All Gains Held by Yanks in France Battle Front
American marines and allied units advanced northwest of Chateau Thierry as German counterattacks were repulsed. The Franco American line held gains along a ten mile front with heavy artillery and machine gun support repelling probes. Reinforcements arrived and efforts continued as the U.S. forces pressed forward toward Paris amid ongoing fighting.
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United Press
France
Chateau Thierry
Tarcy
Belleau
Torey
Marne
Paris
Githe
Smoked Glass Ready for Eclipse in DeKalb
Smoked glass is in short supply in DeKalb as residents prepare to view the sun eclipse this afternoon. The event, about 5:30 local time, will show a 90 percent obscuration. Weather is expected clear, promising a good view despite the late sun.
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DeKalb
Henry Morrill Shows Steady Improvement At Home
Reports from the bedside of Henry Morrill of College Avenue say he has been very ill for weeks but is improving daily. The progress is steady though slow and friends are hopeful he will soon be out again.
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Henry Morrill
College Avenue
Alvin Warren Sells Cattle at High Chicago Prices
Victor township cattleman Alvin Warren, chairman of the board of supervisors, reported sending a carload of high grade stock to Chicago at 291.30 per head, the second highest price that day. He noted a six hour drive and rain cooled the cattle on arrival. Warren recalled ten months earlier expecting about 200 a head but receiving 200.60. Local cattle dealers M. Kennedy & Son and J. H. of Rollo advertise 300 white faced cattle from Denver arriving soon. Mrs. S. B. Lindgren visited her daughter Edith in Sycamore recently.
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Alvin Warren
Soids
Board of Supervisors
Victor Township
DeKalb
Chicago
Warren
Mr. Warren
Commission
Children Day Observances Highlight City Churches
Children will participate across several churches with songs, readings, and prayers. The Swedish Mission will host morning services and an elaborate evening program, while the Methodist Episcopal church holds a 10:30 morning service and a memorial Royal Neighbors service at night. Congregational church plans a full morning program led by children with readings, songs, and scripture, followed by a church gathering and local notices.
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Gustavson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denomination College
Methodist
Epworth League
Arm*ory
Baptists
Young People’s Union
Willard McEwen
Congregational Church
Russell Smith
Jonah
Warren Thompson
Margaret Jane Tyler
Bula Jandell
Grace Clark
Daniel
Marcus
Walter Nichols
Marvin Munson
Casualty List Shows 108 Names From War Dept
United Press reports Washington on June 8 released the war department casualty list totaling 108 names. The breakdown includes 80 killed in action or died of wounds, six from other causes, 35 wounded severely, 17 wounded undetermined, and four dead from airplane accidents. Names include Alfred P. Francisco and William Kershaw from Illinois and Private Fred Bauser of Chicago among the dead and wounded.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Illinois
Alfred P. Francisco
Wilmette
William Kershaw
Coffeen
Fred Ba
Chicago firm wins contract for Glidden school plant
Lewis & Capron of Chicago received the contract to install the heating and ventilating system at Glidden school. A special meeting opened bids, with local and out of town bidders. The firm previously completed Ellwood school work satisfactorily and will start immediately to have the building ready for fall opening.
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Lewis & Capron of
Chicago
Glidden School
Lewis & Capron
Ellwood
Display racks and pictures arrive for Carmen of the Klondike
Glen Reynolds of the Princess theater received two large wooden boxes last night by parcel post. Investigation showed the boxes contained display racks and pictures for the big picture Carmen of the Klondike, which appears here next week. The boxes could travel as baggage or express as well as parcel post.
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Glen Reynolds
Princess Theater
Parcel Post
Alumni Hear Fine War Address At Township High
Julian B. Arnold son of Sir Edwin Arnold spoke at the Township High School under the alumni association. He described prewar Belgium and France and current wartime conditions, with a message aimed at residents of DeKalb. The event included songs, reunions, and a chorus of community remarks. The association agreed to buy 100 dollars in Liberty bonds for the next drive, and new officers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian B. Arnold
Townships High School
Sir Edwin Arnold
DeKalb
Belgium
France
Mr. Arnold
America
Alumni Association
Roy
D. Hunt
Perry Ellwood
Grace Wood
Russell Smith
Well Known Woman Meda Merritt Dies After Illness
Mrs. Meda Merritt mother of Mrs. Elly Shafer died at 3 15 this afternoon at her daughter's East Lincoln Highway home after a lingering illness. A DeKalb resident for many years she was highly respected. Obituary to be published Monday.
