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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
3
A string of discarded items and images from an old era fills the passage. Muggy memories mix with household junk such as broken dishes, a canary cage, a baseball bat, a rabbit box, and worn garments. It recalls a day of vandalism, family mishap, and bygone domestic scenes, with scattered references to people and local settings.
Census figures reveal 1920 U S population of 94,822,431 whites and 10,463,013 negros. Japanese rise 53.9 percent, whites 16 percent, blacks 6.5 percent, Indians and Chinese shrinkage 8.6 and 13.8 percent respectively. California adds most Japanese, while Michigan tops states for negro growth.
The Blandinsville Star-Gazette reports Willow Grove directors Vernon Argenbright and J. W. Sly will build a new schoolhouse this summer. The old building lacks required standards, and locals aim for a comfortable, modern facility reflecting a wealthy, progressive community. A local photographer advertises half price portraits at Gates Studio until July 5.
Methodist Episcopal church announces 930 Sunday school led by J H Ullrich with sessions for all ages. Morning worship at 10 45 features Seeking the Things That Are Above. Epworth League 7 and Evening Worship 8 with Some Marks of Election and music by a new orchestra. First Presbyterian also invites all to 9 30 Sunday school under Dr Currens with special classes for normal summer school students and Har t... Frank S S orchestra. Preaching 10 45 and 8 with Great Things of Life and Took. Special music. all seats free. Christian Endeavor 7 with Men and Women Whose Lives Should Inspire Us.
The Christian Church announces a 7 30 choir meeting and 9 30 Bible school tomorrow. Supt L B Yeast urges all parishioners to support the summer program. Morning sermon at 10 45 on Christian Education. Christian Endeavor meets at 7. Evening preaching at 8 on Partakers of the Divine Nature. Visitors welcome. Pastor A L Cole.
St George's Church and The Universalist Church announce tomorrow's schedule with Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. service featuring a sermon. Rev J H Dew-Brittain and Mrs Laura B Galer head upcoming programs. Galer visits Macomb and Marseilles sharing Sabbath School expertise. A 9:30 a.m. service precedes a teachers conference, plus a 6:30 p.m. Young People's meeting led by Mrs F P Lovell. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Woodbury Chapel hosts Children’s Day at 3 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:45. D W Sala.
A brief line urges residents to inform neighbors about a bystander, conveying a nudge to share awareness while avoiding blame or sensational detail. The remark hints at community vigilance without naming individuals or incidents.
Mrs Wim Dempsey, mother of champion Jack Dempsey, voices faith in her son and says she does not plan to attend the July 2 bout in Utah. She states she is not afraid the French challenger will whip him and predicts William will win.
Public notice from District Sixty six McDonough County Illinois invites bids to wreck the existing north half of block Fifteen Bardolph and build a new school structure. Bid security of 1000 dollars required with certified bank cheque. Bond of twelve thousand dollars and insurance during construction. Bids to open July fifth at seven PM.
The body of Thomas Tarmon, 19, was discovered weighted down in a shallow well near Greenridge, Carlinville, on July 24. Authorities investigate the cause of death in this small Illinois community.
A Swedish actress known as "The Mary Pickford" of Sweden sold a kiss for 300 dollars to aid Free Milk for Italy. Frank Henderson of Long Island won the bid. Bloodstains on kitchen walls and a quarrel with a step-mother led to the suspect's arrest. she is jailed with a four month old baby.
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