Reed Cross Annual Call Opens Local Roll Call Drive
Preliminary work starts in Sycamore for the Red Cross annual roll call set to begin November 11. Mrs. James Divine, general chair, and team plan publicity visits to stores to place window posters and materials. The chapter funds aid local ex service men and needy residents, spending over 700 dollars last year, with no set quota but a push to raise as much as possible for those in distress. The drive runs from next Wednesday to Thanksgiving Day.
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Red Cross
James Divine
Sycamore
The
Death Claims Mrs Peterson at Home in Southwest Town
Mrs Charles Peterson died at her home in the southwest part of town after a period of poor health. A short time earlier her daughter Mrs Loptien had passed away, and it is believed the daughter's death hastened the mother's. Details of the Sycamore resident's life will be released later.
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Peterson
Charles Peterson
Loptien
Sycamore
Retailers to Hold Meeting of Chamber Committee
The annual meeting of the retailers committee of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the organization's office on Tuesday evening November 24. Officers will be named attendance reports read and other important business matters presented. Members are urged to attend.
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Retailers Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
Society Events Highlight Local Gatherings and Plans
Mrs Phares M Johnson in Chicago on inn business. Central school PTA held a meeting with topics discussed. The Club hosts a tea at Mrs Johnsons home tomorrow. Fun Frolic at Armory tomorrow evening draws large attendance with dancing from 8 30 to midnight and refreshments. Episcopal Guild meetings yield a supper at the hall today, Legion Auxiliary plans an elaborate supper at the Elks Club for ex service men.
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Episcopal Guild
Legion Auxiliary
Elks'club
Little Activity at County Jail in Court House Offices
Four days passed with no admissions or discharges at the county jail. Terry Druggan has visited the courts in Chicago and returned, awaiting a December hearing after a failed attempt to secure bail with a deputy U.S. marshal.
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Terry Druggan
Chicago
Druggan
United States
New Garage to Rise on Elm Street After Plans Approved
Dr D O Thompson approved plans for a new 60 by 60 foot garage on Elm Street. The building will include two entrances for show room and service station. John B Adee plans to lease and move his Jordan Chrysler Star and Durant agency from California Street to the new Elm Street site.
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D. O. Thompson
Elm Street
Scout Fund Secured for County Unit in Sycamore
Report says the weeklong drive raised $1,000 for the county unit Scout fund. Most residents welcomed solicitors and donations were readily given. The funds are with the proper committee to be turned over at the right time. A meeting is planned soon to form definite county unit plans.
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Sycamore
DeKalb Circuit Court Sessions Include Norris Westlake Case
At DeKalb county circuit today Norris versus Westlake was awaited with other matters to be heard in the afternoon if the DeKalb case finished. The Sinclair Refining Company versus McCormick was also on the docket for a hearing today.
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DeKalb
DeKalb County
Norris
Westlake
Sinclair Refining Company
McCormick
Uncle Sam Lags in Art of Flying Says Hoover Panel
Secretary Hoover's six month aviation report urges withdrawal from government flying in non military areas and establishes a civil aeronautics bureau in the commerce department. It backs private industry aid, city landing fields, and ratification of the International Air Navigation Convention to set rules and sovereignty over airspace.
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Washington, Bd
Sur
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Bureau of Civil Aeronautics
Commerce Department
Large Number of Grid Fans Go to Illinois Chicago Game
A large turnout from DeKalb plans to attend the Illinois versus Chicago grid game at Illinois Stadium. Fans travel on about 20 special trains from Chicago tomorrow evening and Saturday morning, joining Rotary and Kiwanis members for the event following Illinois recent win over Pennsylvania.
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University of Tin
Chicago
Lini
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Rotary
Kiwanis
DeKalb
Civil Service Exam Set For Local Post Office
A clerks and carrier civil service examination will be held in this city on December 12, as announced by Postmaster Thomas Olsen. Two additional exams in Michigan will be held in Marquette and Niles the same day. Applications must be received by December 2, and interested applicants should contact Postmaster Olsen for details.
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Postoffice
Post Office Service
Thomas Olsen
Marquette
Niles
Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Postmanster Olsen
Family Pet Killed by Fast Train at Second Street Crossing
Jack the dog of Ward Sturtevant family was instantly killed about 8 15 this morning at the Second street railroad crossing by a eastbound passenger train. The dog was well known in the downtown area and at the police station where he often visited. A large group of youngsters mourn his loss as he had been an intelligent and active companion for years.
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Jack
Ward Sturtevant
Second Street
Lloouna
Stomax relief praised by DeKalb man Turley
John E Turley of 3S Fisk Ave DeKalb writes Wormley’s Stomax Relief helped his four year stomach trouble. He says the medicine cured pain and allowed him to eat again after trying many remedies. He purchased another bottle at Stills Drug Store DeKalb Illinois.
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John E. Turley
Fisk Ave
DeKalb
Northwestern to Host Police Chiefs School Next Year
Chief W A Wiltberger of Evanston leads an effort to organize a police chiefs school at Northwestern University. The program aims for a two week session after the Chicago chiefs convention next July with lecturers from the International Association of Police Chiefs and other police leaders joining as faculty and students.
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W. A. Wiltberger
Evanston
Northwestern University
Collins
International Association of Police Chiefs
William A. Wilberger
Chicago
Committee to Select Rules for Athletics Formed
A faculty and student body meeting at the teaching college resulted in forming a ten member committee. Five members will come from the faculty and five from the undergraduate body to draft eligibility rules and oversee all athletic activities. No personnel announcement had been made by 2 PM.
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Teaching College
Plot to Kill Mussolini Reported by Police
In Rome on November 5 the police disclosed a plan to shoot Premier Mussolini. In response Mussolini ordered military occupation of all Masonic lodges and the Unitarian Socialist party to be disbanded.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Unitarian Socialist Party
S. S. S. Promises Clear Skin Through Rich Blood
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as building rich red blood to purge impurities and stop skin breakouts. It claims purified blood nourishes skin, improves appetite, and delivers energy, urging readers to buy the larger bottle at drug stores.
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Nature
Illinois anti robber campaign cuts bank robberies
Regults Carbondale UK Nov 5 UP Illi nois anti robber campaign has cut bank robberies in the state by 62 percent in six months. R C Saunders director of the Illinois Bankers Association says protection in small towns is costly and lacking. Newspapers and police cooperation helped the effort succeed.
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Carbondale
Illinois
R. C. Saunders
The
Minois Bankers Association
Last October Freezing Record At Springfield
Weather notes show October 1925 had more freezing days than any Octobers in 40 years. A dozen October days dipped below freezing. 1897 reached within four degrees of zero. The period’s October had no freezing days. ANNOUNCEMENT I herewith announce my candidacy for sheriff of De Kalb County at the April primaries. If elected I promise a clean and efficient administration. HARLAN FISHER.
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Springfield
DeKalb County
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims deafness relief
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine will relieve catarrhal inflammation and its internal tonic medicine acts through the blood to restore normal mucous surfaces. It notes sales by druggists for over 40 years and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Injured Student Improves at St Mary's Hospital
Reports from St Mary's Hospital say Paul Brown, a high school student, is improving steadily after severe injuries. Doctors indicate his condition is not serious despite the seriousness of the incident and note continued observation.
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St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Paul Brown
St. Mary's Hospital
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