State governor RB Friday train schedule
Local report notes a training event tied to a state governor RB on Friday. Details specify a preparatory session and related transportation logistics for the official duties.
23 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
1
Local report notes a training event tied to a state governor RB on Friday. Details specify a preparatory session and related transportation logistics for the official duties.
Vague report notes a late evening state gathering with speeches and attendees from Burling, Mon, and Kankakee area. Mentions of candidates Ty Brundage and Governor pledge to support station improvements are referenced, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text depicts a political scene with candidates including Harding and Wilson. The muddled notes reference a majority, honesty, treasurer, and speeches that emphasize opposition to rivals, while audience reaction and timing remain unclear.
At halftime today the football games showed Chicago leading Iowa 7 to 0 and Wisconsin ahead of Ohio State 7 to 0. The Associated Press bulletin notes Republicans as a contextual aside about the motion.
Golfers from Galesburg and Monmouth clubs visited Macomb yesterday for a luncheon at the Normal school cafeteria and a Country Club afternoon. Galesburg won seven points to Macomb four in the series, with detailed rosters of both clubs listed.
Roy Beckelheimer of this city returned from a summer of geological prospecting along northwestern Canadian rivers with an Alberta HQ at Calgary. He recalls hunting, camping, and frequent duties, noting hot days cold nights and travel by pack horse. He plans to sail from New York to London in November for his English oil company.
McDonough residents raised 1280.98 for the orphanage at Holmes Park after a countywide event labeled an autumn outing and a stunt party. Intriguers Dr. J B Holmes Dr S F Russell State's Attorney A L Hainline and George Allison led the effort.
The man named Jud Blevins protests he was not the one who joined with Guy Lemmer and others to ride the Republican state train to Peoria. He says his name was misattributed and blames an error in the cue as the source of the confusion.
Eighteen carloads of potatoes have been ordered by the McDonough county farm bureau. Several cars already arrived have been sold near cost, yielding savings for buyers. Ordered by town: Macomb 3, Adair 3, New Philadelphia 3, Colchester 2, Industry 1, Blandinsville 2, Good Hope 1, Walnut Grove 2, Bardolph 1.
Charles Burton of Colchester posted $300 bond and was released from the county jail after a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Letha Bourell. He will face a hearing in the December term of county court. Samuel Burton and Clarence Kipling signed the bond.
Mrs Kate Ralston of Los Angeles California spent Wednesday and part of Thursday with her sister in law Mrs L E Ellsworth at Adair. She will be remembered as a former resident of the area. Mrs Ralston plans visits to Litchfield Trenton Chicago Niagara Falls New York City and many southern coastal cities before returning home to California.
Seventh grade pupils held a masquerade party in the high school gym yesterday from 4 to 6 pm. Games were played and candy cakes and apples were plentiful. faculty attendees included Mrs Hungerford Miss Randolph Mrs Boyer Mr Cook and Mr Somers.
The Commercial association supported Carl Tingley of near Industry who planned to move to Macomb to begin a larger meat business. He has leased the Russell farm north of the jetty and will move after his public sale set for Monday October 18.
A lively dance and entertainment segment is to be added to the Orphanage Indian Limner Festival. Officials believe the event will be expanded and attract greater participation and public interest.
Bardolph defeats Cuba 18 to 18 in a fast second game. Nester sprained ankle but played through, Morley and Smick contributing for Bardolph while Cuba’s Stime Wright Strode led scoring in a competitive neighborhood matchup. A return game is planned later in the season.
The Democratic national committee reports expenditures of 699 071 69 and receipts of 677 943 87 to October 21. The Republican committee records receipts of 2 466 019 45 and expenditures of 2 741 503 34, with the Socialist committee showing 51 028 34 in contributions and 48 478 68 spent. Notable donors include Governor Cox and several prominent figures.
Springfield dispatch reports McDonough County circuit court reversed a ruling that women could vote on establishing a community high school before the 19th amendment. The Highschool district at Macomb formed after a male vote, but women had supported it, and the court upheld its prior finding that the 1919 primary law is unconstitutional. Knox Betas recover seven gold items and a fraternity pin stolen recently, with threats of more money or an explosion noted in anonymous messages.
Purdum resumes his repair work after several months of rest. He buys boughs from Penartz & Draper, who will continue vulcanizing and tire sales at the shop on 210 East Washington Street. Patrons can expect accommodating, excellent service as before.
Have Nice Rooms. Drs. Benton, the chiropractors, have moved into their new location, where the Express company formerly had offices. The rooms were redecorated by C. Leander & Son.
The Commercial Club bowling alleys are now open following a 500 dollar expenditure to upgrade facilities and add a new pin spotting machine, making them two of the finest alleys in the state.
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