Sycamore District Spreads Christmas Cheer to County Infirmaries
Sycamore schools organize a community effort for DeKalb and the county sanitorium and infirmary patients. First to third graders decorate and donate gifts while older students provide fruit and goodies. High school girls tend flowers as the boys’ glee club performs. Turkeys are sent to both institutions by Mrs. Ellwood. The drive supports tuberculosis work and urges Christmas seal purchases.
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Sycamore
DeKathly
Walter Springer
E. P. Ellwood
Dekalb
Illinois
DeKalb County
Fireman Tom Fawcett On Sick Leave At Home
Fireman Tom Fawcett took a day off to recover from a bout he feared might overwhelm him. Not seriously ill, he must stay home a few days before resuming duty. friends expect him back at the wagon soon. Rudolph Valentino stars in The Young Rajah at Princess theatre. A doll or aqua will be given away Saturday at two, with coupons for twenty five cents paid on account. O'Brien & Sherwood.
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Tom Fawcett
Fawcett
Cider Mills Record Peak Business Across Adirondacks
Adirondack cider mills report the busiest year on record as heavy snows close routes to Canada and miles of rural homes stock up for winter. Mills foresee ample cider by holidays with strong batches expected through Washington's Birthday and beyond.
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Saranac Lake
Adirondack
Canada
Adirondack Cider Mills
Washington
Students Donate Canned Goods for City Poor
At the state teachers college students donated over 409 cans of food to aid the city poor. The Northmen club started the drive, with students exchanging a red tax bearing bans and Santa Claus signature at downtown stores for cans.
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State Teachers College
Northmen Club
College
Santa Claus
France seeks allied support on Germany reparations policy
Premier Poincare in the senate argues Germany holds national property and must be controlled by the allies. Washington reports the US may press France to table all records and seek a definite concessions list to ease the European economic crisis with Britain likely to back a joint approach.
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Fay Chia Prowey
Paris
France
Germany
Poincaire
Senate
Washington
D. C
United States
Just Tony to Star as Tom Mix’s Horse in Fox Production
Tony the chestnut horse famed with Tom Mix will headline the Fox film Just Tony adapted from Max Brand’s Alcatraz. Tom Mix plays second fiddle to the animal star as Just Tony arrives at Star Theatre. Notice: All union barber shops will be closed all day.
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Tony
Tom Mix
Steed
Fox
Max Brands Fine
Alcatraz
Horst
Brant
Salvation Army Boxes in DeKalb Stores Questioned
County Chairman A G Kennedy warns about boxes in DeKalb shops purporting to be Salvation Army collections. He urges stores not to permit these boxes until official guidance and discusses transferring funds to the DeKalb Relief Council if unresolved by Dec 23 1922.
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A. G. Kennedy
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Salvation Army
Kennedy
DeKalb
Tom
The
Mr. Kennedy
Charles T. Wheeler
Police Department
DeKalb Relief Council
Progress on the New School Building
Reports indicate the new high school building is enclosed and progressing well. Officials expect completion in time for June commencement, with occupancy planned for the start of the new school year on September 1.
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Athoweh
Vacations Start Tomorrow as Schools Close Early
School studies end this afternoon across city institutions for Christmas holidays. Break runs until New Year’s Day with students returning January 2. Trains out of the city are crowded as many pupils head home, leaving clubs and Williston Hall largely deserted for several days.
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Williston Halil
Schick Talks Soldiers Bonus Act Defense
Charles W. Schick of the American Legion visited Springfield to advocate for the soldiers bonus act. He planned to discuss with the attorney general’s office the injunction case filed in circuit court, with an answer expected early January.
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Way Caeanesse
Springfield
Charles W. Schick
Imnels
Bresnahan Brothers Grow Bagicab Taxi Service
Bresnahan brothers Matt John and Chris with Frank Ronan expanded the Bagicab line to three or four cabs operating day and night. Calling 185 ensures a car in minutes and office staff strive for courtesy and safety as the business grows.
