DeKalb County Board Concludes December Session
The December session of DeKalb County Board of Supervisors adjourned to April after long talks on refunds, highway plans, and budget items. State highway officials reported on Route 1 progress between Sandwich and Somonauk and urged careful use of refund funds for road work. Deliberations covered reports from county officers and committees, with action deferred on several highway projects.
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Board of Supervisors
DeKalb County
Warren
Anderson Bartlett
Branch
Colby Conrac Detimer
Dole
Heyward
Horan We
McKenzie
Pooler
Safforeard
Still
Storey Townsendite
Wright
Charles H. Talbot
Decker
Sandwich
Somonaul
Sandwich Somonauk
DeKalb
Somonauk Ar
Sneck Highway Committee
Boar
Somonauk Ros
Messrs. Anderson
Brand An Warren
Decatur
Inter
Wit’ Rence
Craner
Committee On Highways
Syrcamore
Enid Bennett Stars in The Bad Man at Princess and Star
Enid Bennett appears in the comedy drama The Bad Man at the Princess and Star theaters this Sunday. A photo feature previews the film as a strong crowd mover shaping audience appeal daily. Monograms offered as Christmas gifts by Carlson & Benson with monogrammed shirts handkerchiefs and linen. Sycamore Skating Rink opens Saturday under National Guard supervision with skating Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Lincoln Inn seeks a girl for immediate hire.
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Carlson & Benson
Sycamore
National Guards
Postmaster Receives New Treasury Savings Certificates
Postmaster Thomas F Olsen received his first consignment of Treasury Savings Certificates from Washington today and has placed them on sale at the post office. The $25 certificate costs $800 and its redemption value rises each month, ensuring a return higher than the original investment after a month. Each certificate is registered against loss and includes tax exemption features. Olsen expects demand to far exceed supply.
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Thomas F. Olsen
Washington
Treasury Savings
Olsen
Flyer Dies as Results of Severe Burns
A.C. Brown 23 Maywood NL died in a Sandusky hospital from burns after his plane plunged 300 feet at Castalia yesterday. Doctors planned a blood transfusion but he died before the operation could be done.
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Flyer
United Pessy
Illinois History Talk by Prof Page at Sterling Club
The Sterling Woman's Club celebrated its 105th anniversary of Illinois statehood with a program titled Til. 'ois Song and Story. Prof Edward Carlton Page of DeKalb discussed Illinois past and future, praising state progress beyond materials, and urging clubwomen to lead in future growth.
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Sterling Woman's Club
Ois
Historical Society
J.T. Harshman
N. G. van Sant
Robert Jesse
J. D. Gulliford
H. T. Marshman
Oward Tinois
Prof. Page
Tlinois
Aesnt Day
Beieves
Eaders
Lincoln
Grant
Illinois
Peach
Ella Richards
Double Funeral for Belk Parents in Stockton
In a sorrowful notice from Freeport and Stockton mourners report the deaths of Carl Belk and his wife, both within 24 hours. They lived in Stockton thirty years after moving from Germany and New York. Surviving children include William Amos Belk Mrs. Frank Rindlesbacher Frank and Mrs. P H Shade. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at the old Stockton home.
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Fred Belk
North Western Railroad
Carl Belk
Freeport
Old Home
Stockton
Germany
Belk
Gaston
Issi
America
Lena
Unczil
William
Amos Belk
Frank Rindlesbacher
Frank
Grand Forks
Anna Spickerman
Ghent
Columbia County
New York
George Spickerman
Malta Township
Harry
Malta
Tax cuts urged by Mellon to revive postwar prosperity
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Mellon telling Congress tax reductions are essential to sustain U S economic revival after lean war years. He argues reducing taxes would boost trade and restore normal conditions, noting 1921 22 gains and predicting continued revival into 1924. Dances and lectures noted in university calendar follow.
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Walted Tress
Washington, D. C
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Meilon
Congress
Mellon
Excavation Begins on Locks at Lockport
Excavation has commenced for the new locks forming the connecting link in the $20,000,000 Illinois waterway between Joliet and Chicago. The contract was let recently and the project will take over a year to complete, officials estimate.
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Joliet
Chiccago
Iit
Holbrook Blinn Stage Hit “The Bad Man” At Local Theatres
Rain expected tonight and Saturday with warmer tonight and colder Saturday. At Princess and Star theatres Holbrook Blinn presents The Bad Man in pictures. The whirlwind of thrill and laughter echoes the stage version for Sunday showings.
