President Coolidge Delivers Long Congress Message
United Press reports mixed reactions in the House and Senate to President Coolidge's address. The outline favors moderation, a businesslike tax plan, expansion of defenses, and possible action on labor, immigration, and government reorganization while seeking to preserve prosperity.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
House
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Jim Reed
Missouri
White House
Highlights of President's Message Communicated to Congress
President Coolidge outlined key themes including national scope of Congress debates, property rights for public use, reduced taxes, peaceful foreign policy, and economic reform. He urged balance between labor gains and general welfare, and emphasized translating principles into action in legislation.
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Washington, D.C
Coolidge
Congress
Bake and Candy Sale by Methodist Girls at Lon Smith’s Market
Weehimaton Weehimton? D.C. notices mention a bake and candy sale organized by G. T. G. girls of the Methodist Sunday School at Lon Smith's Market. Fruits and assorted treats will be offered with proceeds supporting church activities.
Letter from Faust in Chinese Described in Pekin Visit
A letter from Faust in Chinese reports travel and social events in Pekin China. It notes a settled level reached by the train and recent costs ending. It mentions visits by a Chinese student Deen Babcock and a Pekin doctor gathering, plus entertaining Deir Bleovek at the Patel home.
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Dhal
Byres Ert
Lesterlay
Adetter Fey Vir
Iola Swift
Faust
Pokia
China
Chine
Deen Babcock
University of Mines
Drak
B.C. Foust
Spentie Toa Dure Eaet
Berhone
New Tax Bill for France Is Being Formed
The French cabinet approved a new indirect and direct tax plan with an estimated $0.0 billion frame and a sine fund similar to the Pan leve project. Ministerial approval included appointing Maris Berringer as temporary ambassador to Washington to replace Daeschner, aiding debt settlement while resuming parliamentary duties.
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France
Tirland
Ax mm- Tnerader
Washington
Ambavaidor Daeschner
Mresident
Doumer Fue
Berringer
High School Operetta Captains Crossbones Stage
The Glee Club at the high school will present the operetta Captain Crossbones on Thursday and Friday nights at the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Winifred Smith the show raises funds for musical instruments for the junior band. Tickets are on sale at the school and seats can be reserved.
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High School
Captain Crossbones
Glee Club
Winifred Smith
Steve Amd Ware
DeKalb County Supervisors Meet in Sycamore
County supervisors in DeKalb hold sessions at the court house in Sycamore. The agenda includes high priority business and expected action on County Clerk Balbot's resignation. December session work is anticipated to fill most of the week due to extensive matters.
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DeKalb County
Jit Seton
Hove
Sycamore
Balbot
Home Made Fruit Cake With Finest Fruits and Nuts
Handcrafted fruit cake packed with premium fruits and nuts. Order now by Carkdsone Gentyears. Limited availability and delivery options.
Trial Costs Mounting in Looney Murder Trial
Reported tensions in Galena as the Looney murder trial continues with testimony from state witness Cy Handett and Hendy Webling. Prosecutor Hadley seeks night sessions to speed the case while defense objects. Costs for bailiffs hotels and transportation draw scrutiny from the county board amid mounting court expenses.
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Gaiesburg
Lowell
Cy Handett
Joh Looney
Willan
Galate
Renee
Bizfort
St. Robinath
Thomas White
Chicaze
Gi Gable
Galles
Wit*nessis
Gable
Ate
Nting
Hendy Webling
Loetey Hhetehmaun
Graham
Charles Hadley
Rock Island
Early Mailing Boost At Dekalb Post Office In Holiday Season
Residents note increased mail volume as Christmas parcels rise and early delivery expands. Post office staff report no slowdown despite higher load, urging senders to mail early to avoid congestion. Local retailers promote toys and connections with manufacturers for affordability.
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Vuelos
Dekalb Post
Eines i
Timate
Christos
Fatal Burning Sandwich Man Dies In Accident
Vanderhyden, 50, of Sandwich, was found burned in a small rear building behind a shop. An inquest at Sandwich concluded accidental death from a lighted cigarette left near a bed. Survived by four brothers John Joliet Edward De Kath Ernest Tacoma and Louis and one sister Mrs. Alice Almond Aurora.
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Vanderhyden
Sandwich
Gori
West Aurora
Aurore
Andrew Come
Fenton
Uris
Vanderbyden
John
Joliet
Edward
de Kath
Ernest
Tacoma
Wash
Louis
Alice Almond
Aurora
Frank Taylor Named Leader of 1.0.C.F. Lodge
Frank Taylor of Locust Street was elected noble grand by the Odd Fellows at Leaven meeting. Other officers named include Adrias L. Leonson vice grand and James Chantrill recording secretary. First degree work was on the program and the lodge anticipates a busy winter.
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The
Odd Fellows
Leven
Frank ‘Taylor
Locust Street
Adrias L. Leonson
James Chantrill
W. A. Anderson
J. I. Lindstrom
Charles Wiltberger
Charles Lewis
Carl Franzene
William Whatney
Leo Burtch
V. Hardy
Early Christmas Shoppers Fill DeKalb Stores
Merchants report large patronage as many shoppers flock to DeKalb stores on Saturday evening. Stores display a wide array of toys and gifts for children, with many making early selections ahead of Christmas. The bustling scene contrasts with typical Saturday activity in other cities.
