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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that circulation of The Chronicle will be handled by a representative from the office until proper service can be established and a responsible representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in The Chronicle at DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Last night was the closing date for petitions for the March primary with candidates declared in mayor city clerk and alderman races. Mary Loomis seeks city treasurer unopposed while James Beckler and A E Ham mersmith vie for mayor. John G Betty faces Everett Leonard for clerk. Aldermen: Ward 1 G E Valentine vs Cassius Harms. Ward 2 John R Paddock unopposed. Ward 3 C O Lindstone vs A K Stiles. Ward 4 Fred Garson and Charles Hindenberg also in race. Betty prepares the primary ballot with clerkly duties ahead.
Ray Scheer, once at Rockford sanitarium for treatments due to failing health, has returned home to Sycamore. While improvement is not yet clear, the stay is said to have been beneficial and he will rest at home under nurse care to regain strength, with friends hopeful for daily encouragement.
The February grand jury will convene here Monday next week. States Attorney Poust and Assistant States Attorney Monday have prepared for presentation of their affairs. Jurors will consider routine matters including jail visits. Judge John Newhall is expected to give instructions and hear reports at the close of the session.
Society notes report Swanson Brothers abroad for business and leisure while P M Swanson of DeKalb cares for the Swanson children. The Baptist Women Missionary Society met at Mrs. F W O’Brien’s home on Center Cross street.
Warren suppara county superintendent of schools visits DeKalb schools this week and aims to complete the work within a day or two. Afterward he will tour other county sessions, with reports suggesting he may revisit some schools if conditions do not meet his approval.
Legionnaires plan an extraordinary meeting at the Legion rooms tonight to consider numerous business propositions. Ex service men are urged to attend in large numbers and give the session full effort.
Legionnaires from the Forty and Eight society plan to attend the upcoming Monday night session. Several business matters will be discussed and many members from other county posts are expected to participate in the gathering.
The Russian Cathedral quartet will perform at the Congregational church Sunday February 22 as part of the Stevens Free lecture and Concert course. The program features Russian chants folk songs and operatic selections sung in Russian with robes from a 100 year old Orthodox tradition and a selection of American songs including My Old Kentucky Home. The quartet, once connected to a Russian cathedral choir in St. Nicholas New York, returns to offer a rare blend of sacred and folk Russian music with robust humor. Doors open 6:45 p m and concert starts 7:30 p m.
Robert Bell, manager of the Hotel Sycamore, announced today that the hotel will operate on the European plan starting next week. Lunches and meals will be served at popular prices, following a general overhaul by Clifford S. Hunt and Bell, with expectations of increased business from transient guests.
Automobile drivers faced widespread slipping as icy pavement gripped all city streets this morning. While no serious accidents were reported, numerous close calls occurred as brakes failed to grip and rear wheels slid unless blocked by obstacles.
Judge Fulton denies a motion for a new trial at an event in DeKalb honoring Lincoln era notes. Sycamore’s Installa r Fulton is expected to attend as the Aurora horticulturist, previously given life in the murder case, may be moved to Joliet soon to begin his sentence.
A column urges readers to keep paraffin paper on hand as a valuable wrap for food to preserve freshness for a day or more. It highlights its utility in sealing and protecting perishables.
A note on using fresh buttermilk for breads and the impact of acidity. The guidance emphasizes that buttermilk with a slight acidity yields better dough and texture.
Members of Lodge No. 134 A P and A M will hold a stated meeting tomorrow evening at the Masonic hall here. It is understood only routine business will be discussed and the session should not be long.
Do not rinse cut glass under running water as breakage can occur from sudden temperature shifts. Wash each piece separately in warm water with ammonia, then rinse and dry promptly.
A Cortland update reports a doctor consultation for Mrs. Will Myers with an X ray planned but patient too weak to move. Neighbors and relatives visit, travels to Wisconsin for Arthur Brown’s operation, and many weekend guests including Miss Mary Anderson and Barbara Shafer. Community events include a Ladies Aid dinner, a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Will Olson, and farm moves and farewells locally.
Salt Lake City reports the scenic playground of Southern Utah including Zion National Park Bryce Canyon and the Breaks will open to general travel May 15 with full motor rail transportation and park lodgings. Union Pacific has invested nearly two million dollars in the development and arrangements for public access.
A Buffalo reader urges health responsibility and promotes Peterson's Ointment with a money back guarantee. The letter from S H Crabtree of St Louis testifies the product healed a nine year leg sore after doctors and salves failed. The ad touts Peterson's Ointment and Peterson's soap at 25 cents from Kirchner's Drug Store seasoned for skin relief.
Government funding expands highways and rail lines, with 33 miles built from Lund to Cedar City. A modern passenger station and freight depot at Cedar City support traffic, along with the completed Hotel El Escadante. Special motor buses will ply the Cedar City Zion Bryce Cedar Breaks loop. Scraps of soap should be saved for washing machine use.
A compact list highlights top options in blood medicine, featuring prominent brands and specialized therapies. The piece notes key players, innovations, and potential treatment approaches within ongoing medical research.
Notes suggest dipping fish in boiling water to soften scales before removing them, making the process quicker and cleaner. The tip emphasizes a simple, practical preparation step for fish handling.
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