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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

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Fine School Completes Four-Day DeKalb Cooking Series

The DeKalb Chronicle reports a four day cooking school at DeKalb Theatre led by Mrs Alma E Hunt with about 500 attendees daily. Topics included Old Fashioned Friends in New Fashioned Hills Material Side of Life and Enchanted housekeeping plus demonstrations on smokeless broiling quick breakfasts and frying.

DeKalb Chronicle Kins DeKalb Theatre Alma E. Hunt Peck Dancing Academy Mrs. Hunt

Hoover and McNary Talk Farm Relief Meeting

Senator Charles McNary after conferring with Secretary Hoover announced that Hoover accepts the presidential nomination with sympathy for the distressed farm population. The talks followed by McNary and Hoover include other cabinet members as conferences plan for farm relief measures.

Avashinston Charles J. McNary Oregon McNary-Hauzen Herbert Linover Presidencia Nominer Hoover Ecommerce Department of Aelock McNary Lory McNary Ames W. Good Hoovers Vim Ais Karens Tl Wuaker Cuetterior Work Treaery Mellon J and Edgart Rice New Prmer Belgium Washington U.R Charles N. McNary McNary-Haueen Coolidge

Community Cooking School Draws Praise as It Closes

Local residents including Mrs. Mannie McQueen and Mrs. Elmer Jud praise the cooking school in Cortland for being helpful and interesting. Attendees say they have enjoyed every day and consider the program a success from start to finish.

B. Do Fiallagher Mies Mannie McQueen College Avenue Enoch Anderson Cortland Jharnes Alyse von Ohlen Cortland

Propaganda Probe Uncovers SW Utilities Publicity Campaign

Washington reports the FTC has exposed a new propaganda drive by utilities in the Southwest costing about a year’s worth of power. Open hearings resume next Tuesday with over 20 publicity men set to testify. Details include a secret alliance with Ging & Company and biased civics texts, Louisiana and Mississippi school orientations, ties between William Chant and the Associated Press, and subsidized magazines promoting utility interests.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission Southwest Utilities Ging & Company New Orleans LG South- Western College Louisiana Mississippi William Chant Joan Texas Associated Press Grant Presse Ford Utilities Texas Collezes Thoroghly Texas Colleres Davis Dallas Koa Iuhfeo Servier Hodo Ceutemg Samuel Tagull Ostyer Power Iterests

Young Man to Operate New Local Business Here

Henry W. Prentien of Nas will assume active charge of the Linvernway Account Adjustment business on July 11, succeeding Mrs Schoonmaker who has run it for several years. Prentien, a Northwestern University commerce graduate, will manage credit bureau alignment and account collections in keeping with the previous standards.

Chronicle Henry W. Prentien Linvernway Hstead Areniy Erad Ti Tist Pede Freon School of Commerce Northwestern Unversity Northwestern Credit Borean Or Ganizations

Navy Flyer Down After Start of Flight

Navy flight officer Lieut Arthur Gavin attempted a world altitude record flight for seaplanes carrying 4200 pounds aboard PN-12 No 29. He lifted off shortly before 10 AM but encountered complications and later resumed, then was forced to abort again later in the day.

Philadelphia Arthur Gavin Fortiey Pdvics Mm. Wily America

Flood Damages Near Dunklin County Cause Massive Losses

Flooding from two breaks in the St Francis river levee north of Kennett inundated about 70 000 acres of Dunklin county farmland and displaced 15 200 families. The breaks, each several feet wide, sent water across cotton and other crops, sweeping away stock and prompting national guardsmen and volunteers to reinforce weak points. Red Cross tents were set at the Dunklin county fairgrounds to shelter rural families. Meanwhile hail storms caused million dollars in wheat losses in adjacent areas.

Kennett St. Francis River Dunkilin County Kenanen Fife Hng St. Francis Brown Percy Red Cross Dunklin County White River Valley Stevens Ture Welenet Schoffner Auverne Walliey Far Bureau

Chamber of Commerce Meet Draws Small Attendance

The Chamber of Commerce event at Innovation proved sparsely attended as merchants and affiliated members were urged to attend for future planning. Delos I. dames presented on closer cooperation with city officials and rural communities, while a vaudeville act sought to lift spirits between serious discussions. President Glen W. Reynolds outlined factory prospects and a possible Hawt factory project, with next week’s industrial committee meeting to seek a definite conclusion with the Chamber leadership.

DeKath Chamber Eithe Gome Chivaro

Mischief Case Dismissed Before Justice Rowe

This morning Justice Rowe dismissed the malicious mischief charge against Maynard Eiheser for tearing down a building at the Conewdine and Hothe site. The case against Gordon & Son, over obstruction by cars on South Sixth Street near the township line, was also dismissed. Frank Fuller, Township Highway Commissioner, had charged obstruction by Gordon firm vehicles. cars have been removed.

Justice of the W. HL Rowe Maynard Eiheser Frank Fuller Gordon

Brule Sees Great Boom In 1920s Market Hype

The article portrays a bustling scene as investors and readers note a surge in speculative activity and real estate interest. It references figures like BK M Standing and James Cooke, with mentions of political figures and local officials reacting to rising rents and housing demand amid overall economic optimism.

Weather outlook for Great Lakes region and plains

Forecast shows increased cloudiness and periods of showers tonight with more on Sunday. Warmer near sections, then variable temperatures near normal across the Upper Mississippi, Lower Missouri valleys, and northern central Great Plains.

Merchand St Great Lakes Mississippi Missouri Ami Great Plains

Storms Delay Ocean Hopflight Attempt by Earhart and Bell

Severe storms in the western Atlantic postpone a trans Atlantic flight attempt by Amelia Earhart in the Priemiship and Mabel Bell aboard The Colorale. Weather hindered takeoff as crews worked to gain sufficient fuel and overcome air conditions.

