Lloyd George address inspires American troops in France
Premier Lloyd George spoke to American Army units in France accompanying Lord Milner and General Rawlinson. He praised the U S allied effort, witnessed the review of Company A 129th Infantry, and urged continued Anglo American unity. The report notes the scene, the crowding on the plain, and the lasting bond between Britain and America. Also included is Washington casualty list details from General Pershing.
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129Th Infantry
Lloyd George
Ant
England
Andrs. Quarton Harrison
Ean Paul
Paris
Eneland
Campany
Lefty” Harrison
France
Herbert Bailey
Mr. Lloyd George
Lord Milner
W. M. Hughes
Rawlinson
Hamel
Hughes
Britain
America
Atlantic
De Kalb Man To Hospital For Operation Now
Honey Morrill a Col lege avenue resident well known in De Kalb went to Chicago to enter the osteopathic hospital for treatment and an operation. Doctors expect gallstones and the attending physician Dr Littlejohn has decided surgery is necessary. Morrill plans to seek treatment before the operation and expresses confidence in a successful outcome.
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Honey Morrill
College Avenue
Chicago
Osteopathic Hospital
Littlejohn
Morrill
DeKalb Band Draws Crowd With Encores At Park Concert
A large crowd attended the weekly DeKalb band concert last night. The ensemble delivered several encores with popular pieces like Keep the Home Fires Burning drawing strong appreciation from listeners, while parked cars nearby honked in approval after each number.
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DeKalb
Nations Confer About Prisoners Held By Allies
Switzerland accepts presidency of the American German prisoners conference to be held in Berne this month. The Swiss president will open the meeting and appoint a permanent presiding officer as topics on prisoner exchanges and prison affairs are debated.
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Washington, D. C
Switzerland
Berne
Southern Camp Transfers Send DeKalb Soldiers to New Jersey
Word from yesterday confirms many Camp Gordon national army recruits were moved to Camp Merritt New Jersey. Among transfers is Oscar Nelson once of the DeKalb fire department, listed as a Camp Gordon lad now heading east.
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DeKalb
National Army
Camp Gordon | Ami
Camp Gordon
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Oscar Nelson
The
Fire Department
Mrs Prescott Recovering After Severe Poisoning Incident
Mrs George Prescott has suffered several days of poisoning believed to be from a plant or insect. She has been unable to determine the exact cause as the illness spread while she worked in her garden. Harriet Cole is visiting relatives in Batavia.
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George Prescott
Prescott
Mixes Harriet Cole
Batavia
Wilson to Ask Extra Powers for Power Lines
Washington August 2 officials of War industry boards say a request will be made to Congress after the recess for authority to take over and construct power transmission lines and waterpower sites. An amendment to the waterpower unit will be drafted immediately to cover the power needs of munition and war industry centers.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
FIT MEN MUST FIGHT IS NEW ORDNANCE RULE
In Washington on August 2 the ordnance department issued a rule restricting service to men physically disqualified for active duty. Physically qualified personnel will be relieved for overseas duty to supply ammunition and equipment. Examinations begin immediately to determine who is fit for active service.
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Washington, D. C
America
Ordnance Department
Department
New Manager at Gas Office
Announcement states Frank Box will manage the local Illinois Utilities office replacing George S. Nelson, who moves to Charles City Iowa to join R. K. Runner. Box has gas industry background in England and Canada and is highly recommended by head offices. Nelson departs September 1 for new affiliation with R. K. Runner.
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Frank Box
la Crosse
Wis
Ilinois Utilities Company
George 8
Nelson
Box
England
Canada
Charles City
Iowa
R. 4 K. Runner
Runner
Aurora hotel rates draw local ire from night owls
A DeKalb pair traveled to Aurora on a late train and rented rooms for only a few hours. They were charged $4 each and, surprised by the bill, vowed they would not return.
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DeKalb
Aurora
Burlington
Concert by Signor Sperandeo Set for August Fifth
The first Baptist church in DeKalb will host lyric tenor Signor Giovanni Sperandeo on Monday evening August 5 under the Young People's Union. A large audience is expected and the full program will be announced soon. Reserve the date now.
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Giovanni Sperandeo
First Baptist Church
Young People’s Union
DeKalb
Sperandeo
Printer Mandeli the cow boy printer arrested in Aurora
A printer named Mandeli known as the cow boy printer was arrested in Aurora for displaying a Kaiser image in a local saloon. He has worked in DeKalb shops and faces jail time while authorities sort the pre German actions connected to the case.