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Meda Merritt
Elly Shafer
East Lincon Highway
Lincoln Highway work may resume in DeKalb county
Plans approved by Illinois Board of Public Works and Buildings may let contracts soon for Lincoln Highway sections in DeKalb county. Section 6 links Malta township pavement to existing road at 22725 dollars, and Section H extends east from DeKalb for 5000 feet costing 12992 dollars. Commencement week for Normal ward events includes baccalaureate by Dr John W Cook and address by Dr W B Owen.
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Sycamore
Lincoln
DeKalb County
H. E. Bilger
Ilinois
Lincoln Highway
Malta Township
DeKalb
John W. Cook
Normal School
Clyde Fitch
Treble Clef
Elfarnie Blair
W. B. Owen
Chicago Normal College
Chicago
Normal
Naval Battle May Come Soon Reports Reach Here
News from Milan and Newport details large German naval preparations and recalls of high officers. Submarine activity is reported off Florida and near Biddeford as lightships and coastwise ships receive orders for convoy. Page counts list ships sunk and tolls reaching 13 known deaths, with total tonnage losses over 22 thousand in the week ending June 6.
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United Press
Milan
Italy
Jacksonville
Florida
Newport
R. 1
Parker
Westerner
Nantucket Shoals
New York
N. Y
Carolina
Kingston school closes with pleasing commencement
The Kingston school held a fine commencement Wednesday with S. J. Vaughn of the Normal school delivering the principal address Forehanded Folks. Special vocal and orchestra numbers followed as C. G. Chilleren presented the diplomas. Supt. W. W. Coulins spoke. school opens September 2 with Miss Lundstrom and Miss Eva Anderson as teachers. The intermediate vacancy remains unresolved.
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DE Kalb
Kingston
S. J. Vaughn
Normal School
C. G. Chilleren
W. W. Coulins
Lundstrom
Eva Anderson
Tractor First To Haul Sand And Gravel In City
A local contractor used a tractor to transport sand and gravel to a distant rail point. Three wagons were hitched to the tractor, pulled to the car, loaded, and moved on in one trip. This marks the first reported use of a tractor for such work in the city.
Father McCann barred from St. Mary's church property
A permanent injunction was issued yesterday against the Rev. John J. McCann, formerly pastor of St. Marys Catholic church at Elgin, restraining him from approaching church property. The order was granted in favor of Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muldoon of the Rockford diocese.
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John J. McCann
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Elgin
P. J. Muldoon
Rockford
Father McCann
Ice Cream Favorite Shines At Crescent Drug Store
Noted New York ice cream is repeatedly on hand at Crescent Drug Store. A brief jumbled note mentions a jitney dance and Armory events, with no clear dates or outcomes.
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Crescent
New York
Crescent Drug Store
Armory
Mie
Stamp Sale of Yesterday Proves Highly Successful
Post office reports a strong stamp sale yesterday, with over 700 dollars in stamps sold and a monthly total near 21 thousand dollars. If the pace continues, the township should meet its annual quota by year’s end despite a needed surge in purchases.
Robert Bell Buys New Case Auto This Week
Robert Bell of Bell's restaurant fame has purchased a new Case automobile delivered this week. The local restaurant man will enjoy many rides in the latest model as he takes to the road.
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Robert Bell
Bell
County Board Busy Amid Enlistment Rush
The exemption board remains heavily tasked with no letup expected for days. Calls for volunteer enlistments for special service filled by county youths, including Harold Beach and Ernest Brown to Valparaiso University, and 11 men to the Sweeney Auto School in Kansas City led by Joe Shadow and Archie Marsch.
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Sycamore
Valparraiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Harold Beach
Kaiser Will Trim the German Autocracy on Sunday
Dr John S Hamilton of Ohio a noted war speaker will address a Salvation Army drive at the armory. He is a university man with a powerful oratory and a direct attack on Kaiser and German cruelties. The free lecture aims to awaken Americans to the war’s deeds, including reports of violence against women and children. Admission is free, children admitted with parents.
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John S. Hamilton
Land
Ohio
Inter
Dr. Hamilton
Reoe
Kaiser
Hamilton
DeKalb
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J. H. of
Rollo
Denver
S. B. Lindgren
Miss Edith
Red Cross
Kirchner
Bill Hart
Tulliver
Princess Playhouse
Kohler Die & Specialty CO
G. H. Deane & Co. General Insurance
The
Illinois Automobile Insurance Exchange
Glidden
Edith Patten
Willard Smith
Floyd Shafer
Perrie Still
Golda Sherwood
Mildred Olson
County
Syca
Dr. Cook
Europe
Switzerland
Biddefort
Maine
Biddefort Pool
Portland
Service
Salvation Army Drive
Home Guard
First National Bank and
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