Two Die in One Family Wilson on the Way
Paris reports the postwar League of Nations focuses on a preliminary peace with Germany to allow demobilization and resumption of normal commerce. Officials expect German food shortages until June and outline potential terms, demobilization steps, and evolving armistice extensions as peace nears.
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United Press
Paris
France
League of Nations
Germany
Marsh Foch
Treves
Austria
Revolt Over in Portugal Reported by Press
Lisbon February 15 republic restored in northern Portugal and Prava. Conceiro, monarchist leader, arrested. Vigo February 15 royalist leaders flee Oporto to cross into Spain. Portugal flag raised in Valencia as monarchist centers in Oporto and Valencia.
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Portugal
Prava
Conceiro
Vigo
Spain
Oporto
Valencia
The Greatest Thing in Life at Princess Theater
Monday D. W. Grimmns massive photo play The Greatest Thing in Life shows at Princess Theater with matinee at 2 00 and evening shows at 9 00.
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D. W
Soldier Letter From Luxemburg Shapes Market Talk
Guy Stanton, a Lon Smith markets employee and soldier, writes home from Luxemburg Germany about life overseas. He notes he once cared little for candy but now longs for what he and his comrades lack, while continuing to cut meat and promising to stay in trim for a quick return to duty.
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Guy Stanton
Lon Smith
Luxemburg
Germany
Stanton
Lon
Two Americans Hurt in London Fight
Two American sailors were wounded in a shooting affray in Cardiff involving sailors and African American dock workers in London. The incident, reported February 15, details injuries and the clash between groups during the American sailors' visit.
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London
United Iresa
England
Cardiff
Harpist Salvi Delights DeKalb Audience at Princess Playhouse
Critics praise harpist Alberto Salvi in a world premier recital at the DeKalb Methodist church. Des Moines and Council Bluffs reviews call his performance exemplary with intricate tone blending and engaging encores including a Zabel concerto. General admission one dollar plus tax. students 50 cents. Tickets on sale at Kirchner's Drug Store.
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Salvi
DeKalb
Methodist Church
Council Bluffs
Signor Salvi
Cestus
Des Moines
Remo Cortes
Alberto Salvi
Zabel
Kirchner
Shortest will probated in DeKalb County Court
The brief will of Alfred Westerberg, chief machinist at Jacob Haish factories, dated September 1904, leaves all property to his wife with her named as sole executrix. He died February 1. A second, shorter will by Thomas Gathe also left his property to his wife.
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DeKalb
Judese Metwen
Alfred Westerberg
Jacob Haish
Testater Tinsel
Alfred Westerbers
Thomas Gathe Coul
Serious Fire at Hutchinson Island Fertilizer Works
A major blaze at the southern fertilizer works on Hutchinson Island caused an estimated 2 million dollars in damage. The fire also ruined about 2,100 bales of cotton and disrupted local operations.
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Calted Pressi
Fairview Road Repair Demanded After Township Meeting
In De Kalb township high school events, the Parent Teachers Association held a notable meeting with patriotic student performances and detailed talks on stenotypy, typewriting, and bookkeeping. Local business voices urge repairs to the Fairview road to access the mausoleum, with hopes for community gravel support and timely action. The theater program advertises D W Whith’s next production, The Greeniest Thing in Life, at Princess theater.
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Hders’ Association
DeKalb Township High School
Jay A. Ford
C. W. Whitten
Firom South First Street
Pairview Cemetery
Fairview Road
Fairview
All the World to Nothing at Star Monday Night Show
Star presents Lou Tellegen in Secret Strings adaptation by Kate Jordan with Olive Tell in the featured stage play plus Wyndham Martyn tale All the World to Nothing starring William Russell. Performances 2 00 7 30 and 9 00 admission 15 20 cents. Also roller skating notices and rink hours listed.
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Bill" Russell
Star
William Russell
Wyndham Martyn
The
Knodle Home Again From France With News of Son
Gladness filled the Kno die home yesterday after a message from their son Edgar who landed in New York from France. He left Ames Iowa nine months ago to serve but did not see active combat. he has traveled on duty and now reports arrival at Camp Dix awaiting muster out. He plans to resume studies and likely return to Ames after a furlough and visit at home.
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Sou Teath Street
War Department
John E. Wendell
Wendell W
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Wendells
Albin Carlson
Red Cross
France
Voited
Washington, D. C
Mareh
March
United States
Rotterdam
Gibraltar
Constantinople
Holland
Rhine
Ed Elliott
Malta
Bertha
Elsie Marie
Elliotts
Brest
Wilson
Everg Y
Josephine Lewis
B.O. Kno
Edgar
New York
Knodle Cailed
Bot
Camp Dix
Ames
Iowa
Advent Christian Church to Open Tomorrow In Aurora
The Advent Christian Church will open its doors tomorrow for services. Morning service at 11:00 and evening worship at 7:30. Rev. Pox of Aurora will speak as members anticipate a day of inspiration.
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Advent Christian Church
Jocal Advent Christian Church
Pox
Aurora
DeKalb High Teams Split With East Aurora
DeKalb High School basketball split results with East Aurora last night. The lightweights won 20 to 18 while the heavies trailed by six points. Other scores included Rockford lightweights 18 Elgin 19 and Rockford heavies 41 Elgin 17.
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DeKalb Township
East Aurora
DeKalb
Rockford
Elgin
First Congregational Church Plans Evening Program
The choir prepares a unique program for Sunday evening featuring hymns sung as anthems solos and quartets. Prof A Neil Annas will deliver a short talk on Development of Church Music. A brief bio of hymn writers and notes on inspirations accompany performances for a communal singalong.
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First Congregational Church
Neil Annas
Assignments of Companies Announced for Sixth Regiment 1919
Regimental order No. 1, C. S. 1919, issued to Captain T O Cowlin, details battalion commanders and company allocations. Bat Maj Charles S Harhison Aurora commands battalions with G Glen Geneva K Aurora L Hinckley. 2nd Battalion led by Major Fred Dewey with A Lincoln I Libertyville C Jacksonville H Lexington. 3rd Battalion under Major Sam C Cushing Dixon with D, 3 more, E Moline F Dixon M DeKalb.
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T. O. Cowlin
Bat
Charles S. Harkison
Aurora
G. Glen
Geneva
Hinckley
Fred Dewey
Lincoln
Libertyville
Jacksonville
Lexington
Sam C. Cushing
Dixon
Moline
DeKalb
Price Funeral to Be Held Sunday Afternoon
The funeral for the late Downey Price will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from his late home with Rev. W. R. Yard officiating. Also tonight the Jitney program runs 9:00 to 12 at Armory Hall room. Salvi the Harp Wizard performs at the Methodist church Tuesday night at 8:15 with tickets at Konfiner’s Drug Store.
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Armory Hall
Salvi
Wizard of the Harp
Methodist Church
Konfiners Drug Store
Star Dorothy Dalton Stars in Quicksands at the Princess
Dorothy Dalton headlines at the Princess in Quicksands a new film also noting her past Viva La France and The Greatest Thing in Life. A tax notice from R F McCormick deputy collector urges all personal taxes be paid by March 1 at De Kalb Trust and Savings Bank.
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Princess Tonight
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
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