Health Promotion Week Proclaimed in De Kalb
Mayor J J Kingsley proclaims April 26 to May 3 1925 Health Promotion Week in De Kalb urging residents to participate. Program topics include health sermons physical testing diphtheria prevention vaccination well baby conference safe milk and water. Junior First Aid League offers free kits and enrollment for area youths.
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de- Kalb
State Board of Health
Health Sun
Ewe Ealth
DE Kalb
Junior First Aid League
Nai
Secor
Local Students Travel to Chicago for Music Memory Contest
Five high school students Miss Anne Hubta Margaret Ballaou Grace Clerk Gertrude Greeley and Gunnar Benson left early this morning for Chicago to compete in a statewide music memory contest. They won a city contest last Friday and will join teams from across the state with Miss Smith guiding the preparation.
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Chicago
Anne Hubta
Margaret Ballaou
Grace Clerk
Gertrude Greeley
Gunnar Benson
Miss Smith
De Kalb Fire Dept Benefit Show At High School
Community turnout is expected Monday night for a charity program at the De Kalb High School featuring Chicago radio stars. The event supports the fire department pension fund with proceeds aiding firefighters, with performances by renowned radiophans and readings. Reserved seating begins at six oclock for last minute buyers.
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DeKalb
Radio Stars of
Chicago
Mcxivoy
Maple Park
Sycamore
Elburn
Malta
Creston
Fire Department
Radiophans
Fire Department Pension Fund
Evanston Educator J R Skiles Promoted to Superintendent
J R Skiles of Evanston has been promoted to superintendent of public schools in the village. A graduate of the state teachers college, he formerly led the Normal training school and has served as assistant superintendent in Evanston. He succeeds Ernest A Smith who resigns to join LaCrosse Normal School in Wisconsin.
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J. R. Skiles
Evanston
Chicago
Skiles
State Teachers College
Women of Kishwaukee Country Club Plan House Decoration
Women members meet at Mrs E P Ellwood home to discuss club house decoration and submitted plans with bids. Also mentions car rental service and dairy prices including milk and cream.
DeKalb Chorus Seeks Votes After WLS Concert
Residents urged to send in cards voting for the DeKalb chorus which performed at 3:45 PM on Thursday. Each attendee counts as a vote, with May 1 deadline to submit receipts as the contest ends.
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DeKalb Woman's Club
WLS
DeKalb
DeKalb Chorus
Michigan
Chicago
Mandalay
Clyde H. Hobart
State College
Mother O'Mine
Kipling
Hobart
Ware
Wheeler Cleared on Not Guilty Verdict First Ballot
Great Falls Montana April Wheeler Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler was found not guilty on the first ballot after an eight day trial. He charged the Daugherty gang with producing false testimony and said he will prosecute a witness. A baby was born to Mrs Wheeler as verdict arrived.
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Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Daugherty Gang
Wheeler
Washington
Department of
Charley’s Aunt Run At DeKalb Theatre Prompts Tailor Ads
Tailors seek business as DeKalb Theatre presents Charley’s Aunt May 28 29 and 30. Special supply notes mention replacement buttons from a B g Supply. Also advertised GIANT PANSIES now blooming at Custer’s Gardens with phone 996 for selections.
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DeKalb Theatre
Custer's Gardens
Weather Outlook For Tonight And Sunday
Generally fair tonight with skies clearing after possible afternoon thunderstorms southeast portions. Sunday forecast cooler with pleasant conditions and light winds.
Fear Reds in Europe spreads through ports and capitals
United Press reports April 25 that European ports tighten precaution against communism. In Sofia Bulgarian authorities curb revolts while explosives caches are found. In Paris and London governments brace for May Day and potential disturbances. Belgrade says Bulgaria answered protests over anti-Serbian attacks, cooling tensions.
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United Press
Sofia
Varna
Rudda
Central
Fie
Plena
Red
Chamber of Deputies
Britain
Balkans
London
England
Jugo-Slavia
Bulgaria
Belgrade
Sofiahas
Rev Carlberg Speaks at Swedish Mission Festival
Rev Carlberg of Stillman Valley was the principal speaker at the Spring Festival meeting at the Swedish Mission Church. Rev Swanson of Batavia spoke briefly and will deliver the main address tonight with a Swedish sermon. Services schedule includes 3 PM 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM evening program in English with special music urged attendance.
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Warsuaenan
Jehureh
C. CG. Carlberg
Stillman Valley
Richard Swan
Batavia
Swanson
Auto Death Toll in Chicago Sets New High
Chicago and Cook County recorded 201 automobile deaths since January 1 1925 coroner Oscar Wolff announced. The toll surpassed the previous high as the year advances. A separate note promotes Get on the Bus smoke Isabella Royals a five cent Manila cigar import in the current market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Jr
Chicago
Cook County
Oscar Wolff
DeKalb
Manila
P. I
U. S
Secor
Special offer on Gillette razors at Secor's Nyal Store
A Gold plated Gillette razor with two blades offered for 99 cents. Genuine Gillette blades sold in packs of five for 40 cents and a 10 blade package for 79 cents. Located at Secor's, the Nyal Store, 121.
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Secor’s
Nyal
Funeral for Tom Hannon Set for Monday Morning
Funeral services for Thomas Hannon, longtime rural resident and city figure, will be held Monday morning at eight o'clock from his home and nine o'clock at St Mary's church. Father Solon will conduct. Hannon died Thursday night at St Mary's Hospital after a major operation. His death followed a sudden illness that surprised family and friends.
