20 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
The Tennessee house of representatives adjourned today without any motion to reconsider suffrage ratification. Speaker Walker did not bring up his reconsideration motion before the two legislative days expired. The house will reconvene tomorrow morning.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Oglesby visiting, staying about an hour, with references to leaders, republics, and elections. The garbled text hints at political movements, candidates, and sites needing attention, all in a historical newspaper card style.
Fragmented OCR text lists medals for service men with stray phrases and garbled lines. It references awards, possible future recognition, and notes on individuals, but the core facts are unclear due to damage and jumble.
The monthly issue details output from Amertiren Steel and Wire company about production and orders. It mentions the motion of workers, pricing, and the firm’s overall commerce. The text is fragmentary but indicates internal notes on columners and service costs for the period.
The report notes steady progress at the Ameren Sree wed Wire component chow with students performing tasks and meeting pre set milestones. It mentions planned weeks of work, speed compression, and adherence to safety or quality standards.
The De Kalb team prepares for a key fourth matchup against Rochelle in the weekly peewee league. Both clubs seek bragging rights as the series nears its decisive conclusion with players="De Kalb" and "Rochelle" aiming to extend or end the trend.
Arch Masons announce a special meeting to confer the seven degrees. Members will gather to discuss and perform the required rites. The event aims to advance Masonic rites and fellowship among attendees.
Fragmentary text references a scene at a prize event and mentions an adult shopper over sixteen seeking Buffalo Candy Kitchen. The readable portions are insufficient to identify people, organizations, or a clear event, yielding a weak, incomplete note.
The 1920 state fair at Springfield opens with the crowd anticipated to exceed prior years. Livestock entries set records, while events include fire fighting exhibits and the annual tournament of the Helients Firemen’s Association. The program features racing, track events, and a large livestock display under Director Charles Adkine’s supervision of agriculture.
Washington reports a plan for a consumer line to protest high food prices. Proposals suggest organized groups bearing wholesalers’ slips join lines to picket unmarked price displays. Labor department statements note wholesale prices fell in July versus June but retail levels stayed nearly unchanged.
Sixteen Boy Scouts started the year with a hike to Brush Point. They underwent swimming and fire building exams, each building their own fires. Signalling tests were given but not yet advanced for advancement.
Police investigated a morning incident at Huntley Park where men holding a hand concert were found mixing drinks as if the country were wet. The liquor turned out to be Jamaica can eer and observers concluded the men had consumed all stock in town. They were shown the city limits and told to stay out of town.
Owen, an advance man for the coming Chautauqua assembly, met with local Wo man cleh officials to plan the event. A canvass will be held across the city to sell tickets. prices are 30 cents for adults and 14.65 dollars for children, including a ten percent war tax.
The Normal school reports ongoing care for the old garden. Landscape Gardener Balthis has found means to preserve the perennial beds and home of the perennials remains. Planned additions and wearables aim to keep the garden calm and well kept despite heat and dryness. Weather notes mention cooler conditions tonight and generally fair skies in Illinois.
Tokyo plans reception for thousands of delegates and visitors to the World Sunday School convention in October. United Press reports events unfold in Tokyo as preparations progress for the international gathering.
United Press reports from Antwerp on August 20 noting American wins and placings across events. Hedge of England wins the 2 meter steeplechase while Flynn and Delaney place in top ranks. New Yorkers qualify in weight, 3,000 meter walk, and pole vault. Woodring leads the 2 meter dash as Paddock and others place. Finland wins the 16,000 meter run with limited American success overall.
Services at Malta Methodist Church are announced with morning sermons at 10 and 11 o clock. Sunday school starts at 1, evening service at 7 15. The Leonard Smith home on the George Heuber farm two and a half miles northeast of Malta serves as the dawn gathering location.
In New York, forecasts indicate sugar costs will fall as wholesale Cuban raw sugar prices slip to about 11 cents in the open market. The trend suggests lower prices for refined sugar in the near term.
Washington Aug 2 The president of the United Mine Workers today telegraphed that existing differences would be adjusted and settlement reached. He urged patience and hinted at progress in ongoing negotiations.
Virsil H. Casella takes charge at Camp Grant while Albert J. Podrasky reports for duty. War Department lists branches taught to new soldiers at Ft. McPherson and other posts, aiming to provide first class technical education alongside military instruction. Courses include arithmetic English spelling bookkeeping stenography post office work typing cooking shoemaking pharmacy X ray work and more.
