ECKHARDT AT SESSION
Delegates from grain growers and meat producers in the United States and Canada meet in Chicago to discuss eliminating brokers and middlemen and lowering food costs. A committee will propose cooperative marketing methods and seek candidate positions on the issue with August visits planned.
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My United Dressy
Chicago
Til
National Board of Farm Organizations
Middle West
W. G. Eckhardt
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
Harding
Vernor
United States
Canada
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hotel la Salle
Farm Bureaus
Farmers’ Unions
Grange and Equity Associations
J. R. Howard
E. T. Meredith
Benjamin EE. Drake
Equi Union
H. Gustafson
Farmer's Union of Nebraska
Ilinois Agricultural Association
E. F. Ladd
North Dakota College of Agriculture
RK. W. Barnaby
United Farmers of Ontario
Aaron Sapiro
Farmers’ Cooperative Organization
California
Littleboy Outside House For Ailment Attracts Attention
A small house on the lawn at William Runtala’s south Ninth street home draws notice. Mart, his son, injured after a fall, later developed tuberculosis. The Steel and Wire Company, where the father works, arranged care by placing a cast on the boy and building the outside house, giving him the best chances for recovery.
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William Runtala
South Ninth Street
Mart
Steel and Wire Company
Huntsinger Set To Watch Comrades After Plaster Cast
Tom Huntsinger, formerly injured last Saturday with a broken ankle, will be able to watch the comrades play today though pain remains. He may only attend matches if he can endure the pain and not play.
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Huntsinger
Comrades
Tom Huntsinger
Fatal Storm Sweeps Over North Dakota
United Press reports a deadly tornado swept McHenry and Ward counties in North Dakota last night. Three people killed and at least a dozen injured with additional injuries anticipated as rescue teams assess the damage.
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North Dakota
iBy United Press
Fargo
N. D
McHenry
Ward
Tonight Will Rogers in The Follies rope act and Chaplin in Pawnshop
Tonight the famed rope thrower Will Rogers appears in The Follies in a great comedy The Stranger and Charlie Chaplin stars in Pawnshop, delivering classic silent era humor and novelty acts.
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Will Rogers
Water ways to help solve the great problem
Detroit July 24 United Press Herbert Hoover told the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Tidewater congress that a definite constructive program is required as productivity rises the outlet for proposed transportation of commodities will lie by water rather than rail between such points He urged combining construction and engineering offices into one great public works department possibly replacing the interior department The compress closed today.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Herbert Hoover
Great Lakes and
St. Lawrence Tidewater
Ite
Hoover
Department of
Interior
Bela Kun Escapes to Russia Amid Austrian Crisis
Bela Kun former communist dictator and exiled leader reaches Moscow escaping Austrian repressive actions. He reportedly will inform the Third International about Austrian Hungary tensions and the German authorities’ stance. The Vienna dispatch notes Kun’s escape as political asylum amid ongoing reprisals.
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Bela Kun
Russia
United Press
Vienna
Moscow
Austin
Tinngary
Mystery Deepens in Trunk Murder Case in New York
Police in New York and Detroit pursue a complex trunk murder where a nude female body shipped from Detroit awaits identification. Clothing packed with the corpse may reveal the victim and origin, with Detroit authorities preparing to compare pieces to Harper Avenue suspects and condo tenants.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Detroit
New Yyeork City
American Ix
New York N. Y
Harper Avenue
Mich
Lottie Brooks
Illness Follows Cleveland Social Event
In Cleveland on July 24, physicians faced a puzzling outbreak as 38 women became seriously ill and about 60 more exhibited typhoid-like symptoms after a convention with over 260 participants. Health Commissioner Dr H L Rackwood led the investigation.
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United Prem
Cleveland
HL. Rackwood
Star Tonight Presents Marked Men With Harry Carey
Screen legend Harry Carey stars in Marked Men adapted from Peter B. Kyne's The Three Godfathers. Sunshine twopart comedy Should Durmmies Wed offers laughs. Showings continue after 7 15. Admission 28 cents adults 17 cents children.
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Harry Carey
Peter B. Kyne
May Accept the Award Amid Railroad Unions Split
United Press reports recommendations urge all railroad labor unions to accept the United States Railroad Labor Board award. Outlaw switchmen’s union leaders voted last night to reject it, citing seniority tests lost when the award was declared. Federal officials serve subpoenas to railroad officials as a grand jury summons looms. The board’s stance on wage and commission changes remains under consideration.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad
Switchmoen
Ourhiw
E Wis
Yd Union
Federal Grand Jury
Witzel Commission
Odd belief of people shown by incident
Report from Bayside describes a double death where relatives clung to a superstition that a person struck by lightning cannot die and will be restored by earth’s electricity. The medical examiner found both bodies buried in the backyard and ordered removal, provoking protests from friends and relatives.
