Sycamore Chautauqua Promises Best Ever nine day event
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 1925 Chautauqua from August 21 to 30 with daily afternoon and evening programs led by local residents and business leaders. Highlights include Dr Barrows Players and Senator Magnus Johnson, with free opening day access and union church services on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
L. E. Lackland
A. E. Hammerschmidt
James O'May
Ira A. Wetzel
M. F. Carlson
James Shaw
S. M. Henderson
Wetzel
C. Simpson
James
Grounds
Mil E. Swanson
L. C Shaffer
Sycamore Woman's Club
Magnus Johnson
Johnson
Mater EU
Picnic Plans Progressing is the Report
L. Frank Moudry of the B. P.O. Ellis lodge leads committees planning a Labor Day picnic. Committees report satisfactory progress with many details attended to, and a full program expected to be announced within days, no later than next week.
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L. Frank Moudry
B. P.O. Ellis Lodge
Hermit Arrested in Amagasaki Wearing Sword After Two Years
A hermit who spent two years in a mountain cave living simply reappears on Amagasaki streets wearing a two foot long Japanese sword. Police detain him for questioning about his sudden return and possible motives.
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Tokyo
Japan
Amagasaki
Society Events Spotlight At Elks Labor Day Picnic
Four young ladies enter the popularity contest with Vernoka Thomas first, Margaret Hennigan second, Gladys Herzig third, and Mary Burchfield fourth. Ruth Morgan returns to Lee Book Store after a Detroit vacation with sisters Grace and Theresa. The group visits Niagara Falls and Detroit as traffic is managed for the event. Various local residents and family members plan visits and vacations at Lake Delavan and other regional spots.
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Vw Seceett
Choeel
Elks
Vernoka Thomas
Margaret Hennigan
Gladys Herzig
Mary Burchfield
The
E. B. Barrow
Wetzel's
Ruth Morgan
Lee Book Store
Detroit
Ruth
Grace
Theresa
Niagara Falls
Lee's
Sheriff Holds Three Addicts From Chicago
Sheriff E. E. Crawford received three more prisoners from Chicago officials. George Harris James Ward and Dr R N Landon are dope addicts held pending trial on Harrison Act violations. They will remain in sheriff custody about 30 days before trial in Chicago.
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E. E. Crawford
Chicago
George Harris
James Ward
R. N. Landon
Attorney Nets Large Bass on Wisconsin Vacation
Attorney Lowell B. Smith while vacationing near Three Lakes Wisconsin caught a sizable smallmouth bass and placed the fish on a piece of board to avoid disputes.
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Lowell B. Smith
Three Lakes
Wis
Sycamore Lawyer’s North Trip Yields Big Bass Catch
The Sycamore attorney boated a bass weighing four and three quarters pounds, 19 inches long and six inches wide, the best catch of his trip. He noted two odd signs seen en route, a Dr Achey on a bank building’s second floor and an unhelpful window sign for H B Golden, attorney. He and his family spent three weeks in the north and found the vacation very pleasant.
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Dr. Achey
Smith
H. B. Golden
D R S Plan Leading Topic At Sycamore Luncheon
Business men discussed the D R S plan based on a survey of Sycamore conditions. A suggestion urged securing an hourly train to Chicago, though some doubt it due to the Great Western removing two daily trains from the schedule.
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Sycamore
Chicago
Consideriny
Great Western
Widening of West State Street Planned for Near Future
Plans for widening West State street are reported as authentic and soon to become a reality. Public belief holds the project will soon be presented to the city council for consideration due to expected increased traffic and minimal council resistance.
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West State Street
Vault Construction Advances for Abstract Building
Completion of cement work for the fire proof vault at the Abstract Building spurs brick laying near the vault. Foundations for the new business firm home are complete and crews expect minimal delays. The long-established firm hopes to move in before cold weather.
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Conrads
Hens in Palestine and Egypt Found to Sit Eyes
Returning voyagers report that ancient incubators and hens used for 8000 years in Palestine and Egypt have altered hens behavior. The claim suggests hens have forgotten how to sit on eyes, a curious detail echoed in traveler accounts.
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Washington
Palestine
Egypt
Emerald Oil Promises Varicose Vein Reduction
A vintage advertisement claims two ounce bottles of Emerald Oil full strength will shrink enlarged varicose and swollen veins. It instructs visiting a druggist to obtain the product or have it ordered, applying as directed until veins return to normal, with a money back guarantee at Kirchner's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Kirchner
Youngest Vet Maurice Packer Tells of Legion Honor
Maurice Packer, 11, a French boy living in Salem Oregon, is believed to be the youngest man in the American Legion. Recruited at St Nazaire by American troops, he slept in the streets there before being enrolled as a soldier and arriving in the United States with the 169th Casual Company.
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Maurice Packer
Salem
Ore
American Legion
Young Packer
St. Nazaire
Twilight ball game slated at Pershing Park Genoa
A twilight baseball game between the Nebraska Indians and Genoa Cubs is set for Tuesday evening August 18 at Pershing Park De Kalb with a 6 15 PM start. Large crowds are expected as officials note community interest and local fans.
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Pershing Park
DeKalb
Nebraska Indians
Genoa Cubs
Americas Legion Boys
Administratrix Notice for John Halloran Estate
Margaret B Kennedy administratrix announces before DeKalb County Court at Sycamore the October term. All creditors must appear to have claims adjusted. Debtors should pay promptly. Dated August 17, 1925.
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John Halloran
DeKalb County
Sycamore
A. D
Margaret BE. Kennedy
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Sycamore News
Chronicle
Illinois
Virgil
Howard Cook
Iowa
Mr. Dean
Mayme Billney
Wetzel Brothers
Mable Middleton
Shirley
Iola
Rose Hanson
Elvira
Lake Delivan
DeKalb Fuel and Mercantile Co
North Seventh Street
Davy’s Store
Dekalb Upholstery Co
Rg Vie
Genoa
J. L. Patterson
Fay
Patterson
Kenosha
G. L. Couch
Genoa Mercantile
Forest City Grocery Company
Will Judd
Cropsey
Julia Talmadge
Myo
Elmwood
Ill
Susan Bickler
Lois Waite
Raymond Pierce
R . Ambrose
St. Paul
Minn
Will Guektow
Guckow
Elizabeth Schmidt
E.W. Brown
North Dakota
Montana
Kenneth Furr
Springfield
Jim Furr
Co. C. Schoonmaker
Pennsylvania
Frank Hunt
H& Daughter
Kingston
China
Tung Jen T'ang
Pekin
Tartar Wall
Luke Jackson
Louisiana
Luke
Sawyer
Sawyer & Sons DE Kalb
Carlson & Benson
Red Crown
Enka Dle
Lincoln High
Standard Oil Company
DeKalb, Il
J. Rendell
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