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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
2
A census shows 87 places lacking mail slots and 100 houses without clear numbers or with incorrect numbering. Many houses were misnumbered, with digits reflecting blocks away. Local postal authorities cite worse conditions than expected under postal regulations.
The article discusses door to door mail delivery, urging residents to ensure numbered houses and proper mail receptacles. It notes carrier difficulties when routes are incomplete, and calls for public cooperation to improve efficiency without extra cost. Residents and merchants are encouraged to assist and comply with standards.
Oct 26 Fairfield residents John ONeill and Mrs ONeill, both about 60, died within an hour after being struck by Burlington freight No 71 near the passenger depot. The husband, trying to save his wife, was hurt. she died at the county hospital later. They left a large family with several married children.
The incomplete high school basketball schedule published in these columns showed open dates, which have since been filled. Information on teams locations and game order remains limited.
The fragment lists dates and places for events from Dee to Mary including 17 Bardolph 21 Academy 23 Bushnell Jan 6 Quincy 13 Monmouth 4 Monmouth and notes past corps deaths Mrs Miller Mrs Martin and Mrs Bonham. It describes burial rites for Mrs Bonham and a reading by musician Mrs Litt Coats, with Inspector Baxton giving guidance on corps work and a closing by the president.
The McDonough County Woman's Relief Corps No 34 met in the G A R hall on Friday October 21 with 25 members present and 3 absent. Mrs Teal presided as president and Martha Baxton of near Springfield inspected the corps. The treasury exceeded $100, 64 members in good standing, and routine business preceded inspection with some criticism directed at color bearers.
Sangamon county farmers led by the county farm bureau prepare to appear before the state tax commission claiming Sangamon County farms are assessed too high. They argue the county has the highest farm assessments in the state.
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