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Thip
Seismic Shocks Reported Near Reading California
A telephone message reports earthquake shocks 80 miles northeast of Reading during the 24 hours ending at 1 a m today. The tremors were felt in the Fall Valley near Mount Lassen and are believed to be connected with the nearby volcano.
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Redding
Calif
Thiver Waites
Reading
Mt. Laasen
Sinn Fein clashes in Belfast spark riot toll and medal plan
Riot violence in Belfast leaves several dead and many wounded as crowds clash near a convent. Soldiers patrol streets while fires destroy buildings and damage tops the city. In Illinois, plans for Victory Medals via the American Legion post are reorganized with Major Washburn coordinating applications and requiring veterans discharge papers.
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Belfast
Ireland
Sinn
American Legion
J. HL Washburn
Gliddenhows
Washburn
Barniun
DeKalb
Legion
Ofice
Bears
Camp Grant
Pete
Army
Yacht Race Postponed by Heavy Weather
The fifth and deciding contest of the international yacht race scheduled for today was postponed due to heavy weather aboard the destroyer Goldsborough. The next race will be sailed on Monday in New York.
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Troyer Goldsborough
Wireless
Coal Men Inspect Large Scale Before Monday Use
Coal men Mosher and Bimbree spent the day examining a large scale, clearing dirt and checking efficiency. The annual work is nearing completion and will be finished behind the scale in time for Monday readiness.
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Mosher & Bimbree
Lorton
Colored Team to Play Ball Here Sunday at Pershine Park
The colored team will meet the local city team this Sunday at Pershine Park. Prominent coach Joe Greens is expected to lead the squad with strong play but the locals aim to win.
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Pershine Park
Joe Greens
Joe Greestas
Ze Sharp
Cyclists Rally for Rockford Race Weekend
Cyclists travel to Rockford to watch two days of races including machine models. Trescott and his crew departed this morning and are expected to return tonight as riders prepare again at dawn for the events ahead.
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Rockford
Trescott
Cars in Transit Show Slump Amid Market Slowdown
The report notes far fewer autos in transit as demand wanes. Vendors report a reduced flow of vans and cars through our region, with most buyers having completed purchases. A small number still appears, but overall activity is subdued.
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Phere
Towet
DeKalb Man Attending Equitable Convention
L. D. Marshall of DeKalb departed yesterday on the Chicago Special chartered by Equitable Life Assurance society to attend the annual convention for their largest producers at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia from the 21st to the 25th inclusive.
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L. D. Marshall
Augusta Avenue
Chicago
Equitable Life Assurance Society
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Isteve Farrell Raises Flax on Farm Near Here
Steve Warrell, a Curt lind sage, visited The Chronicle with flax he grew on a 12 acre patch south of Cortland. He described flax as the celebrated bold leaved wheat joke, noting the crop yielded about 12 bushels and that a Sycamore mill once used flax products.
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Steve Warrell
Curt Lind
Chronicle
Amd
Farrell
Cortland
Farrel
Sycamore
Little Girl Walks From Home Police Search England
Two year old girl wandered from the yard near Wolff home this morning and was found along the Lincoln highway by a nearby farmer. Police brought her back to her worried parents who are in Chileno.
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Bobty Kaplan
M. Watt
Wolff
Eyal Lincolin
Chileno
Plumbers finish rest room work in progress tram
Moérvin and Bage have applied final touches to the tram rest room while painters prepare to finish inside next week. The completed project will be more attractive than before and the wind in the area is better for completion. Work is being pushed to finish soon.
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Moérvin & Bage
Strikes settle in Mexico report dispatches indicate
Reports from Mexico City say strikes in Tampico and Veracruz areas have been settled. Dispatches indicate workers are returning to jobs as authorities announce an end to disruption After delays the industries resume operations with workers resuming duties and production expected to normalize soon.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Tiewe Teen
Renvh
Sui
Farm possession set for March on Mayfield land
Glenn Blair gains control of Carr Farm in Mayfield with possession slated for early March. Land value cited at $227 per acre as the consolidation process proceeds.
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Glenn Blair Bays Carr
Mayfield
Glenn Blair
Ron Pans de Poe
Birra
DeKalb county vets discuss serum use at July Chicago meeting
A DeKalb county meeting of veterinarians and the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association outlined a plan to harmonize serum and vaccine usage. The group, including Drs Keene Hart and Ryan, approved a proposed uniform blank and endorsed a position adopted by the Illinois Agricultural Association. The move aims to improve farmer-veterinarian trust and curb overcharging for serum and services.
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Veterinary Medcal Association
Chaimpaign
Rover
Lyases
Hall
Ood
Amd
Si State Veterinary
Kirkland
George
Hinesdey
Frank D. Hart
Naperville
F KO Helues
Geneoa
Keene
Af Shabbona
A. Quinn
Sycanore
Fon
Rowan
DeKalby
J H H. Ryan
Sycamoore
C. Tayot
Johnson Backs Harding Ticket Endorsement Speech
Marian Ohio July 24 An extra session of Congress may convene promptly after the inauguration of the new alumnus son March 4 if Warren G Harding wins the presidency. A peace declaration with Germany and repeal of war laws are among measures to be revisited. Harding pledged to sign any peace declaration feasible.
