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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

2

Sycamore publicity from better babies conference feature

Prairie Farmer highlights Sycamore coverage with photos of Gerald Lindgren and Shirley Ann Adee both scoring 99 percent plus at the better babies conference. It notes one child could have reached 100 percent if vaccinated and mentions the clinic’s work and local publicity.

Sycamore The Prairie Farmer Gerald Lindgren Shirley Ann Adee Shirley Adee Itlso Sycamore Hospital

Awarded Prize on Car Loads of Sheep at Show

The Sycamore Feed Yards won first and second prizes with two carloads of western yearling wethers at the international sheep show. Purchases were made 46 days ago through Merrion & Wilkins, and the entries fed a ration of corn, buckwheat screenings, oil meal, alfalfa, and molasses. The 110 pound average weight and the decisive sweep of the awards drew widespread congratulations.

Sycamore Sycamore Feed Yards Merrion & Wilkins, Commission Company United States

Many Will be Baptized at Church Sunday

Rev R D Walters pastor of First Baptist church announces new members will be received Sunday by baptism after the forenoon service at 11 oclock. Some will join by letter following evangelist services under Rev Granger and members are urged to attend.

R. D. Walters First Baptist Church Granger Swedish Baptist Church Emma Ekwall China John A. Shallman Lundin

Elks Memorial Service Planned by Sycamore Lodge

Sycamore Lodge Number 1392 of the BPO Elks will meet at the lodge rooms at three o'clock Sunday for their annual memorial services. Attorney A. G. Kennedy of DeKalb is named principal speaker for the event. The committee urges all members to attend to honor departed brethren.

Sycamore Lodge No. 1392 B. P. O. Elks A. G. Kennedy DeKalb

High school benefit game vs Sycamore Merchants

December 7 at 7 20 p m in the high school gym features the varsity against the Sycamore Merchants. Also listed are a Baptist bazaar and noon dinner, a minstrel show by the Sycamore Lodge B P O Elks at Fargo Theatre on December 12 and 13, and a Ladies night at the Elks club on December 12.

Oracle Sycamore Merchants Sycamore Lodge B. P.O. Elks Fargo Theatre Elks Clut Sycamore Woman's Club Elks Home American Home Department Grant Beebe

Wreaths Adorn State Street Posts for Christmas Season

Decorations along State Street are underway with evergreen garlands covering ornamental posts from end to end. Red and green lights will brighten the displays. Officials note the opening day for Christmas shopping will be a major boost for merchants offering special values and gift articles.

State Street

Man Sent Here to Serve Time at County Jail

Donald Eason Lighthill of Chicago was brought to the county jail Wednesday evening and will serve three months. He was convicted in Chicago of Mann Act violations, the first prisoner from Chicago federal courts sentenced under this law in some time.

Donald Eason Lighthill Chicago Lighthill

Sycamore Sons Go Into Action This Evening

The Sycamore Sons basketball team heads to West Chicago to face the city’s American Legion squad. Key players Teach, Thomas, Coffey, Oldham, Leland, Hennigan, White, and Johnson will defend the color, aiming to win despite limited practice this week.

Sycamore Sons West Chicago American Legion Sycamore Teach Thomas Coffey Oldham Leland Hennigan White Johnson

Trappers To Face Arrest In Game Preserve

Deputy Game Warden Ted Bentley of DeKalb reports trapping in the game preserve, formerly Lloyd's Woods, is banned. After a week of officer meetings and letters to wardens seeking permission, authorities vow to enforce the law strictly.

Ted Bentley DeKalb Lloyd's Woods

Business Men to Chicago on Factory Lead

Secretary N. J. Zener and a group of industrial committee members traveled to Chicago on business matters. Street talk suggested they were seeking a factory read, but details remained unclear whether this involved a new read or actions tied to a long-standing proposal.

Chicago N. J. Zener

Walton League secretary travels to Chicago on league business

In Chicago on business for the Walton League Earl Wetzel, secretary of the Izaak Walton chapter here, was in Chicago yesterday. Little is known of the secretary's mission beyond Walton League work. The worlds youngest air pilot is said to be Miss Lillian Dawson of London, aged 11, who has been flying alone for a year.

Chicago The Walton League Earl Wetzel Izaak Walton League Lillian Dawson London

Short Talks by Thoughtful Mothers Statement

A California Long Beach mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping her child's dreadful hoarse croup cough on the first night. She notes relief and repeated relief from coughs and colds and mentions it is good for whooping cough. Kirchner's Drug Store and Seventh Street Pharmacy carry it.

