Naval build plan rivals League of Nations policy
Secretary Daniels reports approval of a three year naval expansion involving 88 vessels if the United States stays out of the League of Nations. The plan covers battleships cruisers destroyers submarines and carriers with a total annual naval budget around 679 million dollars. Hawaii is urged as a central fleet base to support a large Pacific and American fleet posture.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
League of Nations
Daniels
Wilson
Naval Secretary
General Board
Congress
Pacific
Hawaii
Public Notice on Electric Rate Increase for Macomb Illinois
Central Illinois Public Service Company informs patrons that it filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Illinois proposed electric rate schedules for Macomb in MacDonough County. The change would raise electric rates. A copy of the schedules may be inspected in Macomb, and a hearing is set before the PUC in Springfield on Tuesday December 21 at 10 a.m. J Paul Clayton VP.
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Central Illinois Public Service Company
Central Ilinois Public Service Company
Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Macomb
MacDonough
Illinois
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Ilinois
J. Paul Clayton
Tennessee Family Visit and Local Notices
Oscar Roberts and family entertained their son Lyle and family and Zelma and family of Blandinsville Sunday. Dr. Harrison visited Mrs. Herman Thompson Sunday morning. Miss Beulah Moon, assisting Mrs. Herman Thompson, stayed in Colchester with her parents Charles Moon and family. Mr. Dull's funeral was held at the M E church last Thursday afternoon. The family extends sympathy. Mrs. Claude Swagart, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Oscar Roberts, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Pearl Huff and Mrs. Leo Logan called on Mrs. Herman Thompson Wednesday. Fay Roberts hosted his lady friend from Blandinsville Saturday and Sunday. Jesse Louderman called Thursday and Friday night. Mrs. John Jones of Augusta visited Thursday with her daughter and newly welcomed grandson.
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Oscar Roberts
Lyle
Zelma
Blandinsville
Harrison
Herman Thompson
Beulah Moon
Colchester
Charles Moon
Dull
M. E. Church
Claude Swagart
Chamberlain
Smith
Pearl Huff
Leo Logan
Fay Roberts
Jesse Louderman
John Jones
Augusta
Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief from cold and catarrh
A promotional notice explains how to use Ely's Cream Balm to unclog nostrils and relieve head colds. It claims rapid penetration of the nasal passages, soothing inflamed mucous membranes, and instant relief from stuffiness, headaches, and mucous discharge. The druggist is advised to offer a small bottle. Read The Associated Press.
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Ely
Dempsey Set for Madison Square Garden Title Bout
New York reports show Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight crown tonight at Madison Square Garden against Bill Brennan. Brennan, once of Chicago, argues he can reclaim past glory after a prior near miss, while observers note Dempsey appears the more robust fighter based on training impressions.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Madison Square Garden
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dempsey
Willard
Brennan
Jack
Hartzell "puts one over" in Quincy
In Quincy the Brown county murder case of Tim OConnell is revisited as attorney William Hartzell outmaneuvers State's Attorney Wall. The mistrial follows, with OConnell claiming self defense after a dispute over iron pipe connected to a rendering tank. Wall had hoped for a decisive state victory.
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Quincey Whig Journal
John E. Wall
Jacksonville
Tim O‘connell
William Lent
Brown County
Mt. Sterling
Board of Supervisors
O’connell
William Hartzell
Carthage
Wartzell
Atorney Wall
Wall
Hartzell
Adams County
Lent
Advertised Letters at Macomb Post Office
Uncalled letters at Macomb post office include Chicago Promotion Co. Fred Cook Roy Hodges Zeb Stoneking Dan Stoneking Mrs Wm Ambrosious Miss Nellie Jones Miss Mayme O'Donnell R Simmons P M. Call for advertised letters when inquiring.
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Macomb
Chicago Promotion Co
Fred Cook
Roy Hodges
Zeb Stoneking
Dan Stoneking
Ambrosious
Nellie Jones
Misa Mayme O’donnell
J, Simmons
P, M
Sale of Red Cross Seals in McDonough County
The Red Cross seal drive and health bond sale progress well with volunteers meeting goals. Illinois is expected to lead, as McDonough County promotes stamping out tuberculosis. The league reports actions include sustaining a rural school nurse for two years and beginning health crusade work in rural schools to teach general hygiene and disease prevention.
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McDonough County Anti-Tuberculosis League
Illinois
McDonough County
Tuberculosis Clinic and Campaign Noted in County Work
In 1919 a clinic examined a large number of patients. A countywide educational campaign distributed over a thousand TB literature pieces. A sanitarium project received strong local support. Assistance was provided to six cases to improve care and facility access.
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Secretary Daniels
NAVY
Tennessee
The
Webbers and Betch’s
Chas. Goodwin
South Side Square
Macomb, Illinois
Will Brennan
Quincy
Schnarr’s Bakery
RED Cross
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Geo
Munson
Geo" A. Scott
Geo. M. Wells
E. Y. McLean
Macomb National
Court House
J. O. Peasley
George Munson
Jno
M. Keefer
Geo. H. M. E. Roark
Holiday
Our
Ming
Archarena
Christmas Tree
W.C. Miner
South Side Boot
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