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Johnson
Johneen
Tharding
League of Nations
Marian
Ohio
Sfesson
Congress
Maret
Warren G. Harding
Germany
Republican Congress
Wilson
Harding
Dicate Hardine
Conciliators Arrive to Ease Indiana Labor Fight
Federal conciliators arrived in central fields to mediate the Minnesota labor dispute as the Illinois Migers and local workers weighed actions. Officials urged workers to stay on the job pending conference results while telegrams to President Wilken sought federal recommendations.
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Warry Pisiwith
Alinnis
Kerwin
Mtanen
comciliaGon
Dabor
Inher
Ton
D.C
Prohiemt Wilken
Atviking
Incis
Department of Labor
Cox to Launch Attack in Democratic White House Bid
Dayton July 24 Governor James M Cox plans a vigorous response to Senator Harding in a national campaign kickoff. Close supporters say Cox will mount a broad reply to Harding, who has accepted only the nomination as editorials echo the charge that Harding avoids defining party leadership and the party platform.
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War Press
Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox
Hardite
Cox
Harding
Wanted Laborers at DeKalb Syea Power Plant
Job notice seeking laborers, especially coal shovelers, to apply immediately at DeKalb Syea Power Company location. Workers should be ready to start work at once.
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The
DeKalb-Syeamore Electric Co
Mystery in Farm Deaths Trial Concludes
July 24. Authorities still search for 20 missing bodies tied to James Clayton case. After days of digging none were found on the farm, though Mrs Frances Sheldon had promised to reveal burial sites. Sheriff and county attorney supervised the search with no arrests. The Clayton father and Roy faced assault charges involving Mrs Sheton and Laura Witle.
National Water Power Commission to Meet Next Week
Washington July 24 The reorganization of the National Water Power Commission will be held next week under the new water power bill. Secretary Baker chairs the committee with Secretary Payne interior and Meredith agriculture. The commission will prescribe leasing of water power rights on government lands and major rivers to conserve resources and expand power.
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Washington, DC
National Waterpower Commission
Baker
Payne
The
Interior
Meredith
Agriculture Department
Povernment Beach
Avisalle
Trial closes as Seattle strike figures appear in court
A Seattle clash between former mayor Ole Hanson and labor leader Janes Dutean marked the end of testimony in the trial of 20 men accused of conspiring to disrupt government. Defense admitted the events while challenging the evidence behind the Seattle general strike. Rebuttal witness Duncan accused, then denied by Duncan, and Judge Hebel warned to avoid further inflammatory remarks. Adjournment scheduled for Monday for closing arguments expected to span the day.
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Ole Hanson
Gof
Seattle
Janes
Dutean
Oscar Hebel
Oscar J. Brown
Drake
Lab
Stae
Communist Labor Party
Viola G. Graham
Elibwanun
Nichalaisenin
Duncan
Russia
Clarence Darrow
W.S. Forrest
Vacation Time Draws Locals to Wisconsin Lakes
Vacation time keeps many residents from the city with a large segment heading to lake areas in Wisconsin. The exodus continues as another weekend sees widespread out of town trips and vacations starting tonight.
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Wisconsin
Lake Traffic Seen as Solution to Trade Problems
July 24 Detroit United Grain vice president Wilson S. Moore told the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Trade water congress the waterway project is the only relief for U S trade difficulties. Mrs Clyan Hall and Mrs H R Sorenson left for the city to spend the weekend. their husbands will join them tomorrow.
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Frese
Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
United States
Wilson S. Moore
United Grain Corporation
Armistice proposals shape Polish Soviet talks
The New York and London press report Bolshevik and Polish moves toward an armistice. Poland seeks a ceasefire to end Bolshevik advances and secure its boundary while Allied patience and potential intervention loom. Britain and Moscow reactions remain uncertain as negotiations loom.
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New York
N. Y
Poland
Germany
Europe
Warsaw
Farmers Take Short Rest After Busy Season
Farmers pause after a strenuous period enjoying a brief break before resuming fieldwork, citing calmer weather and dwindling workloads as relief.
Recruiting Officers For Army Visit
On Tuesday July 27 a recruiting office will open at the post office. Any physically fit young man aged 18 to 35 may enlist. Interested individuals should see the recruiting officer in charge.
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Tuesaday
Alaska Bound Planes Start for Fargo Today
Planes in the New York to Alaska flight depart Minneapolis for Fargo North Dakota at 11 a m. today. The next leg of the journey continues to Alaska with stopovers in between.
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Alaska
Fargo
Minneapolis
Minn
New York
N. D
Ome
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