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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1925
Page
2
Prof Gardner urged friendly customer first sales approach at the D R S salesmanship school held at the high school. He stressed thinking from the customer’s mind, letting shoppers touch merchandise, and smiling and attentive service to boost store success.
For the past twenty one years the Chronic Diseases official will make a regular monthly visit to DeKalb at the DeKalb Hotel from 9 a m to 5 30 p m on Friday November 13th. The event will bring information on chronic disease prevention and control to residents.
Reports today state chamber of commerce funds are raised to buy the site at State and California for a new hotel near the business district and railway stations. Fargo says construction could start at once after moving the Whittemore house from the site. The project, led by Nate Hathaway of Sioux City, could boost Sycamore commerce and development, while local society notes record various visits and civic activities.
After a Cham ber of Commerce conference with H B Fargo of Geneva a committee signed the articles of agreement to establish a city hotel. The move marks a concrete step toward new lodging facilities and local economic development.
Discussion centers on whether Somonauk street should reopen this winter as city finances limit paving. Farmers south of Sycamore struggle to reach town, while local business owners and the Chamber of Commerce consider options if winter closure continues.
Terry Druggan, held at the DeKalb county jail, was discharged this morning and expected to secure bail in Chicago. County officials believe he will not be remanded here after appearing in court there. Sheriff officials said Druggan went back to Chicago to stay.
H. A. Sandholm of the meat market bearing his name has not been at his post for several days seeking rest. He remains at home but is not ill and expects to return after a couple or three weeks. He believes the rest will do him good and health will be greatly improved upon his return.
John Benson of Edwards street collided with a bus after following too close to the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul tracks in DeKalb. Benson could not stop on slick pavement and his Ford skidded several feet with minor damage to the bus.
State superintendent Francis G. Blair will address the DeKalb Par-ent-Teachers association at the high school this evening. He supports the PTA program efforts and will share ideas on suitable activities and their management for Sycamore pupils. Teachers and PTA members are expected to attend.
Judge William J Fulton presides as jurors are called for examination in the case Bennett versus McAllister. The action seeks damages for injuries from an accident at the McAllister store, following a prior trial at the last circuit court session.
After hours of deliberation a damage suit grows from Mr Bennett being seriously injured removing a box from an upper floor by an elevator. A drayman stopped the car, another user operated it, Bennett lost weeks of work and paid hospital fees. Legal talent on both sides. verdict expected after today’s testimony.
An article explains terra cotta’s long history from ancient Egypt and India to modern times, tracing the DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank building’s terra cotta to advanced ceramic production. It details clay bed selection, mining, purification, and processing steps leading to first class material.
A DeKalb Trust bank construction feature explains how terra cotta pieces are molded in plaster forms, dried, glazed with color chemists, and fired in brick kilns for even heat. Each piece is numbered for exact placement, then packed for shipment highlighting durability, color stability, and finish variety.
A theatregoer disturbance arose as four patrons repeatedly coughed during a show prompting reminders to avoid nuisance from coughs or colds. An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for quick relief from coughs hoarseness and colds with a testimonial from Mrs W T Clary of White Plains Va.
A new broom soaked for an hour in strong brine lasts longer, a practical tip promising extended use.
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