DeKalb Post Office Sees Stamp Sales Increase in 1924
Postmaster Olson reports 1923 stamp sales at 70,762.00, up over 50 percent from 1924 figures. The surge is tied to American Steel & Wire mailings of 2.5 million circulars in 1924, with December 22 the peak day. The office handles about 10,000 mail items daily, rising to 20,000 during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Or
DeKalb
Olson
American Steel & Wire Company
Steel Plant
Chicago
Kalb
Chicaco
Steel Company
Nighttime theft at North Western rail yard
A rail yard worker forfeited his dinner to aid a so called knight of reisen but was left hungry. He later chased the thief who grabbed the empty dinner pail and fled toward the east, recovered by officers near Locust street. The suspect, described as disturbing the town, was arrested by Chief Scott and sent to the eastern limits.
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North Western
Bec
Tes
Locust Street
Scott
One Victim Is Dead Today at College City
Milton Bertrand, Quincy Jr., injured in a bobsled accident with Chicago students, died at the hospital from loss of blood after his legs were crushed. William Rovers, Chicago fraternity brother, donated WW cubic centimeters of blood without saving him. Two other Chicago students, with fractured skulls, have a fair chance of recovery, physicians say.
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College City
United Pres
William Rovers
Chicago
Physicians State
DeKalb County Supervisors Schedule Special Meeting
The DeKalb county board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting Thursday at two o clock in the supervisors room of the county courthouse. No reason is given beyond expected important business, and the session is not anticipated to last long.
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DeKalb County Board of Supervisors
County Court House
Egg judging at county show to determine prizes
With most entries in, F B Sweet will judge eggs this afternoon behind each display a score card reveals markings. Eggs rated on size interior shell texture condition uniformity and color. One broken or stale egg disqualifies entry as pupils watch and comment on prize decisions. Farmer's Night tomorrow promises largest attendance as entries may have overflowed the North Second street garage.
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F. B. Sweet
Mr. Sweet
North Second Street
Dr Ball May Attend DeKalb Baby Clinic Next Thursday
Dr Elizabeth Ball, state pediatrician, may be present at the next baby clinic at the American Steel Welfare building under Mrs Caroline Franklin, nurse at the steel factory. Franklin says she invited Dr Ball and attendance remains strong despite cold weather, recalling Ball’s visit at last summer’s conference.
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Althugh
Springfield
Elizabeth Ball
American Steel Welfare Building
Caroline Franklin
Franklin
Ball
Tomorrow Day Set for Big Tag Sale Judging
The article notes a tag sale event inviting children to sell hearts for a quarter dime or half dollar to raise funds. Helpers urged to bring small change and support the effort with the slogan Have a Heart aimed at aiding the less fortunate.
Mrs Blair Shows Slight Improvement at Home
Reports from the home of Mrs. S N Blair indicate slight improvement though she must remain at home. She has been suffering from neuritis and a nervous breakdown.
Girl Must Face Judge In Murder Case Of Dorthy Ellingson
A 16 year old Swedish girl Dor Dorothy Ellingson is ordered to face criminal court rather than juvenile authorities. San Francisco detectives announce plans to test sanity with four alienists while four male friends of the girl are jailed for contributing to delinquency.
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United Press
San Francisco
Call
Wheels of Justice
Dordthy Ellingson
Frank J. Murasky
Duncan Matheson
Leopold- Loeb
Matheson
Othy Ellingson
Hisen
Dorothy
Minneapolis
Portland
Orejson
Alameda
Cal
Jens
Jon
Wisconsin bill seeks pre marriage medical exams for women
Madison January 16 United Press reports a Wisconsin legislator Mildred Barbour or her father Senator J J Barbour will push a eugenics bill mandating medical examinations for brides to ensure maternal health. She condemns prohibition for harm to youth and claims harsh impact on society.
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United Preas
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Mildred Barbour
United Press
Fire damages East Locust Street home
Fire of unknown origin damaged a building at 918 East Locust Street owned by Jacob Naish and occupied by Dave Kawatavich and Mrs. Renslow. Mrs. Kawatavich discovered the blaze while tending a sick baby and alerted neighbors. fire crews fought flames from the south end and used a large pumper. Damage estimated at 500 to 600 dollars with fire and water damage to the rear upper flat.
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East Locust Street
Jacob Naish
Dave Kawatavich
Renslow
DeKalb Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
Elaine Hammerstein stars in The Five in Virgin at DeKalb Theatre tonight and tomorrow with Century com. Enjoy a lively program featuring dramatic cinema and local entertainment in the town venue.
