Empey Story Draws Big Reader Response in Chronicle
The Chronicle reports a flood of new subscriptions as readers seek the Empey story Over the Top. The opening installment of Sergeant Guy Empey’s tale wins praise, with many De Kalb residents eager for later chapters. The paper urges timely subscriptions to keep up with future installments and provides details on pricing and delivery.
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Wekting
DeKalb
No Man's Land
Ee Boltett
Inetnight
Guay Kroeg
France
de Kalb
Funeral for Aged Woman in Rockford
Relatives of Mrs. Carl Maciason attended the funeral in Rockford yesterday. Mrs. Mat Dason aged 85 had lived in Rockford 48 years. Attending from here were Theodore Anderson Miss Adin Andersan and Mr and Mrs A Carlson. Masons A F and A M announce a special meeting Saturday February 16 at 7 40 p m to exemplify the first degree.
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Carl Maciason
Rockford
Mat Dason
Roeckford
Theodore Anderson
Adin Andersan
A. Carlson
Treat Night At Incess Playhouse Features Vivian Martin
Tonight at the Incess Playhouse offers Treat Night with Vivian Martin in The Fair Harberian a light comedy. The program includes music from the Princess Trio performing numbers from Oh Boy May Time Youre In Love and Ziegfield Follies plus solo by Fay Swanson. The venue promotes a new van service for evening performances and advertises adult and child admission.
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Lincoln Day Observed at St Marys School
Lincoln Day was observed at St Marys School with a Tuesday afternoon program of songs recitations and historical essays on Abraham Lincoln. Fathers Quinlisk and Solon visited, praising the students and instructors for the well executed display of learning and patriotic tribute.
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Washington Birthday Party Committee Statement
DeKalb Masonic bodies announce the Washington Birthday event proceeds to aid a war fund such as Red Cross. Due to conditions the invitation will be general through press and word of mouth. The plan emphasizes economy while preserving the social gathering and invites all to attend this year.
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Carpenters Eastern Yards to Cease Work
Agents of the Marine Woodworkers Union notified 100 carpenters in local shipyards to cease operations tomorrow morning. A complete tieup of government shipbuilding plans in the area is expected, with other Atlantic coast cities likely affected and Philadelphia marine workers anticipated to strike.
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War weary Austria open to peace with Italy demands
United Press report from Berne describes Austria's wish to end the war while preserving some respectability. An American official asserts Austria would accept most Italian demands except Trieste, if peace comes. The masses suffer from hunger as the rich live well, with Hungarians resisting German pressure and Budapest’s deserters increasing.
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New York
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Detroit
Boy Scouts Eagle Patrol Meet This Evening
Eagle Patrol led by Patrol Leader Oliver Everett will meet tonight at his South Second Street home.
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Biggest Photoplay Bargain At Star Tonight
The Star presents the greatest photoplay of the season for tonight’s all evening program. This human story stars George Walsh Gladys Brockwell and Miriam Cooper. One performance about a quarter to eight. Adults fifteen cents, children ten cents. Come early for the biggest best value.
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Gladys Brockwell
Miriam Cooper
State of War Declared Between Central Powers and Russia
Amsterdam February 15 a state of war is reported to exist between the central powers and Russia following the automatic ending of the armistice as peace talks broke off semi official Berlin dispatches stated today United Press had earlier reported a German headquarters conference weighing a military demonstration against Russia over Brest-Litovsk talks break off institutions and expectations of further conflict emerge from the dispatches
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Brest.Lit‘ovsk
Local Church to Celebrate Roger Williams Memorial
The First Baptist church of this city will observe Roger Williams Memorial Day on February 17. The morning service features a talk by the pastor on The Contribution of Roger Williams to Religion. An invitation is extended to all to hear the discussion. The evening service will be a congregational sing and a simple gospel message.
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First Baptist Church
Leslie undecided on future plans after fire loss
R N Leslie, after a heavy loss by fire, has reached settlement with insurers who will take all stock while Leslie keeps fixtures for sale in a Chronicle column. He has not yet decided on his next work, likely delaying decision for several days as stock remains on hold with wholesalers.
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Quarantine Sign Removals Probed. Income Tax Help Offered
Sanitary Inspector Roy Breeding reports signs warning of scarlet fever diphtheria whooping cough and measles torn down across DeKalb. Violations carry a 200 fine and six months in jail. signs should stay until removal by doctor or inspector. Also, federal income tax aid returns to DeKalb post office Friday Saturday and Monday Tuesday with no extension noted. residents urged to file returns now. Postal offices and hours remain the same next week with Carney and Burke assisting.