St. Dotns Atlantic Amelia Earhart Mabel Bell Earhart Newton

Hundreds Attend Final Rites For Renowned Judge

Hundreds gathered at a home and lawn ceremony for the late federal judge Chidge as tributes poured in from law circles and politics. Judge Samuel Alsehuler delivered a eulogy at the house before a motorized procession carried floral pieces to Franklin Grove cemetery in a somber farewell.

Tate Ten Ana C. Cliffe Jndee Chidge Jane Kiev Theodore Lraneh St. Jet's Eyaseapal O'Clouk Mraneh Judse Muel Alsehuler United States Court of Appeals Alsehuler Cliffe Law Association Chicarco Chicago Pyewuere Franklin Grove Kempster Creston N. Larson I. L. Elmendorf DeKalb Art Lennox Hal Roberts Kenneth Church Dixon

Hunters Press on for General Nobile in Arctic Drift

Two dog teams scoured the ice near Kings Bay Spitzbergen for General Umberto Nobile and the Italia crew. The Braganza arrived with relief and planned cooperation with the Hobby and Amundsen teams as weather worsened.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen Umberto No‘bile Braganza Trajan Brandy Bay Doe Hobby North Cape Riiser-Larsen Italia Ree-Dlock Amundsen Oslo Norway Roald Amundsen United Press Today Lieut Dietrichson Umberto Nobile Bergen Nobile

John Sellgren Stricken at Sycamore Home

Mohn P. Sellgren a longtime Sycamore resident was stricken with paralysis at his home yesterday and lies in a coma after a stroke. He is the father of Mrs. Wahlgren of Cortland and his illness alarms his family and friends as his condition remains serious.

John Sellgren Sycamore Mohn P. Sellgren Sevleven Wahlgren Cortland

Infant Passes Away at Five Months in North City

Infant child Gene Schafer, five months old, died last evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Schafer of North Ninth Street after a brief illness. Survived by sister Betty Lou age three and numerous friends. Funeral services were held this morning with burial at Clear Lake Town. The Schafer family has lived in the city for several years.

Gene Schafer Frank Schafer North Ninth Street Betty Lou Clear Lake

Miss Allene Huestis Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Allene Huestis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Huestis of South Third street in training at St Charles hospital Aurora underwent an appendicitis operation at Aurora hospital this morning at ten o clock. Family members left early today to be with her during the procedure.

Allene Huestis Robert Huestis South Third Street St. Charles Hospital Aurora Aurora Hospital

Many Tags are Sold in This City by Girls

Have a Heart tags were in demand as volunteers from Volunteers of America sold red hearts today. Several prizes awaited top sellers and fundraisers planned to stay in the business district into the evening. Most shoppers supported the cause by buying the tags.

Volunteers of America

Man Found Sleeping Along Cement Road East of DeKalb

Police received a report of a man lying along the cement road east of DeKalb. Investigators concluded he had grown tired and decided to nap, not that he was injured.

Cement Road Here DeKalb

Curtis the jockey boy who rose to VP candidate

Kansas City dispatch recalls Charles Curtis born near North Topeka who rose from jockey on Kansas tracks to prosecutor of Shawnee County and eventual Republican vice presidential candidate. It highlights his Indian ancestry, reserve roots on the Kaw river and his studious rise through journalism and law.

Kansas Kansas City, Mo Charles Curtis Chief White Plume Kansas Tribe of Indians Kansas Plains Charlie” Curtis North Topeka Kas Topeka Shawnee County Borah

Norris Attacks Republican Platform As Aids To Power Needs

Senator Norris denounces the Kansas City platform as a disappointment to progressives and a direct slap at farmers. He attacks silent references to water power, naval oil leases, Boulder Dam, Muscle Shoals and a lame duck amendment while naming Hoover backers and machine politicians as benefiting from the convention.

Washington Kansas City Norris Water Power Trust Federal Trade Commission Boulder Dam Muscle Shoals Lame Duck Fess Ohio Moses New Hoover Republican Party Power Trust Hoovers Doughertys Sinclairs Dohenys Falls Smoots Hayses Lemoots Fesses Machine

Hoover Curtis Ticket Unites Republicans After Convention

Delegates dispersed across the nation after nominating Herbert Hoover for president and Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas for vice president. Curtis aims to keep farmers loyal, pledging relief within the party’s power, while Republicans map strategy for the campaign and emphasized unity after a bitter nominating fight.

Kansas City O.R Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Kansas Curtis Hoover West Farm Pol Tincher Tincher Sofar McNary-Haugen Coolidge

How Hoover Won His Way

Washington dispatch highlights the life of Herbert Hoover, tracing a rise from truck gardener and laundry worker to engineer and relief administrator. It notes his Quaker heritage, western birth, education at Leland Stanford, and early relief efforts in China, with marriage to Lou Henry and a 1900 Boxers siege experience in Tientsin.

Washington U.P Hersbert Hoover Mississippi Commerce Secretary Oregon Leland Stamford University Palo Alto Calif Hoover New Mexico California Colorado Australia United States Lou Henry Monterey Sweet Heart China Tientsin

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Fine School Alma Hunt Hoover and M’nary Cooking School M. Bloommedale Keo Navy Flyer Arkansas SKY Queen Fraulein Fraulein Theo Ttche Jack Iseman U. S Navy Xiel Curtis Mheld Long Iskind Brule Wisconsin BK. M Diaty Col, Stariin Geoyle Uly Persis Wloka Benen Armel Narsleys Ier Anny Dnb Cooke M. Lam Adam C. Cliffe
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