26 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
1
A brief item notes a nurse's shower blessing event tied to water day activities. The fragmentary report highlights a ceremony or acknowledgment involving the nurse and participants, with focus on blessings and water day themes.
Readable text describes a disruption at a high school event with students and chaperones involved. Several students were suspended with authorities investigating vandals and misconduct during carnival activities. Details on exact numbers or identities are unclear.
McDonough County Tuberculosis Association met on October 21 and decided to send Miss Blanch Bryan for one month of special work in Springfield then move her to serve as Public Health Nurse for the county. Miss Armina Swayze will lead the Christmas Seals effort again with a membership drive starting after Thanksgiving and by December 1.
The garbled report hints at Big Ten teams Michigan and Wisconsin playing basketball with tense second halves and late rallies. It mentions Ohio State and Illinois State, a rematch or conference context, and reference to a home game with uncertain outcomes.
Notes indicate redecorating is to begin at the annex with work aimed at improving access to rooms and hangings. The plan implies enhancements to provide better entry and visibility for west wing areas.
Prince Paul may tour Burlington and be named Greek king. Notable note lists Lawrance Ford custody offer and royal timing. Thru Macomb, IFF’s force at home. Third son of Constantine appears in fragmented crime note. jail escapee captured.
The Democratic County Central Committee will hold a full meeting in Macomb on Thursday October 28 at 1 30 PM. All members are urged to attend as much business will be transacted in preparation for election day.
J P Blackford lost sight in his left eye after a hedge trimming accident at the Wocads Kidder farm near Youngstown. He was taken to Prairie City for medical care from Dr. Drake.
Local insurance man Harry Vance, who normally makes weekly trips to Bushnell every Monday, missed the run yesterday for the first time in eleven months.
Four U S Navy sailors stationed at Great Lakes are home on furlough until noon Friday. The sailors are Billings Elting Beck and Garman.
High school students began selling subscriptions for tickets to The Rivals at the Illinois Theatre for Tuesday night November 2 to aid Mish school athletics. The Colfer-Miller players present the same class of outdoor summer plays, with a large crowd expected on the presidential election date.
The Roark Dry Store held its yearly One Cent Sale described as the most successful yet. Despite bad weather, large crowds shopped from morning to night, drawn by strong merchandise and advertising, though stock ran short and many orders will be filled later.
New York announces a match between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier for the world heavyweight title. The contract will be signed tomorrow with the bout set between February 1 and July 1, 1921, offering a record purse and a share of motion picture receipts.
John Young, a middle aged Rushville resident, was taken to Phelps hospital after a bruise led to fangrene from his arm being run over by a wagon hitched to a runaway team. Surgeons expect his recovery from the amputated arm. The accident occurred last Friday.
Last Friday Frank Hunt of Colchester asked for an advertisement after three colts were taken from his farm north of Colchester. Ed Foltz read the classified column and identified the animals as belonging to John Zimmerman, which had not been known. The By-Stander omits Democratic meeting coverage and a candidate, Mrs. Bertschi, whose name was left out amid campaign speculation.
James Griffin, back in the city after months away, has arranged matters with his first wife Laura who had sued for non support. Legal action will be dropped with attorney Geo. B. Kerman representing the complainant. By-Stander Want Ads pay.
Mr and Mrs Roy Clayton announce the birth of their daughter Kathleen Loraine on Sunday morning weighing seven and a half pounds. This is the couple's first child.
Marriage notice lists Henry Robinson and Mable C Taylor of Rushville seeking a license to wed disclosed as a public record. The fragmentary text confirms the names and town but provides no further details on date or officiating authority.
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