Rockford Defeats Amboy in District Basketball Opener
In a packed Armory hall crowd estimated near 2000 saw Rockford overwhelm Amboy 64 to 6 4 in the opening district tournament game. Roitech led Rockford with 29 points while Gerhardt and Gee aided the victory. Belvidere beat Freeport 24 to 15, taking a halftime edge and stifling Freeport in the second period.
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Rockford
Behviders
Freeport
Belvidere
Atring
Amboy
Rockin
Roiteeh
Gerhardt
Gee
Danielson
Comstock
Fivn
Gilroy
Soli
Shuthoy
Ambassador Francia May Travel to Moscow
State department officials in Washington said Ambassador Francia might travel to Moscow to secure transportation via Siberia. He could decide his method of action, but no instructions or advices had arrived from him as of today.
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United Preany
Washington, D. C
State Department
Francia
Moscow
Siberia
Will Enter Military Camp Next Monday For Training
Kearney Rose, brother of Stanley Rove, formerly at Guinn garage, leaves today for South Dakota to enter military training camp on March fourth.
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Kearney Rose
Stanley Rove
Guinn
South Dakota
Arthur Maher in France Homespun War Dispatches From the Front
Arthur Maher, serving with French railway engineers in France, reports mild winter by locals’ standards but tough conditions for workers. He recalls an aeroplane chase and notes not yet needing overcoats or ear protection. He describes aircraft differences, the morale impact, and sends a four-page letter home with notes for taxi drivers and questions for correspondents.
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France
Terry Redmond
Arthur Maher
DeKath
Maher
Detas
Arthur J
Bishop promoted to Washington assistant paymaster post
Stuart Bishop of the county seat receives a telegram from the war department praising his work at Great Lakes Naval Station where he led war risk insurance. Great Lakes insured a higher percentage of men than any other army or navy cantonment. He now heads an insurance branch in Washington D C.
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Stuart Bishop
Washington
War Department
Great Lakes Naval Station
Great Lakes
Bishop
Washington, D.C
Former DeKalb Man Arrives Safely in France
Relatives in DeKalb report Ray Jacobsen formerly of the city enlisted at Columbus Ohio and landed safely in France two weeks ago. Vaudeville Armory tonight.
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DeKalb
France
Ray Jacobsen
Columbus
Ohio
DeKalb Soldier Roy Pierce Reports From France
Roy R. Pierce writes from a French camp near a historic Napoleonic castle describing hospitality, language, currency, local dress, church life, and wine as spring arrives. He notes American troops are well treated and confident the Kaiser will be defeated soon.
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France
DeKalb Chronicle
DeKalb
Uncle Sam
Mobilize Students to Aid in War Effort
Rev Charles Gilkey of Chicago spoke to Normal students and faculty on mobilizing for democracy. He urged fighting for love not hate and discussed a postwar social adjustment. The Young Women's Christian Association began dividing into groups to study war aspects inspired by the Northfield movement.
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Charles Gilkey
Chicago
America
Young Woman's Christian Association of the Normal
Northfield
Shikey
Normal
Gilkey
Star Photoplay Sale Tonight Attracts Crowd
The Star showcases a large photoplay entertainment sale program this evening. The all theater lineup offers varied, high quality photoplays with performances starting around 7:45. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Morning Rockford Basketball Scores Report
Persistent morning games show Pecatonica 17 against McHenry 21 and Harlem 17 versus Mt. Carroll 9 at Rockford.
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Merloury
Harlem
Mt. Carroll
Rockford
Pecatonica
McHenry
Garden Folks Meet Tonight in Council Room
Mayor F. E. Wagley, general chairman of the De Kalb war garden campaign, calls a major meeting for tonight at eight o'clock in the council rooms. Committee members and city officials are urged to attend to set definite plans of action. A full report and some plans will be published tomorrow.
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F. E. Wagley
DeKalb
Pythians Hold Fine Meeting At Castle Hall
DeKalb Knights of Pythias lodge met at Castle Hall last night and discussed several matters. Attention was given to the Uniform Bank work set for next Tuesday evening with likely ten or more applicants.
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DeKalb Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Uniform Bank
Moose Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting This Evening
The Loyal Order of Moose will convene a regular meeting at the lodge hall this evening. They will conduct routine business and nominate officers, followed by a Moose boys lunch and a likely strong attendance from members.
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Order of Moose
Moose
Marion Corey Receives State Scholarship for Madison Study
Marion Corey, a former high school and Normal student, wins a state scholarship to Madison Wisconsin where she studies physical education. She gained prominence in athletics at Dekalb educational institutions.
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Marion Corey
Madison
Wis
Corey
Dekalb
FRENCH FRONT ACTIVE AS HAND TO HAND FIGHTERS ENGAGE
Paris reports sharp fighting on the French front with a heavy attack east of Chavignon repulsed after intense bombardment. Berlin notes German storm troops captured ten American prisoners near Chavignon in the same sector amid fortified quarry lines.
