Roadwork on South Fourth Street Improves Passage
Farmers and city interests report progress on the South Fourth street road in DeKalb. Fuller and A. F. Self plan to grade cinders, widen the path with wide wheel trucks, and keep water from pooling. Drivers are urged to use caution as work continues and the road is kept passable through winter.
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South Fourth Street
Fuller
Ful
A. F. Self
Puller
Self
DeKalb
Ornamented light posts decorate Lincoln Highway by chamber group
Chamber of Commerce Christmas committee decorated the Lincoln Highway with ornaments on the light posts and small trees atop them. Santa Claus marched along the business street during the afternoon, keeping watch for children to meet before Christmas.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Highway
Nick
Relief drive in DeKalb lags as goal nears
Relief campaign aimed at six thousand dollars still needs five thousand six hundred fifty. President Embree urges wider local support and more generous contributions to fund organized relief and fair distribution.
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Embree
Relief Council
DeKalb
Fve
Chimney Fire at Clyde Morse Home Extinguished
Firemen responded to a chimney fire at the Clyde Morse residence around 7 30 p m. What appeared to be a garage blaze on the Lincoln Highway proved to be just the Morse chimney burning out last night, and the crew returned to the station shortly after arriving.
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Lincoln Highway
Clyde Morse
Hinckley rally features Senator Wright on health work
Senator H. G. Wright spoke in Hinckley before a large audience including a rural school teacher. He delivered a worthwhile talk detailing the state health program and its progress.
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Hinckley
H. G. Wright
Conflict Returns in Footlights at Prince Theater
If you missed tisie Fer guson in Footlights at the Prince yesterday you should catch the drama tonight. The piece promises real dramatic interest and a chance to see a compelling performance.
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Tisie Ferguson
The Fox Star Tonight in Western Spectacle
See the greatest western star on screen in the biggest western picture ever made. A cast of thousands supports the adventure. The Fox plays tonight at 7 20 and 9 10 with two showings.
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Fox
Star Tonight
Handschin to Speak at DeKalb Soil Meeting
Prof Handschin, University of Illinois extension chief, will address the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association at the Elks hall January 11. He will discuss the economic outlook for farmers, credit conditions, and large-scale global factors affecting farming, with a 10:30 a.m. start and a 1:30 p.m. talk following lunch.
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University of Ilinois
Agriculture
Handsehin
Handschine
DeKalb County
The
Soil Improvement Association
Hundschin
Auto Bandit Gang Discovered in St Louis
Police arrested 13 men in St Louis in a crackdown on an auto theft ring. Cars allegedly stolen in Missouri and Indiana were sold in East St Louis and St Louis. One detainee described as crippled was noted as the gang leader.
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St. Louis
Dee
Minois
Indiana
Priscilla Dean Declines Million-Dollar Offer for Conflict
Priscilla Dean says Universal Film Corporation offered one million dollars to reprise her role in Conflict. She would refuse as life is precious, noting Conflict remains the big picture at the Princess.
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Universal Film Corporation
Princess Soon
Woodmen Hold Large Evening Meeting in DeKalb
Modern Woodmen of DeKalb plan a major meeting this evening to discuss important business matters. After the session a lunch will be served followed by cigars and anticipation of strong member attendance.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Dail Eireann
Collins
London
England
House of Commons
Durtin
Londor
Dail
Woodman of
DeKalb
Ihways
Chicken Supper at Congregational Church Indiana Lump
DeKalb Fuel and Mercantile advertises a chicken supper fundraiser at the Congregational Church in Indiana Lump. Tickets listed at 50 cents per plate with phone contact 4169 and a price 7.50 per ton for fuel offerings, with Wednesday serving at 5 30 in the evening.
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Congregational Church
Indiana
DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile
Ladies Air Society
Riotous Kansas women clash as men flee jail
Chaos erupts across Kansas and Illinois as tensions spike. In Girard and nearby coal towns 2000 women assault mines with red pepper bricks and stones driving 500 to 600 miners from six pits. Authorities fear statewide action as unrest swells under labor strife.
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United Press
Girard
Kas
Dee
Kansas
Pepper Brigade
Topeka
Acton
Egment George
Henry J. Allen
Baptist Church to Show Film on Religion
The First Baptist church announces a six reel religious film The Stream of Life by James K Shields to be shown Friday night December 16 1921. Clergy and laypeople praise the picture as an ideal religious motion picture.
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James K. Shields
Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church
Testimony in Church Trial Damaging to Defense
Chicago testimony by Dee Summers of Packard Motor Car Company links suspect Harvey Church to the salesroom incident. Prosecution shows damage tools alleged in the brutal murder of Packard salesmen Carl Ausmus and B. J. Daugherty, with evidence presented to the jury.
