DeKalb Opens District Play Against Mt Morris in Tilt
The district schedule lists DeKalb facing Mt Morris in the opener with Rockford and Amboy highlighted as early contenders. A series of pairings includes Freeport vs Belvidere and Sterling vs Savanna, outlining hopes for state tournament contention and potential eliminations before the finals.
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A.J. Burton
Winois State Athletic Board of Control
Rockford
Amec
Belvidere
Winnebago
Galena
Pecatonlea
Me Henry
Harlem
Echool
Mt Carroll
Sycemore
Lanark
Dixon
Morison
Gane
Sterling
Savanna
DeKalb
Es Opie
Amboy
Amboy Together In What Rombes To Be An Easy Game For Crimeon
Freeport
Dinwell
Helvidere
Woodstock
Mt. Morris
Ster Hine
De Kalb Kids Stamp Fiends Present Time
The TwKall kids at the present time are stamp fiends, often gathering in a school spot or downtown to exchange sheets and discuss stamp values. The article notes stamp collecting provides geographical knowledge through atlas references and country linkage. Also mentions showings at the Princews of The Zeppelin's Last Raid at 7:30 and 9:00.
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DE Kalb
TwKall
Seagrave Fire Truck Undergoes Factory Overhaul
The Seagrave fire truck at the station is receiving a thorough overhaul this week from an outside factory expert. City authorities arranged expert help to ensure all components are properly addressed. The truck is expected to be ready for service within a few days.
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Seagrave
Meeting of Swedish Lutheran pastors in Rockford district
The Swedish Lutheran pastors of Rockford district will meet next Tuesday and Wednesday after a postponement due to fuel shortages. Many out of town pastors are expected, with the program to be announced later.
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Rockford
Russia Declares It Will Fight Bolsheviks and Allies
United Press reports from Petrograd that Russia will fight the Bolshevik foreign office warns Germans advancing on Austral a will be treated as counter revolutions. The foreign ministry rejects peace terms and outlines a four million dollar indemnity. German and British dispatches note renewed hostilities and protests over armistice terms.
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United Crown
Petrograd
Russia
Bolshevik Foreign Office
United Press
Austela
Alextefy
Kaledine
Germany
Foreign Office
Trotzky
Poland
Lithuania
Rega
Moon Island
Toceur
London
England
Berlin
Peo Pple
Dzina
Dvinsk
German War Office
Dnina River
Riga
Gullickson Display Of New Pictures At Gillman Gullickson
The Gillman Gullickson display case attracts city attention with new pictures of F. W. Whitgrove, W. Whitten, Captain Thomas S. Murray, and world walker Dan O Leary. Numerous other fine portraits accompany the exhibition.
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Gillman Gullickson
F. W. Whitgrove
W. Whitten
Thomas 5. Murray
Dan O'Leary
California Senator Johnson Favors Government Rail Ownership
United States Senator Johnson of California argued against railroad compensation in the postwar control bill and defended public ownership, declaring the nation is marching toward government control and that politics would be risked under public ownership rather than private management. He condemned private ownership and praised government operation as a crisis response.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Johnson
California
Johnson
German Alien Enemies May Obtain Cards at Station
Chief of Police Riddell announces that German alien enemies who registered last week may pick up registration cards by visiting the police station. Registrants should secure their cards promptly to avoid arrest if confronted by federal agents.
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Riddell
Columbus Man Kills Three and Himself
Four killed and a fifth wounded in a Columbus, Ohio, murder suicide. Forest Bigelow, an insurance agent, decapitated his wife and seven year old daughter, then killed his sister in law, wounded his mother in law, and killed himself after returning home.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Forest Bigelow
Eagles Lose in Bowling Tilt Last Evening
In a recent bowling match the Eagles fell to their opponents with a determined effort from both sides. The result highlighted the team’s ongoing struggle to secure a win in league play.
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Eagles
Chronicle Hearings Delay Publication of Classification Lists
The Chronicle reports readers’ concern over delays in publishing enrollment classification lists after exemption claims for agricultural and industrial workers. Exemption board work continues with many claims under investigation. some Class A recipients have cards while others near the top of the list have not been contacted. Publication is expected within the next few weeks.
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The
Chronicle Today
Exemption Board
Murphy
Chronicle
Lunch Room at North Western Changes Hands
The North Western lunch room changes ownership as Mr and Mrs W E Springer step back due to health. They plan a rest at Franklin Park before returning to work for James Dunne. Mr and Mrs Mat Sauer, formerly a brother of depot ticket seller Fred Sauer, will take over the lunch room duties.
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The
North Western
W. E. Springer
Springer
Springers
Franklin Park
James Dunne
Mat Sauer
Fred Sauer
Death of Miss Emma Sandman in Libertyville
Today the death of Miss Emma Sandman at her Libertyville home NS is reported. She fell ill with appendicitis last Thursday and died on the operating table Saturday. A 22 year old graduate of the Normal school, she had taught in Libertyville and was a popular student with many acquaintances after five years in residence.
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Emma Sandman
Libertyville
Haig Commands Fresh Action in WWI London Raid Reports
Haig reports successful raiding on a wide front with Irish troops and Canadians capturing prisoners near Ephey Guillemont and Lens. A prior night raid yielded 2 killed and 41 injured. weather outlook for Illinois centers on snow and cold with sharp winds.
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United Press
London
England
Home Forces
Haig
Ephey
Guillemont
Heig
Lens
Lancanshire
Houthenist Wood
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Smileage books offer free shows for soldiers at camps
The Military Entertainment Council of Illinois funds Smileage books for soldiers, with 20 five cent coupons or 100 coupon options. They admit the bearer to large theater shows and camp performances at camps nationwide, with all shows priced at five coupons or less. War department auditors oversee accounts under the training camp activities commission.
