Next High Errors With 791 In County
Readable fragments show a terse line about county figures and a figure labeled 791. Details are unclear but suggest a statistical item or entry noting a numeric value within county data.
16 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Readable fragments show a terse line about county figures and a figure labeled 791. Details are unclear but suggest a statistical item or entry noting a numeric value within county data.
A county report compares livestock and vehicle data across townships. It notes about 49 000 hogs and 25 791 cattle, with autos rising to 2 645 in Bushnell and 237 trucks countywide, signaling a move from horses to motor transport and related changes in property assessments.
Circuit Judge Harry M. Waggoner of Macomb issued a writ restraining the Telephone Operators and Lineman's unions and sympathizers from interfering with the Galesburg Union Telephone Co. The order bars picketing near premises, distribution of materials, attempts to hire away employees, intimidation, boycotts, and any action hindering normal business. Also included are provisions against pressuring subscribers or employees and against conspiracies to disrupt service. Other brief items note a dog bite injury, a broken collar bone, and a camping trip by local residents.
Springfield July 16 AP gas rates for Macomb were lowered from 1.85 to 1.75 per thousand cubic feet by the State Public Utilities Commission. The minimum gas bill drops from 1.00 to 0.60, with the new rate reflecting the adjustment.
Chicago delegates of the committee of 48 discussed forming another party. Allen McCurdy and Judge Wray joined in the session but the group refused to condemn or uphold the Farmers-Labor party. The meeting marked the third 48Balt conference of the week.
Mrs Mary J Brown of Bushnell was recommitted for the third time to an insane hospital for treatment. She faces transfer to Sunnybrook Farm near Chicago. Her last commitment was April 3 1919 and she was paroled last November though not improved. She was noisy and more distracted then confined in the Bushnell calaboose and brought to the county jail for the hearing.
A sharp earthquake shock at 10 10 this morning was felt across the southwest part of Los Angeles. Chimneys were toppled and dishes broken though no serious damage was found. Telephones were disrupted as operators fled switch boards in fear during the tremor.
Chicago July 16 G W Hanger of the Railroad Labor Board says today's wage awards report is incorrect and unauthorized. He expects the official announcement to be issued Tuesday morning between 10 and 11 or 11 and 12, warning the current publication does more harm than good.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dudman and daughter Dorothy with Rev W T Rodgers depart for a vacation through the Ozark mountains. Dr Rodgers will visit his parents in Licking Mo while the Dudmans plan a stop at Hollister Mo a noted summer resort near Shepards of the Hills country. They expect to travel through the heart of the Ozarks along a route 20 to 30 miles wide at times.
A three or four year old child safe after a broken horse and a calm woman driver prevented serious harm near South Randolph and Washington. The child, held on a lap, slipped onto the dash as a Federal Bakery purchase was being loaded. Bill Yates aided the crash and the horse halted. No names were given as the two women drove away. Recital Tonight at State Normal School features Louis Kreidler and Thomas Grizille in a high class program. Roy Ausbury challenges growers about roasting ears not from his garden and his wife's canning.
At the Troop 1 regular meeting, routine business was completed and a date was set for a Fox versus Beaver patrol baseball game. The Weare game will be held at the Third Ward Schoolhouse next Tuesday and the meeting adjourned early due to the carnival.
George S. Stremmel has purchased the house at 700 block of South Lafayette from Mrs. Loren Tohngon. The transaction appears in The By-Stander.
The Macomb Rotary Club hosted Col. Stanley Ford U S A and Gabino Tabunar a Filipino student who spoke on army education for enlisted men and officers Tabunar also discussed commerce in the Orient tracing trade from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and predicting Pacific dominance in years ahead Rotarians from Quincy and Galesburg attended the meeting two guests praised cooperation between the Philippines and the United States.
Mrs J E Manlove of Plymouth and her eight year old son Wayne were riding a buggy home four miles south of Plymouth when a locomotive struck the buggy Monday evening about 5 30 oclock. The horse and buggy were pushed into a ditch beside the crossing, neighbors rushing to aid. Mrs Manlove suffered injuries to a leg and back but the boy escaped unharmed.
New entries announced for the Pullers versus Slicers tournament at the country club. Chairman S E Fleugel urges interested players to sign up, with matchups listed including Mrs Geo Huston vs Mrs Wil Lady and others.
John P Burke custodian of the county courthouse marks his 57th birthday. He spends the day mowing the lawn around the courthouse property.
Tomorrow July 16 marks the start of petition filings for state district and county offices ahead of the September 15 primary. Key races include governors and legislative contests with ballot positioning offering advantage. potential battles emerge in the county and district races as Democrats and Republicans file and seek renomination.
Paul Harland and Miss Grace Hendrickson united in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist parsonage on West Jackson Street. Rev. L. M. Westrate officiated with Mrs. Maud Asbell and Mrs. Sadie Harland as witnesses. Grace Hendrickson is daughter of Mrs. Perry Hendrickson.
Mr and Mrs George Huston non resident members of Blandinsville visit Macomb Thursday for the ecard party at the country club and a round of golf.
Paul Harland Macomb and Grace Hendrickson of Macomb plan marriage with advertisers listed. The notice records a license issued to the couple and signals upcoming nuptials.
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