Farmers Gift Corn Surpasses De Kalb County Quota
De Kalb County farmers sped in gift corn for Europe, with four to five loads waiting at depots. Thomas H. Roberts planned depot visits to confirm, expecting two carloads shelled to be shipped locally. The agricultural group reports widespread response, and railroad transport will deliver the gift at no charge to reach the full quota.
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DeKalb County
Europe
Thomas H. Roberts
Agricultural Association
DeKalb
Honest man returns lost roll of money found by Swanson
Peppy Dick Sorensen, known in Orap Shop and Kiwanis circles, lost a roll of about 70 dollars on a sidewalk. Swanson found the money, counted it at The Chronicle, and placed a notice after returning it to Sorensen. Sorensen praised mankind for honesty and happiness spread through town.
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Orap Shop
Kiwanis
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The
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Peppy Dick
DeKalb Soldier Hero To Receive Military Funeral
Judge and Mrs Glidden await word on when the body of soldier Clinton Glidden will arrive in Hoboken for a funeral. The American Legion is expected to supervise ceremonies honoring the local hero, with arrangements to be announced once arrival details are confirmed.
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Hoboken
American Legion
DeKalb
Charles Hoag Returns to Street Life After Illness
Charles Hoag of the American Steel & Wire company has been critically ill for weeks but now can venture downtown occasionally with a lift from friends. He fought hard and appears to be on the road to recovery, though he must avoid going out alone too soon after leaving home.
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Charles Hoag
American Steel & Wire Company
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DeKalb Woman Improves After Nervous Break Down
Miss Minnie Lindberg of DeKalb is showing improvement after a nervous breakdown and hopes to return to work at the bank soon. The Pythian Sisters plan a baking sale at The Flower Store tomorrow afternoon as part of local community events.
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Minnie Lindberg
Miss Lindberg
Pythian Sisters
Illinois to Build Roads and Speed Rail Project
Reports from Springfield indicate within 60 days Illinois will enter road building on a wholesale basis using two state outfits rehabilitated to construct hard roads near Joliet and Chester. Governor Len Small says the state may condemn cement plants and produce cement, gravel, and road-building materials to start mid-1920s style public works. Clara Smarth Hammon, acquitted of murder, vows to rebuild life in California and elsewhere, with offers in film and writing.
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Ilinois
Len Small
O Joliet
Chester
Simall
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Tower House
Animore
Ohlo
Clara Smarth Hammon
Jake Tatian
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California
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Tam
Ardmore
Southwest
Clara Smith Hammon
Cla
Duke Jamon
Jong] Committteeman
Harmon
Clara
Farmer Loses Barley En Route to City
A farmer driving a wagon loaded with barley lost a large quantity of grain when a leaky gate allowed it to spill along the road to town. A small stream of barley marks the route, with estimates from five to ten bushels potentially remaining unrecovered. The Illinois weather forecast is unsettled and warmer tonight, with warmer conditions in the northeast.
Rumor Sterling Passenger Train May Be Discontinued
Rumors claim the Sterling passenger on the Northwestern line may be cut for several months beginning tomorrow. Officials have not confirmed the change, but workers say a curtailment could extend into late fall, affecting Delkall travelers and Chicago connections. The 8 04 through train from Iowa is often crowded and unpopular, but no official notice has been issued yet.
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Sterling
Delkall
Chicago
DeKalb Creamery and Superior Washing Machine Debut
The DeKalb Creamery Package Company under Mayor Wagley boosts employment, moving to maximize space amid a mild winter demand, while Swanson Brothers promote a DeKalb made Superior washing machine with modern features and safety. In Chicago the railroad labor board debate centers on continuing the national board of adjustment and a proposed labor rights bill outlining eight hour days, overtime, apprenticeships, and craft representation.
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F. I. Wagley
DeKalb
DeKall
Superior Washing Machine Company
Frank
Andrew Anderson
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Phil Swanson
Swanson Brothers
Mr. Swanson
Swanson Brothers Tee
DeKeth
Chicago
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Monthly Horse Sale Echoes Old Town Trade
A local newspaper notes today’s monthly horse sale evokes the old era with a crowd along the street and many horses in town. Swanson’s barns now handle much of the business though two to three carloads are expected to depart the area.
