Picnic Plans for Syca-Post July 4 Celebration at Electric Park
Sycamore Post No 99 announces the largest Northern Illinois July 4th picnic at Electric Park. A morning Svea Sluggers versus Esmond game precedes Rochelle versus Joliet in the afternoon. The event features the Jumping Band, Judge William J Fulton speaking, a grand Radiola X prize, dancing to Red Rock, a large midway, and a grand firework display. Admission is 69 cents for adults 25 cents for children with free parking, proceeds support the American Legion.
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Syca- Post
Electric Park Midway
Alb
Sycamore
Horthern Illinois
Sycamore Egion
Svea
Esmond
Rochelle
Jon
Electric Park
Meath
William J. Fulton
Sol
American Legion
Ton
Red Rock
Rockaway
DeKalb County
Niagara Falls
Sycamore Post Invites Guests for July Fourth Benefit
The Sycamore post urges daily aid to veterans in need and calls for supporters to attend a community July Fourth event. It highlights serving the people and fellow ex-service members and promises a wonderful time for guests who back the cause.
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Sycamore Post
Lights Installed on Busy Streets In City Council Action
Turtlebacks allowance purchased and installed at the last council meeting. Lights are being placed at busy street intersections in Sycamore this morning. One light installed at Somonauk and Elm. workers wiring others at California and State. Additional lights planned at State intersections with Main Maple Somonauk and California, plus at Somonauk Elm and California Elm.
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Sycamore
Somonauk
Elm Street
California
State
Main
Elm
Pump Removes Water From Big Hole On Somonauk Street
To prevent rain delaying a new building by Emil Johnson on Somonauk street a large pump was used to remove water from the big hole. No drain is yet installed and water stood several inches deep before pumping began. Final excavation work is expected to wrap up within a week.
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Somonauk Street
Emil Johnson
City Clerk Reorders Vehicle Tags for Sycamore
City Clerk Betty ordered 100 more license tags for Sycamore after an initial shipment of 800 arrived. Only 23 tags remain in her office now. A fresh batch is expected within days, ensuring every vehicle driver can obtain a permit.
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Sycamore
Betty
Sunday School Picnic Tonight at Jennie Buzzell Woods
The G and T groups of the Methodist church near Sycamore plan a picnic this afternoon and evening with about 80 members present. A sop of luck supper, weinie roasts, games, and other entertainment are planned.
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Methodist Church
Jennie Buzzell Woods
Sycamore
Democratic Platform Derailed by League and Klan Fight
At the Democratic National Convention in New York the platform committee wrestled with the league of nations and the Ku Klux Klan planks. Competing factions demanded referendums on war and enforcement of dry laws while anti McAdoo forces pushed to name the Klan in the anti-Klan plank. Leaders expected a night session as the committee sought a platform ready for presentation tomorrow despite sharp divisions and lingering questions.
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Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Tammany
Sweet
Smith Rooters
McAdoo
United Press
Walcott Hotel
New York
Resolutions Committee
Labor
Bryan
Great American Federation of Labor
United States
League of Nations
Waldorf Hotel
Platform Committee
League
Alternative League and Klan
Homer C. Cummings
Connecticut
K. Pitman
Scretary
Cummings
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Wilson
Walsh
Massachusetts
York
Baker
AntiMcAdoo
William Hollister
Mississippi
Robert W. Woorey
Kentucky
Nomination drama at roll call in Senate speech
Senator Thomas Bayard of Delaware was recognized and called to the speaker's rostrum. Bayard nominated Senator Laurey of Delaware. Plorifa yielded to Missouri. Chairman Hay of St Louis spoke briefly and urged the nomination of William G. McAdoo.
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Velock
Thomas
Bayard
Dela Ware
Laurey
Delaware
Plorifa
Missouri
Hay
St. Louis
William G. McAdoo
Two marriage licenses issued by county clerk
The county clerk reported two marriage permits granted this past week averaging about two per day. This morning Harry Otto, 41, of DeKalb and Clara Bapst, 37, of DeKalb applied for a license, followed minutes later by Russel O. Skein, 21, of Joliet and Gladys B. Darcy, 19, of Joliet.
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Harry Otto
DeKalb
Clara Bapst
Russel O. Skein
Joliet
Gladys B. Darcy
Reversible Coats Feature Practical Black Satin and Wool
Reversible coats of black satin and black wool offer practicality with simple straight cuts. Designed for versatility, these wraps suit most occasions needing a lightweight outer layer.
Augustana Male Quartet to Perform in DeKalb Friday
The Augustana Male Quartet will sing Friday night at the DeKalb theatre on its summer tour. The program starts at eight o'clock and will fill the evening with entertainment, featuring Martin Johnston, a former local youth, among the singers.
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DeKalb Theatre
Augustana
Martin Johnston
DeKalb
John Evicsson
Mellon On Stand for Gordon B. Means Today
Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon testified as a defense witness for Gaston B. Means and Elmer W. Jarnecke in federal court. They face charges of conspiring to remove liquor from warehouses in a case heard in New York.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Gaston B. Means
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Means
Jarnecke
Sunda: Five Weeks West Trip By Mr and Mrs Knodle
Mr and Mrs Edgar Knodle plan a five week motor trip through the west. They will camp most of the way visiting the Black Hills Yellowstone Park and Denver with several days at each. The journey covers various scenic spots and other notable resorts. The text also mentions ancient Egypt game pieces and a brief note on catarrh remedies by Halls.
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Edgar Knodle
West
Black Hills
Roosevelt Fame
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Black Satin Pajamas with Vivid Colored Trim
Description of black satin pajamas banded with bright colors and often fully made from vivid flame colored or green silken fabric indicating a striking nightwear style.
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Edward Street
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Sydney
Mobil
Texaco
Marland
Yocum’s Garage
Proctor & Gamble
Ory
Westlake’s Stores
Bedlam
Board of Health
Maine
Broughton Dairy
Sunda
Ancient
Egypt
F. J. Cheney & Company
Toledo
Ohio
J. Rendell
Jeweler
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Anderson Bros
DeKalb, Illinois
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