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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1925

Page

2

Art Exhibit for Sycamore Schools Opening Wednesday

The Guild Hall exhibit opens December 2 to benefit Sycamore schools with all door receipts after expenses used to buy masterpieces for city schools. The event features a two hundred piece collection of aviation reproductions and fine prints from Elson Art Publication Company, Belmont MA, inviting students to view free.

Guild Hall Sycamore Elson Art Publication Company, Inc Belmont Mass

Many Expected at Big Meeting Tuesday Night

Reports indicate the annual meeting and banquet of the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce will draw a large crowd at the Unitarian Church tomorrow evening. Officers will be elected, yearly reports presented, and after dinner remarks by Rev. Keene Ryan are anticipated.

Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce Universilist Keene Ryan Ho Ae Neta

Day Richards Opens the Skating Rink at Armory

Day Richards announces the skating rink will open at the Armory on Thursday and run a busy season. The floor is in splendid shape and it will be open Wednesday, Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoons with private parties possible. Fans in Sycamore and vicinity await the rink.

Richards Armory Siven Carnpe Sundaoon Stotler Skauim Sycamore Annonne

Hallenberg Speaks at Business Men's Meeting Today

AJ R. Hallenberg of the Northern Utilities company spoke at the Guild meeting on public relations. He discussed ongoing efforts and shared insights gathered from prior appearances, drawing praise from attendees of the business men’s gathering.

Hallenberg At & Business Men’s Meeting AJ R. Hallenberg Thi Northern Utilities Company Hallenberg

Western Union Repairmen Work In Sycamore Saturday

Union repair crew conducted urgent maintenance in Sycamore on Saturday. They attended to Western Union lines changing batteries and performing necessary repairs after an incident.

Tern Union Ef Tinjon Telegraph Company Sycamore Western Union

Society Happenings Highlight Local Travel and Visitors

Mrs A Moyers recovering well after surgery at Sycamore hospital. Mr and Mrs Koehn return from Florida trip where Mr Koehn attended the National Ticket Agents association convention. Mrs W Nelson from Evanston visited relatives. Couples Ferguson and Rote traveled to Aurora. A local won a building jot from a campaign at the Central States fair. Mrs J Morgan and Miss Theresa traveled to Detroit for business. Lawrence Andriste and James Boyle among Sycamore witnesses at a Chicago event. Westel Sedewick of the Farmers Trust & Savings Bank transacted business in Sandwich. Delos Ball of Kingston secured a marriage license to wed Nise Lucille Berg of DeKalb. H E White and son Will of Somonauk transacted business. Mrs M J West and Miss Bertha of DeKalb visited Sycamore. Rev Father Hastings and St Albans boys watched Morgan Park beat Northwestern 21 to 7 at Morgan Park Park.

A.P. Koehn Florida

Odd Fellows to Hold Meeting at Sycamore lodge

The Sycamore lodge of Ox Fel lows will hold a meeting come evening at Une fall. Degree work will be exemplified on candidates and plans for Saturday night banquet and reception at Dixon in honor of Mrs. Etta Tebbins are announced. The event is expected to be a leading social affair in the OO F and Rebekah circles in Dixon and vicinity with many visitors.

Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge of Ox Fellows Une Fall Dixon Etta Tebbins Rebekah

Auto Crash Near Fox Farm Leaves Buick Abandoned

An auto accident near Fox farm west of Sycamore Saturday night involved several cars. A large Buick was abandoned along the highway and towed away by Button wrecking crew. License plates were on a Ford, Buick possibly owned by a DeKalb man though not reported stolen. A separate incident noted two women drivers with front fenders locked as they tried to separate, nearly tipping the cars.

Fox Farm Sycamore Buick Ford Buickielongs

Partial vehicle bumper theft mars incident report

A damaged machine bumper was taken before the drivers could proceed and neither machine was further moved as reported today amid the ongoing event. The incident caused concern but details remain limited.

Business Man Has Troubles Present Time

Mary of Steen rod and Mare faces ongoing health woes after multiple unsuccessful specialists. An operation in Chickotml removed tissue from the cheek while another neck procedure caused continued inconvenience and uncertainty for the business owner. Silently hoping for a diagnosis in the coming days.

KE. Mary Steenrod & Mare Marre Chickotml Jen

Arm injury care continues after multiple surgeries

J Pred Carlson, a well known camore woman, had another operation today at S cumere hospital after previous fractures failed to knit properly. Despite attempts with four surgeries over time, the fractured bone has not united, and doctors hope the current operation will restore function and prevent further trouble as the wound heals.