California Long Beach Croup Foley Junior Kirchner Seventh Street

Young Pupils Publish School Papers at Mc Murray Haish Glidden

Three grade school papers appear The tinal and Black from Mc Murray The Haish Banner from Haish and the Purple and White from Glidden with Ellwood boys set to start. At State Teachers College shop class Milo T. Oakland supervises printing learning by young printers who print several issues this year as pupils grow accustomed to the work.

McMurray Haish Glidden School Ellwood School State Teachers College Milo T. Oakland

New Winter Quarter Opens at State Teachers College

A new winter quarter begins Monday at State Teachers College after the fall term closed yesterday. Enrollment growth is not expected to be large as high school semesters end too late for many graduating students to enroll. Graduation exercises were held Thursday afternoon for 12 students in an informal ceremony.

State Teachers College

Ear for Cash Offered by Wealthy New York Matron

Chicago headlines tell of at least 15 residents bidding to sell an ear for 2500 dollars after an ad by New York society woman. Applicants include a veteran and a broke young woman quoting a wish to swap a ear for warmth and fashion, with lawyer J C McCarthy to select from photographs.

Chicago U.pr New York J. McCarthy Lehey McCarthy Doris Clarke

Damage Suit XII Filed in Court Aurora Woman

Mrs. Eva Bauman sues M Jessie Andrews in Kane county circuit court for Aurora seeking 15000 damages. In a car driven by the defendant a honey bee stung the driver causing loss of control and a ditch collision injuring both occupants. Bauman says she is partially paralyzed and permanently injured.

Geneva Ill U.P Kane County Eva Bauman M Jessie Andrews Aurora

Carl Franzene Named Head of Svithiod at DeKalb Lodge

A DeKalb lodge of the Independent Order of Svithiod held a stated meeting at the Odd Fellows hall. After routine business, officers for next year were elected with Carl Franzene as chairman, Axel Ryden as vice chairman, Florence Vierson as recording secretary, and Clara Peterson as treasurer. other officers to be appointed later.

Royal Neighbors Ann Foster Oracl Emma Tewsbury Gertrude Tall Mattie Lehaush Zula Eddy Mary Duncan Thoda Weaver Emma Burcum Inner Sentinel Meyers Outer Sentinel Inga Wallmark Carl Franzene Svithiod DeKalb Lodge the Independent Order of Svithiod Odd Fellows Hall Axel Ryden Florence Vierson Clara Peterson

Beggar Refusal Triggers Harsh Assault in Springfield

Harold G. Billings, 38, of Niles Michigan, was found injured after refusing alms to two men who demanded the price of a meal. He lay in St John’s hospital with scalp wounds. Police detained Charles Jackson of Kansas City and George Belle of Chicago nearby.

Springfield O.R Harold G. Billings Niles Mich St. John’s Hospital Billings Charles Jackson Kansas City George Belle Chicago

Lifetone Tablets Promise Nerve Rejuvenation In Two Weeks

Nervousness and fatigue are claimed to fade with Lifetone Tablets. An ad offers seventy two tablets for $1.00 with a plan to take two after each meal and two at bedtime for two weeks, asserting restored nerves, vitality, and confidence.

Blockade fears loom as tax changes and reform split lines

Washington period piece notes lawmakers planning a farm relief date and a bill to curb court injunctions in labor disputes while endorsing a central tax cut package. It reports on the Republican committee’s plan to abolish 16 minor house committees, new expenditures committee setup, and a national organizational roster including Dr. Clifford E. Smith and John MacQueen with roles on exemption boards during the world war. The piece closes urging readers to read The Want Ads.

Washington, D. C House Representative Garner Texas Will Neek Central Americ Howe Ways and Means Republican Committee On Snell House Rules Committee DeKalb County Clifford E. Smith John MacQueen Leafa JH. Seibert Prophetstown John B. Tansey Chicago Frank G. Hajicek Treasjjurer A. 4

Civil Legion Holds Election of Officers

The Civil Legion, a national group of veterans, conducted an officers election to fill leadership roles for its continued patriotic service and organized activities.

Civil Legion National Fau

Free Advice For Women On Restoring Health From Mrs Lovell

A Kansas City notice offers free, no charge guidance to women suffering ovarian pains, irregular periods, and nervous distress. It promotes a home method claimed to relieve ailments, with testimonials of women feeling reborn and pain-free. Send for Tod: This advice is entirely free to you, has nothing to sell.

Elen Lovell Mass Kansas City Inquirer Tod

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