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United Press
Chicago
Dee
Mathew Summers
Packard Motor Car Company
Harvey Church
Carl Ausmus
B. J. Daugherty
Packard
Summers
Church
Booths Open Tomorrow for Sale of Tuberculosis Seals
Announcement says booths will open tomorrow at First National Bank DeKalb Trust Savings Bank and the post office for tuberculosis seal sales. County committee bans house to house solicitation urging residents to buy at downtown booths. Sycamore and Malta township report requests for more seals as workers dispose of first consignments.
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First National
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Sycamore
Malta
Eight Die in Detroit Area Country Home Fire
A rural Detroit area fire killed eight family members and injured four others. Seven of the dead are children aged one to ten. the mother and an infant were critically injured at Highland Park hospital. The home, on a country road, was inaccessible to the fire department, with the nearest phone 2½ miles away.
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William R. P. Emerson
Boston
Heigh
National Tuberculosis Association
Rice Wilson
Marion County
Tuberculosis Association
Detroit
Mich
Here
Mret Waken
Highland Park General Hospital
Tire Department
College Board Sends Greeting to John W. Cook
The state college board adjourned as Dr. J. Stanley Brown announced greetings to Dr. John W. Cook now in Chicago. The message carried season’s good wishes from former colleagues who worked with him when he served as president of the normal school.
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State College Board
J. Stanley Brown
John W. Cook
Chicago
Three Killed in Railroad Collision in Clarksdale
Three persons were killed and another seriously injured in Clarksdale Mississippi when a Yasoo and Mississippi Valley locomotive backed into an automobile.
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Clarksdale, Miss
Dem
Yasoo & Mississippi Valley
Quartet Sings at County Seat Elks Function
Sycamore Elks sponsored another fine supper last night inviting DeKalb Elks. The Barth City quartet performed in their usual splendid manner and Dr. J Stanley Brown of the Teachers College gave a brief talk to the county seat Elks.
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Sycamore Elks
DeKalb
It Is Unusual Foxes Pina Performances At 7:30
A vivid theatre note highlights The Fox as a standout production with early gripping energy. Star performer Pina delivers strong stage presence in showings at 7 30 and 210.
Pact to scrap Anglo Japanese alliance ratified by powers
Nations sign a Pacific peace treaty in Washington at 11 28 am to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance and pledge to respect insular possessions and seek joint action in disputes The pact lasts ten years and requires ratification deposits to take effect President Harding plans to await the arms conference end to submit it.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pacific Ocean
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Balfour
Viviani
Baron Kato
Pacific
White ‘House
Harding
Senate
Britain
Japan
America
West Virginia
Great Brittain
Washington, D CC
Takahashi
White House
Christmas Gift Suggestions From Secor’s Nifty Line
An advertising note invites readers to explore a wide array of gift ideas and practical novelties from Secor, touting “nifty” items for ladies and promising a wonderful assortment. The copy showcases a playful, promotional tone from Kris east’s assistant.
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Secor
Kris East
Dixon jurist rules auto law not binding
Circuit Judge Harry Edwards voided Section 35 of the Illinois Motor Vehicle law as applied to possessing or selling a car with defaced or altered engine numbers. The ruling declares the removal or redanking of engines with defaced numbers invalid and that mere possession or offer to sell does not violate the statute without knowledge.
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Wolten
Stores to Keep Open House Till After Holiday
DeKalb stores will stay open evenings starting tomorrow through Christmas to boost Christmas shoppers. Merchants expect strong sales this year with many buyers, though some report no outstanding accounts.
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DeKalb
Christy
Masonic Lodges to Install Officers Thursday Night
Four area Masonic bodies will install officers Thursday night at six with ceremonies at the temple. Kalb lodge No. 111 DeKalb Chapter No. 52 Normal Chapter No. 357 O B and DeKalb Shrine No. 47 participate. Out of town members expected to attend the all night event.
Haish Avenue Sewer Project Nears Start
Contractors indicate Haish Avenue sewer work is ready to begin. Hughes Rockford tractor faced prior delays but crews expect to start within weeks if weather holds.
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Haish
Avenue
Ty J
Haish Avenue
Contror Hughes
Hughes
Rockford
Morse Indicted on Fraud Conspiracy in Washington
Charles W. Morse financier ship builder was held to a federal fraud conspiracy grand jury with bonds set at 60. He appeared before a U S Commissioner and was taken into custody as the case proceeded.
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Washington, D. C
Charles W. Morse
United % Boyment
United Sty
Hitt
The Fox Screens Tonight With Western Feature
The Fox presents a feature billed as the most stupendous western. star of the night is Le [you tar night]. Details are unclear, but screenings are advertised for tonight with a focus on action and star power.
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Star Tonight
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