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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
2
An aged OCR fragment describes a president and an auto ride within a capital setting. The text mentions glass windows, a private-class vehicle, and a moving procession near a white building.
In a clef failure to reverse the road price, bids reveal reductions across sections. The report notes lower valuations amid overall caution and suggests engineers evaluate remaining segments before proceeding.
Mrs. Robert Raile on South Third Street first reports the arrival of Sir Red Breast, with A. Shetter confirming shortly after. The item mentions local reactions and a note about employment offers for hosiery salesmen with guaranteed mills in Norristown.
A list of candidates petitions for the Republican national convention is filed today in Springfield. Frank S Whitman of Belvidere and others are named as delegates or candidates with Sta te Treasurer Sterling of Rockford and Judge Johnson of LaSalle mentioned among hopefuls for the 12th district delegation and governor Lowden support noted.
Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge in DeKalb will host a large gathering here next month. The district 20th area including DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and nearby towns will participate. The exact date isn’t set, but the meeting will be held around the 26th to mark the 101st anniversary of Odd Fellowship. Committees have been named to handle arrangements.
Local friends greet Rev. W. Osborne former pastor of the center Esvite. He led a delegation from Plattville seeking school project input and discussing tasks of interest to the local schools and church.
The comptroller of the treasury ordered national banks to submit their condition reports as of February 28. State Auditor Russell issued a separate call for the February 25 condition of state banks.
A petition placing Edward Edwards name on the Democratic primary ballot for the presidential nomination in Illinois was filed with the Secretary of State Emmerson. Major General Leonard Wood's petition was filed late yesterday.
Three men received their last citizenship papers in the city court and became full fledged citizens. Antonio Darin, Bror Eckberg, and Mett Pavalunas were naturalized, with Darin’s papers held until his wife arrived. she is now in the country.
Elks members gathered for a feast in the lodge rooms with members from another lodge providing the entertainment. After the banquet guests enjoyed cards, pool, and music. A similar banquet is planned for next week with the date and hosts yet to be announced.
In Phillipines Sycamore area trouble flared Saturday night as two men argued over two women. George Hubbard was badly cut on the face and fled town. the two women were also injured.
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Admiral William S. Benson retired to be a member of the United States Shipping Board. Benson becomes chairman succeeding John Barton Payne in Washington D C on March 3.
A telephone message from Daveapers Town asked police here to watch for a motorcycle reported stolen in Davenport. A man about 20 years old is said to be the thief.
Harry Jackson joins the fire department to fill the vacancy left by Sidney Norman who resigned at the start of the month to pursue carpentry. The weather forecast for Illinois calls for rain or snow in the north and central portions tonight and Thursday, with warmer conditions in the southeast and colder temperatures Thursday.
Public notice states Master in Chancery W J Fulton will sell at public auction on March 25 1920 at the DeKalb County Court House front door the premises 229 North Second Street DeKalb Illinois described as Lot 10 and North 15 feet of Lot 9 in Block A of the original village. Sale requires bids totaling at least two thirds of the assessed value with ten percent cash down. rights of tenant in possession noted.
Restful Results for Men mentions Fo ley's Honey and Tar easing coughs and aiding sleep. It cites testimonials from Annie Davison of Long Beach and a local reader praising the product’s soothing coating and relief of irritation.
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