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Thomas | Hannon
St. Mary's Church of
Ths Tidy
Father Solon
Mr. Hannon
St. Mary's Hospital
Hannon
Senterday
Storm damages city print shop and surrounds
A destructive storm yesterday afternoon caused three to five thousand dollars in damage. The American Steel and Wire print shop suffered roof loss and debris was hurled 200 feet. Dana Grey, an American Express driver, escaped injury as a plank struck his horse. Repairs began to protect stored printed matter. Some areas reported little or no damage.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Locust Street
Dana Grey
American Express Company
American Steel Print Shop
Mr. Grey
Sec
Auction sale of Cortland parsonage to be bid on April 27
Methodist Parsonage at Cortland offered at auction. Five room house with a 66 by 156 foot lot. The sale takes place Monday April 27 at 2 o clock on the premises. Terms cash. Auctioneer J L Whitman. Also listed are hedges and ornamental plants from Custer's Gardens with phone 996 119.
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Methodist Parsonage
Cortland
J. L. Whitman
Route 23 Contracts Set Route Course For County Streets
Springfield announces Route 23 paving contracts for sections 29 and 31 in Afton and Victor townships with work starting immediately. DeKalb county plans condemnation to clear right of way through Clinton township and begin summer construction, as later contracts for two more concrete stretches and widenings near Sycamore and tracks are expected in May.
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Springfield
Authent
Afton
Victor
DeKalb County
Cinton
Waterman
Clinton Township
Spring Valley
Sycamore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Genoa Banker to Speak at Odd Fellows Anniversary
A. E. Wagner of Genoa, a longtime banker and Odd Fellows member, will speak at the I O O F hall anniversary and family party tonight at eight. The program features music, dancing, refreshments, and attendance expected around 400 including Rebekahs and families.
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Genoa
A. E. Wagner
Odd Fellows
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rebekahs
Rhubarb Roots and Gilette Blades at Kirchner's Drug Store
Package deals offer five rhubarb roots for 40 cents and ten Gilette blades for 79 cents at Kirchner's Drug Store. A Flower Store advert promotes wedding anniversary and birthday arrangements, with a flower phone line. Custer's Gardens advertises red white and yellow tulips for bouquets with a phone contact.
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Kirchner'’S
Joz
Custer's
Illinois Central Charges NI Service With Unauthorized Bus Run
The Illinois Central Railway filed a complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission against Northern Illinois Service of DeKalb for operating a motor bus line between Freeport and Dixon without a certificate of convenience and necessity.
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Springfield
Ilinois Central Railway Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Northern Illinois Service Company of
DeKalb
Freeport
Dixon
City Council approves pump purchase and hires parking plan
The city council in a special session purchased a new water well pump from Worthington Pump & Machinery, after inspection. The meeting canvassed Tuesday election returns, passed the regular salary ordinance, and discussed R T Smith’s request to build a cement parking in front of his North Second Street garage. Alderman Lindstrom resigned to become mayor, with a special election possible at year end. A North Ninth Street street light was ordered and the next council meeting is May 5 for installation of new officers.
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Ecity Water Works
Worthington Pump & Machinery Corporation
R. T. Smith
North Second Street
Smith
J. B. Lindstrom
North Ninth Street
Davy Street
Death Letter Writer Found In Oklahoma
A male business man is held in Tulsa for investigation in connection with death letters sent to President Coolidge. R L Mattox questioned the suspect but withheld details pending a positive link to the case. The letter, written March 25 1925 in Tulsa on hotel stationery and signed A broken oil man, warned Coolidge he would not finish his term.
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United Press
Tulsa
Oklahoma
United States Secret Service
Coolidge
R. L. Mattox
Mattox
Delegation To Press Mendota Somonauk Road Route
About 250 road enthusiasts from DeKalb and LaSalle counties travel Tuesday to Springfield to urge the Somonauk to Mendota road follow the DeKalb county line. The group plans to meet Governor Len Small and the state highway department to secure support for the route and funding.
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Mendota
DeKalb
LaSalle
Springfield
Somotauk
Len Small
State Highways Department
Smail
State Highway Department
LaSalle County
LaSalle County of Supervisors
State ‘Highway Department
Highway Department
Somonauk
Committee On Hotel to Meet Tuesday Night
The chamber of Commerce hotel committee invites all members to a 7 30 PM Tuesday meeting at the Elks club where final action on the hotel proposition is expected. Mr Shaw of Chicago will discuss progress and work done. Subscriptions for stock have totaled several thousand dollars.
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A. F
A. M. Lodge
DeKalb Lodge
Champer of Commerce Hotel
Elks’ Club
Shaw
Chicago
Rockford Slay Case: Marino Found Sane by Doctor
Tony Marino, charged with murder of Charles E Patterson, was ruled sane by Dr. Sidney Willens on the witness stand. State’s Attorney Knight to press death penalty as evidence is complete and Marino offers no defense. Also notes a local dance event at Avalon with The Pasadenas direct from Kentucky.
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Rockford
Rockford, Til
Tony Marino
Charles E. Patterson
South Belcit
Sidney Willens
William TD. Knight
Marino
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Small
Illinois
J. J. J. Kingsley
Board of Health
J. J. Kingsley
Ilinois
Caroline Franklin
Steel Welfare Rooms
North Fourth Street
Bell
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Nelson and Co
Ilinois Service Company
Second Street
Broughton
City
Woman’s Club Chorus
Europe
Carlberg
Tom Hannon
Amoor
Custer’s Gardens
Route 23
Bulletin
Strop
Powell’s
North Side
Pasadenas
KYW
Avalon
Aly
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