Fourth of July Fest Planned by DeKalb Knights
DeKalb Knights of Columbus plan a big Fourth of July at Pershing Park with athletic contests speeches and a baseball game against Racine Cardinals of Chicago. The event features the DeKalb Military Band and picnic spaces with shade trees and expected large attendance within a 24 mile radius.
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DeKalb
Pershing Park
Knights
de- Kalb
Racine Cardinals
Chicago
Aurora
Cardinals
D-Kalb
Mrs Averill Passes Away in DeKalb Area
Olive Eleanor Tuller Averill, long a Sycamore resident, died Monday morning at her son Fred Averill's home in Sterling. Born April 9, 1830 in North East NY, she married James Averill in 1850. Nine children survived by five sons and four daughters. four daughters predeceased. Funeral from Sycamore Congregational Church with interment in Ohio Grove cemetery. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Christian.
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Olive Eleanor Tuller-Averill
Sycamore
DeKalb
Fred Averill
Sterling
Ohio Grove
Averill
Bert Averill
Texas
Anson
Dundee
Fred
William
Prank
Daugh
Alice Blackburn
Ida Seeley
Earl Dawson
Ciara
Woodstock Golfers Set to Play Kishwaukee Contingent Tomorrow
Woodstock golfers arrive at the Country Club tomorrow to contest with Kishwaukee club members. S. A. Tyler announced 35 to 40 Woodstock players will be here, marking an exceptionally busy day at the course.
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Woodstock
Country Club
S. A. Tyler
Regiments to go into camp very soon now
Downstate national guard regiments will be at Camp Lincoln in Springfield between July and August 21 Adjutant General Frank C Dickson announced today Sixth infantry reserved July 19 to 26 This is the regiment of which Company M of DeKalb is a part
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United Press
Springfield
Downstate National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Frank C. Dickson
Sixth Infantry
DeKalb
Beloit college 69th commencement honors Justice Riddell
Justice William Renwich Riddell of Ontario spoke at Beloit College 69th commencement urging universal peace and endorsing the League of Nations. The event conferred degrees on 58 graduates, with 12 receiving American or French decorations for bravery.
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William Renwich Riddell
Ontario
Beloit
Frank Riddell
Supreme Court of Ontario
Beloit College
League of Nations
Wheat Licenses Required for All in Wheat Trade
United Press dispatch from New York announces President Wilson’s proclamation requiring all millers grain dealers in wheat and flour to obtain licenses from the director. Farmers and small bakers using under 50 barrels monthly are exempt. Proclamation takes effect July 1 and licenses must be secured from zone agents.
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United Press
York
N. Y
Barnes
Wilson
De Kalb Military Band Concert Draws Crowd
Rain did not dampen turnout as the De Kalb Military band performed at Huntley Park last night. The program numbers pleased attendees and added to a successful community concert despite the weather.
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DeKalb
Huntley Park
Argentine Vice President Luna Dies. Benito Villanueva Next
June news report from Buenos Aires states Argentine Vice President Luna died this morning. Benito Villanueva set to succeed him as political leadership shifts amid heightened Bolshevism on Trial coverage. Princess Tonight appears as unrelated item.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Luna
Benito Villanueva
Princess Theater
Fire Crews Douse Basement Blaze on East Lincoln Highway
Fire department responds to basement fire at the Kaiser timer building on East Lincoln Highway. Smoke fills the basement as rags ignite. one chemical tank suffices to extinguish flames. This is the first department run since April 26 after a serious April 26 Parsom home fire.
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Kaiser
Lincoln Highway
Ed Hitchcock
S. F. Parsom
Good rooms are scarce at the Normal school
An editor’s appeal notes the Normal school enrollment surpassing 620 and growing, causing a room shortage. A letter urges local residents to rent rooms to students at reasonable rates similar to Williston Hall, where double rooms remain capped at 3 dollars and single rooms at 1.50. The writer cites nearby Normal schools charging no more than 1.50 per person and asks for help to preserve the institution’s reputation.