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Mandeli
Aurora
DeKalb
Big Meeting at Mooseheart Hears Marshall and Lowden
The Loyal Order of Moose supreme lodge convenes at Mooseheart with Vice President Marshall and Governor Lowden set to speak Monday. Delegates from across Illinois and neighboring states, possibly 11 to 1,700, attend as DeKalb hosts send a lodge representative. Open house for fall members precedes official business Tuesday.
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Aurora
Supreme Lodge
DeKalb
DeKalb Order For the Moose
I Lawson
DeKalb Lodge
Death claims largest woman in state Gertrude Barker-West
Mrs Gertrude Barker-West formerly of DeKalb died suddenly at her Rock Island home. Weighed 685 pounds she traveled with circuses and carnivals for years and was renowned across the states with many DeKalb friends. Her last visit home was last summer. Special picture sale advertised with Mrs Burbank at Pritchard and Dickerman’s.
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Gertrude Barker-West
Forrmerly
DeKalb
Rock Island
Senatorial Committee Meets in Dixon Next Monday
The senatorial committee for the 35th district will meet Monday next at E. W. Smith’s Dixon office to prepare for the upcoming primary. Committeemen E. M. Smith of Dixon for Lee county, O. D. Olsson of Tampico for Whiteside, and F. W. Greenaway for DeKalb county will attend. The meeting is set for 11 o'clock.
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Senatorial Committee
E. W. Smith
Dixon
E. M. Smith
Lee County
O. D. Olsson
Tampico
Whiteside County
F. W. Greenaway
DeKalb County
Churches Unite for Sunday Open Air Meeting
Churches from Evangelical and Malta Methodist will join in an open air service Sunday evening at the Arthur Dodge home two miles northwest of Malta. Mrs. R. A. Countryman speaks four minutes, Rev. A. L. Walker preaches, and Rev. A. Otis gives a patriotic talk. Music will be provided. all are invited.
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Arthur Dodge
Northwesf
Malta
Evangelical
Malta Methodist
R. A. Countryman
A. L. Walker
A. Otis
Well Known Woman Dies in Rockford
Mrs. S. C. Steffa longtime Rockford resident died Wednesday at 12 30 AM at 519 Green street Funeral services were held later with burial near Leaf River She was mother of Jesse Steffa who married Alta Cook a former DeKalb girl
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Rockford
S. C. Steffa
Rockford and Vicinity
Green Street
Leaf River
Steffa
Jesse Steffa
Alta Cook
DeKalb
Sheriff Scott Here Today on Business
Sheriff James Scott was seen in the city on county business this morning. He noted little activity in his work as most people are too busy to violate laws.
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James Scott
Jim
Aviators on Gurler Farm Welcome Address on Short Note
Henry B Gurler of Macon Mississippi hosted an aviators picnic on his DeKalb County farm. With 64 aircraft and two men per craft, they landed in his fields and registered 81 names. Guests came from Boston Oakland San Francisco Chicago New York and Hayti. The day was ideal for a grove gathering with ice cream and cones before flying again. Crop conditions were reported excellent and a Fordson tractor pledge was noted.
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DeKalb
Henry B. Gurler
Macon
Miss
Curler
Boston
Oakland
San Francisco
Chicago
New York City
Hayti
Gurler
Waterman Woman Dies After Long Illness
Miss Margaret Graham of Waterman, a Normal graduate, died at her home after a lengthy illness. She will be remembered by many DeKalb people. Quick service our job plant.
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Margaret Graham
Waterman
DeKalb
Allies Push Forward on Three Fronts in France
United Press reports Allied forces advancing from the Crise river region toward the Oureq and Aisne fronts while American troops penetrate toward Cierges. Paris notes gains north of the Marne as German withdrawal resumes, with fighting in the Marne pocket continuing and air activity reduced by persistent rain and heavy clouds.
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United Press
London
England
Abvai
Crise River
Ture
Aisne
Paris
France
Soissons-Rheims Salient
French
War Office
Marne
Feringes
Sergy
Cier
Clergy
Fere-en-Tardenois
Vesly
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129Th Regiment
Washington
D. C
Pershing
H. C. ' Wayne
Custer
J. W. Scott
Alexis
G. Franklin
Pekin
J. 5
Kitfer
G. W. Braham
Springfield
DE Kalb
Talbot's Insurance Agency
Beaubien
Leslie Building
Second Street
Lincoln Highway
Wilson
Normal
LA Crosse Man Games
United States
Onees
Lee
Lesal
John W.goox
T Aday
John W. Cook
Northern Illinois State Normal School
R. K. Runner
Aurora Hotel
Mooseheart
Marshal
Lowden
Sheriff Scott
Gurler Farm
H. B. Gurler
Macon, Miss
Vesle River
Doussancourt
Cierges
Bulletin
Grant Rozoy
Cupied Hartennes-et-Taux
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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