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DeKalb Theatre
Elaine Hammerstein
Thompson Chosen for Third Term as Illinois Agricultural Leader
Thompson was unanimously re elected to a third term as head of the Minois Agricultural Association in Champaign Ul January meeting. H F Goble Henry county was elected vice president, and executive committeemen for the odd numbered congressional districts were chosen. President Kinley praised rural effort, while Walter Dodd spoke on revenue. Charles D Brand compared agriculture to Britain’s corn law era, noting cooperative auditing and advisory services as key gains.
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United Press
Champaign
Sam H. Thompson
Qu Cy
The
Minois Agricultural Association
Walter Dodd
Chicago Bar
Thompson
H. F. Goble
Henry County
Cy B. Watts
DeKalb
Rej
Croperative Association
George A. Fox
Sycamore
Lin
Bishop Brown Returns Home After Heresy Conviction
Cleveland Ohio January 6 Bishop William Montgomery Brown, a cleric in the Episcopal church, was released to his home in Galon Ohio after his heresy conviction was upheld on appeal for writings in Communism and Christianism. He denounced the church as worn out and clinging to middle ages theories, while predicting change.
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Lrutyens
Cleveland
Ohio
William Montgomery Brown
Episcopal Church
Tis
Galon
Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph Ranke held at church
Services at St. Pauls Episcopal Church for Mrs. Ralph Ranke followed brief rites at the Weightman home on North Second Street. Father Hastings of Sycamore presided, with burial at Fairview Cemetery after four years of illness ending yesterday.
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DeKalb
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ralph Ranke
Hugh Weightman
North Second Street
St. Paul's Church
Father Hastings
Sycamore
Fairview Cemetery
Dr W L Shank Remains at Home as Illness Lingers
Friends report Dr W L Shank is confined to his home on College avenue for several days due to illness though not seriously ill. The Pasadena Highpiece Broadcasting Orchestra performs at The Avalon Saturday night with dancing from 8 30 to 12 and admission 1 10 per couple with extra ladies.
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W. L. Shank
City
Friends of
DRSW
L. Shank
College Avenue
Pasadenas
Avalon
Ambassador Houghton to Succeed Kellogg in London
Alanson B. Houghton of New York, former ambassador to Germany, is slated to be transferred to London to succeed Ambassador Frank B. Kellogg, who has just been named secretary of state.
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Alanson B. Houghton
New York
Germany
London
Frank B. Kelloge
Lorenz Held by Mexican Authorities Over Vessel
Dr W F Lorenz head of Wisconsin University board is detained in Progresso with the Ruth crew until Mexican authorities confirm the vessel’s presence in Mexican waters. Officials say no jail, just detention. no Ruth control found though alleged fishing law violations cited. Crew’s nationality unknown, Ruth said to be from New York.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
W. F. Lorenz
Board of Control of
Wisconsin, University
Progresso
Ruth
Mexican
Mexican Marine Department
Seinz
Lorenz
New York
Eye Specialists to Attend Illinois Optometrical Convention
DeKalb eye specialists were invited to the Illinois State Optometrical convention in Chicago at the Hotel Sherman on Monday and Tuesday. Dr. H. M. Payne will attend from DeKalb, with several important topics on the program.
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Sherman
Chicago
H. M. Payne
City Clerk's Office Busy On Thursday
City Clerk's Office kept unusually busy yesterday on account of it being the last day for payment of water bills to save the discount. Many water bills had sizable discounts, but people were slow to take advantage by paying by the 15th. Along with water receipts there were many water repair bills, though not all had been paid.
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G. N. Blackman
Snt
Bomb at Reverend Williams House Follows Crime Day in Chicago
The Rev. E much Williams reports another bomb attack on his home, with $1200 damage but no injuries. The incident caps a busy Chicago crime day including assaults on Lilian Sirka, a 16 year old girl, and a fur coat theft attempt. An acquittal in a wife slaying case and a shooting in a restaurant are noted along with three pickpockets released on promise to reform.
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United Trees
Chicago
Til
Ny House
Emer Williams
Reverend Williams
Des
Chicazo
Rev. Williams
Navmra
Better Government ‘Association
Charles Holden
Chicago Crime Commission
Lilian Sirka
Joseph Cimlentw
Angelica Cusick
Henning to Join Cornell Debate Team for Season
Mount Vernon listed debaters include Harold Henning from DeKalb and Leander Lupton of Toledo along with nine others as Cornell forensic teams prepare for the Supreme Court question. Schedule shows March 6 Beloit dual and March 1 trips to Ripon and Albion with a Coe dual later. Cornell has won 17 of 18 debates in six years.
