Ostmaster Promotes Treasury Savings Stamps As Holiday Gift
Arthur Hiland urges 4 percent U.S. Treasury savings certificates as ideal Christmas gifts. Santa agrees, noting they teach saving and financial independence. A $1 stamp grows with compound interest, enabling a child to upgrade to higher certificates and learn long term value. Hiland invites inquiries for details.
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Arthur Hiland
U. S. Treasury
Santa Claus
Ney
Treasury
Ster
Hiland Vis
Soline Gas Price Spat Shifts to DeKalb Station
A DeKalb man recounts a midweek dispute over gasoline priced at nearby Soline. The motorist, saying the tank needed five gallons, offered $1.75 with a 50 cent tip but the seller did not- accept. The DeKalb station charged about $1.11 per gallon, and the incident hints at a small profit margin on the sale.
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Crestor
DeKalb
Christmas Seals Selling Well in DeKalb County
Christmas seals drive gains for health funding in DeKalb County. Township chairs report rapid consignments of stamps and health bonds at 1, 5, and 10 dollars as county and township groups push to reach the goal amid strong local support.
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DeKalb
Artwork on water bills for January first highlit
G N Blackman and Signe Johnson work on the January first water bills. The usual cards and ads for the bills are prepared at the main office to mail to consumers so they may take advantage of early payment discounts before the 15th of the month.
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G.N. Blackman
Signe Johnson
Meee
En route to California City
A fragmentary report notes a person traveling toward California City, with unspecified origin and role. The text mentions Lom and DeKalb folks in California and aims to place the individual at a distant destination soon.
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California City
City teachers to attend state meeting next week
School officials announce that Ingfield and SR Ritzman will lead city schools to the state teachers meeting next week. Local teachers will join in special tasks and enjoy a full day of programs and events at the field.
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Ingfield
SR. Ritzman
Inefield
Dr Carey’s Marshroot Kidney Remedy Ad
Dr Carey offers Marshroot kidney and bladder remedy with money back guarantee. Claims long practice and many cured cases. Prescribed to be dispensed by druggists nationwide in liquid and tablet forms.
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Dr. Carey
Carey
Daniel G. Carey
Parcel Post Business Here Much Heavier
Postmaster Arthur Hiland, attested by Tom Olsen, notes DeKalb parcel post volume this year will break records. He says more parcels were mailed in the past three days than ever, as people rush gifts and workers sorted late into the night.
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Arthur Hiland
Tom Olsen
DeKalb
Tom Farley Injured in Fall at Aurora Station Sparring Match
Tom Farley, a local principal, slipped during a friendly scuf fling at Aurora station and struck his head on a counter. He required a surgeon to close the wound but remained active at work, though he plans to avoid sparring for a few weeks unless footing is certain.
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Aurora
Tom Farley
Farley
E. S. Hunt Resting After Eye Abscess Illness
E S Hunt of the DeKalb Wagon company has been at home several days with an abscess under the eye. Reports today say he is resting easier after days of considerable pain.
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E. S. Hunt
S. Hunt
DeKalb Wagon Company
Lincoln Theatre Fire Wipes Joliet Stage
The Lincoln theatre in Joliet was gutted by fire early today causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. State and city fire crews battled the blaze as damage spread through the building. No exact details on the cause were released.
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Joliet, M
Lincoln Theatre
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets Promoted by Kirchner’s Drug
An advertisement urges stomach trouble sufferers to try Mi-O-Na tablets for relief from gas belching sour stomach nervousness and dizziness. Kirchner's Drug Store guarantees the product and urges purchase today.
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Kirchner
Odd Fellows Lodge Hosts Kids Christmas Program
The Sycamore County Odd Fellows lodge held a children's Christmas event last night with a supper for boys and girls followed by a Christmas program. Reported as an important session in the lodge's history.
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ODD Fellows
Odd Fellows Lodge
Sycamore
The Fat Man’s club in Paris grows to fifty eight
The Fat Man's club of Paris reaches fifty eight members including three women. Members must weigh at least 200 pounds and the president's weight is taped at 290 pounds.
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Fat Man's Club
Paris
Kill That Cold Increase the Blood Circulation
An old promotional item touts a remedy sold by druggists and grocers. It claims to boost blood circulation, stimulate the kidneys and liver, and ward off ailments including pneumonia.
Christmas Day birth notes and old sorrow child term
A quip notes boys born on Christmas Day bring happiness while girls are called the sorrow child of old. Bohemia plans to mint tiny glass coins. Some doctors claim hair health reflects overall well being.
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Bohemia
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