DeKalb Builds Home Ownership Boom Gains Momentum
In DeKalb two men F M Bemis and William Ballou drive a home ownership push aided by the DeKalb Building & Loan Association. South Third street grows with eight Bemis houses and new lots sold to Peter Christian 80m as Normal Road area expands under Ballou. The Elfield addition sewer work and paving promise early spring building, with many lots sold and more homes expected before fall.
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DeKalb
F. M. Bemis
William Ballou
DeKalb Building & Loan
Building and Loan Association
South Third Street
Bemis
Third Street
Peter Christian
Roosevelt Street
Mr. Bemis
Normal Road
Ballou
Lucinda Avenue
Elfield
Services for Mrs. Linden on Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. John Linden who died Tuesday morning at her home after long illness will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock from the home and at 1 30 o clock from the First Lutheran church where she had been a member for 51 years. Linden was a pioneer resident of this city, coming to DeKall county to make her home in 1871. Except for one year in Sterling, the remainder of her life was spent in this community.
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John Linden
First Lutheran Church
SMFS
Linden
DeKall County
Sterling
Ferguson Helps Wife With Statement in Texas
In Austin on December 2, former Governor James E. Ferguson issued a scathing statement defending his wife Gorham Ferguson and criticizing youthful Attorney General Dan Moody. He claimed the administration suffered a loss of $1000 due to Moody’s legal antics. A stray bakery advertisement appears in the same column, urging readers to visit The Innovation, 308, for pastries and wedding cakes.
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Ferguson
Austin
Tex
James FE
Gorham Ferguson
Dan Moody
Eye Clinic To Be Held In City One Day Only
Free eye examination clinic organized by district optometrists will take place tomorrow at the Fisk Motor Company sales rooms in the Knights of Columbus building. Dr. H. M. Payne arranged local details. Specialists will conduct the free tests for all residents and those who cannot afford glasses are urged to attend. The clinic opens early and stays open late to accommodate everyone.
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Fisk Motor Company
Knights of Columbus
H. M. Payne
Lewis Heads Home From Miner Operators Strike Stand
In Philadelphia December 2, the dispersion of the operators state committee, who rejected Governor Pinchot's plan to end the anthracite strike, and John J. Lewis's departure for his Springfield home shift the stalemate back to the November 1 flare up. Lewis stayed with Harrisburg miners full committee while operators weighed the proposal, then left for a short home visit. Phillip Murray, UMW International VP, returned to Lewis's headquarters to cover during his absence.
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Philadelphia
Pinchot
John J. Lewis
Springfield
Mhs
Lewis
Harrisburg
Bither Loses Point on Disbarment Motion
The Supreme Court denies the motion to discharge the rule to disbar William A. Bither, former Chicago school board attorney. He was convicted in Cook County criminal court for purchasing school board property, a verdict later reversed by the appellate court. Clarence Darrow and Mattick O'Donnell represent Bither.
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Supreme Court
William A. Bither
Chicago Schol Board
Chicago Bar Association
Bither
Cook County
Clarence Darrow
Mattick O'Donnell
Searles Must Work Along on Present Wage
Springfield reports state official Sherman Searles of Rock Island must continue at 4000 a year for two more years. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom notes the raise applies to the office, not the person, and Searles may receive the higher salary if reappointed after a three year term.
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Springfield
Sherman Searle
Rock Island
State Department of Public Welfare
Oscar Carlstrom
Searles
Fergus Given Ten Days Time to Make Reply
Springfield December 2 Fergus and Ferguson of Chicago seek a mandamus to compel support from the state legislators. They have ten days to answer motions to quash the writ and dismiss the petition. The supreme court will treat the motion as a demurrer and allow ten days to file an answer. A decision is expected when the court adjourns later this month.
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Springfield
Joan & Ferguson
Chicago
Supreme Court
Tofelax
Fergus Tendé
Canton Chief Orders Arrest of Men After 10 PM
Chief James H. Watts of Canton TL orders officers to arrest all men found on the streets after 10 oclock at night. Detainees will be brought to the sober station for questioning. Local women had been terrorized months earlier by a male intruder attempting assaults on unprotected residents.
