Newsboy Vaughn’s Civil War Echoes From Columbus
A DeKalb memory piece recounts F E Vaughn, a Civil War era newsboy from DeKalb now linked with H B Gurler and G H Gurler. He rode as a paper carrier in Columbus Kentucky with his father 1860s witnessing hangings and fights. Grant’s fleet and Morgan’s raiders are mentioned as scenes from his boyhood reports.
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Columbus
Grant
General Morgan
Morgan
Raiders
Mr. Vaughn
H. B
G. H. Gurler
H. B. Gurler
E. KE. Vaughn
S. O. Vaughn
Phin Vaughan
Hotel DeKalb
S. O. Vaughan
South First Street
K. Vaughan
Naperville
DeKalb
Hich Place
Finds Relics of Olden Days In Far Climes
Maurie Chapman Andrews, an American explorer, reports from Pek ME via Asia Magazine that his Mongolian dig uncovers late Paleolithic artifacts. He describes a “dune dwellers” culture with spearheads scrapers drills and bones, dating about 12,900 years ago.
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New York
Maurie Chapman Andrews
Pek- ME
The
Asia Magazine
Europe
Andrews
High Illinois license number at local filling station
A station attendant at Standard Oil reports a rare high Illinois license plate, number 1-049-090, stopping for gasoline. The note mentions Dollar Day at Goodyear's with window specials and a brief in St. DeKalb Millinery, Lincoln Inn and Goodyear’s storefronts, plus a young woman wanted ad.
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Doc” Spenser
Standard Oi Company
Goodyear’s
Lincoln Inn
Annie's Woods Band Concert Tonight in New Location
Annie's Woods hosts a weekly band concert tonight replacing Huntley Park with a strong program led by L Huen. H K Sorensen of Barth City Quartet will perform two vocal numbers including By the Light of the Stars and Yearning. The band performs March 136th U S A Field Artillery, Light Cavalry, Popular Airs, Lovers Lane, Louise, March, Star Spangled Banner.
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Annies Woods
Huntley Park
the Woods
L. Huen
H. K. Sorensen
Barth City
136Th U.S. A. Field Artillery
Fillmore
Light Cavalry
Suppe
Tobani
Feist
King
Louise
Fulton
Mareh
Nichol
Key
Addict Ex-Service Man Detained by Police
An ex service man claiming nine wounds in France and identifying as a dope addict was picked up by police in the city. He said his home was in St Joseph Missouri and he was en route there. He asked for a cigarette and a shot in the arm. a doctor was summoned and he was later sent on his way.
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France
St. Joseph
Legion Post Plans Public Entertainment For City Event
The American Legion Post discussed a near term public entertainment judged to be exceptional. Col. Frank J. Hunt of the United States Army, a friend of Major H. B. Goodison, attended the meeting and is said to be interested in the proposed program. A committee is arranging details.
Funeral for Dewitt C Wood Held in City
Funeral services for Dewitt Wood formerly of this city and later Woodstock were held at two o clock this afternoon at Berton Holderness home on Harsh avenue with burial in Fairview cemetery Rev BE G Winstedt conducted the services He died Sunday afternoon at Glidden hospital after several weeks sick with heart trouble He is survived by several relatives including an only sister Mrs Charles Holderness and an aunt Mrs C E Giddings of this city
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Dewitt Wood
Woodstock
Berton Holderhess
Harsh Avenue
Fairview Cemetery
BE. G. Winstedt
Mr. Wood
Glidden Hospital
Charles Holderness
C. E. Giddings
Condition of DeKalb Woman Is Improved
The condition of Mrs. R. Davy of North Seventh Street has improved after days of critical illness. She had been in frail health for months, with doctors recommending family presence, and relatives are encouraged by the slight improvement reported today.
