Mirror changes at Illinois grain bureau headship
At a Chicago conference W G Eckhardt becomes head of the Illinois Grain Marketing Bureau with Thomas Roberts succeeding him as county soil advisor in De Kalb. Eckhardt will devote four days weekly to the grain work while Saturday and Monday handle soil and meat association duties The agency aims to shorten the producer to consumer chain and reduce speculation profits in grains and foods Roberts, a graduate of Ames, is praised for efficiency and will lead the soil advisory tasks while Eckhardt oversees the new bureau programs.
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Chicago
W. G. Eckhardt
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Asion
Mlllinois Agricultural
The
Soil Improvement Association
Eckhardt
Thomas Roberts
Soil Anld Meat Association
Mr. Eckhardt
Tom Roberts
Roberts
Agricultural College
Ames, Lown
Peel Mills to Field City Baseball League
The American Steel & Wire Go plans a city baseball league to provide hot thrills akin to the majors. Players tested arms in sunlit hours and the first game between the north and south plants is set for May 22. The team expects to field more sides by midseason as practice continues between work shifts.
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American Steel & Wire
North
South
Kiev Falls to Polish Army Report Unofficial
United Press dispatch from London May 3 says Kiev has been captured by Polish forces from Soviet troops with Ukrainian units aiding. The report notes Soviet forces faced uprisings across Ukraine and Polish troops held Pripetine despite no strong opposition.
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United Press
London
Eng
Kieff
Foreign Office
Ukraiian
Ukraine
Charles Broughton Trials New Republic Truck
Charles Broughton, proud owner of a Republic truck, tested it Saturday to assess its hauling capability. He plans to use the machine to transport building materials to a site for a house he hopes to construct once supplies are secured.
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Charles Broughton
New Republic
Charles
Ex Service Man urged to join American Legion drive
If you expect government dispensation it may depend on aiding American Legion work. If not a member enroll at H. D. Fisk's office over the First National Bank to get an enrollment card or have the precinct captain see you.
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American Legion
H. D. Fisk
First National Bank
Little Girl Fatally Shot While At Play in Leland
An 11 year old boy testifies at a coroner’s inquest in Leland about accidentally shooting his 8 year old sister Esther. Jury returns verdict of accidental shooting. The shooting happened in the yard while children played. Esther died en route to the house. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3:30 PM. A third child in the Hoffa family is listed as two years old.
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Leland
Leroy Hoffa
Esther
Severs
Ter
Mr Hoffa
S. A. Johnson
Wesson's
Hetfa Familly
Fire Force Feasts at Steel Mills Banquet Title
The Ameri can Steel and Wire Co annual banquet for the mills fire fighting force broke all records Saturday night. Frank Puise district safety man presented films on fire protection while Superintendent Frank Whitgrove chaired the event. Short speeches followed the feast.
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American Steel & Wire Co
Frank Puise
Frank Whitgrove
James Larkin Sentenced to Prison for Criminal Anarchy
New York May 3 James Larkin agitator and editor of the Revolutionary Age was convicted of criminal anarchy and sentenced by Justice Bartow S Weeks to not less than five years and not more than ten years in Sing Sing prison. The report also notes a separate real estate listing: an eight room house on South Second Street in good condition with lot 66 by 156 feet priced at $3,200 through Talbot's Insurance Agency.
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George Ackerman
Kaneville
Ackerman
Kendall County
Sie
Flo
Yorkville
Ackermans
New York
N. Y
James Larkin
Revolutionary Age
Sing Sing
I Bartow S. Weeks
Supreme Court
South Second Street
Talbot’s Insurance Agency
Hoover
League of Nations
Johnson
Gummere
New Jersey Supreme Court
Moon in total eclipse seen by hundreds last night
Hundreds of Geliath residents watched a total lunar eclipse. The event began at sundown around six and, though the moon rose eclipsed, only a partial view was visible between eight and nine o'clock as the copper disc faded into silver light.
