08 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
1
A farmers gathering discusses feeding and cattle problems and potential remedies. Local organizers present plans to improve yield and efficiency, inviting participation from attendees and nearby communities.
Ough County Farm organizers announce a Tuesday meeting to discuss cattle feeding economics. Noted speakers include Rusk from Illinois University who will address beef cattle production and market trends amid rising costs and new farming challenges.
James H. Foster resigns as assistant cashier at Union National Bank and forms Foster Bailey Insurance Agency with Albert Bailey. Foster will lead the agency while Bailey remains as assistant cashier in the bank. The firm takes over E L Dallam's business and will operate from Dr. Knappenberger's former offices before moving to new Knappenberger suites. They will represent Northwestern Mutual Life and other major insurers in life fire auto and other lines. Foster cites health reasons for leaving the bank.
The readable portion mentions a station worker and a cat named Gnery, with references to a dry foot coating and a hospital, all captured in a garbled early morning fragment. No clear events, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the text.
McDonough County Poultry association announces a December 12 to 17 show to be held on the second floor of the Asher garage at South Lafayette street. The room is large well lit and heated with access by stairs and a judge will score the birds as in past years drawing visitors from across the county.
A bill introduced by Senator Kenyon proposes the president seize and operate coal properties during a national fuel emergency. The measure, a substitute for the defeated general coal control bill, would empower federal supervision with new profit limits for operators and distributors and penalties for profiteering.
Harvard leads Indiana 13 to 0 and Chicago up 7 to Purdue 0 at halftime. Returns of principal football games will be issued in bulletins at Stinson's Drug Store this evening.
P. C. Campbell receives the By Stander award a year’s free subscription for providing the best news tip of September. He supplied the first information by phone before breakfast enabling rapid coverage and authentication of the developing story. The contest remains open for eligible tips.
At Polo Grounds New York October 8 rain postpones the fourth game between the Giants and Yankees. Umpire Chill announces play will resume tomorrow. Babe Ruth’s infected arm removes him from today’s lineup, aiding the Yankees. About 20 000 fans were present.
The executive board of the Mississippi Valley association urges government bodies and the railway labor board to abrogate the national agreement and reduce railway wages substantially. It also calls for a substantial wage cut for coal miners by April 1 1922 when current awards expire.
William B. Leeds Jr., son of Princess Anastasia of Greece and the late Richmond industrialist known as the Tin Plate King, wed Princess Xenia in a civil ceremony in Paris at 4 PM. The bride is King Constantine's niece.
Orrini Six of Kansas City is held by Detroit police for Fulton Missouri authorities. A warrant charges him as promoter of a million dollar oil swindle. Six reportedly led an oil company that collapsed, lacked capital and fled after legal actions began.
A.J. Ewing loads a car of mules for the St Louis market and will accompany the shipment. The car includes several exceptionally good large mules. By stander want ads are reported to pay.
Mr and Mrs Austin Pontious have moved to the newly purchased home of Frank Harland on South Lafayette street formerly known as the Mickey residence. They moved from Adair where they had been living with Mrs Luella Woods.
Fire following a lantern explosion destroyed the Carl Hoxworth farm barn two and a half miles north of Bardolph this morning. The blaze also consumed a hen house cowshed and a small building, with an old nearby house nearly catching fire. The loss includes stock feed and a Wyllis Knight automobile. two calves were saved and the house avoided total destruction. Insurance covers the buildings and contents.
Judge Hill rules in the case as the court cites a duty to act against poultry theft. The court presides over the probate matter, detailing the legal steps and responsibilities of the accused in a precedent setting decision.
Judge Hillyer accepted Probation Officer Bolin's recommendation and placed Silas Young and Ernest Davis on probation for one year after they confessed to stealing chickens from various locations including St Francis hospital in Macomb. Bonds set at $1000 each, with involvement from relatives and local officials.
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