Farm Implements Emphasis in Local Survey
In a farmery survey local officials highlight needed implements and gear for farmers. The report notes gaps in equipment and suggests resources or programs to aid farming operations in the area.
20 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
1
In a farmery survey local officials highlight needed implements and gear for farmers. The report notes gaps in equipment and suggests resources or programs to aid farming operations in the area.
An Adams County Farm Bureau survey proposal aims to identify surplus farm machinery and direct it to farmers in need, potentially saving millions nationwide. County leaders say rising prices and demand justify a state wide plan, with Leeper of the bureau signaling possible widespread surplus sharing through local surveys.
Nellie Rexroat an efficient clerk in the County Clerk's Office is recovering from illness or absence during the past week and plans to return to duty once fully well.
President elect Harding packed his trunk in Marion for a long absence from home. He plans a vacation trip to St Augustine Florida starting today and says he will likely relinquish his local duties for at least four years.
Lieut Walter Hinton testified in Rockaway New York that during the Canada bound balloon search he discussed disarming Lieut Farrell with Commander Lieut Kloor while the three were lost in woods. In Mexico City a disaster at Peabody? No, Tepuca? caused over 100 dead and 200 injured as floods from a broken dam displaced about a thousand. The US House rejected a bill to raise the 485 member body to 483? Congress votes against increasing size of the House.
A fire at the Hatcher Automobile company office and garage in Springfield completely destroyed the three story building and garage, causing losses over 200000. Gasoline explosions at an elevator shaft bottom were blamed. Twelve employees on the third floor jumped to rooftops. one man leaped to the street and was hospitalized.
Wilbi V Wills, 27, a World War I veteran known for surviving three major drives, was killed at his Gouneil Hill home when a tree he was cutting collapsed on him. The incident occurred in Freeport on January 20.
Davenport Iowa reports Mayor C L Barewald shut down gambling rooms after raids in Rock Island drove gamblers into Davenport. Rock Island officials deny overrun claims citing only two gambling venues and poker as the sole game before raids.
Secretary Wilson issued a statement backing Assistant Secretary Louis F. Post and the labor department stance on deportation of radicals. He praised Post as a true American and outlined adherence to constitutional rights while enforcing anarchist laws. A second AP item reports Louis Martin, a Lincoln area farmer, murdered while milking, with initial cause mistaken for heart disease before a gunshot wound was found.
Chicago police said the Union station mail robbery netted more than $500 000 in bonds and securities with losses possibly reaching 1 000 000. Blair & Co 413 000 in bonds. Continental and Commercial National Bank 67 000. Harris Trust and Savings Bank 9 000. Total may rise as twelve sacks of registered mail are tallied.
Edward Starr, Mulliner and grand commander of the Illinois Grand Commandery Knights Templar in 1888, a 33rd degree Mason and leading Quincy business man, died at his home today in his 82nd year.
Prayer gathering at Woodbury Chapel is set for 7 30 this evening. Reverend A P Nev extends welcome to all seeking communal worship and reflection.
Associated Press reports from New York on January 20 that at least $100000 was improperly paid to ship builders by the United States Shipping Board. Colonel Abadie, former controller general, tells the Walsh committee of serious irregularities in dealings between Bethlehem Shipbuilding and the government, amid influence involving Charles Schwab.
Washington on January 20 Secretary Wilson of the labor department ordered Gregory Weinstein chancellor of the Russian Soviet bureau in the United States deported. Weinstein will sail Saturday with Ludwig Martens and other Soviet officials. The grounds mirror Martens deportation: affiliation with a group seeking to overthrow the U.S. government by force and violence.
Huntsville Alabama January 20. Joseph Jones of Merrimac told hospital attendants he was kicked by a mule while blocked by a stray animal. Investigators confirmed his account. the mule was found injured and shot after delivering two leg fractures to Jones. Jones is expected to recover.
Ihmer Janes of Industry remains under hold in Goshen Elkhart County Indiana on a charge of illegally transporting liquor. He was apprehended near Elkhart after coming from Michigan with a cargo of liquor. Attorney T Mac Downing represents the defendant at McDonough County and was present in the case yesterday.
New York January 19 Tex Rickard promoter of the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout denied that the match had been canceled as claimed by the New York Times. He said all principals have posted deposits under the contract and no violation has occurred. Plans continue for a July 2 staging.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania Railroad reports drastic cuts in operating and maintenance forces due to a fall in freight and passenger business. General officers say layoffs are occurring daily and the workforce may drop 10 to 20 percent soon. no weekly layoffs will occur in the central region.
A marriage notice lists Arthur E. Nelson of Colchester and Eva B. Thrasher of Macomi with ages 18 and references a Stanner "Want Ada" payment phrase in the notice.
The Illinois district deputies recovered about 300000 in delinquent and additional income tax during the last quarter. J J Pickering heads the unit covering the southern two thirds of Illinois. In Hancock and McDonough counties 100 reports previously filed showed more tax due and 92 paid by new filers. Most delinquencies arose from 1918 and 1919 incomes with many cases due to deductions and exemptions being misapplied or misunderstood.
President elect Harding resigns as president of the Harding Publishing Company and relinquishes active control of the Marion Daily Star after thirty years. He remains connected by accepting the chairmanship of the board of directors with duties to be largely perfunctory during his White House tenure.
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