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Vnoung
Davy
North
Seventh Street
Six Young Men Arrested for Weekend Intoxication
Six young men from this city aged 18 to 21 were fined in the police court for intoxication over the weekend. They were arrested Saturday night, held in the county jail, and brought to court Monday. all paid their fines.
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The Little Man With the Big Heart of DeKalb
Charles H. Wager of Genoa Illinois, a 65 year old penman and philanthropist, sits on a city street corner writing calling cards to fund a nationwide anti profanity campaign. He plans to mail letters to national and state leaders, raise twenty dollars weekly, and extend his effort to all 48 states while supporting his family and Boy Scouts.
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DeKalb
United Statis
Charles H. Wager
Genoa
Ilinois
Wager
Fie
Mr. Waxer
Solong
Mr. Wager
Val Parso University
United States
Boy Scouts
Michigan
Bargains and warnings ahead in city sales
The notice urges shoppers to arrive early for the Dollar Day sale at Dettath stores with lists of needed items. Clerks will be busy, and prepared buyers may avoid crowds. The advisory stresses making a complete list to secure best values and speed service. Later, reports from Indianapolis and Muncie note threats and witness protection tied to the Chapman gang case. Police guard witnesses at an inquest into the Ben Haney murders. George Dutch Anderson and Charles One Arm Wolfe are linked to the case with further indictments likely.
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Dettath
Dekkalh
Tris
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Webster
George “Ditech Anderson
Gerald Chapman
Anderson
Ben Hance
Muncie
King
Ier Rarone
Ben Haney
Indiana
Ohio
George
Dutch
Charles
Wolfe
Chapman
Randolph
Oes
Wolf
Yorktown
Sonny Muncie
Hoover to urge import monopoly policy for consumer protection
Washington Aug 18 Secretary Hoover announced he would likely recommend in his annual report and a congressional bill permitting American importers of products that are foreign monopolies to combine for consumer protection. He said he had proposed this policy two years ago after the American consumer’s experience with rubber nitrates and similar goods. A new effort to establish the policy is now called for.
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Dorencress
Washington, D.C
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Ford to Scrap Ships at Dearborn Plant
Toston Massachusetts August 18. Henry Ford will scrap 200 vessels recently acquired from the shipping board at his Dearborn Michigan plant. The plan is presented in a message received today by Governor Fuller of Massachusetts from Ford offices in Detroit.
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Toston
Mass
The
Shipping Board
Henry Ford
Dearborn, Mich
Fuller
Massachusetts
Ford
Detroit
Overland Sedan Price Highlighted in Illinois Dollar Day Sale
Weathered notice cites unsettled conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms, urging readers to watch windows for Dollar Day specials. Mentions North Side Garage at 212 No and DeKalb Millinery Store at 215, with a focus on a world’s lowest priced five passenger sedan and $750 deliver price.
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Dollar Day
DeKalb Millinery
Overland
Illinois
North Side
St. Vials
DeKalb
2Nd St
Boys Causing Trouble Across Town
Police report a spate of youth trouble, including a fire hydrant left running, a boy injured after sticks and stones were thrown at him, and a store theft complaint at Lewis Street. Parents were urged to address the injuries and thefts as officers responded to each incident.
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Tes
Do. J. F. Carlson
Lewis Street
Gertrude Ederle Surrenders English Channel Swim
United Press reports Gertrude Ederle collapsed from sea sickness after eight hours in heavy seas, quitting about seven miles from Dover. She had begun at Cape Gris Nez with strong winds and rough water, still showing grit but unable to finish the swim.
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United Press
New York
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Alliance
United Press Today
Cape Griz Nez
France
Dover
Miss Ederle
la Marinie
Charles Toth
Jabez Wolfe
Ttrainer
Ederle
England
Matthew Webb
Cape Grin Nez
Cape Gris Nez
Gris Nez
Grin Nez
Steck Still Leads Brookhart In Count
Completion of 55 counties in the senate recount gives Daniel F. Steck 222159 and Senator Smith W. Brookhart 211763. The Reliable, 215.
