Mid-Winter Fair Preparations Under Way in City
The Mid-Winter Fair and Farm Institute are preparing 206 premium pamphlets and program leaflets for four days starting February 7. Homes across the city and surrounding areas will receive materials as booths and displays are set up. Prominent speakers on agricultural science will feature, with many booths offering Sycamore products and a variety of premium classes in fruits, vegetables, dairy, baked goods, needlework, and art. Entries are due February 4, with ribbons awarded for first, second, and third prizes. The exhibit will also include school, instructional, and merchant booths under the executive committee led by S. President Lon Nichols, Arthur Smith, RW. Terrell, and Clayton Munson.
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Farm Institute
Emany
Dean Munford
Coult Be
School
Inary and
Merchant’ Booths
Lon Nichols
Arthur Smith
RW. Terrell
Treasurin
Clayton Munson
Chamber of Commerce Sets Big Session on Civic Issues
Directors held a Tuesday evening meeting to address urgent civic matters including removal protests, state band legislation, and alley improvements north of State Street. A committee will study ways to enhance access to the alley and store frontage while petitioning legislators and considering further local actions.
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Amber
Chamber of Commerce
Finois
Ily
Simpson to Speak on State School at Sycamore Chamber
C Simpson secretary of Sycamore Chamber of Commerce speaks before the chamber’s class at the university on his work in small cities. The address aims to show students what is expected of a thriving small city. He will address the Sycamore group this evening.
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Simpson
Spearing
Thompson
C. Simpson
Sycamore Chamber of Come
Chamber of
Univers
Chamber of Commerce
Ithe Sycamore
Sycamore
Sycamore Editor Frank Stevens Authors State Journal Work
Sycamore editor Frank B. Stevens of the Sycamore Tribune, author of a landmark Life of Stephen A. Douglas, has learned his 3000 copy volume, issued by the Illinois State Historical Society, is now in the hands of state officials and public institutions for disposition by the society that purchased it. The volume, nearly 246 years in the making, is among the largest issued by the society, spans 67% pages, and provides a full historical retelling of Tilinoss politics during Lincoln’s era.
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Sycamore
Frank B. Stevens
Sycamore Tribune
Stephen Arnold Douglas
Ilinois
Stevens
Lincoln
State Society
Congregational Church Home Missionary Officers Elected
Members of the Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Congregational church held a meeting yesterday afternoon to elect officers read reports and discuss next year’s program. The event drew a large attendance and many topics were studied, marking an important session in years past.
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Singer
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of
The
Congregational Church
Y Singer
Jennie Dessin
Mar
Officers Elected by Central School Parent-Teacher Association
Election of officers for 1925 occupied the meeting of the Central school Parent-Teacher Association on Tuesday evening. Identifications listed include Mrs Bart Welze as president and Miss Alice Gro retery as secretary treasurer, with other officers named. A brief program followed with school songs by children, readings by Mary Mantle, a vocal solo by D. Kaipp, and Christmas songs from lower grades.
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Bart Welze
Wallace
Alice Gro Retery
A. M
Ne Tiss
Irene Sell
Mary Mantle
D. Kaipp
Bargain Store Plans Move and Refit on Main Floor
Workmen began remodeling the Knipp building first floor, formerly Kit Johnson, after J. Stefer announced moving his father's Bursary store into the pew building at the start of the month. Stofer has been in the adjacent Fi elah building and will take possession then, with the new layout to yield a larger space for general merchandise display.
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Knipp Bulding
Kit Johnson
J. Stefer
Pew
Stofer
Fielah
Steler
Examinations Begin At Local High School
Early this morning the students at the high school began the semester examinations set to run through Friday afternoon. Attendance shows a quiet week as invitations to dances and sleigh life parties are declined in favor of study. Midnight off has appeared this week as preparations were announced.
Freshmen Start Day at High School Amid Uncertain Turnout
A group of grade school students will begin at the high school for the freshmen year but the exact number starting Monday morning is not yet known. Local officials await turnout figures as the new term begins.
Ku Klux Klan Meeting Set For Thursday Night Here
An important Ku Klux Klan gathering is planned in this city with two Grand Dragon representatives expected to attend. All units of Be Kalb county urged to attend at Pierce Hall. Also notes Mrs Branner’s return from Los Angeles after a two week visit with her son.
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Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Kalb County
Pierce Hall
Install Officers of Sons of Veterans in County Courthouse
The Sons of Veterans will install its 1925 officers at a ceremony in the county courthouse rooms used for regular meetings. A strong program has been prepared and every member is urged to attend.
