21 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
1
The article notes a 27,074 population figure with towns like Detroit attracting people while rural areas decline. It references farm counts, school pupil numbers, and shifting demographics over ten years, with farms under 1,000 past decade and farm activity in Price parish. It mentions the orphanage funding and a machine price comparison, plus Wheat production notes.
Macomb dealer Clyde Gilfry says two more natural ice firms can operate here. He has supplied his own customers and many from the CIP Co. plant at Ruebush lake, which has run unsteadily since last Friday. Gilfry warns that CIP supply remains curtailed while he advocates increased local natural ice output.
Local patrons learn Coca Cola will be scarce for a short time due to increased demand and a sugar shortage. Fountains report varying supplies with no definite restock time while other drinks fill the gap. Coca Cola is expected to return once production catches up.
17 year old Leonora Ashmore of Newcastle Wyoming, weakened by lack of food and frightened after a man she says promised marriage took her to his home and locked her in a room, was found by police at 3 Brotherton Road in Madisonville. She had been en route from Clarksville to stay with her uncle Edward Ashmore. She met a waiter named William Smith, dressed, escaped via a fire escape, and later connected with Smith.
A second U S government mail pouch was stolen from the Bushnell depot on Thursday at 3 30 AM. The incident follows a prior pouch theft at the same depot this week. Special Agent Maybareye Potter and a Burlington pouches man were involved in the investigation.
Gryant representing the TV Tubiske Co of Chicago visited town to place investigated securities. He discussed offerings with local financiers and potential buyers during an on site business call.
Rail labor leaders review four options today after the Railway Labor Board granted a $600 million wage increase. Choices include acceptance with protest or provisos, or flat rejection, or a recommitment to the rank and file. Meanwhile Prohibitionists open their Lincoln convention with jubilation over John Barleycorn and discuss Bryan’s potential role.
Washington July 21 Bituminous coal operators were warned by J A B Morrow vice president of the National Coal Association that failure to meet urgent fuel needs would mean continued government control. He urged immediate production increase and cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Public Utilities Commission ordered rate increases in Bushnell effective August 1. Business phones rise from 24 to 30 dollars per year, individual residence lines to 21, two party lines to 18, and four party lines to 15.
Constantinople reports that Turkey will sign the peace treaty. The war office says the van guard of the Greek army has entered Adrianople, signaling shifting fronts amid the accord talks.
New York July 21 Erwin Bergdoll younger half brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll who vanished from his Philadelphia home about two years ago and was sought on draft evasion charges today surrendered to federal authorities in New York City.
John Bell of Bushnell who was yesterday adjudged insane in the county court was taken to Bartonville this morning by Sheriff Savp and Deputy Wilson where he will be placed in the state hospital.
Columbus report says presidential campaign will begin in central and eastern states with August 7 notification at Trail's End and a western tour slated for early September. George N White elected chairman of the Democratic national committee after replacing Edmund Moore. Franklin D Roosevelt and White join Cox in announcing tentative notification dates for candidates.
Plans are under way for an immense picnic for McDonough County Farm Bureau members and families. Date and place to be announced with entertainment plans. A committee of Clarence P. Kline I A LeMaster and J E Stickle will arrange grounds program and activities. An immense turnout is expected.
Today marks the anniversary of the first Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861. The Confederate advance routed Union troops and prompted a national lesson on the seriousness of the rebellion, fueling a wave of renewed patriotism.
The War Department will release millions of dollars worth of canned meat at prices below prewar quotations to ease the high cost of living, an Associated Press report from Washington says. The announcement came from the Division of Sales.
Sandy Hook N J July 21 The American challenger Chal lenger fights to keep Shamrock ITV from winning the third race and lifting the Americas Cup. The Challenger rounds the half way turn well ahead of the British sloop.
Parley Christensen former Labor party candidate for president telegraphed Senator Harding and Governor Cox urging all three to join in demanding President Wilson release Eugene V. Debs from prison. The move aims to secure Debs's freedom amid mounting political tension in July.
W. O. Armstrong district agent attended the Tlinois Mutual Casualty Co annual home office meeting in Peoria. After morning business delegates spoke during the afternoon session and a banquet in the Jefferson Hotel Gold room followed. The company reports a good year.
The Magic Compounding Co of Galesburg is incorporated for 100000 dollars and will establish a factory in Macomb by fall. Directors Empey and Thompson of the Macomb Commercial Association investigated in Galesburg and confirmed the new concern has merit, with Mr Birchfield as president and a growing distribution to twenty one wholesale houses. The company plans a Macomb site near the C B and Q railroad if a suitable location is found.
A large tree at the rear of the post office was felled yesterday to clear space for a curb installation by Tiernan Bros.
The Calendar Ladies of the Christian church will hold a silver tea at Mrs. Ss. B. Dawson’s home 317 West Carroll Street Thursday afternoon this week.
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