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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
The Chronicle reader Gilbert Nelson at 512 Washington Place will take orders for delivery. Subscribers not receiving the paper regularly should notify Gilbert by calling R-772.
A large Stutz fire engine arrived in Sycamore at 9 30 with Alfred Buzen and two factory men in charge. The vehicle, capable of 0 to 65 mph and 400 pounds per square inch, will be kept for a week or ten days for demonstrations and hydrant testing. Chief Charles Button urges city use as the machine showcases water pumping and hose reach. Public demonstrations will be scheduled this week to display the apparatus.
Miss Jennie visits Te Kalb for a short time. T R Moss Chamber organizer travels to Chicago for Sycamore business. Postmaster W H Menier attends to city meters. Mr and Mrs Harold Cumines from Louisville visit with daughter Mrs Harry Klein Lloyd Plapp of Mallya calls on friends in Sycamore yesterday.
Zach Chandler is gifted a new Barley auto from his father as Chicago city fire officials consider purchasing similar engines. The California arrived en route and will be driven to Bow, with officials of Weeity examining the model for possible city use to protect homes and property.
City men form executive committee of seven to lead a drive for Sycamore Chamber of Commerce support. About 250 men pledged cooperation, with leaders A. Wetzel FP Reymond and others stressing enthusiasm and readiness to help. A long list of local names pledged active assistance as meetings continued.
Chamber of Commerce committees begin outreach with T. R. Moss in town to plan a campaign. Teams target a prepared sig list and will call on prospects to recruit members while officials coordinate efforts.
DeKalb’s One Elevens will face Sycamore at Persias Park Sunday afternoon at 2:45. The two clubs renewed a recent heated rivalry as veteran umpire Lee Hunter is slated to referee the game. The Dakota league standings see the clubs clash again as both seek a key win this season.
The Izank Walton league of this city votes to meet once a month to benefit members and the city. Committees gain time for proposals and discussion. The next county set league gathering is July 6 at the library.
Deputy state fire marshal and Sycamore fire chief Charles Burgundy visited two fires, sending estimates. The Stutz fire truck planned to arrive from Tadiana and bring new protection for the community.
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