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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1925
Page
2
In a tense matchup at the new Sycamore community park diamond, Sycamore fell 2 to 1 to the Highland Athletic Club of Rockford. The game featured strong pitching and constant effort, with Sycamore fighting to the end yet unable to overcome their visitors.
Judge William Pond prepared to empanel a jury this morning to set the value of farmland south of DeKalb required for the new Route 23 state road. Farmers and state officials have disputed property values, and the jury is expected to resolve the issue to satisfy both sides.
County clerk pays 25 cent bounty on ground hog pelts as farmers present certificates daily. One Kingston man submitted 100 pelts. 700 animals claimed in a single day. The spree raises the county bounty payments and threatens to wipe out hogs.
The county supervisors met in the courthouse for the regular June session. A large amount of detailed business was on the agenda and expected to require several days. Road right of way for new state roads and department reports would take the major portion of their time.
J J Smith said to have been selling bonds near Sandwich the value not as great as he represented yesterday taken by Sheriff E E Crawford near Cairo. Smith brought back to DeKalb county and awaiting action of the grand jury in the county jail at Sycamore.
Members of the petit jury met at the courthouse this morning but were dismissed by Judge William Fulton after a brief session. The jury will not meet again until its regular scheduled meeting.
G W Reis from Pomona California visits his former city, here for a few days. He left to West, now with Russell Dry Goods in Pomona, on a buying trip and spent last week in Chicago and Aurora visiting his mother. Mile. Mistinguett returns to Paris after invading American stage, annoys editors.
Miss Abbie Quarnstrom and Edward Ernest were married at the Swedish Lutheran church in Sycamore in a ceremony praised as beautiful. They and 120 guests then dined on a three course meal before departing for Chicago and travel to Washington and New York. Abbie has taught eighth grade. Edward works for the post office.
From Mother Nature's storehouse we gather roots barks and herbs under the Tanlac formula to restore strength and health. The ad claims rapid improvement in appetite sleep digestion and energy with a bottle from your druggist and urges immediate purchase.
A column laments reform tactics in China and compares bold actions by generals and presidents to urge safety reforms. It suggests using dramatic, focused demonstrations, proposing 5000 volunteers along Pennsylvania Avenue to highlight automobile fatalities and press for action.
A garbled passage attacks auto fatalities and public safety while mocking civic action. It includes a rambling note about releasing drivers, pet cats and dogs in divorce cases, and a stray line about Coolidge and cigars, reflecting a collage of unrelated clipped statements with no cohesive report.
Alekhine of Russia wins the international chess honors in a decisive victory, showcasing top play and securing prestigious recognition amid strong global competition.
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