Frank Swanstrom and Gus Nasman returned from Ottumwa Iowa where they attended the North Star order convention held the first three days this week. The event was very successful with substantial attendance. Ottumwa hosted the banquet and the hosts reported it was fine. Frank Swanstrom was re elected as a director for the next three years. Next convention date and location were not set.
Young peoples societies of Baptist, Methodist, and Congregational churches will lead the union services at Huntley Park Sunday afternoon. Special music and Lake Geneva Echoes will come from delegates at the Lake Geneva conference. All city youths are urged to attend and all society members meet at the Baptist church at 7:34 this evening for rehearsal.
Annea Press from Washington reports President Wilson calls for the first meeting of the League of Nations assembly. The date is set for November 16 with Geneva as the expected meeting place. The text will be published by Sir Eric Drummond, the league secretary.
Captain Street will finish the long flight tomorrow guiding four army planes. The squadron completed the leg from Dawson in two hours and four minutes and reached Fairbanks in good condition.
A hurried special conference has been called for Tuesday open. Desiring self government free of entanglements with any political party or groups according to advices from Dublin today.
Boston businessman John F erkins and lawyer William R. Sear, with Edward A. Thurston of Fall River, former Republican state committee chairman, were named as receivers for a dispute involving millions.
A delegation of newly enfranchised women in Maron Ohio will host a front porch pil to hear Warren G Harding discuss issues appealing to women. Harry M Dougherty says the Harding campaign will avoid personalities and prejudice, focusing on a campaign of dignities in line with the nation's temperament. In Philadelphia Senator Boise Penrose notes unity in the national committee and expects visits to key population centers as the campaign begins.
Stephen A. Day of Evanston, a Republican candidate for Congress, spoke in DeKalb today. The article notes Day’s prominent lineage, connections to Justice Fuller and General Dawes, and ties to Senator Hardinge and the Lowden presidential campaign.
Tomorrow the final games of the American Steel and Wire company baseball league schedule will be played. The East and West Works Nine travel to Chicago to challenge the white collar men, while the North and South Works squad head to Joliet to face Scott Street Works. With the locals having won the last few games, tomorrow’s matchups promise hard fought contests and a winner that may still have to contend for the title.
Jackson, Aug 20. Jackson Rotary Club adopts policy to interview boys planning to quit school in September and explain education benefits. If parental opposition blocks schooling the club will help remove obstacles. A working boys camp is also planned to aid local youths.
Tuesday night at the high school another meeting of the young people of the city will be held. A regular program is outlined with games led by groups and many new games likely unfamiliar to attendees. After games and business a dance follows with the Mack Cat orchestra providing music.
Ten airplanes operate a new route carrying tourists from London to Stratford upon Avon. The service links the capital with the home of Shakespeare, offering a faster travel option for sightseeing and cultural visits to the historic town.
Washington states the United States warned Poland against advancing into Russian territory if Polish forces push Bolsheviks from the frontier. A note to Italy clarifies American stance on the Polish Russian border, urging respect for Russia's true boundaries and opposition to further incursions.
Judge W A Glidden reports from Chase Glidden in Canada that crops north of here are excellent this year despite dry weather. Chase has over 160 acres of wheat and spoken of strong yields for oats and other crops. Locals expect good farm yields despite scant rainfall.
Auto enthusiasts from here plan a trip to Elgin races starting at noon tomorrow. The Elgin track is expected to draw a large crowd, with famous drivers set to compete. Reportedly, the road leading to the venue is smooth, promising high speeds on the day.
Toledo to Columbus dispatch reports Governor Cox ordering a survey into the layoff of many workers by several industrial firms including the American Woolen Company. Cox alleges certain interests seek to create hard times to undermine the Democratic party while charging bankers with funding the Republican war chest to influence the Federal Reserve Act.
The weather this year is mild and not troublesome for dogs. Police report few dogs picked up for lack of licenses, suggesting normal conditions and compliance.
Perrie Still bedridden after returning from Oregon due to illness. He remains confined to bed and will require time before any further procedures or treatments.
The Star Tailor presents a lineup including The Very Idea a funny society play from Fiorida and New York The Rattier's Hit a western tale and The Beauty Model a cartoon comedy Performances at 7 30 and 9 00 Adults 28 cents including war tax Children 17 cents Job openings polisher screw machine operator press operator and several light machine positions at Kohler Die and Specialty Co Lena.
Polish forces drive toward Brest Litowsk and Lomza as reports say Germans collude with Bolsheviks in the invaded zone. Advancing units claim 80 to 100 miles gained from Warsaw and over 10,000 prisoners, while Vienna to London dispatches note renewed Polish success and looming breakthrough.
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