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Canton
Dee 2
James H. Watts
New Will Open Bids for New Air Mail Route
Washington Dec 2 Bids for operating air mail service between Chicago and Birmingham Ala will be opened by Postmaster General New on December 8.
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Washington, D.C
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
Testmaster General New
Police Warn Parents Keen Kids Off Road
Police urge parents to keep children from using snowy streets as sled tracks. A boy narrowly avoided being struck on South Tenth Street pavement. Motorists report near misses with youngsters coasting on sidewalks. Traffic has risen, making street play dangerous. Parents urged to supervise and keep kids off roadways during snow.
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Cily
South Tenth Street
Furr Named Delegate to National Vocational Meet
Furr, agriculture instructor, leaves Chicasa for Cleveland to attend the annual convention of the Vocational Educational Association, where he will represent the state as delegate. He led a group of high school students to the Live Stock show in Chicago and plans to return with the party. The trip used a bus chartered from the Northern Illinois Service Company as topics on vocational education are set for discussion at the national sessions.
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Furr
Chicasa
Cleveland
Ohio
Vuestional Educational Association
State Vocational Educational Association
Chicago
Ilinois Service Company
Morrow Board Rejects Mitchell Unified Air Service Plan
The Morrow board report on aviation was given to President Coolidge and will be made public tomorrow. It is described as conservative and recommends no radical changes in government air policy, but suggests appointing three undersecretaries in the War Navy and Commerce departments to bolster aviation development. Col William Mitchell's Unified air service plan is rejected completely.
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Washington, D. C
Deeg
Morrow Board
Presiden Coolidge
Departments of War, Navy
Commercce
William Mitchell
Fez Protests Prompt Cruiser Dispatch in Turkey
In Turkey the cruiser Hamidieh sails toward Remze amid anticipated unrest in eastern provinces following anti Fez mandates. Demonstrations against the new order continue as unrest grows and authorities warn of possible further incidents.
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Turkey
Fez
Constantinople
Hamidieh
Remze
Andorra
Kodak sales appeal boosts family photos in everyday life
An upbeat ad describes Kodak cameras as treasured possessions for all ages. It highlights versatile models with price points from $2.50 and promotes recording moments like picnics trips travel parties and family gatherings as timeless keepsakes.
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Kodak
Secor
Kodaks
Briand Appears Tottering in Government Position
Paris Dec 2 Briand's ministerial declaration to the French parliament drew varied reactions from members. The outlook seemed uncertain with a fragile majority and doubts over Briand's ability to hold support, signaling a wavering position in the cabinet.
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Paris
Prance
Aristide Briand
Seriny
Cartier
Rites Held for Pioneer Mrs Gustus in Dekalb Parishioners Gather
Funeral services for Mrs C. Gustus, longtime Dekalb resident and charter member of the Lutheran church, were held in town with Rev. K. E. Nasnossen presiding. She died at 98, leaving five children Victor, William, Olof Gustus, Mrs. O. Larson, and Mrs. J. Wie, and several grandchildren. two sons live in Ida County.
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C. [Guatus
Down
Form
Ity
Pina Lutheran Behareh
DeKalb
Avineh
J O. Larsen
North Seventh Street
Welark
Pirse Lithemm Vhugeh Ptark
Bevrgreen
KE Wo Masnossen
Funers
Gihetus
Larnon
Osean Gus
Theivalb
Victor
William Gustus
Ida County
Sweden
Swedun
Gusts
Ths Ely
Dekkalb
Gustus
Geneva
Dekib
A. Fingstrom
Rookfora
Gustuy
Lawrsor
Osvor Gusts
Vietor
Wille Gustus
Eounty
Lowy
Jetin Wie
Slows City
South Seventh Street Man Is Victim of Fall
John Wilton of South Seventh Street was injured yesterday afternoon when he fell on the doorstep of a tiehone, suffering rib and back injuries. Friends report he will not be confined long and is resting more comfortably today despite continued pain.
