Funeral notices and family remembrances posted
A garbled obituary style fragment lists names and places including Malta and Acres, referencing Mary and Geermen in a public notice context. It mentions a funeral Monday and mentions family relations such as James, Jane, Ei, and Thomas among others in a local community notice.
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Wentertel
Mary
Monte Peices
Aera
Chiawn Far
Mervin
Barstal
Acres
Malta
James Jane
Kwofr
Thomas
Thousands of Savings Checks Issued Today
A fragmented OCR item notes thousands of savings checks issued today for Christmas gifts. It mentions cashing checks and a yearly Christmas theme with ponderous garbled text about return timing and related actions.
Hunters Await Snow Storm in Preparatory Rush
Fragmentary notes describe hunters waiting for a snow storm and related weather conditions. The text mentions water safety and beeting, with unclear references to home, safety, and outlook.
New Named sy Tete Tyee in Perse N D
A garbled text fragment mentions Perse North Dakota and an entity named Tete Tyee with a reference to a president Pg naw a rege and Lemar. The readable content suggests a local place or organization context with unclear actions or dates.
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Townter
Pg Naw
Ge Lemar
Possible Immigration Bill Advances in House
Unclear draft text notes a potential immigration bill movement in Washington with hints of a one year provision under debate. Report mentions a suspension reduction and ongoing discussion among lawmakers as the measure faces uncertain fate.
Martial Law Extended Across Ireland Reports
A London dispatch notes Britain to extend martial law to parts of Ireland if conditions worsen. The move follows Sinn Fein raids and threats to peace talks, with troops in readiness and County Cavan and Monaghan cited as potential flashpoints.
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Tate
England
Plymouth
Amdir Batial
Ireland
Luis Heiner
London
Dedge's Death Not Alter Industry Outlook
Debt Michigan reports no industry change after Horace E. Dedge's death at Palm Beach. Arthur T. Westerfall, plant manager, stated the automative sector remains intact despite the loss of the last of two famous manufacturers. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions with moderate temperatures tonight and Sunday. Elmer Underwood of Underwood & Underwood is visiting his aunt Mrs. George Gowery. Miss Blas Peterson and Miss Lillian Anderson depart for Rockford then Escanaba to visit Mrs. Thor Halsten and stay indefinitely in Michigan.
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Palm Beach
Horace E. Tedee
Arthur T. Westerfiall
Dodge
Westertall
Blas Peterson
Lillian Anderson
Rockford
Harding urged to push peace plans with Central Powers
Washington lawmakers press President elect Harding to start separate peace talks and commercial treaties with Germany and Austria soon after taking office. They argue urgent diplomacy could shorten the war and improve U S relations while the nation seeks relief from the global conflict.
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Washington
D.C
United States
Lenge
Europe
House
Senate
Harding
Germany
Austria
Football Man Ill From Overwork After Big Games
Wix Garner a Normal School attendee has been ill for a week with doctors attributing the illness to excessive football. He played in the season’s biggest games and endured several hard knocks, but officials expect no serious injuries despite his condition.
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Wix Garner
Scouts Plan Seal Drive In Business District This Evening
Boy Scouts will conduct a seal sale called the scout in the barrel to raise funds for the Red Cross Christ drive. Scouts on each corner will operate a barrel sale with leaders expecting many seals to be sold and people urged to give.
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Boy
Red Cross
Murier Case Near Marion To Reach Jury Today
West Prankfert murder case likely to go to the jury late today after court convened following the death by hanging of Frank Bianco yesterday. Bianco and Sentina Santis were charged with the murder of the brothers, delaying the trial.
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Ree Marion
West Prankfert
Frank Bianco
Sentina Santis
Bors
Modern Woodmen to Elect Officers at Tuesday Meeting
The Modern Woodmen of America plans its regular weekly meeting Tuesday evening with the election of officers for the coming year on the agenda. Other routine business will also be addressed.
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Woodmen
Woodmen of
America
Tax Revisions Seen Cutting Living Costs in 1921
Washington reports that eliminating most indirect taxes could reduce consumer costs by about 2.9 billion dollars next year. Officials note indirect taxes on business raise prices, with estimates showing 4.9 million in federal taxes this year and 5.5 billion in overall receipts, a burden split between government and business profits.