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Health Department
Miskin
North Fourth Street
DeKalb
Asist DeKalb
Chronicle
George L. Burke
Burke
Carney
Pike
Fine Crowd at County Seat Meeting Today
Sycamore reports Senator Adam C. Cliffe says Congressman Medill McCormick greeted a large audience at the Methodist church after his abroad trip. Cliffe failed to persuade McCormick to attend DeKalb tonight for the Swedish Republican club annual meeting. He and other Sycamore residents plan to attend. officers and delegates will be elected. full report to follow tomorrow.
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DeKalb
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Drafted men to move to Camp Grant this month
Under the adjutant general's order the DeKalb county exemption board will send 40 men to Camp Grant the last part of this month. Those with blue cards called for 24 hours notice or who wish to join may file at the Sycamore local board. Likely non commissioned officers will be selected for Camp Grant service during the summer.
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Sycamore
the Chronicle
Sycamore to play here for high school game
Sycamore arrives tonight for a rivalry tilt at the township high school. Both major and minor teams meet to determine the better squad as DeKalb fans are urged to attend and support their side. A large crowd of Sycamore rooters is expected, promising a spirited game from start to finish.
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DeKalb
Former Malta principal picked to direct Moline gardens
Otto Gabel of the Malta Normal School era, now high school science teacher, is appointed to lead Moline school garden efforts. He will start with a citywide lesson series for sixth and seventh graders on soil, planting and growing, with demonstration gardens near each school. Private fundraising supports the project as planners seek two produce exhibits next year.
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Board of Education
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L. A. Mahoney
Terwilliger Taxi Service Resumes After Weather Delays
Terwilliger and Concidine taxi firm resumes operations across the city after several idle days due to weather. Proprieties say all calls can be handled safely now. Ford town car in use. a Vim likely to be deployed tomorrow.
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Terwilliger & Concidine Taxi Service
Tomor Row
Rev C E Bigier to Speak at St Pauls Church Tonight
Rev C E Bigier will substitute for Rev Hutton of Chicago at St Pauls church this evening. His sermon titled Christ and the Tragedy of Sin is expected to draw parishioners from the city.
Swedish American Republican Club Holds Annual Meeting and Smoker
The Swedish American Republican club will hold its annual meeting and smoker Friday evening at 8 p.m. at Jarboe's Hall to elect officers for the year and delegates to the State Convention at LaSalle Hotel Chicago March 9. Senator Adam Cliffe and other speakers will attend. Lunch served. All Swedish Americans invited.
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Jarboe
LaSalle Hotel
Chicago
Adam Cliffe
Jobn B. Benson
Edward Johnson
Sec’y
Knights Plan Greater Work for Soldiers
The Knights of Columbus supreme committee met at the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago and announced United Cigar Stores would turn over five percent of yesterday’s sales to the all welcome war camp fund. Law limits were set to rise from 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 and, with drives, to 7,500,000 for recreation and chaplain provisions under the Catholic War Council. Bishop P J Muldoon of Rockford chairs the administration with Mgr Edward A Kelly of Chicago on the executive committee.
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LaSalle
Chicago
United Cigar Stores Company
National Catholic War Council
P. J. Muldoon
Rockford
Mgr
Edward A. Kelly
John Street Flood Recdes and Outage On Kishwaukee
Flooding along John Street receded after two days as Kishwaukee water rose and basements flooded. One home stayed dry due to a separate drain while others lacked heat from furnaces, relying on gas and electric heaters. Two families evacuated as water rose to floor level, neighbors aiding in rescue. continued coverage promised on page three.
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John Street
Basketball Tilt Tonight In Big Seven Showdown
Rockford and Freeport clash at Freeport in a pivotal Big Seven game that could decide the title race. A Rockford victory keeps them ahead. Freeport win tightens a three team tie with Joliet. DeKalb looms as the untested challenger and tickets are selling out amid heavy fan turnout.
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Illinois High School Athletic Association
Senator Weeks Attacks War Policy in France
In Washington on February 15 Senator Weeks said only 54 percent of the troops Baker expected to land in France by that date have arrived. He accused President Wilson of injecting politics into the war and spent hours criticizing and praising the war administration while urging passage of Chamberlain war cabinet bills.
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