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E Teo
Williston Hall
Scrap of Paper Sparks German Press Clash Over Peace Treaty
Berlin papers attack the peace treaty as a mere scrap of paper. Vorwaerts calls the agreement extortionate, while the Prussian editorial urges not to crush the German spirit. Rundschau blames Scheidemann and Erzberger for the disaster as the National Volks party opposes the Bauer government and generals appeal to officers to stay on duty.
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Berlin
Germany
Berlin Vorwaerts
Vorwaerts
Preussische Kreuse Zeitung
Finis Gemmaniae
Tassiische Rundschau
Scheidemayg
Erzberger
National Volks Party
Bauer
von Lutwitz
Phil Lundberg in Siberia Letter Reveals Inland Move
Mrs John Lundberg received a letter from her son Phil Lundberg stating he is with the Ti infantry in Siberia and has moved farther inland rather than toward an embarkation port. The family had hoped for his return home soon, but the letter settles the doubts.
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Phil
Siberia
Lundberg
Army Bill May Pass Senate After Night Session
United Ivenay Washington reports the senate expected to pass an 888 million military bill funding the army at 400000 and the navy bill. Amendments adopted late night set spending levels and outlined military priorities as the vote neared.
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United Ivenay Washington
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White Sox to Play DeKalb Here on July 23 Exhibition
Chicago White Sox will visit DeKalb on July 23 for an exhibition game against the DeKalb team. The event will feature a major portion of the Sox lineup, with plans for a half holiday afternoon from 1 30 until the game ends. Eberly will captain the local squad, and organizers aim to showcase a lively program and strong competition.
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DeKalb Baseball Association
White Stockings
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Sox
Baseball Association J
White Hose
Eberly
DeKalb Military Band Seeks Urgent Funds
The DeKalb Military band faces near insolvency and plans a street subscription drive and individual pledges to raise money quickly. The board aims to secure a larger capital infusion while expanding membership and continuing free summer concerts and services for the city.
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DeKalb
Cyclops crew member found after ship's loss reported
Chicago Tribune reports Otis Ramsey of Columbia, a Cyclops seaman, was said to be safe in New York and that the Cyclops was in a German port. Officials suspect a hoax but are probing all clues as more crews surface from the Cyclops disaster.
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France
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Versailles
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Wilson
Brest
New York
Allied Peace Commission
Chicago Tribune
Martin Chase
Columbus
S. C
Otis Ramsey
Navy
Columbia
Four Government Trucks Stop for Noon Meal En Route to Dixon
Four big trucks owned by the government halted at noon today for a meal, on their way to Dixon for federal aid road work. Three trucks were chained together due to one being out of commission, while another operated normally, carrying road making machinery on the trip.
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Dixon
Sycamore Pastor G H Ashworth Resigns for Lansing
Rev G H Ashworth longtime Sycamore pastor has accepted a call to Lansing Michigan and will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday at the county seat. He will not move his family to Lansing until fall, taking a summer rest first, leaving many DeKalb friends to wish him well.
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G. H. Ashworth
Sycamore
Lansing
Mich
DeKalb
Joy and Mix A Program Of Exceptional Merit At Star
Joyce and Mix bring top names to Star Play House over two days. Alice Joyce stars in The Cambric Mask while Tom Mix and his horse appear in Tom and Jerry Mix, a key two reel western comedy. Star Orchestra provides music. Performances begin 7:45 with adult price 25 cents, child 5 cents plus war tax. Matinee tomorrow at 2:00.
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Star Play House
Alice Joyce
Robert W. Chambers
Tom Mix
Star Orchestra
House Judiciary Committee Advances Prohibition Enforcement Bill
Drastic wartime and constitutional prohibition enforcement bill advances with Volstead's version, including a 3.5 million appropriation. The measure tightens liquor manufacture, sale, and transport rules with harsh penalties, expands state rights to withdraw bond liquor, and outlines enforcement by revenue and justice departments. Weather: Illinois generally fair and warm tonight into Thursday.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Volstead
House
Congress
Wilson
Illinois
Aurora Police Restore Whistle Traffic Duty Plan
Traffic police in Aurora to revive a two blast cue for east west flow and one blast for north south direction. The old hand signals were deemed inferior, but locals favoring them offered little support to the chief of police.
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Aurora
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