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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1925
Page
1
A local campaign offers a Wurlitzer Grand Piano to the top woman with the most combined old and new subscriptions during three weeks from November 2 to 21. Mrs. Delbert Stonesifer of DeKalb wins by a tiny margin. final votes to be announced at the campaign close on November 28.
DeKalb residents can enjoy a musical treat Sunday evening as Axel Carlson, fresh from studies with Italian masters, appears as soloist at the First Baptist church Artists Night. Reports praise his progress and potential as a leading midwestern singer. He may perform arias from famous operas, with program details to follow. the church and community look forward to the event. At Leslie's this week: Men's H.S. White Kerchiefs with initials in fancy box at 39c.
A detailed note on campaign tallies instructs corrections must be made by Tuesday evening 6 o'clock November 24. It lists candidates by district with large vote totals for Districts 1 2 and 3 including Devine Deibert Koski Scott Peavoch Pahalyene Lockwood Pierson Herman Schilling Grace Eddy Wilson Collin Concidine Yocum Florence Johnson and many others with county towns like DeKalb Malta Cortland Sycamore Maple Park and Lee.
Tonight and tomorrow the American Legion presents the musical comedy The Touchdown in the high school auditorium under Mrs. L. G. Warner. Tickets are sold at Powell Secor and Lenx drug stores with reserved seats available before showtime. general admission also at stores for tomorrow. The Legion and Auxiliary assisted in ticket sales. Girl Scout ushers from Cardinal troop will greet patrons.
Pollow city authorities reported multiple intoxicated arrests over the weekend. Four were jailed Saturday night for drunkenness, Oscar Larson faced a county jail for driving while intoxicated, and two traffic violations earned fines or police court appearances. A disorderly conduct and intoxication case was to be heard today.
Turkeys are not as plentiful in Illinois as two years ago per reports from state and federal agriculture departments. Turkey crop is two percent lower nationally and four percent lower overall. Hatching was earlier than usual and the season raced for turkeys. Birds are reported in good condition. The price per pound is slightly higher than usual at twenty eight cents versus twenty six a year ago. Chicken supply is about the same as four years ago with live weight around eighteen cents. Supply of ducks and geese nearly matches last year. Weighed prices stand at sixteen cents, unchanged from last year.
Announcements from the Home Missions of the Methodist church describe a district meeting in Joliet on December 2 to boost home missionary work. Preachers spoke yesterday on efforts across churches in the greater Chicago area as subdistricts and groups schedule gatherings in Rockford Elgin Freeport Dixon and Joliet.
Funeral services were held at nine o’clock this morning for Traul Klemm after a sudden death Friday at St Mary’s hospital. A later note mentions Mrs Klemm’s relapse Thursday. Services were at St Mary’s church with burial in St Mary’s cemetery. Rev Father J A Solon officiated.
Governor and aides depart Springfield for Washington to discuss federal funding for bovine tuberculosis eradication in Illinois with President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine. The trip aims to address an insufficient federal appropriation under the state federal agreement.
Washington November 23. Secretary Kellogg maintains his decision excluding Countess Catherine Karolyi, wife of Hungary’s first president, as a dangerous radical. Karolyi attorneys appeal to President Coolidge, arguing the ruling contradicts American ideals and citing former entry by Hughes.
The first annual calf club show in DeKalb drew many youngsters with calves displayed today. Winners could not be announced yet as workers labored late. a dinner for members and fathers was hosted by the DeKalb Farm Women's club at the Methodist church. Prize results will appear in tomorrow's paper.
A thief rammed a safe in a Decatur cafeteria on a Sabbath and escaped with about $900. Police reported no injuries. The incident occurred on November 23 after hours, with investigators examining the scene for clues and potential security gaps.
Washington reports that Wayne B. Wheeler blasts the Moderation League findings as immoderate and inaccurate while New York releases a sweeping survey showing drunkenness in 1924 near 1914 levels. The Moderation League, including Elihu Root and Kermit Roosevelt on its board, argues Volstead failed as arrests and drinking patterns shifted with wartime effects and the rise of banned liquor.
Tickets are selling well for the first concert by the girls’ chorus of the First Baptist church to be held Friday evening. Miss Ruth Burnett of Aurora, contralto, will assist in a group of songs, with M A Raddatz performing a piano solo in the cantata Garden of Flowers. Mrs. Scott Peacock and Miss Zaida Munson will also take part, and a Wurlitzer grand piano will accompany. The event promises a pleasing evening of music.
Two boys Edward Harrison and Edmund Dowd aged 13 and 15 are jailed on charges of stealing automobiles. They confessed to taking several machines and abandoning them later.
Chicago police fight a weekend surge of murder and bombings as State Attorney Crowe orders grand jury action into the death of John Minotti who was killed while testifying at a coroner s inquest. Four bombings occurred, a street car and drug store were robbed, two hold ups happened on the same corner, and a loop office was looted of 12000 dollars.
Mrs Mary C Husted a Malta resident for 25 years died yesterday morning at 3 o clock at her sister Mrs C N Haishs home in Malta Funeral services will be held at 3 o clock tomorrow from the Malta home with burial in Malta cemetery She was born Mary C Sampson in Starrucca Pa and later lived with her sister in Malta Gust Sandstrom Chicago former Malta resident died yesterday at 1 30 pm His death message came to Alfred Lundquist He will be buried in Chicago tomorrow afternoon He worked for Harsh Separator works and American Steel & Wire in this city before moving to Chicago
An open Knights of Columbus meeting hosts an illustrated Rome lecture by Father Berthold of Virgil. He recently returned from Rome and will present a free public program, followed by music, attracting a large audience.
Col. Mitchell, on the stand before a jury of generals, criticizes war department policies and outlines views on air power. He recalls flying in major engagements, cites Pershing’s letter, and warns future wars will hinge on aerial attacks and submarine activity. Mitchell lists about 100 recommendations for service improvement and notes few were adopted.
Uncertain conditions linger with possible snow and rising temperatures expected Tuesday. Forecasters note fluctuating precipitation chances and variable winds as the region eyes potential wintry mix.
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