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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
2
Lore subscribers are asked to note that circulation will be handled by a Chronicle office representative until proper service is established. Subscribers are asked to wrap a card in The Chronicle at DeKalb to report failure to receive the paper.
L Frank Moudry of Poust Fisk Moudry was elected Exalted Ruler of Sycamore Lodge B P O Elks. Meeting was sparsely attended but noted much work ahead for the order. Officers named: Leading Knight T J Lecturing Knight Wiley, Inner Guard Charles William H McAllister.
One candidate received the Third Degree at Lyca TMofe lodge last night amid a lean attendance with staff partly missing. The event prepares for a class of candidates at Elgin next Thursday as Captain Will Waill directs staff through the routines for an hour-long session aimed at improving efficiency.
Many lawns in the city are being cleaned this week with debris removed and seeds added to prepare for spring. Landscape gardeners report several trees removed to improve the lawn. Sycamore Street area will likely show a better appearance this year.
An elderly woman from South Franklin Street Indiana praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it strengthened her health after illness. The ad promotes liquid jet formats and a trial package offered via a local druggist or by sending 10 cents to Buffalo.
Society notes report a week without a new marriage license in the county clerk’s office, while various clubs and churches announce meetings. Mrs Don Langlois hosts Silver Tears club. Luther League dedicates Apollo grand piano with regional attendees. E S B society to meet with nursing talk. Lenten offerings planned. Charles Ballard learns of brother Frank M Ballard’s death in Chicago. Community gatherings include banco party, Lent services, and a bridge dinner at Mrs. J R Waterman’s home.
Large inquest hall hears verdict blaming railroad gate and warning failures for the deaths of Mr and Mrs William Bauman and their niece Miss Juanita Doty at the Main street crossing in Hampshire. Eye witness William Conover reports faulty bells and gates. gate tender John Shanshan testifies to age and duties. Funeral services held at Evangelical church with three buried together.
G W Morgan assistant post master is appointed chairman for the county military training camps association. He seeks 12 young men aged 17 to 31 to attend Camp Custer from July 28 to August 21 with four alternates. Expenses, uniforms, food, medical care, and lodging supplied by the government. Mrs Morgan says attendees gain health, citizenship, marksmanship, athletics and teamwork among other lessons. Contact Mr Morgan at the post office.
Sycamore residents followed the Washington ceremony as Calvin Coolidge took the oath and delivered the inaugural address. The Marine Band performed, radios carried the event nationwide, with over 100,000 on the Capitol lawn and an estimated 25 million listeners nationwide via radio.
Frank Nepean died early yesterday morning after a convulsion. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o'clock from the Cross street home. A coroner's inquest concluded the death was due to natural causes. The student, near completion of studies at Sycamore High School, fell ill Sunday and died within hours.
Bank building contractor B J Nelson ordered cement machines started as soon as warm weather allowed. Once the weather settles, foundation work and other construction on the new financial institution will proceed toward completion.
A reader recounts long stomach and liver trouble with gas and colic finally eased after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The simple preparation reportedly clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves intestinal irritation.
City projects push forward as air movement accelerates and crews anticipate a rapid start to several construction works in Sycamore this year. Contractors express optimism for an early spring season amid ongoing tasks.
Ira Wetzel of Wetzel Brothers is expected to leave Sycamore Hospital and return home the latter part of this week after a successful operation. He has made satisfactory progress and plans to resume store duties soon, staying home for several days to recover.
Members of the American Legion will hold a business session Thursday evening at the Legion rooms. Important matters are to be acted upon and a large attendance is desired. Notification cards have been mailed to every Legion man in the city stating the business on the agenda. Post officers urge members to attend.
OCR shows assorted grain grades and percentages for mixed grain, yellow and white corn, rye, and timothy. Entries include No. 3 yellow, No. 4 white, No. 5 mixed, and sample grades around 30s to 40s percent, with rye and timothy values noted.
Hogs receipts 15 000 market 5 35 higher top 13.20 bulk 12. 205 heavy 13.00 13.25 medium 13 light 12.40 13.10 extra lights 1.508 12.75 packing sows 12.20 12.50 rough 11.90 13.20 pigs 10.70 12.00 cattle receipts 000 fed steers yearlings steady to 15 cents higher stock 10 to 15 higher top 11.60 sheep receipts 11 000 steady to strong fat lambs 17.25 18.00 weak lambs steady bulk 17.00 17.25 sheep scarce steady grain letter Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co. grain values today downward due to overbought conditions lack of foreign demand and steady reports mixed but overall winter crop outlook uncertain heavy corn offerings noted.
An advertisement warns against opiate substitutes in cough medicines and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It emphasizes that every ingredient is printed on the label so consumers know what they take and urges avoiding alternatives and choosing Foley's for throat relief.
Congress adjourned without farm legislation while Coolidge said agriculture is reviving. Grain prices fell, oats weakening, but hog markets maintained strength. Provisions saw heavy realizations as demand signals and futures pricing warned investors away from fancy levels. Hunger forecasts linger, yet world consumption remains steady amid looming new crop season.
A specialist notes a favorable stock market outlook, despite anticipation of President Coolidge's inaugural address. He cites pre-election expectations and an ongoing advance, arguing a good trading market is probable until spring. Nearby, an old man survives a street accident in Bath with quick apology to the motorist. Chiffon and georgette crepe frocks dominate dancing attire for evening wear and ensembles.
Thursday March 5th Dr E D Gable invites all suffering from chronic diseases and weakness to call and consult. He offers treatment for high blood pressure heart kidney bladder stomach indigestion rheumatism catarrh nervous troubles and related conditions. A graduate with 21 years of experience, he is based in Chicago O Box 246.
Linings of natural kasha cloth are used in silk oats with colors matching exactly. Some linings are reversible. Flannel dresses in pink blue fawn beige white and natural tan shades are very charming for spring.
Paris fashion trend reveals garters with small faces outlined by white ribbon, creating a Pierrot like centerpiece. Designers debut novelty details aimed at collectors and trend followers.
A health notice warns neglecting a cold may worsen into fever or pneumonia and become fatal. It urges immediate care and treatment to prevent serious outcomes.
An advertisement touts Father Johns Medicine as over 69 percent effective for colds and coughs and as a strength giving food. It claims pure wholesome nourishment with no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
C Ebbeson, president of the boys class at the Sunday school, notes it as the city’s largest. The Congregational Publishing Society admires its size relative to church membership. A monthly point contest rewards the member with the most points, each member earning 60 points. Navy blue dominates fashion, paired with bright buttons for contrast.
A fragment describes mending carpets by sewing across holes with a sewing machine and notes flowers are valued as ostrichine for crepe straw and braid hats. The text preserves period tone with practical quick tips and sewing guidance.
In Decatur dates fixed for June 16 to 19 an event attracts about three thousand delegates. A special train will carry the Lock Monticello to inspect the plant of a proprietary medicine company.
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