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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are asked to note that The Chronicle circulation will be handled by the office until service is established and a representative secured. Subscribers are asked to drop a card in The Chronicle at DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
Postmaster W Hemenway announces a two cent postage on all post cards mailed in Sycamore beginning April 15, except government postal cards. The changes also shift most mail into new third and fourth class rates, with parcel post applying to packages over eight ounces and a one and a half cent per two ounces rate for most third class matter. Details to follow in coming days.
The two city choirs from St. John's Sycamore and Immanuel DeKalb present a Sunday 7:45 PM vesper at St. John's North Main and Hast Exchange streets. Program includes hymn, scripture, prayer, solo, choir pieces, a joint chair address on capital punishment, and benediction.
Ford salesmen from northern Illinois gathered in Elgin for a Friday night meeting at the state hospital. Eddie and Fannie Cavanaugh provided special entertainment as the program highlighted an enjoyable evening from start to finish. Also noted is a Household Saving tip suggesting fat from bacon ham and sausages can replace butter in meat and vegetable sauces.
An early 20th century ad copy defines cold in the head as acute nasal catarrh. It promotes CATARRH MEDICINE as a locally applied treatment that acts quickly on mucous surfaces, builds up the system, and reduces susceptibility to colds. The text cites Beetay & Co and a Toledo location as sourcing figures.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Hertzell, well known Sycamore resident, who died yesterday at Glidden hospital in DeKalb, will be held Monday afternoon. The service location changed from the home in Sycamore to the Swedish Mission church in DeKalb, with Rev Emil Winstedt in charge. The remains will be buried in Fairview cemetery.
County Treasurer Henry Decker warns April 15 is the last day to pay both personal and real estate taxes without additional costs. He notes many pay early, some delay to May 1 and incur extra charges. He urges rapid payment, especially for heavy taxpayers like railroad companies, to avoid delinquent lists in late April and ensure funds are available.
A free Sunday evening program at the Methodist church in DeKalb presents Prof Clyde Hobart a reader and interpreter and Harvey Matteson a rising vocalist. Hobart will explore the theme Friendship with sketches poems and readings while Matteson sings selections. Public invited.
Monday night features the American Legion team facing the Rockford Hurons, touted as the fastest traveling team in the north and champions among semi professional squads. Legion players have been in steady practice, building toward a high tempo clash.
The lineup hints at a fiery clash with Small and Black in a key scoring mix. The Hurons expect a tough fight from the Legion ten, likely the best in the state, promising one of their hardest battles. A curtain raiser and prelims will also draw strong crowd interest, with advance tickets sold including DeKalb fans.
City spectators who watched the Elburn Streator game felt disappointed when Streator won. Elburn had a strong chance to win, but Streator's late rally kept Elburn from pulling ahead. Some dopesters predict Elgin and Freeport reach the finals with Elgin favored.
Many will view the Saint Albans versus Morgan Park basketball tilt as tickets sold out in advance due to limited gym seating. Students fill the stands and only a few seats remain for city fans as Morgan Park showcases a fast shooting roster.
The special services at the Swedish Baptist church led by Rev A J Freeman an evangelist who is blind are scheduled to conclude Sunday evening The sermons have drawn visitors and the pastor praises the revival efforts as nearing a successful close
Mrs Helen Frederick of Chicago faced a 10 day jail sentence after a case of posing as James wife. Grippando received 20 days for his divorce denial amid reports he may stay another week at services. Evangelist appearances at Swedish Baptist church draw large crowds as local marriage and education topics surface during a quiet interval. Potatoes and damp closets tips appear among miscellaneous notes.
Slippery pavements in Vead City this morning caused several drivers to struggle downtown. Draymen with horses slowed work on smooth shoes. By 11 o'clock no serious accidents were recorded, though some falls were reported. Construction at the new bank building halted again, displeaseing contractor B. J. Nelson.
School teachers fill the examination rooms across the building on day two of the exams conducted by County Superintendent Warren Hubbard. The scene shows teachers in every corridor as students undertake the tests in the county seat school.
The copy promotes designing building and placing monuments for remembrance. It invites readers to view a Book of Designs and consider a noble memorial for those who have passed onward, highlighting custom memorial services by Clover and Daisies.
A fragmentary note reports anxiety over unknown Stoneleigh residents and their possible behavior. Strand cites reluctance to reveal details while Trisons seek a loan for a lawnmower. London Answers appears as a timing cue this afternoon.
A full grown coyote was seen dash into the town during a dense fog on a morning, wandering through the main street as residents watched. No injuries reported, and wildlife officers were alerted to monitor the situation.
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