. Other top finishers included Worthy Weyburn Mabel W G Hatch Edna Mayo Tillie Exponent and Francis E Fred Brock Earl Muscovite and Chester Darefield. A half mile dash saw Trinket Mary Lyons Billy Glencoe Necessity, and Pony race placed Lester M Lady Gold Billy M Swift M with a three way tie for third.
The town suffered a cricket swarm last night with no explanation given. W F Grubb manager of the Tokyo and Grand theatres explains the insects are “lion fleas” drawn by the Lion animal comedy showing at the venues.
Glen Walker of Bates Canyon Missouri, formerly of south of this letty, is visiting relatives and friends for a few days.
Relatives in Macomb announce the birth of a 7 pound 4 ounce son to Mr and Mrs Mike Sullivan former Macomb residents now of Peoria The notice appears in local birth records with Sell through By Stender listed.
Springfield Aug. 25 Senator Richard R. Meents says Governor Len Small will run again in 1924. Meents, a close ally, asserts Small never quit under fire and would face the voters once more. The announcement caps Governor's Day at the state fair amid talks of Senator John Dailey of Peoria also entering the 1924 race.
Coach Habermann and veteran players join Macomb College for a hopeful year. Principal Cleveland focuses full time on athletics, aiming to boost school spirit and field a competitive gridiron squad with returning lettermen and academy recruits.
The Bridgewater boy injured in an auto mishap yesterday shows improvement today at Holmes Hospital. An X ray at Macomb clinic by Dr Hartman shows no skull fracture.
Miss Lola Jack daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Jack of West Fiske street is very ill at home with scarlet fever.
The Macomb Agricultural Fair grounds fill with tents from Peoria Awning and Tent Co to host livestock and exhibits next week. A fountain by F E Neylon will supply ice cold water, nine wells cleaned, box stalls prepared, and a new headquarters tent under R I Empey for entries. Entry blanks are available at the headquarters tent or the secretary’s office for culinary and art divisions. Reserved seats remain at P D Roark drug store.
The By-Stanedr reports the arrest of Chas Frakes Tyler Young and C L Davis in Rushville on charges of stealing chickens. Sheriff Sapp and Deputy Wilson traveled to Rushville to identify the birds as those stolen from the St Francis hospital and the John Kirkpatrick farm near Industry. If identified they will be brought to jail.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brand of Sharpsburg Tennessee met with cousin Mrs. R. A. Miner on South McArthur Street. This is their first reunion in forty years.
Ed Holden Sr. of West Mon Donough Street suffered a serious relapse last night and is today in a weakened condition, able to speak only in a whisper. The By-Stander serial story installment is omitted today and will appear in tomorrow's issue.
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