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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
2
The stamp drive entered a longer extension as state officials acknowledge delays. Officials cite logistical challenges and ongoing distribution adjustments. Citizens are urged to monitor updates and visit local posts for new timelines and assistance options.
The War Savings Committee sets June 28 as National War Savings Stamp Day in Illinois. Citizens urged to pledge or buy five dollar stamps, with a scheme rewarding buyers through certificates and clubs. Readers are told to invest in government security and help reach a state goal of over 6 million stamps and 25 million dollars.
Kirchner's Tickets Lillian Zach returns from Chicago visit. Harold Brown from Great Lakes naval training station seen in Malta. Miss Anna Holm back in Dixon after staying with relatives. Numerous social visits noted with Elgin Chicago Rochelle Rockford and Waukegan trips. Illness typhoid fever mumps and moves between homes and addresses recorded.
Judge Adams A. Goodrich of Jerseyville and Chicago played a seventeen year role on the Northern Illinois State Normal school board, attending every meeting and prioritizing the institution over his legal career. Founder of Goodrich Vincent Bradley, he died in Jerseyville after a long public life, never married, remembered for disinterested devotion to education.
Tonight at Princess Theater and Star Theater visitors see motion pictures. Lodges and fraternal groups meet tomorrow at various halls including DeKalb Lodge 158 I O O F and Unity association in Masonic and Loyal Star venues.
Excerpts from Corporal Blair and Charles Tabbott describe long workdays and a dugout routine. They recount artillery barrages, a raid by enemy bodies, gas shells requiring gas masks, and reflections on marine efficiency and Sherman’s warnings, dated April 27, 1918.
Mrs Margaret Smale of Ushap Calli says a honey and tar compound is a grand remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. She asserts it works better than advertised and mentions its use during the season. The note adds no sale options or prices.
Illinois Retail Merchants Association will hold its twenty fifth anniversary convention in Peoria starting Monday. The event, tied to the Chicago Retail Merchants and Butchers association, will focus on provisional and up to date retailing, stock rotation, dealing with needs, and employee issues, amid social events arranged by the Peoria branch. Also appears an unrelated medical ad urging hydration and mild laxatives.
Our Soldiers at Home and Abroad reports Ray F. Kennedy of Company C 119th Infantry arrived safely overseas. Also notes Father Whalen to enter army as chaplain, Rev. Flynn, Elgin pastor, Carl R. Hagman overseas with Company F 130th Infantry, H L McCurdy to Lake Geneva military academy, Ensign May King volunteering for Salvation Army service in France, Corporal George Allen Patterson promotion in 129th Infantry, Wix Garner at Cuba after Great Lakes training, and Lawrence Westberg recovering from an injured hand in France.plus local social mentions and Mother's Day note.
A court morning heard charges against three offenders in a morals raid. Judge Rowe set $200 and costs per person. bail paid and promises made to avoid future charges. The raid on blind piggeries slowed city business for weeks. Miss Lillian Zach returns from Chicago. several Woodstock, NL residents guests of the Still family. Foley Kidney Pills advertised with a Morrison Maine testimonial.
Maples Park residents welcome Mr James to a new home for Holcomb and Dutton elevator proprietors. Mr and Mrs P M Wall hosted dinner Sunday. Mrs J C Flood entertained Thursday for Miss Kit Keefe of Sycamore, a bride this week. Miss Esther Pobstman weekended in DeKalb and attended social events. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Nettie Hiner to Walter Smith of DeKalb. Hiner, a longtime local teacher, is warmly regarded.
Supreme Director William J Mulligan of Thompsonville and Rev Patrick J Givney of Bridgeport Knights of Columbus sail early in April for France with field secretaries and volunteer chaplains to investigate current activities and seek further war relief possibilities. Both men are ex officio members of the Knights of Columbus committee on war activities.
Motorcycle enthusiasts await the National Gypsy Tours in June 23 as the Federation of American Motorcyclists completes plans for the event. Last year 22 000 riders participated and indications point to at least 30 000 entries this year. All finishers receive a bronze medal and A M members earning the tour bar. The top three clubs win silver loving cups. Local organizer George R Prescott urges riders to sign up soon.
A DeKalb County note from candidate M. Henderson urging voters to back him in the September 11 1918 primary for County Clerk. Polls will run 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The item also mentions Mr and Mrs Will Sherman of Maywood visiting local friends for several days.
A soldier in the trenches writes of bullets and shells, packing letters and socks, and serving as battalion runner. He notes French weather, mud and cold, admiration for locals, and belief in final victory. He says America’s entry has sparked spirit and that the war is partly for self defense as well as France.
Mrs L E B Coursey of 657 Harsh Ave DeKalb testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved rheumatic kidney trouble pains dizziness and swollen ankles after using four boxes purchased at Kirchner s drug store Each box 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y manufactures the product and promotes its use as a remedy for urinary disorders and related symptoms
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