Troop Progressing Steadily in Efficiency Scoutcraft
A troop shows steady progress in efficiency and scoutcraft with notable gains in discipline and practical skills. Leaders report consistent hands on practice and improved teamwork across patrols.
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04 Sep 1920
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Macomb Daily By Stander in Macomb, Illinois
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
1
Boy Scouts in City See Merit Tests Rise under Leader J H
The local Boy Scout troop reports 33 merit tests completed as it advances members toward Ist and 2nd class ranks. Patrol Lead No 1 shows strong progress with a large majority improving, while several scouts near Ist or 2nd class. Conet of Honor adds a Life to the roll. TL Mason has led the troop three years with church sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts A
J. H
Ist
Elyss
Macomb Firm Gains Noted Success at Iowa State Fair
Macomb Manufacturing Company reported strong interest in its Macomb Medicated Hog Oil at the Iowa State Fair. A. H. Foster noted many breeders used the product, including grand champion hogs from Duroc and Poland China breeds. The firm, expanding to over 100 field representatives, runs a sales contest from Sept 1 to Mar 1 with monthly prizes and a Ford roadster for the top agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb Manufacturing Company
A. H. Foster
Duroe
Poland
China
Giant sun flower draws crowds at By-Stander office
Fred Knight of East Washington Street brought a sunflower from his potato patch. The flower measures 14 inches in diameter and the plant towered over observers with reports noting a 16 ft 6 in height for the stem. Spectators described it as tree sized while debating its potential lumber yield and seed quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Knight
East Washington Street
Mr. Knight
Sons of Rodgers and Zern Return From Annapolis Visit
Robert Rodgers and Shelton Zern arrived home from Annapolis Maryland where they study at the United States Naval Academy. Robert will stay until the 28th while Shelton leaves early to return for football work. They recently cruised aboard the U S Ship Minnesota visiting Hawaii Cuba Panama and other locations. Howard Knowles arrives from Berkeley for a visit after earning an AB degree at the University of California and plans to attend Harvard graduate school this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Robert
W.T
Rodgers and
Shelton
John G. Zern
United States Naval Academy
U.S
Minnesota
Hawaii
Cuba
Panama
Howard Knowles
E. M. Knowles
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Harvard Graduate School
Prospects Bright Striking Railroad Men for U S Football
Coach Sommers called a meeting last evening to try out many candidates as railroad workers are eyed for the U S football squad. An appealing schedule was discussed to shape the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.R
U. S
Sommers
Yards in Chaos as High School Football Hopes Rise
Macomb prepares for a fast football season led by new coach Sommers with 22 hopefuls trying out. Captain Bill Durr leads a strong line with players like Dutch Gronewald and Roy Terry. The schedule includes Peoria Manual and other large schools, with key games starting Oct. 9 at Peoria Manual. Separately, railroad officials in Chicago accuse strikers of sabotage, citing stolen engines, beatings, and threats, as they seek legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Sommers
Whiting
Ind
Bill Durr
Koch
Dutch Gronewald
Wm. Senn
Otto Peek
Wayne Yard
Roy Terry
Clarence Murphy
C. Bolen
Edgar Hanan
Bill Jackson
Bud Moon
Buck Wright
Bill Strickland
Peoria Manual
Galesburg
Quincy
Monmouth
Carthage
Rushville
Keokuk
Associated Press
Chicago
Clyne
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chilcago Junction
Rock Island
Chicken Thieves Take 150 Leghorn Chickens Near Colchester
Thieves stole 150 White Leghorn chickens from Rollie Solomon southeast of Colchester. Chickens weighed 21 1/2 to 31 1/2 pounds each. loss estimated at 150 to 200 dollars. Solomon reported to the sheriff. no arrests yet as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Solomon
Colchester
Solonon
Macomb Street Oiling Priced Per Block At 47 Dollars
The Commercial Association and County Highway Superintendent W M Bonham carried out street oiling in Macomb on Thursday at 47 dollars per block for two coats and 23 50 for one coat. A car with 6 608 gallons costing 634 63 covered about 13 5 blocks. Debtors must pay Bonham at the courthouse office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Commercial Association
W. M. Bonham
Court House
No By-Stander Friday Observes Labor Day Holiday
The By-Stander announces no publication next Monday as the force takes a holiday for Labor Day.
Visiting Here William Knowles from Chicago
William Knowles arrives from Chicago to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W I Knowles for the weekend at their home in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Knowles
Chicago
The
Albert Lick Co
Mrs
W. I. Knowles
Bailey installs new bookkeeping system at Farm Bureau
H. H. Bailey of the State University arrives to install a new bookkeeping system at the McDonough County Farm Bureau offices. Associated Press News notes the event as a notable update in farming administration and local business practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bailey
The
State University
McDonough County Farm Bureau
Auto Races at Galesburg Draw Large Local Crowd
A large turnout from here attended the Tri State auto races in Galesburg today. All eyes were on the speed demonstra tion as spectators watched cars compete along the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Special Train Through Town Carries Burlington Manager
About 11 o'clock this morning a special train carrying the general manager of the Burlington roads passed through here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Roads
Mary Sala to Teach at Greenville Mississippi
Miss Mary Sala will teach in Greenville this year. She left for Greenville this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mary Sala
Ill
Free Methodists to Hold Annual Session in Macomb
The Central Illinois conference of the Free Methodist church opens in Macomb next Wednesday September 8 with Bishop Warner of Chicago presiding and President E. G. Burritt of Greenville attending. Delegates tally about 175. daily sessions run 8 to 11:30 each morning with afternoon and evening preaching. Meals are provided in the basement of the Universalist church. rooms for delegates are scarce and volunteers are urged to contact Rey, Sala or Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Methodist Church
Macomb
Warner
Chicago
E. G. Burritt
Greenville
Universalist Elmred
Rey
Sala
Ray
American Legion to Hear Report Monday
An American Legion meeting is set for Monday night in the Macomb Commercial association rooms. The main item is the delegate’s report to the state convention in Chicago. Mr. Griffith of Moline will mail a written report. State headquarters will later publish a full convention report for posts. Full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Macomb Commercial Association
Chicago
14Th District
Griffith
Moline
Prairie City Picnic Draws Wide County Attendance
Prairie City hosts the M W A picnic with visitors from the county and nearby areas enjoying a full program. Attractions include merry go rounds airplanes a platform dance and free entertainment while attendees travel by car from multiple towns. Sold Grocery reports P M Smith of Good Hope sold Blue Ribbon Grocery to C O Selfridge due to heavy work at both store and railway duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Macomb
P. M. Smith
Good Hope
C.O Selfridge
Rosts Welcome 8 Pound Boy at Phelps Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Rost of South Lafayette street are the proud parents of an 8 pound boy born at 10 45 this morning at Phelps hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Rost
South Lafayette Street
Phelps Hospital
Kings Daughters Meet With Mrs Mullen Next Tuesday
The Kings Daughters circle will meet with Mrs. S M Mullen next Tuesday afternoon Sept 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
S. M. Mullen
Railroads Struggle With Car Shortage Amid Govt Interference
Galesburg Sept 2 officials say freight car shortages cite high business volume and equipment shortages. Burlington Route notes Western lines lack cars and locomotives, government returns damaged equipment, and unions disrupts slowed operations. Officials claim moves will rise with heavier loading and faster handling, targeting 30 miles per car daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Burlington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Road Commissioners Meet to Set Levy for Road Work
County Highway Commissioners gather at the county courthouse this afternoon to determine levies for financing road and bridge improvements across their townships. The meeting focuses on budgeting for maintenance, construction, and related projects.
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