Italians Push Forward on Piave Front at Neressa
London reports Italian victory gains at Neressa on the Piave west bank as Premier Orlando confirms enemy crossings near Montello. British and Italian sources say Austrians are cornered between the flooded Piave and advancing Italian troops with many prisoners expected. American aviators bombed an Austrian bridge, and mounting Italian gains persist along the Piave line from Montello to the Adriatic.
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London
England
Nervessa
the Piave
Montello
Trieste
Orlando
Washington, D. C
British War Office
Piave
Piave Line
Adriatic
Senson
Sangone de Piave
Pea
Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Rome
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Monte Belluna-Suzgena
Lower
DeKalb Boys in Washington Write Home on Navy Life
DeKalb youths Bryan Henaughan John Hope and other recent Navy enlistees sent letters from Washington describing a fine trip and the lively journey from Chicago to the capital. The letters express pride in enlisting and promise stories when they return to DeKalb. Mr and Mrs John T Neilson and nephew Robert McConaughey of Pennsylvania visited Rochelle en route yesterday.
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Bryan Henaughan
John Hope
DeKalb
Navy
Washington
Chicago
John T. Neilson
Robert McConaughey
Pennsylvania
Rochelle
War reports claim Hun victory myth from Lorraine to Picardy
United Press reports say German claims of a raid on Eitheprey are false with no raid occurring. Allied communiques describe patrol actions near Chateau Thierry Woivre and Lorraine with French and British advances and prisoner captures across several sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lorraine
Toul
Eitheprey
Washington
D. C
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
London
England
Picardy Front
Flanders
Marshal Haig
Overly Woods
Hubertine
Boyelles
Scarpe
Merris
Paris
France
War Office
Nott of
Faverolies
Kennedy and Son Close Big Chicago Farm Deal
M Kennedy and Son arranged a major local real estate deal this week. The Chicago flat once owned by Bradt and Wood of DeKalb and the Pierce township Austin farm were central, with a $10,000 cash portion. Former owners acquired the DeKalb farm, while Austin gained Chicago property. The transaction is praised as one of the era’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kennedy & Son
Chicago
Messrs. Bradt and
Wood
DeKalb
Frank Austin
Pierce Township
Dekath County
Austin
De Kalb Lad in France Meets Our Boys
Walter Perkins of the 129th Regiment writes from France about a safe arrival and a pleasant first reunion with five DeKalb companions after a long voyage. He describes an hour of shared stories of life back home with his fellow townsmen.
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DE Kalb Lad
France
Walter Perkins
129Th Regiment
Perkins
Terra Firma
DeKalb
Finnish School Delayed Opening to Late July
The Finnish school will start late this year, typically aligning with public school closures. Instructors are expected to begin work in late July. Rey and Mrs. G A Fairlund and family drove to Rockford today. Special Saturday features the Douglas Fairbanks play Mr. Fix It at Princess Play House with big thrills and laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks
Princess Playhouse
Casualty List Reports 38 Army Losses and 127 Marine Deaths
General Pershing reports 38 army casualties: 6 killed in action, 1 died of wounds, 3 died of disease, 27 wounded severely, 1 wounded undetermined. Illinois names include W. Fromka of Chicago and L. Fidler of Springfield. Marines total 127 casualties: 10 killed in action, 19 died of wounds, 98 wounded severely. Names listed include H. Meyer, J. EB. L. Tuel, J. A. Hall, and others from Chicago, McLean, East St. Louis, and nearby towns.
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Washington
D. C
Pershing
Illinois
W. Fromka
Chicago
L. Fidler
H. Meyer
Co. C. Coe
R. G. Meyers
Lean
H. G. Cooley
L. Dresden
T. W
Gordon
Oquakwa
J. EB. L
Tuel
DeKalb County Has The Best Land For Few Hills
A detailed Illinois soil survey shows DeKalb County has the least broken and hilly land among 62 counties analyzed. It spans 632.7 square miles with only 0.43 square mile of broken terrain, or 0.07 percent, deemed worthless for farming, while Hardin County reports the highest at 79 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
DeKalb
Hardin County
DeKalb Military Band Concert At Huntley Park
The DeKalb military band performed stirring march numbers and popular tunes at Huntley Park last night. A large crowd gathered as hundreds of people and scores of autos filled the park to hear the improving ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Huntley Park
Pastor to Speak at Sunday Camp Meetings
Dr. J. O. Randall will speak Sunday afternoon and evening at the Epworth Grove camp meeting. Several locals plan to attend the sessions. Rev. C. F. Graesser of Waterman will preach here and Prof. S. J. Vaughn will speak at Waterman.
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J. O. Randall
Epworth Grove
C. F. Graesser
Waterman
S. J. Vaughn
Demonstration Limited as Many Leave Sycamore for Camp Grant
In Sycamore the town held a subdued event for 32 local youths departing for the Sweeney automobile school in Kansas City Missouri as 175 men are slated to leave next week for Camp Grant. The county seat gathering was smaller than prior occasions due to the large upcoming exodus. Crowder orders shift of draft age workers from certain jobs by July 1 while awaiting a case on professional ball players.
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Sycamore
Camp Grant
Sweeney Automobile School
Kansas City
Missouri
DeKalb
Court House
United Press
Washington, D. C
Provost Marshall
Crowder
Little Child Passes Away This Morning
John Ronan Ballou, 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ballou, died suddenly this morning after a brief illness of spinal meningitis. Survived by heartbroken parents and three sisters. Funeral at 2:30 PM tomorrow, burial in Fairview. Dr Randall of the Methodist church to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ronan Ballou
William Ballou
Randall
Methodist Church
Cele
Fairview
Four Carloads of Horses Sold at June Sale
A light sale at the regular June horse market saw about four carloads shipped this evening. Early trouble occurred when a buyer purchased a team then rejected part of the order and attempted to resell one horse. Police intervened and resolved the matter satisfactorily.
