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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
3
A jumble of humorous verses and snippets from readers appears as a potpourri of captions, cat quips, and jesting lines. Wry remarks about poems, everyday life, and a few puns hint at a community page inviting lighthearted submissions.
A Kingston New York newspaper from January 4, 1880, The Ulster County Gazette, is shown at the McDonough County Historical display. It carries Washington death coverage and congressions resolutions, with heavy border notes. A piano recital is announced at the Christian church featuring Edna Hall and Harold Ausbury, listing multiple musical numbers and performers.
The church extends a hearty invitation to Summer School teachers and students from the Normal for Sunday School at 9:30 and church services at 10:45 led by Dr. Currens with Magna Carta Day observances. Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening programs follow with special music and junior activities.
Woodbury Chapel schedules Sunday school at 2 30 p m and asks all children to attend. Children’s Day services set for Thursday night at 7 40 p m with emphasis on participation and worship.
County superintendent B. E. Decker warns school directors to include every minor in the census to maximize potential state distributive funds. He notes McDonough County would gain or lose according to changes in the fund, with totals based on minor population and property valuations.
Rushville M L June 17 Jessie Harmon prominent resident of this city celebrated his 81st birthday yesterday was killed this morning when thrown to the ground attempting to stop a runaway horse driven by Dr W Benson and wife His neck was broken He leaves six daughters and two sons.
Policeman Gilbert Sudds of Kensington station reflects on a health department report showing 32 percent alcohol in a seized bottle of beer. He muses that real orators are scarce and notes the era's dryness. The item weaves a local quip with a public notice tone.
The Lewis town Record reports a tip that liquor is being made and sold near Ellisville, a station near the Fulton county line north of the county. Sheriff Guy Williams received a citizen letter urging investigation on Saturdays or Sundays amid local picnic talk.
Washington June 17 The peace with Germany and Austria hits a new obstacle as Senator Lodge goes to Harvard for his 50th graduation anniversary and may not return before late next week. Conference members Lodge Knox Porter and Rogers again meet and tentatively accept the Knox resolution to safeguard US rights in peacemaking while no progress is made on repealing the war declaration. The conferees expect a prompt agreement once the main point is settled.
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