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Steck
Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Senate
Daniel F. Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
Patients at DeKalb TB Sanatorium Given Home Visits
Several patients at the DeKalb County Tuberculosis sanitorium gained home leave amid pleasant weather. Chuckie Whitford plans to return home near Waterman this week as an arrested case. Genoa's Mike Wahl has been home several days and may need more treatment before discharge. Ivan Ide, recently moved to Edward Hines Jr hospital for observation, reports daily exercise and hopes to leave soon, possibly returning for further treatment. Harley Baker left the sanatorium Sunday to stay with relatives near Leland after making good progress.
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T. B
DeKalb County
Charles Whitford
San
Chuckie
Waterman
Mike Wahl
Genoa
Ivan Ide
Edward Hines Jr
Government Hospital
Harley Baker
Recove
Leland
Lone clue emerges on missing youths plane crash at lake
An unsigned letter from Buffington Cement Works employee near Gary Indiana Harbor reports sighting plane wing floating near the cement pier and another witness on the lakefront recalls a distressed low flight five miles offshore on July 28, the day three aviators vanished.
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Gary
Buffington Cement Works
Indiana Harbor
Lake Front
Health officers investigate typhoid cases in city
State Health Officer Dr W R Winner and Dr J B Hagey assisted in determining the cause of typhoid fever cases under surveillance. Three positive cases and three suspects were on record at press time, with a fuller report expected after further investigation. No new smallpox cases were reported and officials considered the disease checked.
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W. R. Winner
State Ban of Health
J. B. Hagey
Lefty
Winner
DeKalb
City Council Posts Bids On New Automatic Signals
Bids from at least ten firms for automatic traffic signals were opened at a council meeting held last evening. The informal session saw several members absent on vacation and no contract decision will be made until a formal September session. Bids show little price variation though several firms propose different signal devices. Council members continue reviewing the proposed systems before any award.
May Abandon Trip to the North Pole
After a meeting with National Geographic officials Secretary Wilbur sent a radio to Lieut. Com. Byrd, the McMillan expedition leader, asking his view on weather and whether the Arctic inland flight should be abandoned. An overland sedan ad notes the 750 price and balloon tires.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
National Geographical Society
Navy
Wilbur
Lieut. Com. Byrd
Arctic
DeKalb Dairy Team Wins State Championship
DeKalb boys Donald Nell Soon Leonard Lanegran and Clifford Erickson won the state dairy judging title at the University of Illinois contest yesterday. As state champions they will represent Illinois at the national dairy judging event in Indianapolis October 10 to 17.
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DeKalb
Donald Nell Soon
Leonard Lanegran
Clifford Erickson
University of Illinois
Indianapolis
DeKalb County
Paul Farr
Township High School
Ray C. Nelson
Thomas Roberts
Nelson
University of Illinois School of Agriculture
Donald Nelson
DeKalb County Club Were Accompanied By Thomas Roberts, Ray C. Nelson
Paul M. Farr
Glen Butler
Lonard Rich
Fraser Hipple
Waterman
Clarence Baie
Hinckley
Bureau County
Elmer Bicker
Adrian Bullington
Donald Dean
J. B. Haberkorn
Farm Paar
Looney Behind Walls of County Jail
John P. Looney, serving a sentence for protecting vice in Rock Island, is jailed again on a conspiracy to secrete witnesses charge. He is held pending appeal for a new trial as a third action against him. He was convicted for protecting vice and contempt of court, with five years and 60 days respectively.
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United Press
Rock Island, I
Aus
John P. Looney
Vice
Looney
Thon
Ill Wind That Blows Good to No One Proven
Harrisburg Aug 18 The forecasted anthracite strike in the east boosts Saline county mining. Marco mine the district’s largest to reopen Monday employing seven hundred miners after months of idleness. Two other mines plan to start September 1.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Lil
Saline County
Marco
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