Route 64 Grading Near Sycamore With Concrete Push
Workers advancing toward Sycamore prepare to complete the Chicago to Sycamore route this summer. Cement pouring between Wasco and Lily Lake accelerates as supplies and equipment move, with Lily Lake becoming the center for concrete mixing and unloading while Wasco handles the western segment. The road will follow the Great Western railroad approach then curve north of the old road into Sycamore, which will be abandoned.
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Thompson Faces Jury Trial in DeKalb County
Russell Thompson, accused Kirkland machine gun salesman, stood silent to charges of exault with intent to commit murder in DeKalb Circuit Court at Sycamore. Arraigned yesterday, witnesses filled the courtroom as Thompson and legal team prepared for a June 10 jury appearance.
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Shepherd
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Knohn
Chicago
Sulkey
Judee Fulton
Pigeon Shoot Next Sabbath At Sycamore Club
Shooters of Sycamore plan a weekend of targets with a clay shoot this afternoon at the Sycamore Trap Shooters club north of Sycamo. On Saturday the Izaak Waltons organize a crow shoot with members meeting at dawn for a full day. The next Waltons meeting is July 1 at Community Parke with a luncheon and a guest invitation to De Kalb Chapter.
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Izaak Waltons
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Local social notes recount DeKalb area events and weddings
WES State's Attorney Latham Castle hosted about 60 at Fargo Coffee Shop. DeKalb Bar Association held lunch at the Fargo hotel. Marriage announced for Mildred Harris and W H Chapman in Birmingham, Alabama. White Shrine in Elgin initiated ten candidates with a Supreme visitor. Mrs. Ernst left teaching history as her resignation noted. College arrivals and departures noted for Hammerschmidt Sellgren Smith and Warner. Ladies Aid met. Lena Miller returned from Iowa. Carrots and His Vegetables entertained the high school, dancing at Pierce hall in honor of the departing Senior class, with a DeKalb township party planned.
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DeKalb Township High School
Sons Ready To Debut At City Park In Sycamore
The Sycamore Sons announce their bow at Community Park against the Rockford Marquettes next Sunday. Rivalry forecasts a real contest as the reorganized Sons show their first action for Sycamore fans. Snelgrove earlier impressed by limiting Rockford to three hits in a twelve to one win.
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Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy. It claims two weeks of regular use strengthens digestion, reduces indigestion, and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Kirchner's and Lenz drug stores promote the product nationwide.
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Saints to Lose Coach Vollmer at St Albans Academy
St Albans Academy yesterday announced its 1929 football schedule and that coach Vollmer, who led Sycamore to a Mid West title last fall, will not return next season. His successor is not yet named as the school braces for roster changes and a promising yet unsettled outlook.
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Nushotah Seminary
Sycanore
Flein Academy
Elgin
Wayland Academy
Sycamore
Onarga Military School
Onarga
Northwestern Military and Naval Academy
Lake Geneva
Morgan Park Military Academy
Morgan Park
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Bob Beal
Ritchie
Jones
Best
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Ring
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Bill Beal
Ping
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Beal
Mumps Epidemic Subside Reported by City Doctor
City physician Dr Thompson announced the mumps outbreak in Sycamore is subsiding after a surge that once topped forty cases. Adults are affected, with Mrs Melvin McIntyre and James Boyle among the victims.
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Thompson
Melvin McIntyre
James Boyle
Odd Skin Conditions Reported By Authorities
Authorities say outward eruptions reflect internal illness and low resistance. They note a deficiency of red blood cells indicating health concerns linked to disease and infection susceptibility.
Chronicle Delivery Guarantee in Sycamore
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle states it assumes full responsibility for carrier delivery in Sycamore. If a subscriber misses a copy, call Mr Otto Fellinger at Sycamore 420 to receive a special delivery. Complaints will be investigated. Carriers should be paid weekly to cover bills and profit.
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DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Sycamore
Otto Fellinger
Second Round To Start Soon At The Center
The city bowling tourney at the Center concluded the first round with Turner Brass Works beating J. W. Patt en company 2203 to 2041 and American Legion defeating De Kalb County Motor Sales 1936. Rexall and Anaconda No. 2 meet tonight as the sole remaining first round game. The second round begins tomorrow evening when only one contest can be held due to high school commencement exercises.
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Anaconda
Board of Review Organizes in Court House Rooms
The new Board of Review on tax complaints was organized Monday in the supervisors rooms at the court house. Members include A. G. Stewart Genoa chairman Thomas J. Mahaffey Sandwich Republican member and J. N. Finnegan Sycamore Democratic member. Mabel C. Russell serves as secretary.
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Sycamore
Mabel C. Russell
Irving Banker Quits To Take New Position
Irving D. Banker resigns after two and a half years as manager of Farmers Grain & Lumber Company. He will leave July 1 to join Shurtleff Lumber Company in Elgin. He has made many friends since coming to Sycamore from Esmond.
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Esmond
Claude O. Pike to Speak at Sycamore Alumni Feast
Claude O. Pike former Sycamore man and Chicago Daily News staffer will headline the Sycamore high school alumni banquet and reunion program at the Community Center tomorrow evening. Welcome will be given by Charles Viner with George Dooley delivering the graduating class response. The high school quartet and Misses Jean and Barbara Engh will perform before Pike speaks, drawing great interest due to his wide travels and unusual experiences. Reservations are increasing and attendance is expected to be large.
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Sycamore
Chicago Daily News
Sycamore High School
Charles Viner
George Dooley
Jean
Barbara Engh
Pike
South America
Still Search For Missing War Veteran Fitzgerald
DeKalb post of the American Legion continues to seek information on John S. Fitzgerald a DeKalb World War II veteran who left the city on March 18. Only one reply has been received to letters sent to posts seeking details. A letter from an Elkhart Indiana Legion post says Fitzgerald was in Elkhart several days about two months ago seeking work and sleeping in the Elkhart Legion rooms with post officers' permission.
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Ray Frautschy
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Jack Fitzgerald
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Elk
Senate Debates Repeal of National Origins Clause Amid Act
Congress today sees the Senate continuing debate on a resolution to bring before the body legislation to repeal the national origins clause of the immigration act while the House persists in considering a census reapportionment bill.
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House
Veteran may seek work in Michigan after search request
A veteran said he might travel to Michigan, perhaps Detroit, to find employment. A letter was sent to the Detroit post of the American Legion requesting a search for the war veteran. Fond Mother dramatizes a moment with Bobby as he exclaims a bold line.
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Michigan
Detroit
American Legion
Bobby
Fishing Expert Ready To Start On Summer Trip
Arthur E. Swanson editor of the Chicago Evening American and noted angler leaves today for the Current River Missouri. He will spend a few days then pursue another Wisconsin fishing trip after three years as a fishing writer for the Chicago American.
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Sycas More
Chicago Evening American
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Missouri
Wisconsin
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Chicago American
Nature's Own Tonic S S S Promises Health Boost
Powerful men or beautiful earthy women. When red blood cells normalize, appetite returns, strength builds, and skin troubles vanish. S S S claims to restore vitality by increasing red cells with pure vegetable drugs. Over 100 years tested. Sold in two sizes by drug stores.
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