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Geliath
Chicago youths seek city ball game with church nine
A Chicago church nine called the Waveland Congregationalists wants a day game with a junior nine aged 14 to 17. Interested parties should write Herbert Maas at 3746 Herndon Street, Chicago for details and tryouts.
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Chicago
Waveland Congres
Herbert Maas
Herndon Street
Memorial Day program shift urged to Legion control
Mayor War calls a four hour meeting at city hall with Citizens' Memorial Committee and Indiana American Legion post officials to discuss placing Memorial Day duties under Legion oversight in the future. The current committee plans this year's program but feels the workload is too heavy to sustain.
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Mayor War
Citizens’ Memorial Committee
American Legion
City Hall
Suto Gets Stuck In Deep Street Cinders On City Road
Jr LeBlanc who recently moved to this area was introduced to DeKalb roads Saturday night. He drove his automobile into Franklin street where a load of new cinders lay so deep his car became stuck and had to be left there overnight.
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Suto
City Street
LeBlanc
DeKalb Roads
Franklin Street
New York Senate Passes 2.75 Percent Beer Bill
Boston May 3 The New York senate approved a bill legalizing manufacture and sale of 2.75 percent beer and light wine by a 26 to 6 vote and sent it to the governor for action.
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Boston
Mass
Senate
Elgin Girl Guilty in Shoplifting Case
A young Elgin girl named Miss Schmitz pleaded guilty to shoplifting in general sessions court and received a suspended sentence after her attorney cited her clean record and prior good conduct. She was arrested at Marley’s department store on April 27 and later identified as Dorothy Smith.
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Durejiby L. Schmitz
Elgin
Tetnochan
Seasions Court
Putman
Mise
Schmitz
YW. C. A
Miss Schnitt
Marley
Bread Prices Rise At Holland and Goodyear Bakery
The Holland and Goodyear bakery announced new bread prices with large loaves up to 17 cents from 10 and small loaves to 12 cents from 10, while other bakers signaled possible future increases. Rising sugar costs, higher wheat harvest prospects, and wage demands by bakery workers are cited as factors.
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Hollands& Goodyear
Goodison Offered City Engineer Post
Mayor Frank E. Wagley offers former city official Harry G. Goodison the vacant city engineer job caused by A R Russell’s resignation. Officials hope he accepts, citing Goodison’s administration skill and mechanical knowledge. The engineer oversees the water plant sewer system street department and city paving and sidewalk work.
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AsM/sgen
Frank EF. Wagley
Harry G. Goodison
A. R. Russell
Major Goodison
Tornado Does Big Damage in the Southwest
A deadly tornado swept northeastern Oklahoma and beyond causing multiple deaths and extensive property damage. Five killed north of Chelee with two seriously injured as districts reported high losses. In Muskogee a tornado injured and killed residents and a special train carried doctors and nurses to Peges, a town of 250.
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Tibet
Corns
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Chelee
Muskogee
Mey
Pese
Peges
Wild Time Hype Builds for Opening Game
The DeKalb band will perform snake dances in the open hg hall as the city baseball team prepares for the home opener next Sunday. Ground preparation starts midweek to ensure the diamond is level for the game.
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DeKalb
Joliet Game Called Off At Final Minute
Joliet proved elusive for a high school baseball schedule as a game was canceled at the last moment. The next opponent will be St. Alban’s of Sycamore, with the contest set for next Friday at the high school field and expected to be a fast test.
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Joliet
Norma
Lext High
Focal High School
St. Alban'’s
Sycamore
St. Alban’s
Masons to Initiate Three New Members This Evening
The Masons will hold a special meeting tonight to initiate three candidates into the third degree. After the ceremony a lunch will be served and many heavy eaters are promised, so all members should attend.
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Masons
Electric Park to Open Under New Manager This Summer
Electric Park on Sycamore road four miles away will be a live in station this summer under R M Murphy. It will offer Sunday and Wednesday dances with Dahlstrand and Harding orchestras, private picnics, refreshments, and baseball games including factory picnics, aiming to be a key local pleasure ground this season.
