14 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1922
Page
1
The speaker notes a farewell as plans to join the movies for more money emerge. A valentine from a judge is cited as the cause, linking Babe Ruth to a playful, lyrical farewell across a mailman’s greeting.
A playful verse reflecting a comic valentine to readers as the poet urges restraint and common sense while greeting the audience. The piece, dated nineteen twenty four, centers on charm and humor rather than drama, urging cheerful interactions within a broad world.
John Mason, convicted of assaulting his thirteen year old niece on a Hinckley farm, plans a US Supreme Court appeal after Illinois high court denial. Aurora attorney Harvey Gunsul will base the appeal on alleged unconstitutional intermediate sentencing that allows different penalties for the same crime across courts.
Members of the foreman's training class of the American Steel and Wire company from Waukegan Joliet Chicago Anderson and DeKalb attended a banquet and school of instruction at Joliet Saturday. This inaugural affair aims to provide valuable learning for steel workers.
Editor notes a second article detailing desert plants on the campus. Cacti such as Indian Fig Prickly Pear with many spines, Burbank’s spineless type, Old Man Cactus, and Cochineal Plant are described, along with Hedgehog and Rattail varieties. South African aloes, Cape flora, Houseleeks, Stonecrops, Thickleaf, and Hen and Chickens with their plantlets are noted amid fragrant night blooms.
Wheat surged at the Chicago board of trade opening with May wheat up about 6 percent and July wheat up 5 percent from Saturday’s close. The advance followed stronger foreign markets and bleak Argentina reports. Drought in the U S Southwest is seen as threatening a world shortage.
The Earlville Leader reports Harry Larson of Shabbona was arrested for stealing skunk hides from a shed at Art Seaffer's Prairie Center. Elmer Meiers, also of Shabbona, is jailed for aiding the theft. Both men were arrested in DeKalb County and bound over to the LaSalle County grand jury.
The DeKalb Relief Council met to discuss its investigation committee's findings and relief efforts. It noted better local conditions with upcoming warm weather and industry growth, highlighted support for other benevolent groups, and warned against door-to-door begging. The financial report shows Red Cross Seal sales and donations totaling 4,847.27, with 1,810.91 allocated to relief and 800.00 cash on hand.
The City to hear America’s leading pianist Madame Sturkow Ryder in a gratis recital titled American Musicians and Composers at the Fost Lutheran church on Friday night. The program, presented by the women’s club music department, showcases Ryder’s artistry and charm, with prior performances in DeKalb and Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra acclaim. The club hosts a full house and gratitude for a free event. Separately, Judge Stransky reversed a week-old ruling, deciding the Sandwich-Somonauk school district dispute in favor of Somonauk, dissolving an injunction and transferring detached territory to Somonauk pending bond within 49 days. A related People ex rel proceeding filed in circuit court against Somonauk district members adds to ongoing district realignments. The notice also lists upcoming performances of “Over the Hill” with daily showings and ticketing at Kirchner’s Drug Store.
Modern Woodmen of America district deputy W R Cook will attend the regular meeting this evening. Colonel Jarboc of the DeKalb camp says Cook will deliver a message well worth hearing. Barth City Camp members are urged to attend and make a special effort to be present.
Star theatre opens a three day run of Fightin Mad a fast moving romance from an H H Van Loen story William Desmond stars as a hard riding rover who befriends three companions and helps rescue a kidnapped train girl Virginia Brown Faire leads with a city girl persona Rosemary Theby co stars as the brigand chief William Lawrence completes the cast with robust villainy showings at 7 30 and 9 10 with performance times listed
St Marys Alumni host a benefit dance in Mary's Hall on Thursday evening. Palmer's Orchestra provides music for old time and modern dances from 8 to 12. Tickets are $1 per couple, ladies free.
Nine skilled youngsters, Milton Magman to James Clark, correctly estimated tools in Knodle widow for a prize. They must report to The Chronicle at 4:30 PM Wednesday to determine three prize winners by lot. remaining six receive prizes. Tool division lists hatchet 40, hammer 13, saw 14, level 13, square 11, knife 5, pliers 5, ruler 2, hack saw 2.
President Harding weighs a financing plan for the soldier bonus as Congress debates bond issues and tax routes. House and Senate conferees seek White House guidance amid push to pass the bonus, with Melton warning the bonds idea may fail. Capitol leaders anticipate a vote despite financing uncertainties. Also noted are daily performances of Over the Hill at the Princess with matinees and evening shows and advance ticket sales for the 7:00 p.m. performance.
United Press reports the "queen of the dopes" in the William D. Taylor murder case is sought by sheriffs. The Hollywood drug ring leader is missing, with actors questioned and the last residence searched. A jealousy motive is hinted, with new witnesses and a potential actress involved as a key to the case.
Public Health League activities described with Harriet Springer leading school health visits at Sycamore. Nurses give individual health guidance after exams and conduct follow ups. Contagious disease outbreaks are being contained with school and family monitoring. At Shabbona, underweight children are enrolled in a special class with local teachers and Miss Hearne assisting.
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