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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
2
Government order tightens fuel use with strict lighting curbs for streets stores and offices and sets 68 degree heat cap in workplaces. Exemptions apply to dairies hospitals utilities and essential services while railways and manufacturers must adjust schedules to conserve power.
Skating on the Normal pond grows popular as snowfall coats the ice making the sport appealing yet challenging. A rumor about a group offering to clear the ice circulated but no definite action was obtained.
DeKalb reports streets deserted as stores and offices operate under shortened hours. Darkened windows and unlit streets give a somber small town look while officials expect weeks before normalcy returns.
Louis, Missouri December 9. The committee of 48 moved to secure a meeting place for a liberal conference opening at ten o clock. J A Hoskins chair sought a restraining order to stop a hotel from denying use of its convention hall claiming the hotel contracted with the executive committee.
W. wishes to thank friends and neighbors for flowers and kindnesses shown after our bereavement. Mrs G Scott and family express gratitude for support from sons and daughters.
The Farmers Institute session at De Kalb county opened at two this afternoon at the U P church near Frank's Corner despite bad roads. C E Hopkins of Louisville spoke on farm loans and the government program for farmers. The Homemake club also met, with Mrs Elia Stewart presenting The Woman with the Lamp.
This morning J. EK Henaughan drove to Aurora with a truck load of furniture for delivery there.
Advertisement touts Dr Carter's K B Tea as a mild gentle vegetable tonic laxative for liver and bowels. Claims the drink cleanses blood, aids feverish children, and is affordable for family use with nightly cups before bed.
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission indefinitely postpones all rate case hearings and routine cases due to coal shortages. City Attorney Prentice traveled to Chicago to represent the city in the DeKalb County Telephone rate increase matter. A new hearing date will be set once the coal shortage related workload is cleared.
The DeKalb-Sycamore interurban dispatched a snow plow this morning due to steady snowfall and high winds. Snow banks were reported along several stretches to prevent disruption of schedules, following issues on other steam lines.
A class of candidates was given the third degree at the DeKalbridge No. 144 IA. FP. & A.M. meeting last night. The event was followed by a luncheon and a smoker. Suffrage for women is included in a proposed reform of the electoral law under consideration by the Spanish government.
An old advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as a mustard plaster substitute that promises fast relief from sore throats colds pleurisy bronchitis and deep seated coughs. It claims pain reduction for rheumatic and gout symptoms and promotes its use for chilblains and frostbite with a yellow boxed product.
A concise note praises the superior quality of handmade items, highlighting their enduring appeal and festive suitability for Christmas gifting and decor.
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