05 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
1
The report chronicles a tense game between the New York Giants and the Yankees with Ruth, Frisch, Meusel, and Ward delivering key plays. Pitching, fielding, and strategic moves shaped a low scoring contest, featuring multiple near-misses and crucial outs as both sides vie for the title.
Stockholders and local farmers wait as drilling continues in Sciota township farms led by Knappenberger and Hainline sites. Rumors of oil showings persist amid reports of leasing to Standard Oil and stockholders in Macomb, while promoters and officials remain unavailable.
Ex service men in and around Macomb are invited to a reunion at the American Legion post club rooms tonight. The event aims to recall old times with friends over food singing and socializing regardless of legion membership.
A delivery horse from Burnham grocery No. 2 on West Jackson street ran away on Sherman avenue yesterday afternoon. The wagon overturned and one wheel broke. The wagon was left toppled as the horse stopped after two blocks. the driver reached the scene and found the horse grazing nearby.
John Burke of Macomb formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination as sheriff. A Fourth Ward resident and longtime party worker, Burke is janitor of the courthouse by appointment of Sheriff E L Sapp and is seen as regular with the party. State Senator Clarence Buck says he will not accept a federal post this term and may manage McCormick’s reelection bid.
Mr and Mrs W D Faires returned home from St Louis to find their Ford sedan missing after a day trip to Forest Park. They had parked and locked the car at zoo area but at a later stop the vehicle disappeared. The nearly new car was not recovered by authorities.
A rumor reaching Macomb today claimed Plymouth State Bank was robbed last night but was debunked on inquiry. The rumor likely stemmed from a misunderstanding of a robbery reference from a few weeks earlier.
The homes of Ed Champion and John Blevins in the second ward were quarantined after children in both families fell ill with scarlet fever. Local health officials ordered movement restrictions to prevent spread and monitor symptoms.
Mr and Mrs Carl Rodgers of West Barnes street Bushnell announce the birth of a 19 pound boy last Friday. Advertisers in The Stander Better note merchants advertise.
The Gleaners class of the First M. E. church met at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gloyd south of the city on Tuesday evening October 4 for their regular business meeting and social. Mrs. Chester Conrad and Mrs. James Eddington led the entertainment. Lunch followed with pumpkin pie coffee and milk. A large number attended and praised the hosts for their hospitality.
Elmer Greenup received a check for 77 dollars from Illinois Mutual Casualty for illness. He was disabled for 77 days with blood poisoning in his right hand. W. C. Armstrong represents the company in this matter.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Newell announce the birth of a ten pound boy born this morning in the city. The new arrival joins the family as they welcome the newborn with joy.
Chas Avery, former Avery Tiros meat market partner and twenty year naval officer, departs by auto for Sag Harbor New York to join his wife and child who left earlier by train. He recently sold his farm to Robert Miller. his brother Frank resides on East Walker street in Macomb.
A hypnotist from the Illinios theatre company performs a novelty stunt by staying awake in a shop window at Fellheimer clothing store this week. The act offers a $75 suit to anyone who can make him laugh, drawing notable attention to the show.
The brief item notes sell through by Stender ads. Readable text indicates an advertising notice about inventory movement and market terms. No further details are available beyond the mention of By Stender in relation to selling through.
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