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DeKalb
League council invites nations to 1926 disarmament conference
The League of Nations council decided to advise the United States Russia Germany Poland Finland Holland Romania and Bulgaria to participate with the council in preparation for the league's 1926 international disarmament conference. The report also mentions Geneva and a breakfast item noted in the text.
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Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations Council
United Stat
Russia
Germany
Poland
Finland
Holland
Romania
Bulbarkt
League
Funeral services for Anson L Barker
Funeral services for Anson L Barker will be held tomorrow afternoon at two from his home on East Lincoln Highway in De Kalb with Rev Field officiating. Interment will be in Fairview. Barker, a lifelong De Kalb resident and former Sandwich business man, died suddenly yesterday afternoon. He was born March 19 1853 in New York and married Margaret Seovill My in 1871. Surviving are his wife three sons nine grandchildren and a sister and brother.
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Anson L. Barker
East Lincoln Tgbway
F. W
Field of the Baptist Church
Fairview
DeKalb
DeKalb County
Mr. Barker
Irwin
Hannah Mosher Barker
New York State
Illinois
Shabbona
Sandwich
Margaret II
Seovill My
Scott Case Is Continued on Plea of Scott
James Scott former city police chief arrested ten days ago for alleged violation of traffic rules and abusive conduct. After pleas were presented a continuance was granted while attorney A G Kennedy seeks another matter in Sycamore. Next hearing date to be set once Kennedy is available.
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James Scott
Attory
A. G. Kennedy
Scott
Sycamore
W. S. L. Rowe
Kennedy
Doctor Culver Announces Candidacy for Sandwich Mayor
Dr G 8 Culver long time Sandwich physician and president of De Kalb county tuberculosis board announces his bid for mayor following the death of Mayor Ss D Newton. He spends time at the Sycamore road sanitorium and in board meetings in this city and at Sycamore. No opposition has appeared yet.
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G. 8. Culver
Sandwich
Ss. D. Newton
Culver
DeKalb County
Western Union Line Gang Repairs DeKalb Telegraphs
Workmen from the Western Union line gang repair the DeKalb branch telegraph lines. Three special cars at the Northwestern depot house the crew who will stay several days to complete the repairs. The effort is not for new lines but for repairing existing lines in the city.
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L Wor Pn
Western Clerraph Company
Line Gang
Northwestern
DeKalb
Telegraph Company
Holiday Fruit Cake Gift at Goodyears Bazaar
Goodyears at 4 St. Pauls Bazaar Parish Hall invites shoppers to order holiday fruit cake gifts. Bazaar begins 1 p m on Saturday December 12 featuring fancy goods aprons crocheted rugs baked goods with a tea room open afternoon and evening.
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St. Paul’s Bazaar
Farmers Praise and Criticize Coolidge Talk
Farm leaders voiced mixed views on President Coolidge's drought speech. O B Bradfute praised promising pledges for farmers nationwide while S K Thompson and Charles Hearst urged stronger action on surplus management to prevent harm to American farm living conditions.
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Coolidge
Chicago. IL
Fam Bureau
O. BE. Bradfute
Federation
United Tes
Charles Hearst
Town Farm
F Au
Yule Lights to Be Lighted Here Wednesday
DeKalb merchants prepare the 1925 Christmas display for the business district. Electric wiring along the Lincoln Highway is near completion with red and green lights to be illuminated tomorrow night. Merchants and stores have completed decorations in anticipation of the holiday season.
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DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Tax Bill Moves Into Congress Amid Swift Debate
The 25 million tax reduction bill starts its journey in Congress after the president's message. Chairman William Green of Iowa will open debate once routine business ends, with five days of general discussion followed by amendment and a target final vote by December 19. Incidental business may slow passage in the House, but leaders seek rapid Senate action. Sioux City bank messengers robbed of 7,000 dollars on route to post office, five bandits flee in a waiting car. The ad text promotes Broughton's bakery goods and innovations in 309 Bakery.
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Washington, D.C
Willam, Green
Iowa
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Sioux City
First National Bank
Urge Fight for Needs Urge Fight for Needs
Chicago delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting hear President O E Bradfute urge a militant farmer organization to defend and offense for agriculture. He calls for lower freight rates, river and waterway development, and use of Tennessee and Missouri rivers for fertilizer production. The talk criticizes the McNary Haugen export plan and stresses market abroad to absorb surplus crops.
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Chicago
O. E. Bradfute
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bradfute
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
United Tes
States of the Union
Tennessee
Muscle Shoals
Ilinols
Iowa
America
McNary-Haugen
Police Phone System to Aid DeKalb Officers
The DeKalb police department will have a new individual police phone system ready soon after installation of the switchboard is completed. Ten special telephones will allow direct calls to the police station, enabling officers on beats to contact the station without routing through the city exchange.
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DeKalb
Cotton Crop Forecast By Government Report
Washington reports the agricultural department forecasts a cotton crop of 15,603,000 bales for the season based on conditions as of December 1. The note appears with Kirchner's full page ad on Page 6.
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Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Illinois Weather Forecast Brief
Generally fair conditions persist tonight and through Wednesday. Much cooler temperatures arrive in northern portions by Wednesday with a noticeable drop in the thermometer.
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North
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