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Illey
Swanson
Keene Letter on Honor Roll Appreciated
The DeKalb Chronicle prints a letter from F M Keene of Sandwich photographing the Honor Roll project. He sends ten dollars as payment for two Honor Roll books and praises the work as a personal family history that will honor DeKalb County. He thanks the Chronicle for its foresight and effort.
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Lette
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Sandwich
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DeKalb County
F. M. Keene
Japan Faces Huge Wave of Bankruptcies in 1920
Tokyo reports judicial officers alarmed by a flood of bankruptcy cases caused by a financial slump. For ten months in 1920, about 1420 bankruptcies occurred and figures through year end suggest a total near 2400, reflecting severe economic distress across the empire.
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Tokyo
Japan
Empire
Whitt
Hollister Assigned to Spring Valley Passenger Run
Hollister, long employed on the DeKalb milk train, has been transferred to the Spring Valley passenger run by the North Western. The DeKalb milk train was recently discontinued, leaving Hollister without a route and his home in De Kalb.
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DeKalb
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Wallace Reid in The Charm School at Princess Tonight
Wallace Reid stars in The Charm School at the Princess tonight. If you missed yesterday, make it a point to see it this evening. Last showtime listed as 230? ard remains unclear.
DeKalb booze raid defendants fined in Sycamore court
Fines from 100 to 260 dollars plus costs were imposed on several DeKalb men in a government liquor raid case heard in the Elr Eu court at Sycamore. John Roach and Vaso Pamucina were each fined 250 dollars plus costs for alleged sale of liquor, while John Ludovich received 260 dollars and costs. Others fined include Tony Darin, Joe Bedick, George Kovvard, Sam Gusich, and Louis Silovich, each with costs. The cases followed a grand jury indictment. Read The Chronicle ads.
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Elreu Court
Sycamore
Srand
John Roach
Vaso Pamucina
Cong
John Ludovich
Tony Darin
Joe Bedick
George Kolvard
Sam Gusich
Louis Silovich
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Wallace Reid Stars in The Charm School at Princess
Wallace Reid appears in The Charm School and headlines at the Princess tonight with C EB Grimes district manager of the Mormon agency in Chicago in town on business.
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C. EB. Grimes
Mormon Agency
Chicago
Reynolds Buys Land For New Theatre At Third And Locust
Announcement that Glen Reynolds owner of the Princess theater contemplates purchasing the Carter property at the southeast corner of Third and Locust street. He plans a splendid new theatre building possibly with a dance hall, with options and offers under consideration for parts of the parcel.
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Princess Theater
Armory
Carter
Southead
Third and
Locust Street
Third Street
Reynolds
Armory House
Income tax receipts fall as economy slows
Washington reports early income tax payments for 192? indicate a lighter return due to buyers' strike and weak business mood. Total annual tax payment expected near 250,000,000 after December 15, with last year much higher. March figures show a drop from 918,880,000. Revenue sources continue to decline.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Wreck at Agnew Costs Railroad Big Sum
Railroad officials estimate the Agnew wreck of the Overland Limited cost North Western more than 225000. Pullman cars damaged about 20000 while track and right of way repairs run about 35000. The train used steel coaches, limiting loss. cleanup took over 24 hours and cars were hauled to repair shops.
Knights of Columbus Easter Meeting Banquet Date Error
An acceptance notice printed for the Knights of Columbus Easter Sunday event carries the wrong date March 28 instead of March 27. The celebration is expected to be a major order function with a large crowd and an elaborate banquet.
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Knights of Columbus
Retail food prices fall nine percent in February
Washington D C March 18 Retail food prices decrease on average nine per cent for February as compared with January the department of labor announced today.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
For Sale Seven Room House North Side
For Sale seven room house on the north side with electric lights new fixtures gas bath furnace and hardwood floors large lot with fruit trees Talbot's Insurance A 91.
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