Directors in Session Best of Year for Chamber
Officials of the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors praised a Tuesday evening meeting at the Chamber offices. President William Pagel missed the session due to illness, and seven committees presented written reports on hospital, membership, baseball, map, sparking, road and merchants division work. Propositions discussed were not released for publication but deemed worthwhile, with further careful investigation planned.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
William Pagel
Chamber
Pagel
N. J. Ziener
Sesson
Sycamore Chamber
Interest Grows in Local Homecoming Program
Interest in the upcoming homecoming celebration is rising. Lists of former Sycamore residents were compiled with names and addresses from area stores, including those living in California Florida Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and North Carolina. Invites will invite them to return for one day of reminiscences with old friends.
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Sycamore
Wetzel Brothers
California
Florida
Wisconsin
Iowa
Misouri
North Carolina
DeKalb County Circuit Court Adopts Schedule For Trials
The DeKalb county circuit court convened with Circuit Clerk George James noting little business. Dockets were called and trial dates set for several cases. Some matters may roll over to next term while criminal cases are resolved over the coming weeks.
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DeKalb County
George James
New Beauty Cream Gains Popularity In Market
A new cream named Richmond Face Cream is advertised as a perfect skin food made from pure Oil of Sweet Almond. It contains no paraffin or animal fats, leaves no greasy residue, and promises soft velvety skin that seems years younger. Sold exclusively by The Reliable.
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Richmond
Reliable
Marriage Licenses Issued in Unusual Publication
Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday for publication leading to unusual notices. Harry Thompson of DeKalb will marry Miss Vivian Van Norstrand, while Archibald James McMasters plans to wed Miss Elizabeth Bradt of DeKalb.
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Harry Thompson
DeKalb
Vivian van Norstrand
Archibald James McMasters
Elizabeth Bradt
DeKath
Executives Secured to Support Proposal Funds Addressed
Previous years prompted the need for more executives and the sponsors have now secured the financial end of the proposal. Botts states the funding worry has been resolved, at least for the present.
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Botts
Autoists Find Place to Park Cars in Town
After a recent order restricting parking in the street center, townspeople and country visitors alike faced limited spaces but found parking along side streets. Business districts reported brisk trade, with rural residents continuing to buy cars. State Street saw no central parking, yet side streets filled for blocks. The state highway order is not expected to hardship local motorists.
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State Street
State Highway Department
Brick Work on Second Story at Fargo Hotel
Masons are at work on the new Fargo hotel brick work on the second story has begun and the building is taking shape quickly. Part of the old house remains in the center of the ground and may be used later. If the current favorable weather continues, completion is expected ahead of schedule.
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Fargo
Four Men Released From County Jail Under Sheriff Records
Four prisoners released yesterday by the sheriff include members of the Ladies Aid society connected with the Swedish Baptist church. Some were allowed freedom after paying fines, others completed sentences. Jim Thornton of DeKalb paid his fine and was released, Edwards of 628 Carlson Street also freed, Nick Moparies and Fred Gallowitz of Chicago finished a three month term, and W. J. Scott of Chicago completed a 30 day sentence.
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Ladies Aid Society
Swedish Baptist Church
Jim Thornton
DeKalb
Martin Fine
Edwards
Carlson Street
Nick Moparies
Fred Gallowitz
Chicago
W. J. Scott
Odd Fellows Picnic Draws Large Crowd to Oregon
Members from Sycamore Oregon traveled by auto to the district picnic at the Oregon Pair association grounds. The day featured varied entertainments and a grand parade that drew attention and earned good publicity. Visiting lodge members attended the Oregon lodge meeting and saw notable first degree works.
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Sycamore
Oregon
Odd Fellows Ludge
Oregon Pair Association
Oregon Lodge
Wagon Driver Leslie Schairer Dies in Aurora
Leslie Schairer, longtime wagon driver for an Aurora towel service, died at his home after an appendectomy and subsequent surgery. Known for his friendliness, he had built strong ties with customers and local business houses along the street.
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Leslie Schairer
Aurora
Les
Volunteers Sought as Bible School Needs Teachers
The four week daily vacation Bible school next month seeks more teachers. Several instructors have volunteered, but organizers say additional help is needed to ensure a successful and well attended program.
School Superintendent Buys New Automobile
The high school Superintendent W. E. Griffin bought a new Paige Brougham this week and will use it during vacation. Mrs Griffin and Miss Billie Munday enjoyed a trip to Chicago yesterday, as the official plans ahead for travel. Velvet trims are noted on large summer hats with transparent brims in youthful colors and black.
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W. E. Griffin
Paige Brougham
Giffin
Billie Munday
Chicago
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised to Build Strength
A 19th or early 20th century promoting claim touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a sure builder for puny children. Sugar coated tablets are said to be liked by children, with a 1144 pound growth anecdote and a 60 day money back guarantee. Kirch ners Drug Store markets the product nationwide through druggists.
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McCoy
Ahid
Kirchners Drug Store
McCoy’s
Esmond News Roundup June 1926 Local Events
Local Esmond notes report June 1926 births visits to Rockton Rochelle and Sycamore. Family care by Mrs Duell and Mrs Adyehman. Eyehaner reunion at Kingston. Children’s Day planned for June 13. territorial visits to Belvidere Rockford and Rochelle. forthcoming tent show June 10. Womans aid meet at Miss Knighton's. various residents listed with moves sales and car notes.
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Halberg
Hove Hospital
Duell
Adyehman
Belle! Ham
Ruth
Rockton
F. G. Lamont
Alice Reimsnider
Chicago
KR. J. Eichaner
Belvidere
Mdna Goodrich
Rochelle
Esmond
Wind
Lloyd Eychaner
Rockford
W. F. M. Society
W. Bell
James McKenzie
Ed Eyehaner
Liew Eyehaner
Kenneth Ray
Lavona
Okey Rayburn
Eyehaner
Kingston
Iva Beckington
Rose Pollard
Mrdm Reb Lammert
Burn
Harvey Bullis Tops Chicago Market Last Tuesday
Harvey Bullis, a famed farmer from southern DeKal county, topped the Chicago market last Tuesday with 29 head of choice Herefords sold at $10.25. The herd averaged 1513 to 1533 pounds per head, per Chicago Daily Drewera Journal.
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Harvey Bullis
DeKal County
Chicago
Flullis
Drewera Journal
Bullis
Laundering Table Linen Avoid Wringer Crease Risk
Guidance notes that using a wringer on table linen can cause creases that are nearly impossible to remove, recommending gentler washing to preserve fabric smoothness and appearance.
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Seeaneye Inn
Roy Cook
Somonauk
Courthoue
St. John’s Church
St. John's
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Lutheran Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church
St. Mary's School
J. R. ‘Waterman
Colorado
New Mexico
Pauline Waterman
Bible
NEA
Evansville
Ind
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Roscoe Myers
Wring
Marilyn Cigars
Kirk
Eastman
Martin Senouy Company
Lenz Drug Store
United States Royal
S. S. Felton Accessories
RADIO
Leston
Movies
Charleston
Cutie
Davy’s Store
Hussey Lumber & Coal Co
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