Goldstein to Speak Soon at Huntley Park
David Goldstein, who lectured at St Mary's hall, will appear Friday at Huntley Park. The traveling speaker will deliver another forceful address before audiences, having spoken at various stops across the country.
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Goldstein
Huntley Park
David Goldstein
St. Mary's Hall
Mr. Goldstein
Henry Morrill Seen Downtown After Illness Recovery
Henry Morrill of College Avenue was brought downtown by car today. He has been seriously ill for weeks and was in grave condition, but his condition has improved and friends are glad to see him out briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morrill
College Avenue
Restaurant Owner Transferred to Camp Sheridan Alabama
James Hakkins, former New DeKalb restaurant owner, writes friends he has been transferred and is now stationed at Camp Sheridan, Alabama. He describes the work at the southern camp in a very interesting letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
James Hakkins
DeKalb
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Perry Keast Receives Promotion to Manager in Maroon Illinois
Perry Keast son of Mr and Mrs W J Keast formerly at Lincoln now promoted to run a Woolworth store in Maroon Illinois. He began his work here and friends celebrate his progress.
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Perry Keast
W. J. Keast
Woolworth
Maroon
Ill
Lincoln
Mr. Keast
Gas hearing paused after Springfield session
City and several other Illinois towns opposed to a gas rate increase as the Illinois Northern Utilities case was paused by the Public Utilities Commission until November 7. The hearing resumes July 8 in Chicago with a final decision pending, while evidence suggests current gas quality does not justify higher charges.
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Henry Prentice
Springfield
Sterling
Dixon
Rock Falls
Geneseo
Belvidere
Sycamore
Mendota
Morrison
Minois Northern
Prentice
Chicago
Beveridge Players Open Monday Night
Beveridge Players begin their season with a vaudeville team Raymond and Temple who perform new plays and change acts and costumes nightly. The opening show Going Straight promises strong laughs as part of the summer season lineup featuring top musical and dramatic talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Raymond and
Temple
Sterling Loses to DeKalb on Kishwaukee Course
Sterling golf team visited DeKalb for a match on the Kishwaukee course. DeKalb won by a wide margin with a final score around 23 to 11. The visitors enjoyed luncheon and dinner at the clubhouse and described the day as very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
DeKalb
Kishwaukee
Constance Talmadge Returns in Up the Road with Sally
Tonight at the Princess Playhouse Constance Talmadge stars in Up the Road with Sally from Francis Sterrett. Treat Days offer 15 cent admission with two shows at 7:30 and 9:00. Douglas Fairbanks to come next with Mr Fix It in prospect.
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Constance Talmadge
Princess Playhouse
Sally
Francis Sterrett
Miss Talmadge
Wid
DeKalb Boys in Southern Camp Well Pleased
The DeKalb signal corps unit stationed at Camp Samuel Morse Leon Springs Texas writes home about active camp life. They report hard work since arrival and visits to nearby towns and the Alamo. San Antonio built a Community House for soldiers and sailors which the DeKalb boys praise as excellent and well equipped.
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DeKalb
Signal Corps
Samuel Morse
Leon Springs
Texas
Cltif
Alamo
San Antonio
Uncle Sam
Tower Man Promoted to Chicago Work
J. B. Henning, longtime YC tower operator at North Western, is promoted to a train dispatcher's post in Chicago. He has 18 to 20 years with the road and will work one shift in the chief dispatcher's office, allowing daily travel without immediate relocation. Friends congratulate him and wish success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Henning
North Western
Chicago
Henning
Father Solon Speaks at Sterling Parochial School
Rev J A Solon of St Marys Catholic church attended Sterling last night for the parochial school graduation exercises and address to the graduates. A very large crowd of visiting priests filled the venue prompting a repeat performance this evening for all parishioners to attend.
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J. A. Solon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Sterling
Father Solon
Whiteside County
Wright Returns From Major Medical Meet in Detroit
Dr. H. G. Wright came home from a several days visit to Detroit where he attended the American Institute of Medicine and Surgery. He read a paper on Surgery and Gynecology that was well received as physicians and surgeons from across the country gathered for the session. Also note a Boy Scouts meeting Friday at 7 30 in the parish house, all members in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wright
Detroit
Mich
American Institute of Medicine and Surgery
DeKalb County Forming Feeders Association
A DeKalb County meeting at the Armory led to forming the DeKalb County Feeders Association to cooperatively work with food administration. Joe Chambers was elected president and J B Chrom secretary treasurer with Ben Olson as vice president and PF H McKindley as director. A large turnout approved the plan amid praise from the district administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
Lin
Dent
Joe Chambers
J. B. Ehrom
Ben Olson
PF. H. McKindley
Food Administration
John MacQueen Delays Threshing Oats This Summer
John MacQueen was later than usual threshing oats due to serving on an exemption board this summer. Oats were finally threshed Tuesday. Mrs. Franz Weinlund of Aurora and a relative are expected to visit for a week.
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McQueen
John MacQueen
Mr. MacQueen
Franz Weinlund
Aurora
Relati
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Mount Carno
San Done
Zenson
Courrier del
Dekalb Boys
Farm Insurance
Talbot's Insurance Agency
Grant
Capital
BIG Medical Meet
BOY Scouts
C. E. Bigier
Dekalb Man
Fooders
Bank For Savings
First National Bank and
First Trust & Savings Bank of
DeKalb, Ill
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