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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
Secretary Killian of the American Legion dispatches a feed for members at the Elks Club on Thursday December 1 at 8:00 PM. The menu includes ham, mashed potatoes, sweet taters, celery, ice cream, and assorted accompaniments.
Dixon health officer Br. J. B. Werren announces no new smallpox cases today and nine cases remain under control. Precautions continue to prevent spread while schools may bar unvaccinated children until parents comply with health department rulings.
Street car men between here and Sycamore report riders stealing rides by hanging on the back of street cars. Last night four youths clung to the rear as the nine o clock car left Fourth street while a man gripped grab irons and stood on the opposite steps. Most offenders are said to come from Sycamore.
Del Cary Smith speaks under the Eagles, inviting all to a free dance this Friday at Odd Fellows hall. Event promotes community gathering with open attendance.
Postmaster General Wil S Hays urges people to use standard size Christmas mail to speed handling and avoid delays. He warns against small cards and envelopes, asks for plain handwriting, and notes parcel post doubling workload. Also, DeKalb hosts Del Cary Smith on Eagles principles and a public evening with music and dancing. In Chicago a rail labor board ruling cuts costs by reshaping shop work limits and creating grievance committees.
After several days of fog rain and snow storms the sun finally broke through in DeKalb. Residents said it was good to see sunshine again as blue skies and brighter weather returned to town over the past two days.
Tonight at the Princess theatre Rud yard Kipling's world read story Without Benefit of Clergy is presented describing an immortal classic of East and West and Kipling's enduring achievement.
The Red Cross Christmas seals drive starts with school children going door to door in DeKalb. Residents are urged to buy seals or health bonds to support tuberculosis protection, with a slogan urging broad Christmas charity.
Methodist bazaar featuring booths with home articles for every room. An oyster supper will be served at 5 00 p m.
State health officer reports deplorable vaccination and health neglect in DeKalb County. He cites low smallpox vaccination, dental and adenoid needs in a country school, and warns one outbreak could trigger a wider epidemic. Emphasizes toxin antitoxin use to curb diphtheria and urges cooperation to prevent state-led controls.
Fisk Motor Company expands its service station by adding a battery and electrical shop. John Brenahan, long associated with Harley Mitchell in the battery business, now heads the new department. The firm invites Ford owners in the area to use the upgraded service and has notified nearby customers.
Street car workers for the DeKalb Sycamore Interurban Traction tally riders west of First Street to gauge profitability of serving the College gate on each trip. Some days yield five to six riders, others three or four, with overall numbers not covering delays and power costs on bad weather runs.
Governor Len Small named three additional members to finish the deep waterway committee. Col. Fred Bennett of Joliet C. M. Clay Bunting of Kankakee and W. J. Fay of Jacksonville were added, completing the roster.
Miss Genevie Lewis sister of DeKalb financier John H. Lewis died in her home after a night stroke. Born Cortland New York June 6 1847 she lived with her brother since 1903 and was active in many organizations. Funeral plans to be announced. A separate dispatch reports Governor Len Small denying a grand jury bribery charge and attacking Attorney General Brundage.
The City Commissioner of Public Works announces completion of repairs on the South Fourth street pavement. The cement road is expected to open within a week or ten days, making travel to Waterman and other south end cities easier. Shoulder improvements will wait until early spring.
A local newspaper notes the return of Swede turkey stockfish to grocery shelves as a sure sign of the Christmas season, signaling easing wartime shortages and renewed holiday advertising in area stores.
George Locke an American Steel and Wire company employee is out after several days of illness believed to be the flu. He says he was very sick and is still weak but hopes to recover within a week or two and be back downtown soon.
Judge Sidney B. Reeve ordered young girls out of the courtroom at the start of the Arthur Burch murder trial in Los Angeles. Burch faces charges in the killing of J. Belton Kennedy and R. J. Sanderson. Prof S. H. Clarke testified as the first witness, recounting events at Gossmann's Drug Store and a trip from Chicago.
Tokyo reports Japan rejects 70 percent naval ratio despite conference risks. Washington says disputes over ratio and Shantung return loom large as talks progress with Britain and France seeking favorable adjustments and possible settlement.
Seattle Dec 1 The Japanese schooner Kuon Maru carrying salt to Port Alberni was set ablaze 15 miles off Flattery with the crew saved. A second vessel Saikai Maru inbound from Yokohama with lumber for Suzuki and Co is said to be in distress at the mouth of the Columbia River.
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