Settlement talks announced for DeKalb County Farmers Institute
The 191% era program for DeKalb County Farmers Institute meetings was announced with Federal Farm Loans as the year s chief topic. E Hopkins vice president Federal Land Bank of St Louis will discuss farm loans and the government plan. First institute to be held December 9 at U P Church Frank s carep. homemakers meeting with Mrs Ella Stewart speaking on The Woman with the Lamp. Schedule lists Dec 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 at various churches. institute officers named. The Homemaker s club officers listed as well.
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E. Hopkins
Federal Land Bank of St O
Farmers’ Institute
U. P. Church
Hinckley
Waterman
Lee
Rollo
Elva
Malta
Esmond
Brush Point
Genoa
Kingston Homemaker’s Club
Spe ’Er
Ella Stewart
J. Y. Shamel
Methodist Church
Rolla
Spe
Frederick Dow
Congregational Church
Lena S. Mann
Samuel BE. Bradt
R. J. McAllister
Chauncey Watson
DeKalb County Board Transacts Large Routine Business
The DeKalb County Board of Supervisors met after adjournment and transacted a large amount of routine business. Officers reports were audited and approved. pensions granted for a blind recipient. three bridges completed with half the cost borne by the county. half costs authorized for Clinton and Kingston bridges and Easterbrook bridge. Sympathy sent to H. E. White. Annual hospital appropriations of 1000 dollars to Sycamore and DeKalb hospitals. Probate of tuberculosis sanitarium voucher payments up to 3000 for immediate needs. Sheriff to confer on using his own automobile for official use. Highway superintendent succession discussed. department letter indicates an extra examination may be needed for the incumbent candidate.
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DeKalb County Board of Supervisors
Rebecca Ann Skinner
Sandwich
Clinton
Holroys
Kingston
Easterbrook
Pierce
H. E. White
Chicago
Sycamore
DeKalb
Springfield
Giacyrts eTian
Burglar by Proxy at Princess Playhouse Saturday Show
Tonight Jack Pichrora performs A Burglar by Proxy at the Princess Playhouse with 7 15 start. Tickets list adults two cents plus war tax two cents total twenty two cents and children ten cents plus one cent war tax total one six.
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Jack Pichrora
The
Princess Playhouse
William. Vesmond
Former De Kalb Men Rob a Second Hand Store
Two men identified as George Smith and William Moore were charged with breaking into the Arenkill and Collins second hand store on South Broadway. Bound over to the February grand jury in bonds of 2 each, they remain jailed in Aurora. Stolen articles were found in a suitcase in their possession after entry by smashing a rear window prior to opening for business. Both men claim ex-soldier status.
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Aurora Beacon News
George Smith
William Moore
Avenkill & Collins
South Broadway
Justice of the Peace
Turlington
Cicero
Webber
Arenkill
Coll Fornorty
More Snow In Forecast As Weather Man Warns
Weather forecaster predicts more snowfall and lower temperatures, signaling a hard winter ahead. Heavy overnight accumulation kept people indoors, with children enjoying sledding and city workers clearing roads and rail crossings. The DeKalb-Sycamore interurban line plow was used for the first time this year as cold snaps disrupt expectations of winter timing.
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DeKalb-Sycamore
Death of Maude Tabor Mystery Unfolds in Lawsuit
In Lawton Michigan December, the death of Maude Tabor is investigated as authorities relay statements from her sister in law, Mrs. Walter Tabor. Maude died in childbirth at age 46, and her body was placed in a basement trunk to avert disgrace, according to the testimony.
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Paited Press
Lawton
Mich
Maude Tabor
Tabor
Walter Tabor
Swife
Maude
Tabor Doby
California
New Mother's
Auto Bandits Go to Trial Monday Morning
Four auto bandits accused of a sensational county incident last summer face circuit court Monday morning before Judge Slusser. State's Attorney Smith has built substantial evidence in hopes of securing convictions. the defendants remain jailed awaiting bondsmen.
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Vieinm
Dudge Slusser
Smith
Elks Hold Memorial Service This Sunday in DeKalb
Elks annual memorial services will be held Sunday in the Elks club rooms at 2 o clock. Prof. S J Vaughn of the Normal faculty will be the memorial speaker with solos by S R Soensen and Elvin Carlson, accompanied by Zachler. DeKalb Post American Legion led the homecoming celebration planning for veterans. offices are asked to share names and addresses of returning service members. The date for the celebration will be announced later.
