DeKalb Knights of Pythias receive French sea letter
A letter from Mary Jarmiton in Panillac Gironde France to Col Jarboe and the DeKalb lodge recounts a Pacific to France voyage. Biarry Hamilton notes travel across the pond with humor about subs, trains, and local life. He signs as Seaman 2d class United States Naval Station aviation forces Paris.
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DeKalb Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. HL. Jarboe
Jetter
Marry
Jarmiton
France
Panil
Capain
Lina Jiur
Ana
Haish
Great Lakes
Chicago
Baldy Snyder
K. of P
Utah
Soldiers Letters From Home And Abroad Chronicle Notes
Readable fragments show soldiers writing from overseas and Great Lakes training sites. Percy Christianson fails a navy enlistment test but plans to try again. Chuck Thompson recalled to Washington and stationed at Great Lakes. Private Pant writes from Camp Mont, Cal. Private Reed sails overseas, Harold Quincer to enter auto school, George Anges at Harvard for prep before serving, and Mrs Flemming receives a Mothers Day verse book from France.
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Chuck Thompson
Washington
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Flemming
Y. M
France
Frank D. Flemming
A. E
Salvation Army drive urged for final finish in DeKalb
Chaplain Jones appeals for strong local support to fund the Salvation Army war work in France and at home. A canvassing committee of volunteers will coordinate with the Council of Defense to raise dollars and complete the patriotic drive. Bakers are warned against selling cakes for a Catholic Ladies event with homemade cakes and ice cream planned.
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France
Salvation Army
Jones
S. H. Williamson
Council of Defense
DeKelb
Kofle Hall
Local residents share news from visits and travel
Paul Talbot of Chicago visits his parents the Talbots while Harland Orr returns from Camp Grant for a Sunday with relatives. Several local teachers and residents spend time in Chicago and Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Talbot
Chicago
G. J. Talbot
Harland Orr
Camp Grant
Orr
Jane Neuman
Marie Peterson
Batavia
Kika Larson
C. Larson
Plan To Restore Russian Czar Moves Forward
In Switzerland on June 11 reports indicate growing momentum in Russia to restore the czar, with observers noting rising movement and international attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terne
Switzerland
Russia
Miona tablets promise quick relief for indigestion
Kirchner markets Miona tablets claiming rapid relief of stomach distress after meals or drinking. The ad asserts the pills ease heaviness and gas within ten minutes and, with regular use, strengthen stomach walls to prevent future indigestion, sold at Kirchner's Drug Store.
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Kirchner
Kirchners Drug Store
Judge McEwen Presides in County Court Session
Judge H. W. McEwen of Dekalb city court sits in the county court today handling its business as Judge Pond remains in the north after the tru culent muskie and toothsome pike incident.
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McEwen
Wile Judge Pond
H. W. McEwen
Dekalb
Local theater listings and union notices on stage
Tonight at Princess Theater and Star Theater motion pictures shown. Lodges Zarb City Camp and Modern Woodmen of America No 46 meet at Tarboe's hall. Plumbers Union No 679 gathers at Union hall.
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Star Theater
Motion Pictures
Zarb City
Modern Woodmen of America
Tarboe's Hall
Plumbers’ Union
Union Hall
Tomorrow Lodges Gather for Intermittent Fraternal Events
Local fraternal groups meet in multiple halls including DeKalb chapter Royal Arch in Ma asonie hall and Woodmen of the World in Jarboe's hall with mentions of Home Guards of America Lady Vikings and Viking hall activities.
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Home Guards of America
DeKalb
Royal Arch
Maasonie Hall
Viking Hall
Woodmen of the World
Jarboe
Odd Fellows hold regular meeting. new officials soon
A regular Odd Fellows meeting was held last night with plans to install new officers early next month. Dr. John W. Cook spoke to Normal School students about Salvation Army war work urging student support.
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Odd Fellows
John W. Cook
Salvation Army
Normal School
North Western Kills Man Near Morrison
G. W. Schweitzer, 30, an employe at the Summit Store in Morrison, was instantly killed yesterday morning while walking to his job on the railroad tracks. He stepped from one rain to avoid a train and was struck by another.
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G. W. Schweitzer
Summitt
Morrison
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Jean Galbraith
38Th Infantry
Elmer Fant
Pant
DeKalb County
Camp Tremont
Cal
M. C
George H. Reed
129Th Infantry
Reed
Harold Quincer
Malta
Sweeney Auto School
Harold Quinn
Shabbona
George Anges
Navy
Harvard University
ELKS
Emmett Lang
City Hospital
Stanley Bush
Thomas O'Donnell
Rochelle
Nettie Duncan
Ed Duncan
Mary
Fred Larson
Harriet Dreuscher
Harold Allison
Nick Klemm
Deborah Hart
Ralph Anangst
Fort Sheridan
J. W. Corkings
Ingra Anderson
John Bollinger
Sycamore
Gus Kirchner
Charlotte
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Confiadghiat Trggiment
State Loan CO
Not Inc
Broadway, Aurora
State
Beecham
Ser Lee
Rendell Optical Service
J. Rendell
Cederoth’s Shoe Store
Main Street
Ates
Princess ‘Theater
P.s.corey & Son
N. Third Street
North Western
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago Tribune
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Anderson Brothers
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Hare Schaffner & Marx
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