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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
3
The Penny Dwindling as Tax Cuts Take Effect
The article notes the upcoming January 1 tax repeal on soda fountain items and various goods. Copper coin use declines as prices shift to five to twenty cents, with tax breaks on ice cream, toiletries, medicines, apparel, rail freight, passenger charges, and tax exemptions for religious charitable or educational entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
The Revolution of Jeroboam in Israel and Judah
A Sunday school lesson on Jeroboam's split era explains how he set up two gold calves at Dan and Bethel to curb pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The piece warns this idolatry stalled spiritual progress, invited further turmoil, and made true religion secondary while urging "Seek first the kingdom of God."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Moses
God
Jeroboam
Saul
David
Solomon
Israel
Judah
Jerohour
Jerusalem
Dan
Bethel
Tyre
Jezebel
Jehovah
Elijah
Hosea
Earls Athlone Named in Irish Free State Governor General Talk
London reports revived discussion of Irish Free State governor general candidates with the Earl of Athlone, brother of Queen Mary, among the latest names. He previously was in line for Canada’s governor generalship but wartime events altered plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
Associated Press
London
Irish Free State
Earl of Athlone
Mary
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Young Macomb Man Has a Novel Job
The son of a Bushnell resident works as a government clerk and inspector in the Department of Horticulture stationed in New Orleans. He examines incoming cargoes of fruits and vegetables for pests and diseases, condemning infected goods. He studied at Bushnell High School and the University of Illinois, then secured this posts via a county scholarship, proving education aids advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell Record
Isenton
Ius City
Vention
Department of Horticulture
New Orleans
Curtis
Bushnell
University of Illinois
Bardolph Woodmen Elect New Officers
Bardolph Woodmen of the World camp elected officers for the coming year and will install them on January 11. V C Dan W Jackson W A Clarence Jackson Clerk A G Smith Banker Archie M Beal Escort Ralph W Beal Secretary M V Stoneking Watchman A H Hensley Manager Benj Ely State Deputy McMillan of Monmouth aims to boost membership in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardolph Woodmen
Bardolph M. W. A
V. C
Dan W. Jackson
W. A
Clarence Jackson
A. G. Smith
Archie M. Beal
Ralph W. Beal
M. V. Stoneking
A. H. Hensley
Benj. Ely
McMillan of Monmouth
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Willard Batteries
Willard
Junius Gut
Ford
Macomb Motor Sales Company
West Carroll
Studebaker
W. J. Hall
North Room
Exide Service
Macomb Exide Battery Service Station
Richards C. Miller
A. Lillianfield
Owenton, Ky
New York
Detroit Free Press
Snow
Rain
Erin’s Isle
Pruntytown
Mirandy Jones
America
Chicago
Willie
Pome
Popham
Drugginta
Mailice
Sams Kfc
Babe’s Bank
Abraham Lincoln
Rost & Parsons
S. E. Cor. Sq
Macomb
Supgit
Akeuon
Harry M. Waggoner
Masonic Building
Macomb, Il
B. R. Butterfield
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