Ordinance Debate Over Prescriptions for Alcohol
De Kalb discussions center on proposed ordinance by Alderman Roy Hunt to ban physicians writing and druggists filling prescriptions for alcoholic liquor within city limits. Physicians and druggists show mixed views while Mayor Kingsley cautions about bootleg risks and urges thorough council review. Police note most teen drinking uses nonprescription sources, and closing a Maple Park parlor may curb bootlegging.
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DeKalb
Roy Hunt
Kingsley
Police Department
Maple Park
Apollo Grants Four Day Fourth of July Vacation
Employees of the Apollo Piano Company receive a four day vacation over the Fourth of July weekend as the plant closes last evening and reopens Monday morning. The annual policy continues despite the national business slump with officials noting exceptionally good activity at the factory.
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Apollo Piano Company
Apollo
Coun
Swedish Mission Sunday School Picnic Set for Friday
Sunday school members of the Swedish Mission church plan a picnic in Lyons woods north of DeKalb on the First street road Friday afternoon. A program of games and races with prizes is arranged, and ice cream cake and coffee will be served. All Sunday school members and friends are invited. Exterior woodwork at the state college main building is being painted and will be completed soon with outdoor woodwork dulled by the paint.
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Swedish Mission Church
Lyon's
DeKalb
First Street
State College
Sycamore-Genoa
Genoa
Marengo Road
Marengo
Auction sale continues for final close on July fifth
Due to excess furniture stock the sale carries on this Saturday starting at 1:00 PM with afternoon and evening hours. Buyers can purchase furniture at almost their own price as the auction recaps Hena ughan’s 188.
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Avalon
Avalon Henaughan
Two Arrested for Violation of State Laws
Sam Bair a Sycamore truck driver was arrested for using a state pleasure car license on a truck and claims the license was ordered by his employer. Wilfred Hitchler of Cottontown was fined for driving without a vehicle tax plate. Governor Small pledged Route 22 from Sycamore to Marengo will be built this fall with possible Route 23 southward. Route funding and construction plans were outlined, with DeKalb receiving priority for the next road project.
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Sycamore
Gover
Sam Bair
Thomas Cusick and Company
B. F. Peck
Bair
Wilfred Hitchler
Cottontown
Peck
Fitchier
Eet
Len Small
Marengo
Highway Department
Police Guard Will Protect All Americans
A strong police guard surrounds the Imperial hotel and offices of the Japanese Advertiser in Tokio after a Japanese individual lowered the American embassy flag. The Times reports Japan apologized to American Charge dAffaires Caffery within three hours, treating it as an isolated incident, not national policy.
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Nhtedress
London
England
Imperial Hotel
Tokio
London Times
the Times
Caffery
Cassery
Yank Birdmen Delayed by Accident En Route to Paris
The Times reports American flyers held up by a slight accident 450 miles from Allahabad. One aircraft has cylinder trouble and a replacement is being flown from Lahore. Calcutta mentions Major Martin, who led the flight, may resume command upon reaching Paris.
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Oes Weavres
London
England
Amballa
Allahabad
The
Times
Lahore
Calcutta
Martin
Paris
We Kalb Man Receives Air Mail Letter From Son
A De Kalb resident, A L Barker, received a letter from his son O W Baker of Salt Lake City sent by airplane mail. The envelope bore a 16 cent air mail stamp and noted night flying as the first air mail service. The letter traveled by air to Chicago and then by fast train to DeKalb.
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A. L. Barker
O. W. Baker
Salt Lake City
Utah
Air Mail
Chicago
DeKalb
Keelers Visit Friends in De Kalb During Spring Day
Mr and Mrs Jack Keeler ex Lincoln Inn employees spent several hours visiting in De Kalb yesterday. They have sold their Elgin confectionery business and plan an extended motor trip through the west this summer.
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Jack Keeler
Lincoln Inn
DeKalb
Heartless Women and Shifting Fashions Across Time
A column argues that women’s changing roles have reshaped industry from hair nets to corsets and silk hose. It cites hair net demand, bobbed hair, corset factories, and pocketbooks as examples of fashion driving business fortunes and layoffs.
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Ballet Makers
America
Aurora
Court Denies New Trial in Maple Park Burglary Case
In Circuit Court Judge William J. Fulton denies Owen Stover a new trial after a lengthy hearing. Stover, charged with burglary and larceny with co defendants, was found guilty of larceny after a trial. Probation hearing scheduled. if denied, possible sentence on the larceny conviction. Co defendants Sh eet z and Johnson pled guilty and were sentenced to the Reformatory 28 Pontiac, 1 to 20 years each.