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Bresnahan Brothers
Matt
John
Chris
Frank Ronan
Not Innocent Nor Yet Guilty In Verdict Dismisses War Crimes Cases
Berlin notes the supreme court session dismissing three war crimes trials under the Versailles treaty. Generals Von Gallwitz Von Markenzen Von Linsingen Von Buslow and Von Dickag and Professor Gontz were among those whose cases were dropped. The court said defendants were never absolutely guilty nor dangerous.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Court of Lemaic
von Gallwitz
von Markenzen
von Linsingen
von Buslow
von Dickag
Professor Gontz
Ailong
Agalie
Local High School Carols Entertain Townsfolk
A township high school group toured downtown streets singing Christmas carols at homes including Jacob Haish and Frank Cards. Performances were well sung with varied numbers and the city hopes the custom continues annually.
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Township High School
Jacob Haish
Azed Maetat
College Avenue
Government suits may be filed against United States Harness
An official of the Justice Department said civil or possibly criminal suits will be filed soon against the United States Harness Company of Rawson West Virginia. The action aims to protect government interests on war contracts. The statement came during impeachment hearings for Attorney General Daugherty.
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Walted
Washington, D. C
United States Harness Company
Rawson
W. Va
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Swanson Stars For Lombard In Big Ten Game
Lombard college star Swanson shines in a Big Ten clash against Wisconsin. The DeKalb lad, famed for his basketball shooting, led Lombard’s effort though the squad fell to a large Wisconsin margin in a hard fought contest.
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Swanson
Lombard
Lombard College
DeKalb
University of Wisconsin
Premier Bonar Law Quietly Fights Severe Cold Rise
Premier Bonar Law is reported to have nearly lost his voice due to a severe cold. His condition is described as not alarming, with the prime minister remaining in good spirits. Weather outlook for Illinois shows fair skies tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures.
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Ultod Reser
London
Ragland
Premiser Bonar Law
Alagent Ag.tata
Don’t Miss Angolph Valentino in The Young Rajah Tonight
Local theatergoers are alerted to attend Primam theatre tonight to see Angolph Valentino star in The Young Rajah. Performances promise classic silent film star charisma and a dramatic tale.
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Angolph Valentino
Primam Theatre
New Tax Rates Set State Income Yet To Be Disbursed
Springfield reports a 45 cent state tax rate will yield 17 million dollars after 990 thousand in collection costs. General revenue receives 5.57 million, school funds 7.91 million, university 2.52 million, and waterways 1.01 million. Rudolph Valentino in The Young Rajah plays at Princess theatre tonight with final showings.
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Springfield
Russell
Suspect in Mint Theft Held in Kansas City
United Press reports Joe Wagner, an underworld figure, is jailed in St. Joseph in connection with the Denver mint robbery worth 200000. Police hope Wagner’s arrest helps solve the Denver mint raid and a Drovers National Bank heist last week as fingerprints link a recovered shotgun to a well dressed man believed linked to the bandits.
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United Press
Kansas City
Kas
Joe Wagner
St. Joseph
United States Mint
Denver
Wagner
Denver Mint
Drovers National Bank
Henry Hiner
Colo
Denve
Death of Beloit Baby William Franklin Austin Jr
Sadness extends from Beloit Wisconsin to DeKalb and Sycamore as William Franklin Austin Jr a 17 month old of Beloit dies after double pneumonia and teething complications. Relatives in DeKalb assist after his illness and funeral. The family mourns the loss of the only son and beloved child.
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Austin
Wisconsin City
DeKalb
Sycamore
Litle
William Franklin Austin, Jr
William Austin
Beloit
Wis
William
Robert Dennis
Augustana to Play Here on College Floor
The state teachers college announces Augustana college will play here on January 11. Coach Oakland has pursued a Rock Island date and fans welcome the Lutheran team in January. A return game with Rock Island is planned the first week of February.