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Military Entertainment Council of Illinois
Ine
National Army
National Guard
War Department
War Department Commission On
Seven Homes Quarantined Here Monday
Seven cases of contagious disease led to quarantines yesterday as unseasonable weather is blamed. Diphtheria appeared in Joe Bedick of 422 Pine Street and Milovich at 121 North Tenth Street. Scarlet fever struck Milvenaney at 1119 State Street. Whooping cough affected Nefs Swanson at 014 North Ninth Street and Ben Stewart at 820 State Street. Gust Jackson of 902 North 12th and George Jaycox on Evans Avenue had chicken pox.
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Joe Bedick
Pine Street
Milovich
North Tenth Street
Milvenaney
State Street
Nefs Swanson
North Ninth Street
Ben Stewart
Gust Jackson
North 12Th Street
George Jaycox
Evans Avenue
Roy Peterson Arrives Safely in France
Mr and Mrs Sam Peterson learn their son Roy Peterson has arrived safely in France after enlisting in the quartermaster's department at Mereland. The family and friends were anxious until a late afternoon cablegram confirmed his arrival on foreign soil.
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Sam Peterson
Roy Peterson
France
Quartermaster’s Department
Mereland
Milk Producers indicted in Chicago conspiracy case
Eight true bills charging conspiracy to fix milk prices were returned against officers and members of the Milk Producers association in Chicago. Ira J. Mix testified to price fixing and campaign spending. J B Lindstrom announces a new Pleasant street store opening next Monday with complete stock and ready for business.
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United Press
Chicago
Milk Producers Association
Nicholas Michels
Willis J. Kittle
Hoover Milk Commission
Charles H. Potter
Frank H. Reese
Robert M. Omann
William A. Goodwin
Roy Lewis
Clinton J. Cooper
Arnold Huber
Milk Board
Ira J. Mix
Mix
Hoyne
J. B. Lindstrom
Pleasant Street
Charles Anderberg
Lindstrom
Railroad man with two wives linked to bigamy case
Sherman Rogers alias Marsh was arrested in Stock ton on a bigamy charge after records showed a first marriage in the east fifteen years ago and a later Wisconsin marriage to a second wife who bore him two children. He deserted both families before returning to his first wife as residents of Sycamore await a possible settlement.
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Sherman Rogers, Alias
Marsh
Stockton
East
Wisconsin
Sycamore
Glidden House
W. R. Yard
The
Baptist Church
Scott
Collie Killed Chasing Streetcar in DeKalb
A large collie belonging to a DeKalb resident was found dead after chasing a streetcar yesterday. Police note many dogs in the city imitate the chase, though none match this pet’s persistence on the tracks.
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DeKalb
Fire stock removal at Leslie's store after blaze
Fire damaged stock at Leslie's store is being moved to Chicago this week under the order of insurance men. Mr. Leslie has disposed of fixtures recently and may return to farming, with no definite plans announced.
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Leslie
Chicago
Taxes Coming In Very Well This Time
Deputy Collector George Bristow reports taxes are starting to be paid at a satisfactory rate. He notes collections up to date equal to last year with several heavy taxpayers sending in checks, totaling 20 442 77 dollars received so far.
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George Bristow
Mr. Bristow
DeKalb Youth Released After Draft Evade Sentence
Chicago dispatch reports 25 year old Hialmar Tariki of DeKalb released after President Wilson interceded. Tariki had been sentenced to one year imprisonment for evading the draft and is described as ill with tuberculosis. Chronical notes difficulty identifying Tariki locally.
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Chronicle
United Press
Chicago
Hialmar Tarrki
DeKalb
Tarrki
Wilson
Tariki
Exemption Board
Joe
Troops at Camp Logan Training for Foreign Service Start Date Uncertain
Commander in Chief says it will take two to four more months to shape the division for overseas duty. At Camp Logan Texas the Mlincla guard division is in thorough training with many veterans reshuffled and new officers brought in. The move to overseas service hinges on War Department decisions and April timing.
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Camp Logan
Henston
Texas
Anny
Thoreuck
Mlincla Guard
War Department
First Infantry
Rockford
Illinois
D. Jack Foster
George Bell, Jr
France
Lutherans Raise 750000 for Soldiers Chaplains
First Lutherans in DeKalb this week aid a national fund drive to hire chaplains for soldiers and sailors. Rev. G A Fairlund announced the drive as subscriptions and offerings arrive generously, with no canvassing and broad public support.
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DeKalbare
National Lutheran Commission
G. A. Fairlund
Glidden Kin Attend Chicago Funeral in Mourning
Judge and Mrs. Y A Glidden traveled to Chicago after the death of Christian Demling father in law to Alpha Glidden Demling s husband John Demling He died aged 64 at 4717 North Tasman Avenue Funeral services set in Chicago tomorrow with local friends remaining for the rites Demling and his wife had visited the Glidden home frequently in the past causing sorrow among local residents
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Y. A. Glidden
Chicago
Christian Demling
Alpha Glidden Demling
John
Demling
North Tasman Avenue
Beth
Glidden
Lutherans to Hold Prayer Meeting Tonight
First Lutherans will hold a prayer meeting at the home of Nels Anderberg at 604 North Ninth Street this evening.
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First Lutherans
Nels Anderberg
North Ninth Street
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Peoria
Jamee Contin
Socialist Party
Gullickson
Pythias
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P.J. Coyne
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Bannister
Isd
Smith Seeeee
Total
Kennedy
Munson
Booth
E. Coyne
Ellis
Moose
New Hands
Sherman Rogers
Sherman Marsh
Rogers
New York
Dekalb Young Man
Gliddens
Happy
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