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Owen Stover
Maple Park
William J. Fulton
James W. Ciiffe
Harvey Gunsel
Aurora
Stover
J. E. Matteson
Harry T. Sheetz
William Phillips
Carl Johnson
Stode
Fulton
Poust
Sheetz
Inlips
Johnson
Pontiac
It's Easy To Make Perfect Jams And Jellies With Certo
A promotional note urges readers to start canning with Certo at the fruit season. It promises easy, positive results for all levels of experience by following the Certo recipes and instructions to fill shelves with jellies and jams.
State College to Add New Summer Features
The state college planning several summer session additions. On July 14 Emerson bureau company of New York players will present Six Cylinder Love in the college auditorium. August 4 the Coffer Miller players will perform in De Kalb. Mr Flud will give an illustrated Alaska life lecture, praised after showing at Chicago’s Art Institute.
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State College
Emmerson Bureau Company of
New York Players
Coffer-Miller Players
DeKalb
Flud
Alaska
Art Institute of Chicago
Curbing Work Advances on Normal Road in Normal
Monday night is expected to finish the curbing on Normal road as Gund Graham crews lay cement from Lucinda avenue toward Lincoln Highway. The rapid progress trims concrete on both sides, but residents endure garage access issues with cars moved to neighbors’ driveways during paving.
Picnic at Annie's Woods Plans Fourth of July Church Event
Members of the Swedish Baptist church in DeKalb plan a Fourth of July picnic at Annie's Woods. The old fashioned gathering will feature lemonade hot dogs and other picnic fare with many congregation members expected.
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Annies’ Woods
The
Swedish Baptist Church
DeKalb
Annie's Woods
Celebrate July 4th at Electric Park
Program begins at 9:00 a.m. with a ball game at 10:00 a.m. Sycamore Slug gers play DeKalb Fence Busters, Rochelle faces Genoa in the afternoon, followed by dancing. Fireworks and Sham Battle cap the day. All Union Barber Shops close Friday July 4th. Open Thursday evening until 10 p.m.
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Electric Park
Sycamore Sluggers
DeKalb
Rochelle
Genoa
Legion at Park Plans Safe Fourth of July in DeKalb
DeKalb city residents will celebrate the Fourth of July at Pershing Park with American Legion events and a baseball game featuring Joe Green's colored players against the Legion nine. The program includes band concerts, foot races, a $25 horseshoe prize, and a completed Legion bridge facilitating park access.
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DeKalb
Pershing Park
American Legion
Joe Green
DeKalb Military Band
DeKalb Legion Squad
Kish
Legionnaires
Ralston gains on 51st ballot in Democratic convention
At Madison Square Garden on July 2 3 4 the Democratic delegates press for a compromise nominee with Indiana's Ralston gaining votes from Mississippi and Missouri as Smith and McAdoo clash. Balloting reaches 54 with Ralston at 93 and the convention adjourns amid deadlock and calls to clear the gallery.
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United Press
Madison Square Garden
New York
N. Y
Vention
Tom Taggart
Indiana
Ralston
Mississippi
Missouri
Smith
McAdoo
Baltimore
Charleston
S.C
Stephen A. Douglas
Douglas
Tom Harrison
United
Harrison
J. W. Davis
Underwood
Glass. Robinson
Cox
Ripley
Davis
Salisbury
Owens
Walsh
Madison Square Gardens
Bec Ond
State Meeting of Finns to Meet Here This Weekend
Finnish Lutherans of the city host the state convention of Finnish Lutheran churches at the Finnish church on Eleventh street. Events will be held inside the church and outdoors on the lawn with possible indoor relocation due to cool weather. The program begins Saturday at 7 30 PM and continues Sunday with Rev. Wargelin and Rev. E W Magnuscon among speakers. Attendees are expected from Chicago Joliet and Waukegan. Last weekend the Finnish State Temperance society met in Waukegan with many local attendees.
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Wargelin
DeKalb Church
E. W. Magnuscon
First Lutheran Church
Chicago
Joliet
Waukegan
Finnish State Temperance Society
Betting Odds Shift as McAdoo Smith Lead in Nomination Race
New York July 6 betting odds on William G McAdoo for the Democratic nomination moved to 4 to 1 after a convention confrontation. Gov Al Smith remained the favorite at 3 to 1 while Underwood and Davis odds fell but still drew wagers. John Fried and associates report substantial funds backing a McAdoo Smith outcome or a non nomination result.
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New York
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Underwood
Davis
John Fried and Company
Jany
Sam Milligan Cleared on Probation After Restitution
Samuel A. Milligan who faced embezzlement charges a year ago pleaded for release after a year on probation. The court found he complied with terms and made restitution to all claimants, with probation officers endorsing his good conduct, and he was discharged.
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Samuel A. Milligan
Milligan
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