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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
2
The Illinois General Assembly faces tense final hours this week as the omnibus appropriations measure, growing by 11 million, undergoes second reading and possible amendments. Democratic leaders press Governor Small for a stance while Republicans argue departments need funding to enforce new laws.
Bob Ferguson displayed a large catfish hooked in Rock River this morning. The fish measured about twelve inches and weighed around thirteen pounds. Ferguson praised catfish as delicious and suggested the city hospital should share his catch with its staff.
Republican lawmakers secured a 2:00 p.m. appointment with President Harding to press against a proposed ten percent tariff on valor ent iron and related products amid the tariff dispute.
In East St. Louis, two youths, Miss Ellie Benn and George F. Koerner, drowned while swimming in the Mississippi River. The body of Koerner and the missing girl are being searched by river authorities, with the river being dragged for her remains.
Washington June 1 The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Wars unanimously favored reporting the Borah Resolution. It provides free tolls through the canal for American ships engaged in pastwise trade. Chronicle Want Ads note the result.
A persuasive real estate pitch urges readers to quit renting and buy homes to build equity. It invites studying ads and investigating offerings as potentially profitable, highlighting the lack of equity from rent receipts and stressing favorable payment terms.
Several hundred spectators at a Steel Company game on Saturday faced panic as a large smoke plume rose from a nearby gas plant. The cloud lingered about five minutes and resembled a tar or crude oil fire. Watermen and others moved away as residents locked doors believing tanks might explode. officials later said the smoke came from burning rubbish and not a menace.
Hornae mera Conneryena near Belvidere presents two wells to refresh tired golfers. The first, at the eighth tee, is named the Patrick Pump, funded by Mr and Mrs KD Pack of Marenad and christened by Patrick. A second pump at the fourth tee, christened the Patterson Gunp, was installed by Mo and Mrs Paterson of Misano. Three wells now serve the course, boosting comfort for players including visitors from DeKalb.
Several hundred temperance societies will meet here June 25 and 26 with the Malakis lodge for a city convention. The two day program will feature addresses, attractions, and pictorials.
Mine Mary Kane of Cape Puck Springfield, Al says a medicine named Tanlae relieved years of disordered kidneys, bloating, heart palpitations, and constipation after five bottles. She reports rapid improvement, restored energy, and a return to health and happiness.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies The First National Bank of Malta Malta DeKalb Illinois is authorized to continue as a banking association under its amended articles of association extending its corporate existence to May 6 1941. Charter No 5816 Extension No 8965.
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