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South Seventh Street
John Wilton
le Appen
Tiehone
Wilton
Looney Trial Opens in Galesburg Murder Case
The Looney murder trial opened in Galesburg with the state presenting its case. Joseph A. DeSilva testified to establish the victim William Gobel’s health and wounds, followed by Viviah Gabel wife of the slain man. The defense argued Looney was a scapegoat in a larger underworld conspiracy. proceedings adjourned overnight after testimony related to the complainant’s objections.
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Galesburs
Looney
Ford
William Gobel
D. O
Askern
Joseph A. DeSilva
Rock Island
Gabel
DeSilva
Viviah Gabel
Ame
Sterling Young Man in Dixon Hospital After Bakery Truck Crash
Albert Crabb, a Sterling native known locally, was injured when a bakery truck overturned on the Lincoln highway between Dixon and Sterling. Found unconscious around 2:30 AM, he remained in unstable condition but was described as not seriously hurt. He was en route to Dixon when the accident occurred and cannot recall the crash.
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Albert Crabb
Dixon
Sterling
Dixon Hospital
Lincoln Highway
Tavermernt
Youngs
Bankers to Finance Iowa Corn Farmers Credit Agencies Formed
Acting for President Coolidge midwestern bankers organized two credit agencies to aid Iowa farmers in marketing corn and avert a corn crisis. Total loaning power about 5 million dollars to be in operation within ten days. Message from Coolidge read as Secretary of Agriculture Jardine spoke at the Chicago conference.
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Chicago
Coolidge
Iowa
William Jargine
Whiting Says Uncle Sam Has Best Carriers
Commander Kenneth Whiting of the navy bureau of aeronautics testified at the Mitchell court martial that when the Lexington and Saratoga aircraft carriers are commissioned the United States will have the most powerful carriers in the world. He stated each carrier has 180000 horsepower and called them the greatest in power.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Kenneth Whiting
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Mitchell
Lexington
Whiting
Kipling Seriously Ill With Pneumonia In London
London dispatch reports Rudyard Kipling critically ill with bronchial pneumonia at his Berwick home. The author, a noted figure in letters, was previously in frail condition after a recent illness and underwent medical care while a shooting trip earlier in the week.
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London
England
Rudyard Kipling
Berwash
Germany seeks Locarno spirit concessions after treaty pact
Germany through Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stresemann asks France and England to modify Versailles terms. Demands include early evacuation of occupied German territory, reduced allied forces, and relaxed aircraft production limits. Germany plans to apply to join the League of Nations after returning to Berlin. Coblenz and Mayence bridgeheads to be evacuated first, Cologne already being cleared as allies consider disarmament talks next fall.
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London
England
Germany
Luther
Stresemann
France
Geneva
League of Nations
Berlin
Coblenz
Mayence
Cologne
Corn Show to Be Held Here Next Year Announcement
The Buckaloo Ruppi Burroughs clothing store announced the annual corn show will return next year after a successful last event. William Webb of Joliet, the judge this year, will judge again for two days in 1926 and deliver a farmers lecture on corn quality. A large number of farmers are expected to enter, and plans for the coming show are underway.
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Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs
William Webb
Joliet
Webb
Former DeKalb Minister Promoted to Moody Bible Institute
Rev J O Duffy once managed DeKalb Bell Telephone and led Dixon telephone work now becomes dean of correspondence at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After ordination he led Dixon North Side Evangelical church and is brother in law to Mrs Glen Herrick. Rev and Mrs Duffy visited DeKalb today.
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J. O. Duffy
Bell Telephone Company
Dixon
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Duffy
North Side
Two Minor Automobile Mishaps Reported in City
Two city auto mishaps occurred with no injuries. A Chicago man’s car collided on Lincoln highway with a Richardson resident’s vehicle between Second and Third streets, minor damage to both cars. A DeKalb taxicab struck a parked car at the state college, owned by a Maple Park student.
