Readiness for Celebration for Iliinois Veterans at UIUC
Two hundred twenty three World War I veterans at the University of Illinois received vocational training under the Veterans Bureau guidance. The program included regular and special agriculture courses funded by the university, aiding students when federal checks were delayed. Dean Kendric G. Babcock praised their progress and work ethic, noting several have already taken responsible positions. Mrs. F C Spiedel, coordinator for the bureau, affirmed there is no other group more satisfied or progressing as well.
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United Pres
Champaign
Mlinois
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Kendric G. Bapcock
Dean Babcock
F. C. Spiedel
United States Veterans’ Veterans Bureau
University of Illinois
You Must Help Her Win Now Notice To Workers
A historic ballot campaign outlines deadlines for submitting white slips, subscriptions, and money before 9 p.m. Saturday. Ballots are locked in the campaign manager’s box as judges prepare the final count at The Chronicle office with four jurors and adding machines. The event promises twelve prizes and is open to all observers for the counting proceedings.
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Possal
Jordan
Chronicle
Settlement efforts loom over looming rail strike chaos
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports that settlement efforts were underway to avert a shop workers strike due to a disputed railroad labor conflict. Officials foresee possible widespread action by 400000 shop crafts and 500000 maintenance of way workers, with calls for a June 30 walkout and potential arbitration as unions push concessions while rail executives seek to avoid traffic disruption.
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United Press
Chicago, Ill
Chicago
Detroit
Ben Hooper
United States Raway Labor Board
Association of
Railroad Executives
Bar Board
Hooper
United States Railroad Board
Transportation Act
Maintenance of Way
Mich
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Auto Case Settled Out of Court Before Jury
Fisk Motor company versus Owen E. Lucas and Milton Scandelmeier doing business as Lucas Garage was set for trial with a sworn jury Friday before Judge Irwin but settled out of court. The plaintiff claimed $500 for a Chevrolet bought by R J Murphy as agent for the defendants. the jury was discharged and the action dismissed.
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Fisk Motor Company
Owen E. Lucas
Milton Scandelmeier
Lucas Garase
Irwin
R. J. Murphy
Victim's Sister Arrives From Chicago in Sad Plea
Miss Verna McLean of Chicago learned of Miss Marie Oliphant's death and came to this city Monday hoping to see her parents and the remains. Mrs McLean, arriving by afternoon train, followed the undertaker and joined her parents who left for Franklin Grove. Unable to catch a later train, she hired a taxicab to continue the search.
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Chicago
Verna McLean
Marie Oliphant
Farm Bureau Decennial Celebration Arrives in DeKalb
A large crowd is expected as DeKalb prepares for the Farm Bureau Decennial Celebration on the campus of the Teachers College. A 60 float parade with the DeKalb Military band leads to morning speeches by Governor Preus, James R. Howard, and Eugene Davenport. A colossal pageant featuring 2000 participants from fifteen counties follows after dinner, titled Forward Home Bureau.
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Farm Bureau
DeKalb
Teachers College
Morninz
Home Bureau
Politician Race and Mexican Bandit Incident Reported
Early returns show J McCumber leading Lynn J Frazier 17 946 to 10 432 in 227 precincts as Nestos trails. separate dispatch notes Cortez Oil Camp raid near Tampico with Americans reportedly safe while US state department acts on La Corona oil camp seizure and ransom threats.
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Geculted
Fargo
N. D
Porte
J. McCumber
Lynn J. Frazier
McCumber
Frazier
R. A. Nestos
Nesos
Baker
Cortez Oil Company
Cortez
Tampico
Washington, D. C
la Corona Oil Company
Tamp'co
State Department
la Corona
Royal Dutch Shell Company
Shaw
Tas Corona
Mexico City
State d Department
Victim of Motorcycle Accident Improving At City Hospital
Gust Linnquist, seriously injured in a motorcycle crash weeks ago, is making a satisfactory recovery. He left the city hospital yesterday after his condition improved and his friends in town are hopeful for further improvement.
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Gust Linnquist
Lindquist
Townare
Former DeKalb Resident Dies in Clinton Iowa
Mrs. James Anantril reports the death of Mrs. Fred Peterson, a former DeKalb resident, occurred in Clinton on Monday. No sickness details released. her passing brings sorrow to family including two daughters Opal and Garnet and many relatives.
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James Anantril
Fred Peterson
DeKalb
Clinton
Iowa
Notice of Library Closure and Store Hours Change
Public library in Kalb will close all day Friday and the store will close from one to five tomorrow afternoon due to the Pageant. J. B. Lindstrom and Mrs. Elmer Shoop of Malta Jr.302,900 Co., grocers, and Gladys Hurd of Malta 301,600 are listed in the notice aboard.