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Illinois
Princess and
Star Theatres
Holbrook Blinn
Baldwin Loses Out In UK General Election
London December 7 Conservatives lose majority in the House of Commons as returns show Baldwin’s party failing to reach 300 seats. Labour gains factor with levy on capital and Lloyd George stirs the nation. Baldwin, Asquith, and Lloyd George leaders defeated. Henderson and Churchill among others reelected.
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Vested Press
London
England
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Tearty
Baldwin
Labor
David Lioyd George
Asquith
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
Winston Churchill
Veterans to Receive World War Bonus Checks Soon
Advices from Springfield say veterans with bonus numbers under 150000 will receive their World War I bonus checks within a few days. Many hopeful soldiers expect the funds before the holidays, as the state capital report confirms the lower numbers are to be paid first.
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Springfield
New Officers to Be Elected at Kishwaukee Encampment
Members of Kishwaukee Encampment No. 30 meet tonight to elect officers for the year. A large turnout is expected though the session will be short as no work is planned. The patriarchal degree may be conferred on December 21, though not officially announced.
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Kishwaukee
DeKalb Considers Decorative Welcome for Governor Visit
Local business leaders propose a decorative display on business streets and residences to honor Governor Small during his visit to DeKalb next Monday. The visit is described as non political with leaders aiming to give him a hearing on his stated issues. Mae Tinee names The Bad Man as a top comedy pick for Sunday at the Princess and Star theatres.
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Chronicle
Small
of Illinois
DeKalb
Mary Lewis Injured in Car Accident Near Normal Bridge
Mary Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Lewis was struck by an auto yesterday afternoon around four near the Normal bridge. The vehicle ran over one leg causing a fracture and knee injuries, with the attending surgeon reporting details. The owner of the machine could not be confirmed by late afternoon though witnesses said the driver did not speed and stopped immediately after the collision.
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Mary Lewis
James E. Lewis
Little Girl Hurt Rolling Down Hill
Veronica Houseman of Fisk Avenue suffered a broken collar bone yesterday near noon while playing with other pupils of the normal school rolling down a hill. The attending surgeon says the fracture is not as serious as many cases and should knit quickly. She will resume her school work in the near future.
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Veronica Houseman
Fisk Avenue
I A A Aids TB Eradication Campaign in Illinois
Chicago December 7 The Wincis Agricultural Association will aid the TB eradication drive by supporting enforcement of the TB law and coordinating with federal and state authorities. The plan includes a 1924 budget of 7000 dollars, nine counties forming vigilance committees, and a list of TB free areas and accredited vets for advisory use.
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Chicago
Ill
Wincis Agricultural Association
M. H. Peterson
Lake County Hustein-Friesian Association
L 4A. A
I.a. A
Iroquois
DeKalb
DuPage
McHenry
Rock Island
Will
Jo Daviess
Crawford
Boone
Whiteside
Chambers of Commerce
Women’s Clubs
Bankers’ Associations
Ilinois
EXPECT A FIGHT
A rebel movement led by Guadalupe Sanchez launched to block Obregon's influence on who will succeed him. The revolt began with a meeting of military leaders and political figures, seized Vera Cruz offices and telegraph lines, and ousted the state governor as Eduardo Loyo was named provisional ruler. Roving reports spoke of skirmishes and widespread state unrest as federal forces moved to contain the rebellion. The dispatch notes Vera Cruz cut off from Mexico City with roads blocked and communications down as the insurrection grows. Chicken Supper, 50c, Odd Fellows hall, Saturday night, beginning at 5 o'clock until all are served.
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Faye Cooper Cale
State College
Cale
Milassia
Japan
Sole
Cole
Field Museum of Chicago
Mavein
Dr. Cole
College At
United Press
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Guadelupe Sanchez
Obregon
C. Elias Calles
Obre‘gon
Adolfo de Huerta
Guadalupe Sanchez
Gomareed
Calles
Adolfo de la Huerta
Odd Fellows Hall
Last Times Tonight at the Princess Theatre
Ted Browning's The Day of Faith by Arthur Somers Roche screens in last performances at 7 30 and 9 15 with Princess orchestra music newsreel and a two set comedy on the bill Adults 33c Children 17c Also see The Bad Man at Princess and Star theatres Sunday plus a girls Wanted ad and a note urging patrons to tell friends about the film.
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Ted Browning
Arthur Somers Roche
Princess Theatre
Princess Orchestra
Princess and Star Theatres
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Alabama
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Arkansas
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Ohio
May E. Nolan
Lister Hill
Lockport
the Avalon
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Mae Tinee
Chicago Tribune
Winois Agricultural Associate
Huerta
Elias Calles
Vassar
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Near East Relief
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