Stores to Decorate for Basketball Tournament Week
Chamber of Commerce committee plans storefront decorations along the street for next week’s basketball tournament. Merchants aim for universal participation and school color variety to avoid team bias. Attendees from DeKalb and surrounding Kane and Boone counties expected, boosting city promotion and post event shopping.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb County
Kane
Boone
DeKalb
Roofs Are Dry Chief Urges Extra Caution
The fire department chief warns roofs are tinder dry as soot from chimneys causes small and some serious fires. Residents should allow chimneys to burn out and use safety first alarms to avoid large fires and costly pump use.
Stefani Store Closed For Remodeling And Ice Cream Parlor
The Stefani store is closed for remodeling from front to rear due to removing the soda fountain and other extensive work. It is expected to reopen Saturday with a new ice cream parlor and back bar as several workers complete the installation.
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Stefani
Fani
Automobile Plunges Through Ice on River in Dubuque
Three men from Dubuque died when their automobile broke through ice on the Mississippi River. A fourth man narrowly escaped, and all four were married. The incident occurred near Dubuque on the ice covered river.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Candy specials to attract before Lent
Before the Lenten fast, Secor's advertises pre Lent candy deals. Bull chocolates 60c per lb, now 49c. Morse's fancy $1.50 box candies reduced to 99c. Sophie Mae brittle and baby sugar seat value 39c per package. Ash Wednesday reference and sale emphasis.
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Morse
Sophie Mae
Secor’s
Weather Outlook for MN Fair Tonight ThenCloudy Thursday
The forecast calls for light winds and fair conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness expected on Thursday. Temperatures are not expected to change much across the period.
Dads and Lads Night at Methodist Church Next Monday
The Men’s class hosts a Dads and Lads banquet at the Methodist church with a menu including ice cream. Special singing led by H R Sorensen, a magician, and speakers Alden Wilberger and Wesley Watson will offer tips on clean living. About 200 guests expected.
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Methodist Church
H. R. Sorensen
Alden Wilberger
Chicago
Wesley Watson
Aurora
Doe
Jane
Three Autos Narrowly Escape Icy Collision at Lincoln Highway
Three motorists narrowly avoided a serious crash at the Lincoln Highway and First Street intersection as icy streets sent cars skidding. A southbound driver exceeded the speed limit and a westbound car moved similarly. one veered into Fisk Motor company windows while another nearly hit a parked vehicle. Witnesses called it a near disaster with possible injuries averted.
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Lincoln Highway
First Street
Fisk Motor Company
Kalb Woman Arrives in California for Health Visit
Mrs J G Chandler of DeKalb arrived in California with a lifelong friend for a health visit. She reported heavy snow at Denver but none at Colorado Springs. She plans several months sightseeing and hopes to meet former DeKalb residents during the stay.
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DeKalb
California
J. G. Chander
Ae Kalb
Newharmpeahire
Chandler
Gas Leaks Trigger House Fire Alarm on South Fifth Street
A gas leak in a basement at 365 South Fifth Street prompted a fire alarm yesterday. One truck responded as the homeowner searched with a match, alarming other family members. Firemen used pliers to turn off the gas above the meter.
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South Fifth Street
Dr LeBlanc Moves to New Office Location
Announcement reports Dr F LeBlanc leaving his Lestie Building offices for a new suite in the Broughton Boardman building at 127 East Lincoln Highway. It notes Elks Party details with card‑only admission and eligibility for members and spouses, plus tax payment at First National Bank De Kalb.
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F. LeBlanc
Lestie
Broughton Boardman
East
Lincoln Highway
LeBlanc
Elks
Elka
First National Bank
de Kalb
Telegrams reveal McAdoo Underwood telegraphic efforts in oil probe
Washington reports show Oscar Underwood and William McAdoo, both Democratic presidential hopefuls, targeted in Senate oil inquiry telegraphs. McLean, publisher of the Washington Post, sought to influence Walsh and secure legal advice from McAdoo as the panel plans subpoenas and reviews messages from Palm Beach.
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Ty United Press
Washington, D. C
Nimes
Oscar Underwood
William McAdoo
Senate Oil
Senate
United Press
Underwood
A. Mitchell Palmer
Comesey
ED McLean
Washington
Walsh
McLean
Abbert
Vel Beach
Florida
William Tl, McAdoo
Francis TH. McAdoo
New York
McAdoo
Francis H. McAdoo
John Major
Francis H. McAdooson
Senate Oil Committee
E. L. McLean
Palm Beach
Lenroot
Saw
Washington Post
John J. Major
Major
Plain
Chicken Men Meet Tonight at City Hall
DeKalb County Poultry association officers and members plan an evening meeting at city hall to tidy up show business from earlier in the month and discuss next year’s event with tentative winter dates. The officers request a small turnout while others express interest in an earlier show.
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DeKalb County Poultry Association
Father of Mrs Hobart Dies at Atwood Today
Mr Edmundson, father of Mrs Clyde Hobart, died at Atwood Alabama this morning after being called home Friday night by illness. Mr Hobart left for Atwood last evening to be with family.
Oil salesman Harry Jarboe visits local area
Harry Jarboe, son of Col and Mrs J H Jarboe, is in the vicinity not as a streetcar conductor but as a sales representative for Harper Brothers & Company oils. His territory covers DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties as he visits friends during his stay.
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Harry Jarboe
J. H. Jarboe
Harper Brothers & Company
Harry
DeKalb
Kane
Dupage
Cornell College Glee Club Concert Planned at Local Church
The Cornell College Glee Club will perform at the Methodist church on Friday evening March 21. Harold Henning is a member of the Iowa college group, consisting of arranging singers from Cornell College.