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Phe
The
Elks
Elks Club
S. J. Vaughn
Norms
S. R. Soensen
Elvin Carlson
Zach ©Ler
DeKalb
American Legion
John P. Kane
H. D. Fisk
Daily Chronicle
Daily Independent
Mexicans in Big Plot Split Over U S Action
United Press reports Washington lawmakers press resolving to cut diplomatic ties with Mexico. The issue centers on Willar Jenkins's release and alleged Mexican propaganda. Exiled Mexicans in the U S seek a unified leader and provisional government to influence Washington while avoiding open conflict.
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United Press
Washington
Dee
Wall
Hey
Mexico
Willar O. Jenkins
Fall
Foreign Relations Committee
Pal
Wilson
Capost
Hitchcock
Wilden
State Department
Congress
Christmas trade booms as nation hails gift spree
Amid unprecedented demand Christmas shoppers flood stores across cities. Tax on luxuries runs three to twenty percent, avg ten. Post Office plans move 210 million parcels in ten days before Christmas with 20 thousand clerks and extra railroad space. Also reports the death of William Lee in DeKalb at 60 from stomach cancer after influenza. Funeral Monday at his home and Fairview cemetery. Weather: Illinois unsettled with snow tonight, rain in south, colder Sunday. pages mention cinema ads.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Nvnage
Per- Fcel Post
Christintas
William Lee
James Scott
DeKalb
DeKalb Avenue
Ggow
Scotland
Ireland
Robert
James
Alfred Rich
Gene Griswold
Pollock
Nellie Mucklebride
Glasgow
B. L. Hoyt
Sam Sharp
Fairview Cemetery
Third Street Crossing Repair Work Finished
The work of repairing the Third Street crossing over the Northwestern tracks has been completed and the crossing is now open to traffic.
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Third Street
Reds Hearings Ended at Ellis Island in Deportation Review
New York December 6 Hearings on all deportation cases of reds held on Ellis Island have ended, deputy immigration head B H Uhl says. Papers for 80 investigations are being prepared for Labor Department review in Washington for final decisions on deportations. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were processed with others and caused no trouble.
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New York
N. Y
Ellis Island
B. H. Uhl
Department of Labor
Washington
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkmen
Wets Press for Delay as War Time Prohibition Nears
United Press reports wets push to repeal war time prohibition with 40 days left. Liquor interests seek weeks to liquidate stocks worth billions while House committee schedules debate for December 10 on repeal. Galvin cites potential $500 million federal revenue loss and near $1 billion hit to banks and liquor firms. A mandamus suit seeks to fix a one year postponement date. Ohio’s withdrawal of approval affects path forward.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House Agricultural Committee
Galvin
Mass
Secretary of State
Ohio
New DeKalb County Telephone Directory Issued
The DeKalb County Telephone Company releases a larger directory now distributed to subscribers. It covers DeKalb Esmond Genoa Hinckley Kingston Kirkland Lee Malta Maple Park Shabbona Sycamore and Waterman with rural listings. It includes subscriber names directors ads and a complete classified section.
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DeKalb
Army reorg panel backs no universal training plan
United Press reports Acting Chairman Anthony said universal military training should not be in the army reorganization bill. A vote was not taken, but 7 of 21 members favored the plan in prior polls as Chairman Kahn, then in California, plans a floor fight to restore training. The committee aims for a peacetime army strength around 297,000 while amending the 1916 National Defense Act.
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Ry Tulteé Press
el Paso
Texas
United States
Carranza
Washington
Felipe Angeles
Mexico
California
San Antonio
New York
Tis Patcial
Thelesdine
Francisco de la Barra
Manuel Calera
Vasques
de la Barra
Paris
Calera
Madero
Iby United Press
Washington, D. C
House Military Affairs Committee
Anthony
Kahn
Buick Sedan and Truck Collide at City Intersection
A Buick sedan and a commercial truck owned by Corey & Evans collided at the Lincoln Highway and Fourth streets intersection at noon today. Three Buicks en route from factory to distributor crossed Fourth street as the truck approached, causing the unavoidable crash. No injuries occurred as speeds were not high. the sedan sustained radiator and mud guard damage while the truck had minor damage.
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Corey & Evans
Walter Moffet
Lincoln Highway
Fourth Streets
Fourth Street
Vikings to Initiate 25 at Hall Meeting Tonight
Balder lodge No 12 of the Independent Order of Vikings plans a gala meeting in Viking hall with 25 new candidates to be initiated. A Rockford lodge team will perform initiatory work, and grand lodge officers from Chicago will attend. A lunch and social session follow.