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Teby
Xecnes
Mount Vernon
Cornell
R. FE. Kharas
Supreme Court
Russell Cooper
Newton
Prank Court
Davenport
Leonard Blue
Mt. Vernon
Harold Ennis
Tama
Leander Lupton
Toledo
Marvin Nodland
LeGrand
Robert Ellis
Freeport
Harold Henning
DeKalb
Debs Lake
Chatfield
Minn
Martin Munson
Aurora
Beloit
Trianges
Ripon
Albion
Coe
Varnish Plant Explosion Kills Two in Chicago
A blaze at the Frank F. Lewis varnish plant in Chicago killed two men, Frank Karda and Henry Watson, when an explosion in a store room of inflammable chemicals sparked the fire. About twenty workers were present. several are missing as salvage crews search the debris. Officials estimate the damage at $50,000.
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Chicago
Ill
Frank F. Lewis
Frank Karda
Henry Watson
Cold snap Forecast Across Illinois and Nearby States
The Weather Bureau predicts a new cold snap tonight through Saturday across Illinois Indiana Ohio and northern Kentucky with snow varying in extent as temperatures drop. Weather officials warn of sharp temperature declines affecting travel and daily activities across these regions.
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Eyem Fery United
Chicago
Ill
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Hoover declines transfer to agriculture post
Washington Jan 16 Secretary of Commerce Herbert C Hoover refused a cabinet change urged by the president. He said he believes remaining as Commerce head serves best farmers and the national interest, noting the agriculture department needs leadership focused on marketing problems. The move would have shifted emphasis amid Coolidge's administration.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Herbert C. Hoover
Secretary of Agriculture
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Coolidge
Warning On Raw Oysters Issued Citywide
Large warning cards warn against eating raw oysters, posted in all stores, restaurants, and hotels. Dr Isaac D Rawlines of the state public health department signs the notices. posters urge cooperation and include signed purchase blanks promising some oysters will be eaten raw.
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DeKalb
Isaac D. Rawlines
State Department of Public Health
Crstera
Pythians Hold Notable Meeting at Hal
Knights of Pythias met last night under new officers. One candidate received third rank, another membership application read. Officers hope to complete much work before warmer weather. Discussion focused on next week’s circus at Chronicle hall and shorter meetings due to the event.
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Knights of Pythias
Chronicle Hall
New Method of Halting Trade In Bad Liquor
A new machine to stamp quilquer in Tine's would be created by measures to be introduced in the Iti noia legislature according to Major Everett state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League The measure will provide for the reappointment of a prohibition commissioner and three assistants and authority to employ not more that 25 investigators The work of these men would be in securing evidence of the violation of the prohibition law and prosecution of the cases would be under the central of the state's attorneys of the various counties of the state.
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United Press
Sprincfield
Itinoia
Major Everett
Anti-Siloon League
For Sale 1924 Ford Roadster at Service Garage
A 1924 Ford roadster described as mechanically like new is offered for sale by Service Garage located at 142 North Second Avenue Street. The listing notes the vehicle is priced right and ready for inspection and purchase.
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Seconday Street
Bank Hosts Stockholders Banquet Describes Growth of DeKalb Trust
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank hosted a banquet for about 200 stockholders and guests at Jarboe Hall after relocating from Tl Star Theatre. Officers for 1925 were named, and the bank reported growth in deposits from 1920 to 1925, with figures for assets, liabilities, and earnings illustrated by charts showing seasonal fluctuations and steady savings deposits.
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DeKalb Trust & Sa Tank
Tl Star Theatre
Jarboe Hall
Larce
DeKath Institutio
Pficers
Ruck
CD. Thornton
W. Boardman
Es H. Banks
M. Hanrahan
Bo Knocie
Edward Canlin
EL Clark
Stil
McCormick
Wright
Still
C.D
Bertha
Uary
Eceml
Itar
Ital
Thornton
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Fourth Street Bank
DeKalb Institution
Dr. Ball
Thames
London Suburbs
Egham
Thames Valley
England
Hminois
Quincy
Bishop Brown
Crooks
Henning
LO. O. F. Hall
Bulletin
Agriculture
Hal
BANK
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Yy Paco Thrift
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