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Electric Park
Sycamore Road
R. M. Murphy
Dahlstrand
Belvidere
Legion Drive Kicks Off New Member Search
The American Legion began a citywide drive to recruit 200 ex servicemen in DeKalb. Precinct captains visit every house using a perfected system, while nationwide posts aim for about 190 000 new members in a coordinated effort.
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American Legion
DeKalb
Legion
City secures new rest room location on North Third Street
The city moves the rest room to a newly obtained site on North Third Street now occupied by Marvin & Bage. Possession will be secured by June 1, and fixtures from the current facility will be used in the new location. The old space must be vacated for Clark Orchestral Roll Company use.
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Punang
North Third Street
Marvin & Bage
Clark Orchestral Roll Company
Lutheran Conference Draws Delegates to Musketon Michigan
Reverend G A Failund departed for Musketon Michigan to attend a Lutheran churches conference this week. Victor Strem, a delegate from the local church, accompanies him and will stay for the duration of the meeting.
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Michigan
G. A.failund
Musketon
Mich
Victor Strem
Fahlund
Figure now on wages for the wheat harvest
Hutchinson Kansas May 3 A wheat harvest labor wage discussion opens today with invited agricultural organizations from every county. Last year standard wage was 50 cents an hour for ten hours plus overtime. Some counties paid up to 7.50 dollars per day with meals and lodging while others paid as low as 3.50 per day. Some counties varied between these ranges with one community paying 15 dollars a day.
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Hutchinson
Kans
Charles H Cross Run Wild in Cleveland Incident
In Cleveland Ohio on a May seven incident Charles H Cross went into a temporary insanity spree fatally wounding his wife and aunt and injuring a landlord and a pedestrian. A police patrol struck a child and an elderly man en route to the scene as chaos erupted. Weather in Milners-Fair shows cool tonight with increasing clouds and possible showers tomorrow.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles H. Cross
Gross
Milners
Grunau Says Ready to Work if Board Acts
John Grunau, president of the outlaw switchmen union, declares readiness to return to work if the wage board approves their case and railroad managers reinstate former jobs. Grunau and 41 others faced charges under the Lever Act. case continued to May 15 before US Commissioner Lewis.
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Chicago
John Grunau
Grunau
United States
Lewis
Programs out today at DeKalb Armory with Americanization program
A large DeKalb program for Americanization is set for tonight at eight at the Armory. It features the DeKalb Military Band, public school children, national dances, Finnish and Swedish costumes, Italian song, tableaux, and a full multi nationality program highlighting local Lithuanian and other community participants.
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DeKalb
Prof
Annas
Miss Nicholson
Miss Foster
Prof. Lyons
Gladys Barnes
Miss Niemenen
Suspect Alfires Salcedo Dies After Jump From Park Row
New York May 3 Alfire do Salcedo a suspected plot leader confessed to bomb plots against prominent Americans last June 2 leapt to death from the 14th floor of the Park Row building as government agents pursued him for alleged crisis actions in the city and across the country.
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Jars Usee Teory
New York
N.Y
Alfiredo Salcedo
United States
Park Row
Real Photoplay ads seek help and placements
Help wanted for light machine work and assemblers at Kohler Die & Specialty Co. Positions available for several girls with steady work. Princess Tonight promotes the photoplay Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come with no further details.
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Shepherd of
Kingdom Come
Kohler Die & Specialty Co
Star and Lasca and Count Your Votes at the Star
At the Star Frank Mayo with Edith Roberts in Lasca a dramatic tale from Percy Heath. A Spanish romance and chivalry story to thrill filmgoers. Also Harrold Lloyd in Count Your Votes a breezy comedy with topics of the day. Performances 7 30 and 9 10. Adults 25¢ Children 16¢ war tax. Special music by the Star Orchestra.
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Frank Mayo
Edith Roberts
Lorca
Percy Heath
Frank Desprez
Edith Roberta
Star Orchestra
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