Revival Sermons At Malta Church Stir Interest
Revival services at Malta Methodist Church grow as evangelist J Wesley Oborn draws churchgoers. Readings quote Oborn on devotion, sin, and social issues, urging backing of church to uplift the community and save souls.
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Carl Johnson to attend Lutheran youth conference
Carl Johnson of the First Lutheran Church will depart for the annual Young People's Christian Conference at Augustana College Rock Island on February 12 and 13. Organized by the Foreign Missionary Society, the event aims to boost Christian activity among Lutheran youth with speakers addressing home mission Luther League Bible study choir music and church school work.
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Wallace Reid Stars in Al Archaelous at The Princes
Wallace Reid headlines the latest screen outing titled Al Archaelous at The Princes theater. Crowds and critics note the star’s enduring appeal despite quirky dialogue and mixed reception.
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Pension Report Details 1920 United States Steel Pension Fund
The tenth annual report for 1920 lists 2940 pensioners at year start, with 924 added and 295 discontinued during the year. Total pension payouts amount to 505 dollars to DeKalb steel workers and 4,292.85 and 1,147.10 for east, west, north, and south works. The average pensioned employee age since 1911 is 65.78 with an average service of 30.41 years, and the typical pension paid is 22.10 dollars. Names of pensioned DeKalb workers include Che ney, Earle, McConshie, Devine, Cheney, and many others.
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Tax Returns Due By March Fifteenth In DeKalb
W L comes to DeKalb to collect returns and says the tax season is slow with little work. He warns that returns must be filed before March 15 and the final days will be extremely busy, making personal attention unlikely.
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Chronicle confirms minstrel manager alive after false death report
The Chronicle received a morning communication from Miss Lillian Hall, manager of the Merry Minstrel Maids, stating she is alive and active in the minstrel business. A Sycamore paper had claimed her death last week, prompting the Chronicle to investigate and publish the correction. She notes she has conducted three shows since the year's start and that two towns mourned her death in error.
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Probe Proposed to Investigate Conspiracy to Raise Costs
Springfield Feb. 10 A resolution by Rep David Davis of Litchfield asks for a ten member house committee to probe alleged plots by trimes and state corporations to inflate prices of building material food and fuel. The measure was placed on the speaker's table pending printing.
Mayor Called Away by Death in Iowa
Mayor Frank E. Wiley of Storm Lake Iowa was summoned home by the sudden death of his brother in law J J Howe. The Wagleys had recently received four lots and had been hopeful, but the telegraph message announcing the death caused great concern. Belief is that heart failure caused the death. Mayor Wassey expects to be home by Sunday or Monday.
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No Petitions Filed For Primary In City Election
City Clerk G W Blackman reports no 2 percent petitions filed for any city offices to be filled at the April 19 election. The offices include mayor clerk treasurer police magistrate and an alderman from each ward with the primary set for March 8. Filing time will close.
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Bonus Bills Spark Illinois Legislative Action in Feb Surge
Springfield headlines report both house and senate adjournment to next Tuesday as committees start, with bills advancing on military bonus plans for 1917 to 1918 servicemembers. Proposals seek bonds of 45 million dollars and 60 million in aid, plus Armistice Day holiday and higher general assembly pay. Weather notes predict unsettled conditions, turning colder.
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Chicago
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Mt. Vernon
Ambassadors Tangle Over Anglo American Dispatch
London reports name Sir Anck Geddes as British ambassador to the United States as the focal point in a disputed interview with American correspondents. The Foreign Office initially disavows responsibility, while press dispatches indicate the interview was approved and published with anonymity. Controversy continues as sources suggest broader implications for Anglo American relations.
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Death Claims Fine Citizen of Nearby Town
John A. McCormick of Shabbona dies at home after a long life as hotel operator and livestock businessman. Born in Ireland May 7, 1842, he served in the Civil War with Sherman’s army and led T. B. Terry Post 462 as commander. A Democrat, he helped in local politics and was a longtime parishioner of St James Church in Lee. Funeral at ten tomorrow with five daughters as survivors including Mrs Catherine OConner of Chicago and Mrs Martha McNenamin of DeKalb.
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Corsetieres Attend Gossard School in Chicago
Miss Elsie Lauder, a saleslady from the McAllister store, is sent to the Gossard School of Corsetry in Chicago for a week of study. The corset department emphasizes health and efficiency for women as corsetry gains special attention. The Gossard School, the oldest in the U S, is regarded as a leading authority on hygienic corsetry.
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Restrictive Legislation Recommended Today
UDI Eves reports the Senate Immigration Committee recommends emergency legislation to restrict immigration into the United States. The plan proposes measures to begin in April 1921 and extend for 15 months, aiming to curb influx amid ongoing debates in Washington.
Two youths found at North Western station seek work and hope
Louis Jevy and Eugene Lewis, orphans recently from Cleveland, were found at the North Western station by a St. Charles officer. After help from Hugo Carlson at Bell restaurant they cleaned a rear alley, earned breakfast at Mrs Glidden’s, and spoke of Navy plans or learning a trade. The boys, educated and well dressed, stated they would avoid crime and aim for stable futures, hoping Clinton offers work. They showed a mother’s photograph and an MCA card, and claimed no prior arrests.
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New Sales Manager at the Apollo Piano Company
Ralph B. Waite has taken the position of general sales manager for the Apollo Piano Company headquartered here DeKalb. Waite is a major figure in the industry and his arrival is noted as a significant development for the company and local business.
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Board rejects immediate abrogation of rail wage rules
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports the railroad labor board refused to order an immediate end to national wage agreements or to cut unskilled workers’ pay. The board will continue hearings on the national agreement while evaluating if current rules are unjust, amid accusations by AFL leader Jewell of a conspiracy by railroad owners to wreck union labor and press for wage cuts.
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Flyers killed near La Crosse prompt quiet alarm
Residents report three small flyers killed near La Crosse. Lieut Hiram Roe, one of the victims, was forced to land near Maple Park while flying the Omaha route along the Lincoln Highway. He escaped a serious accident during the forced landing and endured hours awaiting repairs before resuming his flight.
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Lorado Taft to Speak at Kiwanis and Women’s Club
DeKalb will host sculptor Lorado Taft with three talks in one day starting Monday noon. Kiwanis will sponsor a luncheon and an afternoon session at Normal School followed by an evening talk under Women’s Club auspices. Local turnout expected. illness in town briefly noted.
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