No Admission Fee Charged For Farm Bureau Pageant
The Chronicle notes no admission fee for the Forward Farm Bureau pageant at the teachers college campus tomorrow. Inquiries about charges circulated. merchants and De Kalb residents are urged to advise everyone that entry will be absolutely free and that rumors of a fee are untrue.
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Forward Farm Bureau
Teachers College
Chronicle
DeKalb
Farm Bureau
Advisers In Conference On Farm Topics In Illinois
Farm advisers from most Illinois counties meet in the Summer Conference of the Illinois State Association of Farm Advisers. Leaders from Farm Bureau and University Extension join prominent farmers for programs on cooperative marketing and community development. Lecture highlights include John G. Brown on cooperative marketing of livestock and milk, and C E Durst on marketing fruit and vegetables.
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Illinois
Iinois State Association of Farm Advisers
Farm Bureau
University Extension Division
Elkshall
John G. Brown
Indianapolis
Larson
Illnois Agricultural Association
Fargo
N. D
Karr
Nina Lamkin
Lamkin
Delta Nomal School
E. C. Hays
Urbana
Homstead Films, Inc
Contestant list and district details for the DeKalb region
The Campaign Manager’s tally at seven o’clock on Tuesday lists Edith Pennington Margaret Gleason Mildred Lindgren Myrtle Lindgren Ida Nordlund Florence Farb Mrs Olive Dietrick Mildred Vanderbee Berniece Backus Edith Garman with a district note for District No 2 covering all territory south of Lincoln Highway excluding DeKalb city. The daily standings will be published but remain unchanged.
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Edith Pennington
Margaret Gleason
Mildred Lindgr
J Myrtle Lindgren
Ida Nordlund
Florence Farb
Olive Dietrick
Mildred Vanderbee
Berniece Backus
Edith Garman
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Mathew Coffey
Clare
Payeusle Henigan
Sycamore
Harry Love
Alice Carlson Kirkland
Ruth Bomp
Esmond
Mabie Anderson
Hazel Weaver
C. O. Goding
Genoa
Evelyn Paulson
Kirks
Ray J. Eychaner
Old Town Decorated for Big Celebration in DeKalb
Crowds notice DeKalb’s festive look as stores display similar decorations. Chicago designers led the effort with bunting and banners. Residents urged to fly flags for the upcoming citywide event. Several out of town visitors are in town to see the decorations and enjoy the activities at the campus and surrounding streets. The piece lists local residents and visitors along with advertisements for theater shows and tire sales.
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Tucker
Chicago
Jessie Spencer
Wateram
Kedra Byro
Malta
the Woods
Col Rose Carpenter
Lin
Hwy
Guy Housewert
Cord'd
J. F. Farrell
L. H. Solberg
Mary Jane Slade
DeKalb
Curtis Sanderson
Lee
Pearl Frost
Ethel Hartman
Hinckley
Archie Marsh Hinek
Harding Hosts Peace Conference With Coal Leaders
President Harding has achieved initial success in assembling coal operators and union mine leaders for a peace conference at the White House. Acceptances came from union chiefs and many operators invited to meet Saturday to seek settlement of the coal strike. Harding plans a strong personal appeal to urge unity and agreement.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
White House
Committee Plans to Feed Many at Anains Waves Camp
The committee plans to feed over 4 100 acres of attendees at Anains Waves with a cafeteria style lunch service from 11:00 to 1:00. Beef and cheese sandwiches doughnuts beans and coffee will be served at 15 service tables.
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Anains Waves Loli
Daylight Auto Robbery Reported in Aurora
DeKalb police said a daylight automobile robbery occurred yesterday in Aurora. Officers were asked to watch for a seven passenger Studebaker. If the car is spotted the driver may be questioned before leaving town.
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Aurora
DeKalb
Studebaker
Mrs Clark's Home Bake Shop to Serve All Day Friday
Sandwiches fried cakes and coffee pie cake and ice cream will be served at Mrs. Clark's Home Bake Shop all day Friday and evening. Putman building 131 N Second St phone 356-1 176 SPECIAL TIRE SALE Corey Son Flags 4x6 feet for Pageant Day Fourth of July Holidays 1.50 at Chronicle offices Ww
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Chronicle
First National Bank Lobby to House Information Bureau
The lobby of the First National Bank will be opened Friday for public use as an information bureau and rest room. The move aims to provide travelers and locals a central place to obtain information and take a break during the day.
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First National Bank
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