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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

2

Board of Commerce elects officers and directors

Last night in the chamber room the eight old directors and eight newly elected members chose officers for the coming year. Directors elected June 24 include E B Barrow Walter Becker S M Hende A Holcomb W M McAllister W O Mott L C Shaffer and L F Moudry.

Ata Ing Chamber of Commerce Chamber Pr. E. B. Barrow Walter Becker S. M. Hende A. Holcomb W. M. McAllister Wow. Mott L. C. Shaffer L. F. Moudry

Band Concert At Sycamore Elects New Officers For Term

Mott was elected to lead the Chamber of Commerce board for the coming term to fill the vacancy. J. C. Joslyn will again conduct a concert for Sycamore residents with Holcomb as vice president and J. R. Wetzel as treasurer. The Thursday night concerts continue in front of the Ward hotel as the newly chosen officers and directors aim to advance the town. Other directors include J. V. Patten Fred Engh J. C. G. Cooper A. E. Ham it J. R. Waterman and I. A Wetze.

Hi. W. Mott Che Chamber of Commerce Comte Sycamore Chamber J. V. Patten Fred and H. V. Engh J. C. G. Cooper A. E. Hamit J. R. Waterman I. A Wetze

Darling Home Receives Omaha Visitor After Long Trip

Mrs. Ronan and her children arrive with W. C. Darling back from Omaha Nebraska and plan to stay about two months at the Darling residence.

W. C. Darling Omaha Neb

Sycamore Men Meet Senator In City Today

Sycamore citizens traveling to Chicago to meet Senator Meentz seek clues on Route 23 north contracts. Governor Small aides expect action soon so road work could start before fall, with an afternoon interview at the Union League Club to decide if the contract will be awarded.

Sycamore Chicago Meentz Small Union League Rlub

Wall Collapse in Pierce Block During Construction

A wall in the rear of the Pierce block on Somonauk Street caved in this morning while excavation for a new furniture store continued. One worker was nearly buried under debris as heavy timbers and dirt collapsed, prompting temporary support and rebuilding of the wall and sidewalk area until permanent work is completed.

Pierce Somonauk Street Il Johnson Bank

Cc C Simpso to Attend Secretary School This Summer

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, it was decided to send Secretary C C Simp son to a secretary training school at Northwestern University for two weeks this summer. The program aims to unite secretaries from organizations like the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce to share ideas for mutual benefit.

Chamber of Commerce C. C. Simpson Northwestern University Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Wilmette Trip to Visit Mr Mason’s Parents and Family

A family motor trip from Wilmette took Mr Mason his wife and two sons Robert and I to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs H B Mason at their South Walnut street home. They arrived last evening at the Darling home where Mrs James Rowan with her son William and daughter Mary also arrived yesterday evening.

Wilmette Co. O. Mason Robert Mr. Mason H. B. Mason South Walnut Street Darling Home James Rowan William Mary

Annual Meet of Chamber Held July First at Elks Club

Announcement states the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting to read the report and elect a new committee member. July 1 at 6 30 PM at the Elks Club. Friends from the Illinois Chamber and other city chambers will attend. Chronicle Want Ads Bring Results.

Chamber of Commerce Elks Club Friends of the Sycamore Organization Ilinois

Storm damages hit Paw Paw area and fruit trees

Mrs Sears and family visited Walter Valentine home and listened to the radio with children enjoying it. A Sunday storm damaged many chick stocks and fruit trees across the area. Mr and Mrs William Gormley of DeKalb visited, and strangers from Amboy Sterling and Sublette were seen on Paw Paw streets. People suggest adding a rest room to help tourists.

Amboy Sterling Sublette

Cortland Birthday Reception for Mrs Horan

Mrs Horan celebrated her birthday with friends bringing two cakes six candles and three candles to mark her age. Relatives shared dinner and evening visits while gifts were received. Visitors included Mrs L C Pierce and daughter Ruth Allen of DeKalb. Mrs Horan, a rheumatic shut-in, remains cheerful. Guests from Austin Minnesota stayed with local families. Tom Sager, returning from Mayo Clinic, is reported back with uncertain health, and his Genoa home is noted.

Josephine Horan Horan L. C. Pierce Ruth Allen DeKalb Mr. Sager Mayo Brothers Rochester Minn Genoa

Market Notes and Food Tips From The Period

Market data lists oats and wheat categories with color and grade codes, alongside sample grades. Cooking tips describe toasting cinnamon toast and buttering before second side, and a cheese tip with cayenne. Bathing suit description notes a tied side feature resembling a coal dress style.

Livestock and finance notes with medical ad insert

The clipping lists livestock range hog prices and closing stock references for U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Crucible Steel and Northern Ve. It also includes an advertisement praising Chamberlains Tablets for digestive issues, claiming quick comfort and cleansing effects with a price of 25 cents.

Maple Park Chautauqua Opens July 22 25

Aledo Chautauqua company brings a program to Maple Park from July 22 to 25 featuring The Law and Its Sorrows by James Clancy, the Broadway comedy Clarence by Booth Tarkington, and music by the Mission Wesleyan male quartet, Mary Hollingsworth Duo, and the Cleveland Symphony quartet along with other attractions. Also noted is a July 2 Ladies Aid meeting at the William Harwick home and various local social updates. Communion services are set for June 29 at 10 45 AM at the M E church.

Maple’ Park Maple Park Ladies Aid Society Josephine Babcock William Harwick Claus Johnson William Powers George Hoyt Chicago Orvis Sechroyer Tom Emberson Harold Hoyt W. E. Root LeRoy Pistakee Bay Mamie Minnium Son

Kellogg's Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

An old advertisement claims constipation causes many diseases and promises permanent relief with Kellogg's All Bran. It extols bran as 100 percent effective, describes its digestive benefits, and instructs daily use with milk, cereals, or recipes. Kellogg's Bran is produced in Battle Creek and marketed by grocers.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek

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