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Paited Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Stewart
The
Aureau of Law
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
Legion Supper Tonight at the Armory
American Legion members prepare for a community supper hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary. Men expected to attend in large numbers and likely to finish their plans quickly as the event unfolds tonight.
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Legion
American Legion
Armory
Woman's Auxiliary
Divorce suit and business of circuit court notes
A divorce action involving T M Uidit and Ervien Walls is filed along with business of circuit court matters. Fees of 2200 dollars are listed. other cases include Prask Bryan vs. Bryan for three divorce allegations and Frank W Scart vs. CH Devis. Justice TM Cufte acts as special counsel. Alleged worker Walter Crasitr faces a commission of 773 dollars in work, at five dollars and sixty cents per day.
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Bes
Azae
Jehs Peskies
Isso
Ervien Walls
Clive
Ue Commission
Seth Sass
Aiterver
Bryan Bes
Prask Bryan
Frank W
CH Devis
Sell
Justike
Devis
Walter
Pinal Supervisors Report Highlights County Finances and Projects
County board notes include $2 075 553 in county clerk reports, $3 242 945 from the circus clerk, $1 695 218 from the treasurer, and $4 492 from the sheriff. A $1 000 hospital grant was approved for each Sycamore and DeKalb facility, plus $502 to the Ilias Children's Home. Marshall bridge contract awarded. two culverts completed. $200 monthly for a state attorney stenographer. estate of Ema Kitz to receive $600. Sheriff Decker praised for jail management. repairs set to begin. election judges errors to be addressed. Martin H Anderson awarded $154 yearly blind benefits.
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S M_ Henderson
Geo James
H. Decker
Sycamore
DeKalb
Ilias Children’s Home and Aid Society
Marshall Bridge
Milan Township
Unemployed Numbers Rise in DeKalb Local Factories
A large number of men are out of work and struggling to find jobs. Most local factories have stopped hiring, and some workers are reportedly laid off briefly. DeKalb's factories appear in better condition than those in neighboring cities with heavier layoffs.
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DeKalb
Elks Set Regular Meeting And Deliberations
The Elks lodge plans its regular meeting on Monday night the second for the month with many matters to be discussed by committees and reports from Springfield. A large attendance is expected as the topics concern all members. In Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Morrison and Geneva the Illinois Northern Utilities petition to raise gas rates will be heard next Tuesday before Commissioner Shaw. this is the third hearing with no authority yet granted.
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Chronicle
Springfield
Shaw
Ilinois Northern Utilities Company
Dixon
DeKalb
Sycamore
Mor*rison
Geneva
Reverend Bass to New Home Today
Reverend T. W. Bass and family will celebrate a move to a new home in Irving, Illinois this morning as Mr. Bass takes charge of church affairs. He has previously served in DeKalb overseeing the Western Union telegraph office and related duties.
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Reverend Bass
T. W. Bass
Lirving
Bass
DeKalb
Western Union Tele- Chronicle
Senate Finance Committee Reviews Allied Debt and Taxes
The Senate Finance Committee spent two days weighing about 10.6 billion dollars in Allied credits and revisiting the December 13 installment of the 1815 era tax. Chairman Porter announced a tentative schedule as members discuss Treasury actions and veteran matters led by Senator Walsh of Montana.
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Assed Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Mathine
McCember
America Legion
Dhe Seldiers
Hemes
Comine
Poerdmer
Auction Farm Sales Bring Lower Prices
Farmers flood auctions with cattle horses and farm goods as prices slump. Seed cows sell around 50 dollars and horses fetch little, driven by ample supplies and limited buyer demand from cities.
Post Mistress Under Arrest Injured in Train Collision
Irene Inks, awaiting trial for robbing the Framcin post office, was injured when the auto she rode in was struck by an Elgin Joliet and Western freight train at Barrington Illinois. At arrest time she was unmarried, named Irene McCauley.
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Chicago
Irene Inks
Framcin, HL
Barrington
Elcin, Joliet and Western
Army Flags Adorn Recruiting Office Windows Today
Two large flags, one the star and stripes and one army recruiting flag, hung from the local recruiting office windows on Fourth and Lincoln Highway today. Each flag about 7 by 5 feet, chosen to indicate station location. Sergeant Cooper, the local recruiting officer, has worked here and signed up many men for army service.
