Allied Forces Fight Brilliantly in Belgian French Front
From May 27 dispatches in Paris and Allied lines report German forces advancing in Flanders near Lacre and Ypres canal while French and British troops resist with valor. The German assault also crosses from Pinon forest toward Soissons and Rheims as observers note cautious progress.
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German Offenses Press Somme Front as Raids Multiply
British dispatches report heavy German bombardments and sudden assaults on a wide front from Rheims to Soissons with attacks also on Lacre Locre Voormezeele and the Ypres sector. Feral raids repulsed between Sorbie and Failloy and increased activity on the Belgian front.
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Food Administration urges drastic wheat cut and meat reduction
Editorial from The Chronicle urges nationwide cooperation under Hoover's guidance. It argues meat and sugar must be rationed, wheat consumption cut to one third until next harvest, and calls for canning, preservation, and prioritizing children and invalids. It appeals to organizations and communities to join the effort.
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Memorial service at First Baptist honors veterans
A memorial service at the First Baptist Church was held yesterday morning with Civil War veterans, joined by the Woman’s Relief Corps. Rev. W. R. Yard delivered the address, the choir performed several numbers, and Mrs. Chase Glidden spent the day in Chicago.
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Rail and freight fare hikes loom as June start draws near
The railroad administration announced 25 percent class and commodity rate increases starting June 25, with rail fares rising three cents per mile from June 10. Heavy commodities such as coal coke and grain face notable rises while passenger rates stay mostly unchanged. The move, cited to cover higher operating costs and wage hikes, follows reports of U S troops in Europe and concern among families awaiting news from soldiers in the 129th infantry.
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Departure From Sycamore Sends 91 DeKalb County Men to Army
Large turnout expected in DeKalb and Sycamore as 91 county men depart tomorrow morning in two special cars attached to the Sterling train. Local support planned by DeKalb residents traveling to Sycamore to bid farewell. Red Cross drive funds likely exceed 12000, with DeKalb township nearing its 9000 quota and American Steel & Wire employees contributing about 8000 in total.
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Pershing Reports Casualties In War Department List
Washington May 27 General Pershing releases a casualty list naming nineteen service members. Nine killed in action four dead of wounds one dead of disease two wounded severely and three missing.
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War maps sell rapidly on sale at Chronicle office
The Chronicle reports a Saturday night rush for war maps, with many sold after supper. A limited number remain for late buyers, but they will not last long. Readers say the map is the best of its kind yet issued.
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Communion Service For Local Church Youths
Yesterday at First Lutheran church a special communion was held for young men entering service Tuesday. The rite preceded confirmation for a class of 32 to be confirmed next Sunday, with Rev. Fairlund delivering an impressive message.
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Stricken Sister Recovers From Stroke Also Film Showings
Mrs Livermore sister of W G Boyes suffered a paralytic stroke last Saturday at the county infirmary but is reported as only slightly affected with left side weakness. A Princess Trio program features The Man Without a Country at 7 20 and 9 15 with Florence La Roadie and H E Herbert in leading roles. The production, chosen by the Bureau of Commercial Economics, Department of Public Instruction, was shown at the Sylvan theater on government property near the Washington monument before the president and 25 900 observers. Also notes list Country Club dinner plans Eagles memorial day gathering and a DeKalbridge M A F and A M third degree meeting May 28.
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Florence LaRoadie
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Washington
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Washington Monument
United States
All America
Trio
Elks Lodge Meeting Notice In DeKalb Tonight
Regular meeting of the DeKalb lodge of Elks is set for this evening at 1k hall. J Killian serves as secretary. Chronicle ads note bargain opportunities for readers.
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DeKalb Lodge of Elks
J. Killian
Wilson urges Congress to act this session on tax plan
President Wilson addresses a joint session linking German offensives to urgent war funding. He urges lawmakers to stay beyond the session, expand treasury resources, and avoid overreliance on loans as the four billion taxation bill alone cannot sustain the enlarged wartime budget.
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