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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
2
Garden club officials announce a free public lecture on The Gardens of the Old World by Peterson of Champaign. The illustrated talk will start at eight o clock tomorrow at the Methodist church with lantern slides from his study of European landscapes.
In Pe Shing Park yesterday afternoon the Chevrolets beat Vanstone's Squirrels 18 to a crowd watched two new teams form, with Gay and Johnson as the Chevy battery and Holderness with Carl son catching for the Squirrels. A second game is slated for next Sunday. Footnote notes Oscar Bremer and his wife visiting Mrs. Swenson in Chicago.
The letter notes strong near term grain values with wheat and oats showing discounts and various No. 1 and No. 2 grades amid bullish Canadian reports from Winnipeg. Market observers expect a later reaction despite optimism for higher prices as private crop opinions diverge from July government figures.
Dan Desdunes, a well known colored bandleader in Omaha, gains prominence as his ensemble contracted to perform at a Ku Klux Klan parade plans, with participants marching in full regalia and hoods.
Dry weather across the corn belt, especially Nebraska, supports grain trading. Reports note active oat trade with advancing prices, strong receipts, and good oat quality. Crop estimates remain in line with expectations.
Livestock prices edged higher with corn ho pens strong and cattle receipts around 20 000. Feeder steers steady to firm as buyers seek heavier weight cattle. Lambs and fat hogs softened slightly, while sows and ewes traded lower. Stock market notes report a bank statement Saturday weak but stocks trading higher with ample funds for speculation offsetting occasional bearish signals.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Hickey were held at St Marys church this morning at nine o clock with burial in St Marys cemetery. The death came suddenly after a short illness, and many relatives and friends attended the service conducted by Father J A Solon. Mrs Hickey was sister to several locals including S Rowe P E Kennedy Mrs James Maher and others. Mr and Mrs John Olsten are spending a week in Chicago with Olstens two sisters.
Cadillac announces a redesigned model line priced from 2,995 to 4,485 with weight reductions of 280 to 420 pounds and a new crankcase ventilating system. The firm reports improved engine efficiency, longer bonnet, refined radiators, and enhanced interior luxury across standard and custom bodies.<|vq_6337|>
A city resident counted cars from 19 states along the Lincoln Highway during a Saturday afternoon check in DeKalb. The observer noted the large out of state presence in the business district between First and Fourth streets, describing the number as exceptional for one time.
Kiwanis members meet at Annies woods noon for lunch and social hour then hear Prof Clyde Hobart of the state college mathematics department give an arithmetic lesson on simple rapid calculation. The program includes a performance by visiting tenor Fred B Wise who sings several numbers to the club.
A narrator recalls Bee's fading strength and eerie gaze as Paula Porter tends the dying mother to be, while a doctor notes the impact of unresolved trouble on the patient. The scene ends with a plan for tomorrow's letter from Sally Atherton to Leslie Crescott.
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