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Fourth
Lincoln Highway
Serjeant Cooper
Inquest Over Olive Thomas Closed Today
Authorities close the Olive Thomas inquest in Paris after proving accidental death. The American film star died from poisoning several months ago, with the finding announced today.
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Olive Thomas
Church to Canvas City Tomorrow for Reports
Church members plan a city canvass tomorrow to check on the needy and report back. After the canvass they will reconvene at the church dining room to share findings and prepare a summary.
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Church
Roach Farm Auction Set For Next Wednesday
Auction at Roach Farm will include a section sale at Afton Center. The event lists two bench meals and diverse farm items with cash payments under $2, plus installment notes for remaining balances.
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Sitore Te Afton
Amd
Mt Peoe
Hamon Widow Arrives in Chicago After Funeral Procession
The widow of a wealthy Dan and political leader arrived in Chicago amid a guarded arrival. Security was tight at her home as officials managed the scene and escorted her from the train.
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Hamon
Chicago
Hughes for Secretary
United Press reports in Marion Ohio that Colonel George Harver warned against entering the league of nations while discussion grows that Harding will ask Hughes to join his cabinet as secretary of state. William J Bryan will confer on the international situation with Harding in Marion next Friday during his speaking tour.
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United Press
Marion
Ohio
League of Nations
George Harver
Hughes
Harding
Supreme Court
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Warrant Issued for Hamon in Abandonment Case
United Press reports a warrant for Frank Hamon, nephew of Jake L. Hamon, alleging abandonment of his wife Ruth Hamon. Hamon, who married Ruth after divorcing Clara Smith Hamon, is sought in connection with Jake Hamon’s death by bullet wounds at Ardmore, Oklahoma. The warrant, announced by Justice of the Peace Frank O’Brien, was to be served today.
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United Pres
Sacramento
Calif
WSS
Frank Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Ardmores
Oklo
Justice of the Peace
Frank O'Brien
Hamon
Ruth Hamon
Clara Smith
Jake Hamon
Merryment Tonight Dance and Seaside Siren Show
Tonight at Merryment a 9 to 12 dance across from the post office featuring Kirchner's 5 piece orchestra. An educational comedy The Seaside Siren stars Justine Johnstone in her latest success Blackbirds with performances starting promptly at 7:00.
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Postoffice Kirchner
Justine Johnstone
Unite for Farmer Aid Debate Hints Federal Reserve Role
A former Federal Reserve Board member urged rapid farm aid at a Chicago session. Bankers and state officials discussed assisting farmers in the Seventh District amid falling prices and loan adjustments. He stressed the need for the United States to restore world markets and ease credit strains on agriculture.
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Federal Reserve Board
United Suces
Federal Reserve District
Chicaca Reserve Bank
Large numbers of sleepers at station nights
Many men linger at the station at night seeking shelter and warmth. They avoid available work options, preferring to sleep indoors while officers handle occasional suspicions from the streets.
Incident of Lynchings Quieted in Santa Rosa
United Press reports Santa Rosa Calif quiets as official inquiry proceeds. District Attorney Hoyle Drow notes coroner's jury verdict while Sheriff James Boyes declines to identify any suspects and cites obstacles to action.
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Hoyle | Drow
Corroner
Cleus
James Boyes
Volstead Pushes War Laws Repeal Before House
In Washington on December 11 Representative Volstead of Minnesota urged the House Rules Committee to repeal the war laws. The committee recommended consideration of the Volstead resolution and a separate measure by Senator Smooth of Utah for reorganizing mental departments with a joint Senate and House committee to draft plans.
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Washington, D.C
House Rules Committee
Volstead
Minnesota
Washington, D. C
House
Rules Committee
Smooth
Utah
Senate
Foreigners Cleared in Train Wreck Plot Verdict
A circuit court jury in Springfield Illinois acquitted five foreigners of plotting to wreck a fast Illinois Central passenger train near the city. Two of seven originally arrested remain in penitentiary for possessing dynamite.
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Springfield
Illinois Central
Here
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G. H. Irelendkins
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W. Nelson
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Montana
Farma
United
G. H. Carlson
Sycamore, Ill
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Peltical Geader
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Unite For Farmer Aid
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Santa Rosa
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