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Chicago
Richardson
Lincoln Highway
DeKalbread Company
State College
Maple Park
Norris Would Provide Nation With Fuel
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska proposed nationalizing enough coal mines to supply the country in an emergency. The idea was presented in Washington D C as a measure to ensure fuel for national need, reflecting wartime energy policies.
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Norris
Washington, D. C
Dee, 2
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Son of State College Head Aboard Ship Near Hoboken
The chief’s son, Virgil M. Brown Jr., and his family travel on the liner Vaupon returning from Trinidad to New York. The party, including Dr and Mrs J Stanley Brown, are en route for their home city aboard a ship that left quarantine and is due to dock at Hoboken at 4 45 PM Eastern. The party hopes for a safe arrival as a storm delayed the vessel. The Browns’ son had been with Standard Oil on Trinidad before returning for Christmas.
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State College
United Press
Virgil M. Brown
Hoboken
Brown
Trinidad
Mr. Brown
J. Stanley Brown
Vaupon
New York
Atlantic
Lamport Holt
Chronicle
United Press Association
Officer Kenneth Church Recovers At Parents’ Home
State Patrol Officer Kenneth Church, convalescing at his parents’ Sterl ing home after a severe head injury in a mysterious accident weeks ago, will remain indoors for about six weeks. He cannot yet detail the mishap, but reports suggest memories are returning gradually as doctors expect full recall with time.
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Kenneth Church
Sterling
Church
Dixon Hospital
Weddell Case Proceeds Slowly in Circuit Court
The damage suit filed by Mrs. Cynthia Case against Charles Weddell, begun in Sycamore circuit court, is moving slowly. It is the second trial after remand for a new trial following a prior verdict for Mrs. Case, with few spectators present.
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Weddell
Cynthia Case
Charles Weddell
Sycamore
Case
Condition of Mrs. Davy Is Very Serious
Word from the home of Mrs. R. C. Davy reports her condition very serious with little hope of recovery. The condition became critical today and family members were summoned to the home as friends await news of any improvement.
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R. C. Davy
Canton Thursday Night Officers to be Elected
Announcement states Canton DeKalb and Lady Lincoln Fort ress will meet at Odd Fellows hall Thursday night to elect officers. Present officers urge strong attendance for other important business. Sycamore Canton members likely to attend. Also notes car of Washington apples and potatoes available at Seventh and Oak Streets via Dave Katz.
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Canton
DeKalb
Lady Lincoln Fortress
Odd Fellows Hall
Sycamore
Washington
Jim Hill
Stayman
Oak Sts
Dave ‘Katz
City Council Amends Ordinances And Approves Signs
The city council met in regular session and largely handled routine business. An amendment to license the electrical trades parallels state law, and a plumbing ordinance aligns city rules with state standards. Traffic signs for Lincoln Highway were approved, and merchants may string holiday lights along the corridor. Purchases included a police motorcycle and a fire department battery charger. Sewer connections for the Elfield addition were approved, with costs borne by the addition owners. Huntley Park tree trimming will be studied by the Building and Grounds committee, with a report next session. Mayors Lindstrom and Goodison reported on the Illinois Municipal League convention in Decatur, detailing league work and observations from the trip.
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The
Chronicle
Seventh Street
Lincon Highway
First Street
Lincoln Highway
Elfield
Huntley Park
J. B. Lindstrom
H. ®. Goodison
Public Works
Illinois Municipal League
Decatur
Sonnemann Ordered to Repay State Salary
Springfield dismissal of Sonnemann case upholds prohibition on lawmakers accepting pay from another branch. The supreme court reiterates the order to reimburse the state treasury $5,451.61 of Sonnemann’s assistant attorney general salary while he served in the legislature.
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Sonnemann
Springfield
Otto Sonnemann
Carlinville
Supreme Court
Edward J. Grundage
Illinois Weather Portrait Tonight through Thursday
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions persist tonight and Thursday. Temperatures rise gradually with a slow warming trend across the state, bringing warmer daytime highs and milder evenings.
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Illinois
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