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State Teachers College
Augustana College
Oakland
Rock Island College
Rock Island
DeKalb
Association Names Officers For Coming Year
Members of the Swedish Benevolent association elected officers for the coming year. Theodore Johnson was selected president with John Peterson as vice president Axel Ryden became secretary Swan son as financial secretary Victor Hjerstedt as treasurer Gust Johnson joined the board Fred Olson chairs the sick committee. The group plans greater activity and enthusiasm for the year. Tom Mix appears at the Star tonight in Just Tony with performances at 7 30 and 9 10.
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Swedish Benevolent Association
Theodore Johnson
John Peterson
Axel Ryden
Swan
Victor Hjerstedt
Gust Johnson
Fred Olson
Tom Mix
Star Tonight
Tony
Little Girl Hurt In School Route Car Accident
A six year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lance of Rock Island was struck by a car on the way home from school and four bones were broken in her foot. Mrs. Fred Olson of Evans avenue received word of the injury and the child is expected to be laid up about three months.
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Fred Olson
Evans Avenue
Herbert Lance
Rock Island
Ellen Olson
DeKalb Woman Writes Music For Playlet
The First Methodist church will present a Christmas Eve playlet on December 24 at 7 30 p m titled The Miser's MIN with music by Grace Wood and words by Edna Proctor Clark The medieval pageant features 50 to 60 children and young people in roles such as fairies gnomes and village children The program opens with Christmas songs by the younger children.
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Edna Proctor Clark
Grace Wood
Merchants praised after city fire hazard sweep
Deputy State Fire Marshal J Waggett visited DeKalb with Chief McEvoy to inspect the business district for fire hazards. Merchants were commended for removing inflammables and rubbish quickly after notices, with few repeat issues noted since previous trips.
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DeKalb
J. Waggett
Springfield
William Waggett
McEvoy
Enon Excelsior
John G. Gamber
Vacation For Roadman Self For Two Weeks
Arthur Self maintenance man for the Lincoln Highway takes a two weeks vacation from road duties. His son Harley returns from a similar break and will supervise operations in his absence. Self has had a busy year and believes roads are in excellent condition for his leave.
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Arthur Self
Lincoln Highway
Riot in Italy as Fascisti clash across cities
In Rome on December 21 fascist and anti fascist factions fought in several Italian cities. A bomb driven into a fascist group at Trieste wounded 24, three seriously, with communist leaders accused of throwing the device. Tom Mix stars tonight at 9:10.
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Fascisti
Rome
Italy
Ireland
Trieste
Edith Thompson to Hang for Husband Murder in Sensational Trial
London reports Mrs. Edith Thompson and lover Frederick Bywaters were found guilty of murder in the death of Percy Thompson, with Thompson to be hanged after appeals were denied. The case drew intense public interest as Thompson, then near motherhood, faced execution.
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United Press
London
England
Edith Thompson
Percy Thompson
Frederick Bywaters
William C. Bridgeman
Thompson
Bywater
Recovery Of The Farmer Is Great Record
Washington figures say the farmer and stockman show strong overall improvement after 18 months of economic recovery. Eugene Meyers Jr of the War Finance Corporation notes lingering debt and bank strain, yet stresses substantial progress despite local difficulties and market issues.
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United Pesus
Washington, D. C
Eugene Meyers, Jr
War Finance Corporation Today
Harding
Meyers Sai
P. E. Kennedy Returns Home After Illness
P. E. Kennedy, a well known city resident, was at the office briefly after several days at home with a touch of illness. He uses crutches for a few days to regain strength and plans to stay indoors for one or two days.
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P. E. Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Hubbard Home Fire on Evans Avenue
Early morning fire sent one fire truck to Judge Hubbard's Evans avenue home to watch a chimney burn out. Firefighters found no damage and soon returned to the barns. A safety first approach is preferable to waiting for a roof fire.
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Hubbard
Judge Hubbard
Evans Avenue
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