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Sons of Veterans
Ward couple to visit in South Dakota wedding anniversary
Mrs Charles Ward left yesterday for South Dakota to visit relatives for several days. During her stay she will attend the wedding anniversary celebration of her parents and likely share in family observances.
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Charles Ward
South Dakota
Mrs Stokes Plans Revenge On Former Mate
Mrs Helen Eliweed Stokes of Denver says she will leave for Chicago to avenge herself on her wealthy ex husband William Earl Dodge Stokes hotel owner of New York. She claims to act for outraged wives of America after winning $65,000 in lawyer fees and a life income trust of $800,000. She vows to seek evidence of perjury with aide from agent W C Dannenbers and to prosecute as criminal defamation.
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Helen Eliweed Stokes
Denver
Col
Chicago
William Earl Dodge Stokes
New Ya
America
Stokes
Geores
Stanford
2 Nation
W C Dannenbers
Secret Service
Vexag aide and named figures appear in unclear notice
Fragmentary OCR notes mention AIDE vexag with a bese and a foverno. References Mrs. 5 WW Mehare or Pisin view and a link to Mrs. Mehare as one of Ferguson’s fi pointes. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Mehare
Second Series Cribbage Standings and Friday Night Matchups
Elks hold first place by nine games with Odd Fellows two back in second. Pythians third eight behind, Vikings fourth six back, Columbus 34 games behind. The second series opener Tuesday night features Eis vs Vikings, Odd Fellows vs Columbus, and Pythians vs Lee. Cheries Noweren cantata of the Folks ends program.
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Elks
Odd Fellows Secon
Pythians
Vikings
Columbus
Lee
Cheries Noweren
Wealthy bladder rights during the day case notes
A fragmented OCR item references a medical or legal notice about a wealthy individual associated with bladder control issues. It mentions names like Litlathed Beebo and Ketler Foramini- Seorgens and a location around DeKalb Illinois. The text is garbled but implies a formal action or trial context with a focus on nocturnal urinary concerns.
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Fermi
Demes
Teres
Keller Laboratory
Shentesturg
Dekalb
Local sports and social notes from DeKalb area
Scattered items include team leadership quotes, guest mentions, funeral attendances for Mrs Emory Burbank and family in Sycamore, and notices of local residents at services. Also ads for upholstery by DeKalb Upholstering and Furniture Co and a brief want ad tease.
Cortland Obituaries and Funeral Services Reported
Cortland notes state funeral services for M. Ceares Burbenk were held Monday at 1 a.m. with Rev. W. Watson presiding, organist Jesse Horan played hymns. The pallbearers were John Mer Carminfordan Charlie Noble William McCartney and Hens Simoni Tod Sevin of Syramore. Remains interred in Elmwood Cemetery. John Gorman attended services for Psynch Jewry Grace at St. Marys Maple Park. He died Friday night at the DeKath sanitarium after several months ill, aged about 52, a Maple Park native who lived briefly in Cortland with his sister Mrs. Gor man. Mrs. Lloyd Shafer and children Robbie and Dorothy visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. McCorey. Mr. and Mrs. Ferbert Hott and others traveled by automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Lior Eyebsner and son Kenneth rode from Keene to dine with Mrs. Bushaners brother James Decker and family. The niece mentioned is unnamed.
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M. Ceares Burbenk
Ae Bom
W. . Watthenat
Jesse Horan
John Mer Carminfordan
Charlie Noble
Wiliam McCartney
Hens
Smoni
Tod Sebin
Syramore
Cortland
Mes. Gorman
Maple Park
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Cotas
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Allen Sharks
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Stee Harks
Renun
Balin
Tien
Ballow
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Camp A Ae
Rexana Petroleust
DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile Company Fuel and Ice
N. Seventh ST
Alma Decker
Arthur Burbanks
Rockford
Fannie B. Arnold
Emory Burbank
F. Noble
Mrs Lakelty
William Mets
K. Ti
Bert Stiles of
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Burbank
Himalayas
DE Kalb
Joe Kazik
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DeKalb, U1
Lioyrd Shafer
Robby
Dorothy
Malta
T. McCorey
Aaa
Lior Eyebsner
Kenneth
Keene
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Knights of Pythias
Chronicle Hall
Joloras
Thomas & Thomas
Lupe Trio Society
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Merdina
Sordon
Lorenzo Marris
Funny Fellows
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Chicago Daily News
Henry Cabot Lodge
Roosevelt Lodge
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San Juan Hill
New York
N. Wells St
Ill
Ken
Salen Ees Ceeteneeeee
Chicago Daily: News
Felton Tire Shop
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