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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
2
John Maynard Yarkin accuses Len Small of withholding 350000 of interest money owed to the state and questions eligibility to hold state office. Harlin warns the party against nominating Small, alleging a need for integrity and possible quo warranto action.
Historical report criticizes Len Small state treasurer over interest on public funds. It cites 1920 figures, claims underpayment and questions accounting practices, referencing payments totaling approximately 440 010.72 and projections of potential gains at different rates.
A health column urges daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues waste buildup causes nervousness headaches and illness and claims this cleansing routine improves digestion and overall vigor.
Advert says Freezone stops corn pain instantly and allows easy removal. A tiny bottle from a druggist costs a few cents and claims to remove hard or soft corns and between the toes, with no soreness or irritation.
A vintage ad claims one dose relieves severe colds within two hours and three doses end grippe misery. It promises instant nasal relief, stopped nose running, and eased headache and feverishness, touting no quinine and low cost at drugstores.
A column questions Mr Small's handling of state funds and compares Illinois city funds with state balances. It cites Chicago earning up to 844 percent on inactive funds and 22 percent on active funds, Kansas 4 percent, Ohio about 44 percent inactive and 20 percent active, Missouri 3.71 percent on average daily balances.
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Miss Mabe and relatives return from Knoxville after visiting the Rinehart family and attending a teachers meeting in Galesburg. A string of residents, including A. D. Williams, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. Grimes, and others, travel to Kirkville, Wichita, Colorado Springs, Quincy, Chicago, Pontiac, and Moline for visits, business, or school.
Miss Flosse Ruth Hodges returns from Galesburg after visiting Miss Almira Lee and teachers meeting. Walter Barnes of Moline visits his parents. Ed Callihan of Edina Mo calls on friends. A B Grimes from Erie returns to spend the day. Nellie Matthews visits grandmother Mrs James Matthews. A S Starrett and Chicago chauffeur drive to Los Angeles in a Lexington. Bertha Gloyd comes back from Galesburg after teachers meeting. Win Lewis from Buffalo Wyoming visits old friends. Paul Black of Moline sells home to J S Battson. Zola Young attends teaching meeting in Galesburg. Friendship Social class plans masquerade social and cafateria lunch October 30 at I O O F hall. Admission at door. Ms Mrs Wm Ussery and children visit Chas Ussery. Je! Moss and Colmar move into rented house from Louis Brown. Nellie Lloyd returns from Colmar. Leona Clayton returns from extended western trip. Wm Solomon and Joe visit from Fountain Green. Chas Stump and Cecil visit James Garrison. Tena Twaddle joins. Wm Allison goes to Moline. Logan Booze returns from Rye Gate Montana trip. Ben Laws Alvin Laws and families and Ruth Lisle visit.
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