Christmas observances fill DeKalb churches with service plans
In DeKalb many churches mark Christmas with services and programs. The Swedish Mission church hosts a 6:40 am service and a full evening program led by Allan Swanetrom and others. St Pauls holds two services with Adeste Fideles and a Gloria in excelsis. First Lutheran observes Jal Otia with a 5:45 am service and choir offerings. Methodists plan a children Christmas party and tree, plus pledges for Armenian Syrian relief.
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DeKalb
Swedish Mission Church
Peroen
St. Paul's
St Pauls Vhureh
Collingwood
Bethlehem
Sanctus
Benedictus
Nonegregorian
St. Stephen
John Egungetist
J . Fahrlund
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist
Theildren
Clases
Capital stock assessment announced for DeKalb County firms
United Press reports the Illinois state board of equalization released capital stock assessments for DeKalb County companies. Firms listed include DeKalb County Telephone Co at Sycamore with 20000, Farmers Elevator Co at Sandwich 10500, Leigh Electric Co Genoa 8000, Kirkland Stock Yards Franklin 500, Northern Minona Telephone Co Sandwich 30000, Intertowashin Telephone Co Shabbona 2000, plus other firms such as Farmers Grain Co Esmond 1506 andakefield Grain Co Waterman 5.
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Springfield
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Chronicle
DeKalb County
State Board of Equalization
DeKalb County Abstract Co
Syelimart
DeKalb County Telephone Co
Sycamore
Farmers Elevator Co
Sandwich
Leigh Electric Co
Genoa
Kirkland Stock Yards
Pranklin
Northern Minoia Telephone Co
Akefield Grain Co
Waterman
McKnight Bridging Co
Shi
Somonauk, Sr
Farmers Grain Co
Esmond
Intertowashin ‘Telephone Co
Shabbona
Guard Will Be Thing of Past After the War
Washington December 24 Members drafted into the army by President Wilson on July 3 1917 will revert to civilian status when dismissed by General Ansell voting judge advocate general today Some questions arise whether these men return to other guard status, necessitating new units in all the states.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
Army
Wilson
Ansell
Nations
Chicago
Illinois
Sycamore
Aurora
Armory Renovations Improve Rooms for Comfort
Repairs and improvements described as upgrades at the Armory building include new rest rooms and changes to rooms on both the first and second floors. The work aims to improve comfort for occupants, with women’s areas highlighted among the changes.
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Vaudeville Tomorrow at Armory and Prince Theater
The Armory offers Christmas day entertainment from 1 PM to 1 AM with roller skating afternoon and vaudeville matinee at 3 PM The program features The Five Dream Girls The Spratford Comedy Four Denis Chabot Belgian violinist and Pathe Weekly highlights The Princess Theater presents Bell Hart in Border Wireless dark on Christmas afternoon and evening Merry Christmas from management and employers.
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Armory
Armory Theater
Spratford
Texche
Denis Chabot
Pathe
Reynolds
Orchescra
Danel Armory
Marines hold royal palace after revolt in Berlin
Reports from Berlin tell of mutinous marines who refused orders to sea and seized the city commander's palace after a clash with guards. Four marines died and ten were wounded in the firefight amid a broader surge of monarchist propaganda across Germany and Austria.
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Berlin
Germany
Royal
Prishante
Farm Sale for Alms Place Near DeKalb Announced
An auction near DeKalb at Charles Alms Place, six miles northwest, will start at 11:80 a m on a Thursday in January 191% An extensive sale features 9 head of livestock including 14 cows and 66 spring shoals, plus farm machinery and crops Auctioneers Farrell and Whitman. cleric James Dooley. lunch provided.
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Charles Alms Place
DeKalb
Thatsle
Farrell
Bill Hart Princess Thursday Conlin's Feed Mill Repairs Notice
Our patrons will notice we are undergoing necessary repairs and cannot grind until further notice. Kindly hold orders and do not drive to the mill under present conditions. 25 ED CONLIN. We have woolen robes and blankets on hand. Private and Mrs. Oscar Nelson bought before the raise. Robert spent the weekend with his relatives in Batavia. Ferguson. 28
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Oscar Nelson
Robert
Rela- Ferguson
Batavia
Nelson
Gus Nelson
Hike
Weir
Moose Lodge
X Ison
Post Men Have Busy Day at Local Post Office
Post office clerks and mail carriers faced heavy loads and difficult walks as routes ran busy. Helpers assisted on several routes amid a rush as residents mailed and sorted items throughout the day.
Hungarians Oppose Allied Occupation Threaten Resignation
Berlin December 24 United Press reports the Hungarian ministry opposes occupation by the allies. Ministers asked whether the Allies plan to occupy the whole country and warned they would resign if the answer is yes.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Two Schools Closed for Holiday Vacation
St Marys School and the Township High School closed yesterday for holiday observance. Simple programs and Christmas services were held. No reopening dates have been announced. classes will resume soon after New Year’s.
