Northern Illinois high school conference at Le Kalb high school
The Spring meeting of the Northern Ilingis conference will be at Le Kalb township high school on May 28 29. events include athletics extempore speaking reading stenography and typewriting with a five to one scoring system and four entries per school.
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Ilingis High School
LeKalb Township
Ovard
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The
Independent
Evangeline
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West Aurora
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Rockford
Freeport
Swanson Named Sherwood School Branch Teacher
Prof. E. J. Swanson, local music teacher, honored by Sherwood School of Music as a branch teacher in this city. He will offer pupils access to the Sherwood course with diplomas and free post graduate study in Chicago. Only the most proficient musicians receive this distinction. Tosmiges School of Music had secured it previously.
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E. J. Swanson
Sherwood School of Music
Chicago
Sherwood School
Sherwood
Tosmiges
Paint Warning On Phone Poles In This County
A party of telephone men are decorating local poles with the inscription Post No Bills to warn linemen from using tacks that cause falls. They will paint most poles with letters over the next couple of days to deter risk and improve safety.
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Yes
Fire at Sycamore clears wreckage on Great Western tracks
Last night a large blaze near Sycamore drew crowds as debris from a Great Western wreck was cleared. Residents asked whose place was on fire while fire departments appeared unaware of the incident.
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Sycamore
Steeple Removal Begun at Old Flour Mill Site
Preliminary work by the Soil Improvement Association on converting the former First Lutheran church into a flour mill progresses. The cupola is being torn down, the machinery installed, and grinding is not to start until fall.
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Soil Improvement Association
Pirst Lu Fram
Congress Tries Tax on Dividends Post Supreme Court
Washington May 21. The House Ways and Means Committee reported an amendment to the war revenue tax measure to tax personal service corporations like other firms. The plan aims to force distribution of large dividend profits and collect taxes. A $50 percent rate for 1918 and 20 percent for 1919 would be assessed on those corporations if they stop actions.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
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Track men compete at Peoria in intercollegiate meet
Normal school track stars headed to Peoria for the inter collegiate meet today and tomorrow. At 10 this morning Cannon and Garner enter single and doubles tennis. At 1 Garrett and De Forest Hunt begin golf. Experts in their events, they are expected to win medals.
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Garner
Garned
de Forest Hunt
Poles Push Back Reds in Krzyacep and Berzina Districts
London reports Polish forces in the Vistula region north of Kiev repulsed Bolshevik counterattacks. The war office said Polish troops drove Reds back about 12 miles near Krzyacep and repelled attacks along the Berzina and Berezina rivers, with continued offensives today.
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London
England
Kieff
War Office
Krzyacep
Berziny
Berezina
Aged Official Dies in Bloomington After Long Service
Newton official aged 81, longtime clerk and treasurer of MacLeat county, died yesterday in Bloomington. He was believed the last living witness to the execution of Joseph and Hiram Smith at Carthage, a pivotal moment in Mormon history in Illinois.
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Bloomington
Mark Wd
Newton
MacLeat County
Joseph and
Hiram Smith
Nauvoo
Carthage
War Fords From Camp Grant Headed East to Indiana
About twenty Fords journeyed toward Indianapolis from Camp Grant this afternoon. The battered war vehicles, many towed or carried on other chassis, were in poor condition and destined mostly as junk rather than usable cars.
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Indianapolis
Camp Grant
Battle Today for Delegates on West Coast
Oregon primaries pick national delegates for both parties. Republicans vote for Hoover Johnson Lowden and Wood while Democrats back McAdoo. Delegates are pledged to support the top vote getter if nominated. 346 candidates seek state and national honors with 74 Democrats and 546 total candidates, including ten women.
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Stem
Ore
Oregon
William G. McAdoo
Herbert Hoover
Hiram W. Johnson
Pra O. Lowden
Leonard Wood
Gas supply enough to last until Sunday
Local gas stations report supply tightness with only the Independent set to run dry by Sunday. Other stations have cars on order but delivery times are uncertain amid rising prices and demand.
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Independent
Lmod
Senators Move To Pass Anti Profiteering Bill In Senate
Washington May Senators led by Kenyon and Johnson press for action before Congress adjourns with a vote planned Saturday to pass anti profiteering legislation. Aimed at curbing high living costs the measure seeks early passage before recess around June 4 or 5.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Republicans
Washington
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Hiam Johnson
Congress
Deaths in Granite City labor riot
Police continued the search for drivers and aec pants of two autos who fired on strike sympathizers killing Bob Sidney Turner and wounding A. O. Kline amid trouble after workers were pelted with stones near the Atlas Coke company plant. The strike divides two unions linked to the American Federation of Labor.
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Granite City
Aec
Atlas Coke Company
St. Louis
Bob Sidney Turner
A. O. Kline
Kline
Antos
American Federati Labor
Sugar prices could drop by half says official
J H MacLaurin told a Washington conference with Southern Wholesale Grocers Association that retail sugar prices can be reduced by half. He urged Attorney General Palmer to stop speculators and brokers handling the sugar supply. The group proposed mixing the Cuban sugar crop law to curb speculation and prevent price manipulation.
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Hy United
Washington, D. C
J. H. MacLanarin
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Palmer
MacLaurin
New York
Albantic Coast
Railroads attack wage agreements before board
Wase and working agreements between railroad employees and the United States Railroad Administration were challenged by railroad owners before the Railroad Fair Board. E T Whittier, from the managers’ conference committee, disputed L E Sheppard’s claim that the agreements were legal, arguing they applied only during federal control.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Administration
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E. T. Whittier
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L. E. Sheppard
Whittier
Mass athletic events extend into Monday at High School
Coach Foedich reports pace slows the schedule as all conference schools stage intensified workouts. The program includes firer call, inspections, parades, infantry and rifle drills, trench battles, rifle relays, wall scaling, signaling, and base ball. Weather calm with fair skies in Illinois.
