Sycamore Takes Cup at October Sales Meet
Salesmen from Sycamore 34 Dixon 23 Rochelle 31 attended the Rochelle meeting led by Prof. Gardner of the University of Wisconsin who spoke on merchandise presentation to customers and the need for cheerful season spirit. Fred Raymond of Star garage won the silver cup for most sales in October. Next session will be in Dixon in January. London barbers warn of higher prices due to longer hours and new training for women’s hair care.
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Sycamore
Rochelle
Fred Raymond
The
Star Garage
D. R. S. Plan
Dixon
Prof
Gardner
Carney
Prof. Gardner
University of Wisconsin
Nist
Eeacornee
DeKalb Board Sets Hearing on Street Improvement Bonds
Notice to residents of DeKalb Illinois that the Board of Local Improvements completed South Third Street grading drainage and paving from the extent of the existing pavement to the city limits. A certificate of conformity and estimated costs were filed November 21 1925 with the City Court. A hearing on the certificate will be held December 12 1925 at four o clock p m. Objections may be filed before the hearing. Dated DeKalb Illinois November 23 1925.
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Board of Local Improvements
Y of
DeKalb
County of
State of Illinois
South Third Street
Edward M. Roche Co
Freeport
Illinois
DeKalb County
City of
Board of Local Improvements of the City of
L. D. Chambers
Sycamore society notes include luncheons and bazaars
Mrs A F Hammerschmidt and others attended a Roosevelt club lunch in Chicago to hear Vice President Dawes. Sycamore women returned home. A marriage license was issued to Albert Hill and Cecile Wanmer in Sandwich. Local officials and several residents visited the courthouse. Church groups plan district meetings and bazaars with suppers, including Universalist, Busy Bees, and Golden Links events scheduled in coming weeks.
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A. FE. Hammerschmidt
Elizabeth Crum
Hamsmith
Chicago
Roosevelt Tripublican Club
Charles G. Dawes
Sycamore
Albert R. Hill
Sandwich
Cecile Wanmer
Marseilles
Pigeon Supper Planned by Sycamore Elks Club
Announcement from the Sycamore lodge of Elks states a pigeon supper will be served to members at the meeting next Monday evening. Some members will go out Thursday and Friday to trap pigeons and several skilled marksmen express intent to join. It is unclear if a program will accompany the second supper of the season, but organizers aim to provide a large number of birds for the feast.
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Methodist Church
Sycamore Lodge of Elks
Stores Dress for Christmas Trade in Sycamore
Merchants along the street have begun decorating shops for the season and expect a bustling Christmas period. With cement roads bringing buyers from all directions,商 pulbic forecast strong gift demand and extensive merchandise selections for the next three weeks.
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Sycamore
Sheriff Reports Busy Year for County Jail
Sheriff FE. E. Crawtorn reports the county closed its fiscal year November 30 with 468 prisoners admitted in 12 months. With nearly 50 inmates currently at the jail, he had over 400 commitments and discharges, noting repeat arrests among alcohol and drug offenders. A fuller report will follow.
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FE. E. Crawtorn
Chicago
South Sea Man to Appear at Baptist Church
The Stevens Free Lecture and Concert course announces Wherahiko Rawei from the South Seas as the next entertainment. He will perform in full native costume. The event, under the Men’s Sunday Evening club, will be in the Baptist church and is expected to draw a large Sycamore audience.
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Wherahiko Rawei
South Seas
Eye Clinic Attended by Sycamore Residents in DeKalb
Four Sycamore residents plan to travel to DeKalb Thursday for a free eye clinic at Fisk Motor salesrooms directed by Dr. H. M. Jayne. The clinic, chosen by the Optometrists Society, offers no examination fee and aims to help residents with eye trouble.
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Sycamore
DeKalb
Fisk Motor Company
H. M. Jayne
Mix Acts Society of Optometrists
Pokinah
Payne
Icy Pavement Causes Treacherous Driving In Town
Forenoon conditions gave motorists trouble as icy pavement spread across the city. Drivers ignored stop signs, with even four wheel brakes failing to stop in time, though no serious injuries were reported.
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Vio
Jewelry store owner plans Chicago fixtures for holiday trade
Hans Olsen, who moved his jewelry shop from the Lewis & Palmer branch into the former DeKalb County Abstract building, was in Chicago yesterday seeking fixtures. He expects to finish arrangements soon to ready the store for an unusually busy Christmas business.
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Chicago
Hans Olsen
Lewis & Palmer
DeKalb County Abstract Company
Olson
Advertising Offer for Foley Remedies Include Free Samples
A vintage advertisement invites readers to mail a request to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a ten-cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND and free sample packets of FOLEY PILLS and FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS. The copy asserts wide past success and urges readers to send payment and address clearly.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
FOLEY
Lighting fixtures installed in county offices building
Workmen are installing the same kind of lighting fixtures throughout the building on supervisors orders. Yesterday and today the new fixtures were hung in the county treasurer and county clerk offices and in Judge W L Ponds chambers. The project aims to improve the building with a modern lighting finish.
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W. L. Pond
Geneva magnate Iso receives huge bouquet at Sycamore theatre opening
Iso of Geneva, who recently built a theatre in Sycamore, was honored by a large Geneva crowd at the local opening. He received a huge basket of roses and well wishes from friends, as playhouse programs attracted strong attendance Saturday evening and Sunday.
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Iso
Geneva
Sycamore
Fargo
Rendell Tells About Trip in Western State
Joe Rendell substituted for a speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon recounting a summer journey through western states. He described the Grand Canyon Dikes Peak and Vancouver and his talk was well received. Also featured were KE Clark with nut picker stories and Frank Ellis with piano numbers. About 3 Kiwanis members planned to attend the Illinois Iowa district convention at Rainbo Gardens in Chicago.
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Joe Rendell
Rendell
Grand Canyon
Dike's Peak
Vancouver
KE. G. Clark
Georgia
Clark
Frank Ellis
Princess Theatre
HH. R. Sorensen
Kiwanis Club
Rainbo Gardens
Chicago
Isaac W. George Announces DeKalb County Sheriff Candidacy
Isaac W. George of Shabbona Illinois announces his candidacy for Sheriff of DeKalb County subject to the will of the Republican party at the primary. He asks for party support and signs the letter in a formal campaign tone.
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DeKalb County
Isaac W. George
Shabbona
Mother of 17 endorses marriage for love over career
In Omaha on December 1 Mrs. William Koziol, mother of 17 children including ten daughters, advocates marrying for love while educating daughters in business. She recalls marrying young and values a happy home over money, noting two daughters already married for love while the others are being guided toward stable homes.
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Omaha, Neb
William Koziol
Omaha
Furrs Ag Class Heads to Fat Stock Show
Members of Paul Furrs ag class at the high school will travel to Chicaze tomorrow to attend the fat stock show. The new parlor coach, received this week by the Hennis Service company, will be the initial ride. The entire day will be spent at the show, and the boys anticipate a pleasant trip.
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Paul Furrs
Hennis Service Company
Lecturer Continues to Please His Audience
Rev H Tsrom presents the Gospel of Juste Christ in a powerful sermon at the Swedish Gaytist church last night. He calls the Pharisees sinners and asserts Jesus forgives them, with another talk promised on From Slave to Digaret. The Scandinav ians are invited to hear the final service tomorrow night. Craters and mountains on the moon are named after famed astronomers. Lenz Hair Wash advertised by Lenz Drug Store.
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H. Tsrom
Jesus
Ystrem
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