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St. Marys School
Export Restrictions Eased For Latin America Imports
The War Trade Board announced a sweeping relaxation of export restrictions on foodstuffs and feeds to Latin American countries. Only select items remain on the conservation list with controlled access through official channels. Licenses for exports to South America of gold-containing manufacturers require an agreement to import bullion and a bullion value equal to 60 percent of the article. Coconut meal may be imported freely. Rubber importation restrictions are lifted. Sugar and glycerine substitutes will be removed from the conservation list January 15.
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United Press
Washington, D. CC
War Trade Board
South America
Reds Gain in Russia and Return of Soldiers
Reports from Amsterdam and London describe Bolshevik advances in Courland and a rising liberal critique of Western policy toward Russia. The New Statesman notes Bolshevik support, impending policy statements by President Wilson, and growing agitation over Russia’s future government.
Illinois National Guard to reorganize retain identity
The Illinois National Guard will be reorganized and keep as much of its former identity as possible. Adjutant General Dickson announced after Washington said National Guard units would return to civilian status. The men cannot be held to their original oaths, but efforts will try to have them re-enlist in the state guard.
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Berlin
Germany
Bing
Bavaria
German Republic
Austria
Amsterdam
Holland
Kert
Mbert
East Prussia
France
Rhine
Count Koffler
Warsaw
Poland
Emil Bartha
Bartha
Serbia
Polani
America
Springfield
Illinois National Guard
Dickson
Washington
State Guard
Stamp Drive Nears Goal But Needs Quick Push
The war saving stamp drive lags at only halfway to the target with two days left. Chairman Smiley urges more donations to help handicapped in the community and push the drive over the top.
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Smiley
DeKalb Soldiers Return Home On George Washington
Three DeKalb servicemen arrived safely in New York aboard the George Washington, the ship that ferried the president to France. Sergeant Alec McCann, gassed in October, Private Edward Eisenberg, with the 139th Field Artillery, and Private William Lindstrom, of Sycamore, returning to Illinois homes accompany their welcome news with family joy and reunions.
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George Washington
France
Tomor
Brest
New York
Alec McCann
McCann
H.W. Eisenberg
Edward Eisenberg
139Th Field Artillery
William Lindstrom
Sycamore
Robert Swanbum
DeKalb
Mabel Engh Lindstrom
129Th Field Artillery
Lumber Jacks Loot Jewelry Store In Minneapolis Heist
Four men dressed as lumberjacks rob the American Jewelry Company in Minneapolis and escape with about 20000 in cash and gems after stunning a clerk with a revolver butt. The same store had 700 worth of jewelry stolen two days earlier.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
American Jewelry Company
Wilson to ride with King to the palace
President Wilson will travel fromCharing Cross station to Buckingham Palace in the state carriage with King George. Mrs Wilson will accompany Queen Mary. The Second Life Guards will form the escort on this state occasion.
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Wilson
Charing ‘'S Station
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Life Guards
Baptists Correct Belated Contribution Figure
A Chronicle misprint overstated Sunday school entertainment giving as 6 dollars. the actual donation from the Baptist Sunday school was 60 dollars to aid Armenian and Syrian sufferers.
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Baptists
Chronicle
Britain Adds 517 Ships to Navy Since 1914 War
United Press from London reports 517 ships joined the British fleet since August 1914. Among additions are seven battleships five battle cruisers 261 light cruisers 17 monitors 230 destroyers 232 mine sweepers and special service craft.
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United Press
London
England
Armory theater pricing notices for adults and children
The notice lists two price tiers for the Armory theater showings on Wednesday and Thursday. Adults pay 5c plus 4e war tax totaling 39e and children pay 25c plus 1e war tax totaling 26¢. All sales apply to house venues.
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Armory
Chicago Area Battles Snow And Blizzard Chaos
A winter storm cripples Illinois transit with blizzard conditions from a late drizzling sleet to heavy snow. Trains, interurbans, and electric lines suffer delays and outages while accidents occur near Chicago yards. Dispatches note drifting snow, high winds, and emergency service strain as crews work to restore service.
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Welcoue
Esther Dahlquis
Ocne Audiene
Fering
Axel Crenianid
Hfe
June Cariacco
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Stone
Ela Sole
Henry Noewa
Aue
Watlstrom
Elise
Elvera Ejertstedt
Benn Peterson
Andrew Johnson
Fase
Frank Swanetom
Prises
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Niv J. O
Gustal
Rie Tmn
Hart
Princess Theater
Border Wireless
ELKS
Yankee Tune Orchestra
Jorge Peek
Orence Elenrie
Beast
Florence Hearie
Arthur Osenberg
Hilda Ney
Lucile Kirchner
Moscow
Nikolay Lenine
Ame
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Copenhagen
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Russia
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Conlin’s Feed Mill
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Russian Courland
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Red Guard
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John Bull
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Fisk Motor Company
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Santa Claus
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