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Foedich
Danny Deever
Jae
D. M. Murphy
Chicago
De Kalb Mourns Mrs. Anna Kane at 804 Oak Street
De Kalb residents mourn the death of Mrs. Anna Kane age unknown at 804 Oak Street. Born in Ireland in 1847 she migrated to the United States in 1872 and settled in De Kalb in 1874. She is survived by two children Mrs. John Cox and Katherine Kane. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Washington dispatch notes Knox resolution passage by the House 228 to 139 and expected presidential veto.
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Ireland
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John Cox
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Senate probe heats as navy head clashing over war plans
In Washington on May 21 Chairman Hale pressed Secretary Daniels to disclose the navy exact plan of war with Germany. Daniels refused to reveal the plan for public records but offered confidential inspection under applicable laws. Hale stated the government has war plans for Germany and any enemy.
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Washington
Hale
Senate Naval Investigation Committee
Students Buy Ice Cream to Help School Paper
Students at the school held an ice cream sale raising about 25 dollars to support the school paper. Nearly every student bought at least one cone, and the proceeds will help keep the Barb going.
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Annee Eeu Gameaneu
Waukegan Mills Team to Play Here Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock the Waukegan Mills baseball team will visit the local Jean Steel and Wire company squad. The home team, claiming a size edge, hopes to hand the visitors a trimming with no admission charged.
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Jean Steel and Wire Company
Waukegan Mills
Witie
Waukegan
Fie
DeKalb Studio Earns Praise for Efficiency and Neatness
Photographer Natusch and his wife improved a local DeKalb studio turning it into a model operation. Visitors note the clean, modern equipment and comfortable setup, claiming the establishment offers the best photographic output in a city of its size.
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DeKalb
Natasch Photographic Studios
DeKalb Sone
Natusch
Mexicans at the depot aiding wreck cleanup en route to Chicago
At the depot crowds wondered about a group of Mexican men hired by the Great Western railroad. They worked efficiently clearing wreckage after a recent train wreck, impressing onlookers with their swift cleanup despite unflattering appearance.
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Carranaza
Great Western Railroad
Rockford to Face DeKalb in Sunday Baseball Game
Rockford visits DeKalb Sunday at 2 45 PM for a fast paced game against the Maroons. Rockford features hitters Hanson Jr Black Nelson Swenson Johnson Belting Peterson Ross and Acker man Murphy will pitch with Glenn in the box for DeKalb. The DeKalb lineup remains unchanged as they chase a better batting average after a balanced season.
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Norkford Maroons
Rockford Bunch
Hanson
Glenn Dm
Germans Charge Allies With War Atrocities
Berlin May 21 The government cites ample proof of outrages by French and colonial troops in the occupied zone against German women. Foreign Minister Koester told the Reichstag that France seeks to ruin Germany mentally and physically as debate raged among members including some radical voices.
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Germany
Adolph Koester
Beichstag
Koester
Masonic Chapter to Initiate Five Members Tonight
Charter No 52 of the Masonie order will hold its regular meeting this evening to initiate five candidates to the fifth and sixth degrees. All members should attend as important business will come before the group.
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Masonie Order
All French Strikes Called Off by Labor Council
The national council of defense for the general federation of labor in Paris announced today that all strikes have been called off. The statement clarified the current status of labor actions across France as of May 21.
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Paris
France
National Council of Defense
General Federation of Labor
Food prices expected to fall nationwide
Across the United States wholesalers and economists foresee a gradual decline in food prices as freight congestion eases and distribution improves. Reports from Chicago New York and other cities note current reductions in meat and dairy costs with further drops anticipated as banks curb food speculation and retailers adjust autumn pricing.
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New York
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West
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Minneapolis
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Swift & Co
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Sprague, Warner & Co
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Sprague
San Antonio
Texas
Hurs Brothers Company
Temple
Austin
Waco
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Hotel
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R. L. Marcy
al Kunze
Morrison
Housing Association
Peter J. Smith
National Preserve and Fruit Products Association
Marcus Blackmore
Association
Department of Justice
Blackmore
DeKalb Band Plans June Ball and Concert
The DeKalb band boys announce their annual social drive in June to fund the band. A concert and dance will follow as a citywide event to support the musicians. A special chicken dinner is offered Sunday noon at Hotel Glidden for $1.00.
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Band Boys
DeKalb
Dorothy Gish in Mary Ellen Comes to Town at Mack Sennett bill
Local theater presents Dorothy Gish in Mary Ellen Comes to Town with Mack Sennett’s The Star Boarder on the same program. Princess Double Hill adds a vaudeville act to the bill.
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Gorothy Gish
Mary Ellen
Mack Sennett
the Star Boarder
Princess Double Hill
Big Double Bill At Star Playhouse Delights Audiences
The Star Playhouse offers a big double bill with The Weaker Vessel starring Mary MacLaren and Monkey Stuff featuring Joe Martin the famous monkey. Also includes Matt & Jeff in Shaking the Shimmy. Shows at 7 30 and 9 00 with prices adults 20 cents children 10 cents plus war tax.
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Star Playhouse
Mary MacLaren
Joe Martin
Matt & Jeff
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