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Balder Lodge
Order of Vikings
Viking Hall
Rockford
Chicago
Deputy Sheriff’s Chevrolet Stolen at Rockford
Gust Gustafson deputy sheriff of Esmond county reported his Chevrolet roadster stolen yesterday while he was in Rockford on official business. Police were alerted to search for the thief or thieves. Dancing Armory Ball Room scheduled tonight from 9 to 12.
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Rockford
Gust Gustafson
Esmond
Armory Ball Room
War Clouds Dare Again War Clouds Dare Again
A United Press dispatch from Washington reports renewed threats of war with Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty protocol. Paris cables say Britain and France plan invasion if needed, with a possible ultimatum to Berlin within 48 hours. 12,000 U.S. troops in the Rhine may back Marshal Foch if hostilities resume.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Paris
Berlin
Field Marshal Wilson
England
Wilson
State Department
Rhine
Marshal Foch
Scapa Flow
France
Gabriel D' Annunzio
Spalatto
Cattaro
Laibach
Belgrade
Abend Zeitung
Mayence
Ludwigshaven
Supreme Council
Glidden in critical condition after surgery setback
Joseph Glidden, son of Judge and Mrs V A Glidden, has lapsed into coma at Augustana Hospital Chicago after a second operation for hernia. Complications turned his recovery critical and he has been sinking for a week. He fought valiantly for life but faces a likely end.
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Joseph Glidden
V. A. Glidden
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
DeKalb County Group Heads for Denmark by Air and Sea
A DeKalb county party led by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kiergard with Miss Hannah Kiergard Mrs Oscar Matheson and Crist Paulson left New York on Wednesday aiming for Denmark via Norway and Sweden They plan to land at Corel Liana Norway then travel by train to Denmark and unite with native land departure plans
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Norway
DeKalb County
Denmark
New York
Mike Kiergard
Hannah Kiergard
Oscar Matheson
Crist Paulson
Corelliana
Sweden
Vaudeville Night at New Armory Offers Big Bill
The New Armory theater vaudeville presents a 16 act lineup Monday night at 7:30 and 9:15 featuring Ladies De Luxe Hawaiian novelty Kaleikoa Due Arthur Guy Trio Captain Powers and more. The program promises one standout act per bill plus music by the theater orchestra Bratola organ Pathe News and two-act comedy.
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New Armory Theater
New Armory
Arthur Guy
DeKalb
Captain Powers
Bratola
Pathe
All Stores to Close Early Amid Coal Shortage Pressures
Following a merchants conference a new opening schedule sets all local stores including groceries meat markets and barber shops to 10am6pm daily and 9pm Saturday. Drug stores only sell drugs while others close and restaurants will not sell cigars cigarettes or candy after six. Citizens urged to avoid candles or kerosene lights and to conserve coal using coke whenever possible. DeKalb Sycamore Electric reports five coal cars at plant and officials warn against poor coal quality. Mayor Wagley refrains from proclamations but asks public to heed fuel and utilities guidance and to mobilize supplies if needed.
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Chicago
Hec
Cpstics
Commonwealth-Edison Company
The
Fuel Administration
Transportation Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Gary
Ind
Cleveland
Ohio
Coxtan
Rence
Pittsburg
Kas
Kansas Volunter
Missouri
Barton County
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
St. Louis
Railroad
Philadelphia
Allegheny District
L. W. Baldwin
Atlanta Ga
Boston Mass
DeKaio-Sycamore Electric Company
Wagley
Chronicle
Public Utilities Commission
Helfred Nelsons Welcome New Son on Pleasant Street
A son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Helfrid Nelson residents of Pleasant street They now have two sons and two daughters.
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Helfred Nelson
Helfrid Nelson
Pleasant Street
Yuletide Trade Heav y Brightens Busy Christmas Market
Merchants report brisk pre Christmas business despite high prices and lingering coal shortages. Shoppers are urged to buy early, improving clerk attention and display variety while merchants learn buyers needs. Money seems plentiful and gifts reflect a war weariness yielding generous, peaceful holiday spirit.
Crops Increase 16 Percent in Last Decade Says Houston
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Houston in his annual release states American farmers boosted average crop yield by 16 percent over the past ten years. The findings come from Houston's just released report.
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Tarted Press
Washington
Dbd
Houston
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Farmers’ Institute and Home Makers’ Club
LEWIS
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
County Board of Supervisors
DE Kalb
Auto Bandits
Jenkins
Mexico City
Jenkine
Nee
Wiliam Jenkins
Constar
Pueblo
William Scott
Tomas Rush
Ilinois
Chairman Kahn
ARMY
BUICK
Vikings
Peace Council
Serbia
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