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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
2
William Baker of Kane County reports a 25 acre oat crop yielding about 2500 bushels, claiming one of the heaviest local yields. Skeptics doubt the figure, but Sycamore residents who know Baker vouch for his farming methods and honesty. If confirmed, the 100 bushel per acre claim would set a regional record.
Sycamore schools announce the faculty lineup for the next year on Monday. English teachers include Maregery Julian Ann tter and Luella Dunning, with Abba Harring for English and Latin and Doris Brigham for science, chemistry and algebra.
County officers from the northern part of the state converge on Waukegan for a multi day meeting. The program includes lake excursions on Lake Michigan and scheduled addresses as hundreds attend the event.
It is announced that the new St Marys school will open on August 31 with the Sisters of Mercy in charge of eight classes. In addition to the regular courses, instruction will be given in violin and piano.
James Collins, confined in the county jail since July 28 on a Harrison County charge, was transported to Chicago today for a trial. Collins, a Washington state cabinet maker, faces legal action.
Chautauqua goers praised the Inskeep Play Company for two dramas When a Woman Wills and That Printer of Udell's. Afternoon crowds called it among the best Sycamore has seen in years while evening attendance was even stronger and drew widespread acclaim for cast and management.
The program features the Singing Hussars and Emery Parnell Friday, Littl American Opera Saturday, and Dr. Lewis A. Convis speaking on Russia at 3 30. Sunday union church services start at ten with Bellino concerts and Senator Magnus Johnson talk. Rev Sam Small closes the program Sunday night. Local residents attend events and plan future chautauquas. several Sycamore and DeKalb residents travel for fairs and visits.
Members of the Sycamore Izaak Walton chapter used a minnow net to free several landlocked fish from a shallow creek near McMenamins. They transferred the fish about 100 yards to the Kishwaukee. New state game preserve signs from the Department of Conservation will be posted before month’s start.
Miss Ruth Morgan of Lee's Book Store suffers an infection in the left hand, centered on the last two fingers, causing considerable pain today.
Mr and Mrs Homer Dayton of Colo Iowa were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs G I Waterbury over the weekend. It is announced today that a pre holiday dancing party will be given at St Marys auditorium on Monday evening August 31. Those who have
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