County reports teachers paid from $65 to $155 monthly
More than 61 teachers taught in four districts with varying salaries from $65 to $155 per month. The county superintendent’s office lists names and monthly wages for instructors, highlighting a top pay of $155 and a low of $65, with complete figures pending further filings and official notice.
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Decker
Ais
A. Jobe
Tabcock
Cook
Walter
H Eddington
Lee Lyon
E Parrotte
Ry Moyer
Id Ballard
Ian Stewart
Id Merrill
Marie Coplan
Vy McCants
Hinman
A I Baker
Milley
Nm Nurrison
M. Daily
Ble Kirkbride
Die Humberstone
Important Sale of Duroc Hogs at Shadow Lawn Farm
Read the advertisement for a registered Duroc hog sale at Shadow Lawn Farm home of Sterling P. Lemmon in Augusta Illinois on Friday August 6. Sellers Mamie Linderist Nellie C. Thompson Ruth White have entries with prices 87 65 88 100 53 120. A postal card to Sterling P. Lemmon will request a catalogue.
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Mamie Linderist
Nellie C. Thompson
Ruth White
Shadow Lawn Farm
Sterling P. Lemmon
Augusta
Illinois
Ice Cream Social and Dance at Macomb Country Club
Ice cream social and dance set for Thursday at the Macomb Country Club with Camp bell Orchestra providing music. The golf tournament between the Pullers and Slicers shows the Pullers leading 73 to 60 at noon, with 56 matches played, nearly 80 percent of the total. Participation grants free ice cream to all club members and players, while others can buy it at a nominal price.
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Macomb Country Club
Pullers
Slicers
Capt. Thompson
Capt. Hickman
S. C. Fleugel
Campbell
Walker
Boy Scout Exhibit Collision Near Bert Elston Dodge
A collision occurred at Ringer corner east of Review by the Rotary club involving a Ford and a Saxon during a Boy Scout drill and tent pitching event in Bert Elston's city. No injuries. the Ford rolled over briefly but was repaired and drove on. The Saxon sustained a bent front axle and fender and was towed to a garage for repairs.
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Boy Scouts
Cailitary
Bert Elston
Ringer Corner
Rotary Club
Asher i
Villa quits, rejoicing across Mexico as rebel leader surrenders
All Mexico rejoices after Francisco Villa surrendered unconditionally following talks with Gen Eugenio Martinez. Canadians to Mexico discuss bringing ten thousand Canadian farmers to a Mexican state. In Illinois, coal strike talks drift with minuscule production and disputed mine counts.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Francisco Villa
Eugenio Martinez
Torreon
Vila
Mexico
Carl Hagelin
Sabinas
Villa
Mexico City
de la Huerta
Root presents Lincoln statue to Britain strengthening ties
Elihu Root former U S secretary of state presented the St Gaudens Lincoln statue in Channing Square to the British Empire as a gift from America. Premier Lloyd George paused business to deliver the acceptance speech. Root said English and American ideals are the same and would stand together in case of friction.
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Associated Press
London
Elihu Root
United States
the Hague
International Court of Justice
St. Gaudens
Lincoln
Channing Square
America
Lloyd George
Root
England
Wisconsin voter Victor Porger runs again in fifth district
Milwaukee reports Victor Porger, twice refused a seat, is a candidate from Wisconsin's fifth district. He faces opposition from Republican French Enter Damascus. Beirut and Damascus: French entry into Damascus is marked by acceptance of conditions including disarmament and end of Prince Faisal's reign prompting his exile.
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Milwaukee
Victor Porger
Eons
Wisconsin
Damascus
Beirut
Turkey
Prince Fisal
Investigation into Chicago Yardmen strike begins before grand jury
Chicago officials opened a federal grand jury inquiry into the Chicago Yardmen's association strike. About sixty witnesses were subpoenaed by the government to testify as part of the probe. The investigation aims to determine underlying causes and any illegal activity connected to the labor action.
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Chicago
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Bethel Growers Claim Sudan Grass Length Records
Silas Walker of South Lafayette presented a stalk of Sudan grass measuring 83.14 inches. Len Rige of Bethel Township showed several stalks over eight feet eleven inches from a quarter acre patch. Rigg says the grass provides excellent feed for stock.
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Silas Walker
Lafayette “Street
Walker
Len Rige
Beth el
Rigg
Social events and gatherings around Macomb and Rome
A montage of social happenings includes a bridge party at the Country Club at 2:30 pm hosted by Mesdames Randolph Knappenberger and Howell, a family reunion near Lavana with 74 relatives, a farewell lawn party for Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Guy, a well attended Jitney Dance with Campbell’s orchestra, and the Queen Esther Society Patrick picnic at the Methodist church. Ronald Amundsen arrives in Nome, Alaska. Archbishop Daniel J Tannis protests Vatican after remarks from Melbourne archbishop.
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Th Country Club
Rex Hyde
Richard Eastin
O. Strader
Guy
Campbell
Queen Esther Society
Queen Esther Circle
Patrick Picnie
Methodist Church
Good Hope
Bardolph
Macomb Circle
Amundsen
Nome
Alaska
Ronald
Queen Esther
Rome
Arctic
Australia
United States
Daniel J.tannis
Melbourne
Vatican
Old English Road Survey in 1724 Volume Found by Treasurer
County Treasurer John A Barelay owns an old 1724 survey of England showing road and bridge locations in script. He notes it is nearly 200 years old. Licensed to wed Fred Shellcrosslee of Canton and Mable Garrison of Macomb.
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John A .Barelay
England
Fred Shellcrosslee
Canton
Mable Garrison
Macomb
First Baptist Church Mid Week Service Notice
Mid week church service at First Baptist Church scheduled for 7 45 p m. All members and friends urged to be present for worship and fellowship.
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First Baptist Church
Yellowstone trip for four women departs for western tour
Mesdames John Wilhelms W H Sullivan John Sullivan and Miss Jeanette Kemper left yesterday afternoon for a three week journey through Yellowstone National Park and other western points.
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Yellowstone Park
John Wilhelms
W.H. Sullivan
John Sullivan
Miss
Jeanette Kemper
Yellowstone National Park
Macomb Versus CIP S Company Case Before P U C Today
The Macomb dispute with CIP S Company is scheduled for hearing before the State Public Utilities Commission today. Officials, filings, and potential rulings are awaited as the case proceeds.
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Case
State Public Utilities Commission
Hearing in Chicago on Macomb Public Service dispute
City officials led by Mayor C W Flack and City Attorney T Ernest Switzer attend a continuation hearing in Chicago on the Macomb versus Central Illinois Public Service Co case. Company executives and counsel push for more surveys and data, with potential further delays through August. Chicago city officials seek repeal of the public utilities act to restore home rule, mailing a resolution to all Illinois municipalities.
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Macomb
Central Ilinois Public Service Co
Exchange
Chicago
Chas. W. Flack
T. Ernest Switzer
Public Service Co
W.A. Gilman
J. Paul Clayton
Saacan
State Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Tinney
Tribune
Illinois
Public Utilities Act
Utilities Board
James T. Tyee
Thompson-Lundin
Net
Thompson
State Senate
House of Representatives
Americas Best Show Arrives in Macomb Today
The Walter TL Mavis promoted circus titled Americas Best Shows visits Macomb today with a three ring attraction. Posters appear in town and advance ads note admission prices to be published tomorrow. The event runs in town Wednesday August 11 and has drawn attention for its quality from other cities.
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Walter TL
Mavis
America
Macomb
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