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Cornell College Glee Club
Methodist Church
Iowa College
Harold Henning
Big Strike of Clothing Workers In Chicago Nears
Five thousand women garment workers started a strike after wage and unemployment insurance talks failed. Picketing appeared as police riot squads were summoned to prevent outbreaks downtown. The walkout, ordered by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, halted much of Chicago dressmaking activity. Headquarters were set in a Chicago hotel as a general walkout was planned.
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United Press
Cicago
Em Ployers
Chicago
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Chicago Garment Workers
Shape
Daugherty Plans Cabinet Departure Amid Standoff
Washington February 24 Attorney General Daugherty announced a statement on his cabinet status after a one hour White House conference with President Coolidge. He would resign but is resisting until after the Wheeler resolution public hearing. A decision on timing remains unsettled.
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Washington, D. C
Daugherty
White House
Coolidge
Senate Committee
Wheeler
Rubbish Piles Reported To Authorities
City officials say merchants along the street allow rubbish to accumulate despite repeated warnings from Fire Chief McEvoy and the police chief. McEvoy stresses the hazard, noting his desire to inspect basements to curb spontaneous combustion fires in the downtown area.
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McEvoy
Down Town
New Term of Law Court Opens in DeKalb County
Judge William J. Fulton convened the February term of the circuit court in DeKalb County on February 15 1924 with grand jurors summoned by clerk George A James. Foreman James Milligan led the jury. State's Attorney Poust explained duties. Naturalization ceremonies marked six new county residents becoming citizens, including Jesper Nielsen Denmark. Henry Franke DeKalb. Alice Hempfling Somonauk. Constans Alfred.
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William J. Fulton
Circuit Court
DeKalb County
George A. James
R. F. Hampton
Paw Paw
DeForest Storey
Shabbona
Wilbur E. Colby
Miland
Earl Madden
Malta
A. H. Mace
South Grove
James Milligan
Franklin
Henry Miller
Victor
Willis Lattin
Clinton
Albert Johnson
Afton
James Dodze
DeKalb
C. W. Garner
John Blair
Frank Gronberg
Midi
Wls. Weber
Kingston
William White
Somonauk
Frank Miller
Sandwich
Otto Stahl
Fred Burtiaster
Squaw Grove
Frank Plapp
Pierce
John Quigley
Cortland
Arthur Smith
Sycamore
Millard F. Gross
PF. W. Duval
Genoa
Fulton
Poust
Grand Jury
Cassius Poust
Jesper Nielson
Denmark
Henry Franke
Alice Hempfling
Germany
Constans Alfred
Sterling committee holds light agenda for district 35 race
The senatorial committee of district 35 met in Sterling with Judge Sheldon and W. T. Smith, approving the plan of two Republicans and one Democrat for the house. Five candidates are noted: John P. Vetter A. T. Tourtillott John Gyers A. G. Harris from Lee county and Henry C. Allen from Whiteside county, with John P. Devine the Democratic candidate also from Lee county. Papers for secretary of state and circuit clerks were sent promptly.
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Sterling
R. B. Newcomer
Judge Sheldon
W. T. Smith
DeKalb
House
Lwo
House of Representatives
John P. Vetter
A. T. Tourtillott
John Gyers
A. G. Harris
Lee County
Henry c. Allen
Whiteside County
John P. Devine
Secretary of State
Arrests for Failing to Furnish 1924 License Plates
State patrols along the Lincoln Highway are arresting drivers without 1924 licenses. In a nearby town, over 40 were jailed Saturday night. The February 15 deadline for 1924 plate purchases was set by Secretary of State L. L. Emmerson. Business remains brisk with higher license numbers than last year at this time.
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Lincoln Highway
L. L. Emmerson
Louis Moulton of Eagles Club Confined to Bed
Louis Moulton of the Eagles club has been confined to his bed for several days with a severe cold and what appears to be the grip. He took to his bed late last week but his condition is not serious and he hopes to be back on his feet soon to resume duties.
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Louis Moulton
Eagles
Moulton
Klan Meeting Ends in Wisconsin Riot Under Guard
In Waukesha Wisconsin a crowd mobbed a Ku Klux Klan meeting last night and police and volunteers protected about twenty five Klansmen as they were spirited from the hotel this morning. The flower floor was damaged with furniture and windows wrecked after a clash between rival Klansmen.
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Waukesha
Wis
Chronicle Promises Big Cash in "Everybody Wins" Campaign
The DeKalb Chronicle launches an automobile land casino style promotion offering up to 2231 dollars to entrants who recruit others. Three top prizes of 200, 100 and 50 in gold are available plus a 10 percent cash commission for active candidates who do not win major prizes. Campaign just starting with slow entries.
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DeKalb
the Chronicle
DeKalb Trust & Savings
The
Chronicle
Noone
Relating Farmer to Banker Speech Broadcast From Chicago
DeKalb listeners heard EB Bradt of Illinois Bankers Association outline the farmer banker relationship on KYW Chicago. He argued stability comes when farmer and banker dollars share purchasing power and warned that credit depends on profitable operation and sound economic balance.
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DeKalb
KYW
Chicago
EB Bradt
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Bradt
Accos
Duplicate Receipts Book Form Offered by Chronicle
The Chronicle advertises 500 duplicate receipts in book form, four receipts per page with carbon sheet, priced at $1.25 per book in mail order options at $1.35. Contact phone number 263 provided.
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the Chronicle
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