Patriot Drive Urges Five Dollar Stamps for France List
A public pledge campaign in DeKalb urges residents to buy one or more five dollar stamps to place their names on a list sent to soldiers in France, as part of a wartime support drive. The effort emphasizes patriotism and backing for Pershing’s troops, with a target of about 6 000 dollars and 1 000 signers from the area.
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Pershing
France
Leslie
Boy Scouta
DeKalb
Planders
Peac
Eieh
Former Webb employee Henry Stewart promotes Fisk Motor Co services
Henry Stewart announces he has joined Fisk Motor Co and invites former patrons to seek his personal attention for their vehicle needs. He thanks friends for past favors and promises dedicated service. Read the want ads for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk Motor Co
Feet
Henry Stewart
Webb
Paper Knife From France Exhibited By War Relic
A paper knife made from a German shell fragment from the Soissons Rheims offensive is shown at Still’s. Sent by M. George Sergmi enat to Mr. and Mrs. Lower, it marks rest moments during the war. Berguignat, present since the start, recalls Verdun and the Marne. He praises American troops as superb fighters. Mrs. Louis Martha and children have been visiting at Ashton.
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Still
Soissons-Rheims
M. George Sergmienat
Lower
M. Berguignat
Marne
Verdun
Draft manpower bill push for broad calling of 18 and 19 year olds
Washington observers report Congress is poised to grant the War Department a free hand in drafting men of 18 and 19, despite debates over deferring service. Senator Lodge urges full mobilization as essential to victory, while House leaders push for rapid passage with few amendments.
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War Department
United Cross
Washington, D. C
America
Germany
Henry Lodge
Senate
Lodge
Wilson
Lord Lansdown
France
McKenziellinois
House
Congress
Representative Kahn
Dent
Military Affairs Committee
Concert at Huntley Park Next Sunday
The Kalb band will perform Sunday afternoon at Huntley Park starting at four. Changes due to the chautauqua shift the program. Selections include National Emblem E Bagley Overture and Memories of Stephen Foster by Barnhouse with other pieces by Jewell Buccalesi Taylor and Key.
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PeKalb
Huntley Park
E. E. Bagley
Fred Jewell
Stephen Foster
Barnhouse
Taylor
Auto collision near Shetter’s store settles quickly
A minor auto accident occurred last night at about six o’clock in front of Shetter’s store when two local cars became entangled. No significant damage reported and the matter was settled promptly.
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Shetter’s
Mrs Johnson Dies At Noon In DeKalb Home
Mrs August Johnson longtime DeKalb resident died at 12 45 PM at the North Eleventh street home after two to three years illness. She was 74 and survived by six daughters two sisters and a brother in Sweden and Illinois with funeral services Sunday at 2 50 PM conducted by Rev G A Fairlund.
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DeKath
August Johnson
North Eleventh Street
Johnson
Sweden
DeKalb
August Gustafson
Peter Seaholm
Charlie Anderson
Theresa
Bertha
Marie Johnson
Gustav Beckman
Oscar Beckman
Rockford
G. A. Fairlund
Will Take Little Girl to Chicago for Medical Help
Mrs. John Seastrem and companions will take her daughter Mabel to Chicago to see a specialist at Augustana hospital. The child was seriously injured in an auto accident nearly ten weeks ago and remains unconscious. The father, who drove the car, died of injuries and was buried Tuesday.
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John Seastrem
Mabel
Chicago
Augustana Hospital
Meeting of New Home Guards Postponed Tonight
This evening’s Home Guards meeting is postponed due to the chautauqua. Much interest is shown in towns joining the organization and next week will bring more. Miss Edith Beckman has been visiting at the Leland home.
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New Home Guards
Home Guards
Edith Beckman
Leland
Masons Plan Special Meeting At Beehive Hall
A. F. and A. M. Masons announce a special meeting at the Masonic hall in the Beehive block tomorrow night to exemplify the third degree for a candidate. A social hour is likely after the session.
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A. F
A. M
Masonic Organization
Masonic Hall
Beehive Block
Cnry
Sailor Lad to Be Taken Into Masonic Order
Howard E. Stevens of the Great Lakes naval training station is expected home this week for a weekend visit and to complete the final Masonic degree work tomorrow night.
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Sailor Lad
Howard E. Stevens
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Notable Chautauqua Week Opens With Airman Talk
A large crowd attends the light opera venue as Capt. George F Campbell RAF addresses the audience on wartime aviation in A Soldier of the Sky. Tonight Lieut. Campbell discusses life of the aviator and the war, with a dramatic Dunbar revue to follow this weekend.
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George F. Campbell
Royal Flying Corps
Dunbar
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chautauqua
New York
Tere
John J. Pershing
Chicago
Ed Smith Aids Local Rail Line Amid Crew Shortage
Ed Smith, conductor on the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb line, assists on the DeKalb Sycamore route while Ralph Wilteie is away on vacation. Smith works one line then swaps to the other, leaving the second car to another attendant as the street railway system faces a serious help shortage.
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Ed Smith
Chicago
DeKalb Sycamore
Ralph Wilteie
Smith
Flagman Recovers After Serious Illness
C. A. Beard improves after a serious illness this week. Relatives were summoned home and his sister Mrs. Blanchard of Chicago is here to care for him. Mrs. Jay Beard of Kenosha Wisconsin and Harry Beard of Dixon returned home after a several days stay.
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Flagman
C. A. Beard
Blanchard
Chicago
Jay Beard
Kenosha
Wis
Harry Beard
Dixon
French and Allied Advances Near Chauny and Noyon
Paris reports indicate first advance pushed Germans back to three miles from Chauny while Mangin’s forces reach Coucy le Chateau and edge toward Marlincourt near Noyon. British across twenty mile front along Oise to Chaulnes with several gains.
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Paris
France
Chauny
Noyon
le Sarre
Mangin
Coucy le Chateau
Oise
Manicamp
Marlincourt
Aisne
War Office
Aillette River
Divette
London
England
Cojel River
Chaulnes
Field Marshal Haig
Flanders
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Washington, D.C
Illinois
Gunray A. Anderson
Charles L. Eddy
Sidney M. Johnson
Otto B. Swanson
Chicago Corp
Andrew O. Tallman
Joliet
John L. Orr
Joan A. Peterson
Lockwort
Walter C. Sanderson
Shawnestown
John H. Neilson
Peoria
John O'Shea
Milton Vanderwerker
Otto Vannx
Robert Gillespie
Springfield
Edward FP. Purcell
Oak Park
Harald F. Mayer
Bart * Lett
Joseph Gillig
Louie A. Toler
Goreville
Prank Hiama
Marine Corps
Edwin P. Kishler
Walter Tigan
Rochelle
Gust A. Turgaren
Howard Young
Kewa
Nro
Corp
William Greening
Peru
Clifford Kirk
Vandalia
Charles W. Brooks
Wheaton
Ralph C. Judd
DE Kalb
Albert Adamick
Glen Carbon
Earl K. Barnett
Indianla
Charles A. Gordon
Robert J. Reynolds
Harrisburg
Samuel A. Singer
Joseph G. Stringfellow
Robinson
Charles C. Walters
Rock
Land
Louis Martha
Ashton
Sycamore
George I. Talbot
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Rockford, Dixon and Sterling
Fogh
Heinie
United Press
Foch
Teuton
Somme
Lassigny
L. Olson
Splendid Company
Ace
Aptain Campbell
E Austin
Hindenburg Line
Aillette
Bulletin
Albert
Bailleul
Eral von Boehm
Picardy
West Front
Soissons Marne
Boch
Vesle
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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