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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
2
Col Galbraith, commander of the American Legion unit, is reported dead and his burial with military honors is anticipated. The ceremony plan follows his service record and recognition within the Legion.
Col Frederick W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion will be honored in a funeral in Cincinnati Ohio Monday. The procession will include Fort Thomas soldiers and the 147th Infantry National Guard. Gov Davis ordered mobilization of the regiment and Mayor Galvin ordered half mast flags on public buildings.
At the Boston Opera House the American Medical Association opened its 72nd convention with Dr. Hubert Work of Pueblo Colorado installed as president for the year. He condemned doctors who prescribe alcohol for fees and those who peddle habit forming drugs as educated criminals posing as physicians. He warned that public respect masks these derelicts and urged members to uphold medical integrity and public trust.
Helen P. McNett of Quincy files for divorce after discovering her husband Robert McNett, now on parole for a prior grand larceny conviction, was a forger when they wed in Lewis Town. The 20 year old says she was deceived by a man she trusted, supported by court records showing a 1920 penitentiary sentence and current grand larceny charge without indictment.
Odd Fellows order flowers be delivered by half past Sunday morning, ninety o clock noted.
Retired minister Rev E McCullom started a sixty acre Henderson County apple venture. From government pamphlets to practice the orchard has grown into a major local industry with 60 000 to 75 000 trees and an estimated 100 000 barrels produced in productive years. Peach orchards have also emerged in the area and contribute to the growing fruit sector.
William H. Stites notes Henderson's apple industry began with Rev. E McCullum who moved to Henderson County and planted about sixty acres. The venture grew from modest eggs and farm products to a thriving orchard, expanding wine sap and Staymen orchards, leading to 60 000 to 75 000 trees planted and substantial cold storage barrels of fruit.
A producer notes that this year’s crop yields a large pack, close to 100000 barrels, from apples and that peach orchards are being planted and expanded. The orchard program reflects growing fruit production and expansion plans.
A ready to use Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. It is applied with a sponge on small strands, removes gray over time, and makes hair glossy and luxurious. not a medicine or disease cure.
Notice warns that anyone dumping trash or garbage on a public highway in Walnut Grove township will be prosecuted.
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