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Berlin
United Press
Paris
France
Chavignon
War Office
Germany
London
Aisne
Soissons
Anderson Brothers Cloth ing Store Receives Interior Makeover
Local firm Anderson Brothers Store undergoes dramatic improvement with beaver-board paneled walls finished in golden brown. A. C. Swanson handles the carpentry as the business expands. The DeKalb merchant attributes success to modern methods and strict product selection while maintaining strong newspaper advertising.
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Anderson Brothers
A. C. Swanson
DeKalb
Class Work Is Commended At St Marys
County Superintendent W W Coulins and Prof C W Whitten visited St Marys parochial school focusing on seventh and eighth grades. They complimented students and teachers after observing recitations and the school program.
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ST. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Parochial School
W. W. Coulins
C. W. Whitten
Township High School
Coultas
Whitten
Vikings to entertain Saturday at halls event
The Independent Order of Vikings Balderlodge No 12 invites Vikings and families and the Lady Vikings to an entertainment on Saturday night at the halls. A musical and literary program will be featured and expected Chicago grand lodge officers may attend. Refreshments after are free to all Vikings and families.
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Order of Vikings, Balderlodge No. 12
Ngs
Grand Lodge
Chicago
Envoys Leave Russia as Siberians Vow Resistance
Reports from Petrograd say allied envoys including Francis depart the Russian capital for Vologda while American representatives relocate. Siberian Cossack Colonel Listovsky warns Japan will face stiff resistance if Siberia is occupied, noting radical factions may torch Vladivostok supplies.
Normal Folks Plan Norther Ambulance Fund Drive
Normalites will begin a campaign next Monday to fund an ambulance sent to France this summer. Seniors who publish The Norther will host programs at the auditorium each morning at ten o clock to raise money. Townspeople are invited to attend and may contribute if they wish, with envelopes passed out by student organizers.
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Normalites
France
Norther
DeKalb Man Joes Marines Describes France War Work
Mrs. C Neuman reports her son Joe a DeKalb native with the marines in France sent a letter describing the ongoing warfare preparations. He mentions receiving his gas mask helmet and other articles and expects to enter active service soon.
Army Trucks Parade Through Here Yesterday
A westbound train yesterday afternoon drew attention as about 15 flat cars carried two and a half ton olive drab motor trucks on their first lap of the trip over the top somewhere in France. Many observers noticed the cars and alerted others.
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France
Largest appropriation reported to the House today
Washington March 1 The appropriation committee reported the largest legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill in the nation in history carrying 69 533 389 25 dollars an increase of 13 581 599 08 over last year.
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Washington, D. C
House
Chicle Launches Wide Campaign for Adams Black Jack Gum
The American Chicle Company hires a firm to run a major stresses campaign for Adams Black Jack gum. Field reps boost interest through newspaper advertising to speed turnover, urging dealers to stock and display the product to gain quick sales and profits.
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American Chicle
Pskoff Taken by the Teats and Bolshevik Offensive Halted
A United Press dispatch from London and Petrograd reports Pskoff in German hands despite rumors. Bolshevik forces claim to have stopped the German offensive at Orsha via revolutionary resistance. Austria Hungary intervenes militarily in Ukraine as operations begin. Haig reports British raiding near Ypres with limited prisoners taken.
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United Stress
London
England
Pskoff
Petrograd
Russia
Zurich
Switzerland
Austria Hungary
Ukraine
Ypres- Staden Railway
Haig
Vacquerie
Ypres
South End County Resident Ieland Thomas Bryant Dies
DeKalb area resident Ieland Thomas Bryant died at his daughter’s home in Kankakee on Wednesday. The remains will be brought to his Sandwich home for interment.
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Ieland Thomas
Bryant
South End County
DeKalb
Kankakee
Sandwich
Strong Teams Clash In Northville Tonight
Northville academy of Naperville faces Normal at the gym. Naperville’s squad is strong and Normal fans expect a fast paced winter game. Tip off is at 7 45.
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Academy of Naperville
Naperville
DeKalb Lady's Kin Honored by Bomb Thrower Hero
Mrs. H C Olds of Lake View Iowa reports her brother Shell Scott has been named champion bomb tosser in the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Scott, 38, enlisted in Company B and later joined the Rainbow division after a grand war page in a London paper praised his prowess. His sister and husband Miles Scott Sr are noted in Lake View records. Olds also mentions three nieces and nephews serving in France and Portland Oregon.
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H. C. Olds
Shell Scott
Lake View
Iowa
France
Scott
Miles Scott
Mr. Scott
Abe” van Patten
William L. Ellwood
London
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Wilson
Rainbow Division
Window shattered as jinx haunts Stegmeier shop
Fire damage on New Year's morning left the large plate glass window cracked in several places. New glass was installed, then a removed cigar sign slipped and struck the window, causing it to be replaced again.
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Charles Stegmeier
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