J. Pred Carlson S ¥Cumere Camore

Soap Marking Store Windows Cease Complaint Heard

Merchants discuss a town prank where youths mark shop windows with soap. The practice causes clean up and store damage, with Chief Fred Mitchell warning of swift punishment to deter the offenders.

Fred Mitchell

Continue With Paying Work on Somonauk

Weather turned cold Saturday night but payin g work on South Somonauk street resumed this morning with material trucks moving to the depot and then to the scene of operations. The contractor intends to keep up the work for the next day so it can be finished in the planned time. The ground is not frozen and has been straw covered until cement is laid.

Somonauk Street

Hinckley Man Pays Fine and Is Discharged

Hinckley man Arthur Biehl faced charges of tambling and assault in the county court. He paid a fine of 100 and was discharged on payment. Another Hinckley resident, Lewis Pilgentauer, arrested in DeKalb on Saturday, was released on 1000 bail after a police stop. The report notes Wilhelmsenbauer was heavily under the influence and tried to drive when stopped by Officer Larsen.

Arthur Biehl Hinckley Samblins Iit Pary Thiewis Lewis Pilgentauer Chien DeKalb Satur Laurson Wilsenbauer Larsen

Banquet Held in Rockford Honors Concordia Encampment

Wort Snyder attended a Saturday banquet in Rockford after noon honoring Frank A. Lind for Concordia Encampment, 1005. The gathering recognized the event with an afternoon reception and featured local attendees.

Rockford Wort Snyder Whett Wert Re Ecemini Frank A. Lind Concordia

Fresh Beef Is Coming Down at Cram Patriarch Banquet

A newly installed patriarch at Cram hosted a banquet with a notable program that drew interest and featured a fulfilling array of offerings. The event showcased community focus and strong attendance, signaling a celebratory gathering.

Ay Cram

Football Fans Travel to Chicago for Big Game

Football fans plan to attend the Wisconsin versus Chicago game in Chicago. Some fans drove in Friday afternoon while others left early Saturday, seeking to witness the major contest and support their team.

Chicago Wisconsin Chicase

Furnishers Report on Wheat Corn and Barley Prices at Chicago

Market notes from Chicago show wheat opening high then slipping over 3 cents amid profit taking. Argentine crop bullish but limited impact. Argentine estimate around 200 million bushels versus government 285 million. Corn and other grains traded narrowly with mild declines as futures eased.

Liverpool Murray Andant Beth

Market Notes From A Turbulent Seaboard Report

Reports indicate export business activity at the seaboard with limited attention. Weather conditions generally favorable. Oats eased in sympathy with broader grain trends. Provisions reacted to recessions and command actions, with caution in grain markets amid uncertain demand.

Seaboard

Market Notes and Livestock Prices in Chicago Trade

Following a recovery in noon dealings the market drifted with steel shares bouncing from early lows near 1201. Buying interest appeared in special stocks including American Sugar and Armour as traders remained cautious about overall tone and dividend prospects.

American Sugar and Armour

Corn Contest At Buckstop-Reipi-Bur Reed Store Opens Week

Many entries flood a local corn show held at Buckstop-Riipi-Bur Reed store this week. Thomas Roberts of Delvall Soil Improvement Association calls it the largest community display, with all corn varieties on display in the basement. High school students judge Wednesday, Joliet’s Mr Webb judges Friday for prize awards. Mrs Ho Tribben of Brooklyn plans to visit for Thanksgiving at her sister Mrs Robert McCelhin’s home.

Eorn Thomas Roberts Delvall Soil Improvement Association Wedfesd Werie Cultural Elas Webb Joliet Ho, Tribben Brooklyn, LN. Y Robert McCieliin

Temperance Debate Marks Drunkness Figures Across Cities

A longstanding temperance argument reemerges urging wiser restriction over Volstead enforcement. The piece cites 1918 19 partial restrictions and argues that drunkenness rose sharply 132 to 1924 while arrests for intoxicated driving surged about 354 percent. It notes trends: wet states similar to 1914 dry states worse under total prohibition, with city by city arrest tallies for New York Chicago Philadelphia Kansas City Washington Minneapolis and others.

Hong Run Kow United States New York Chicago Philadelphia Kansas Citiot San Francisco Washington, D. C Minneapolis

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Help Miss Rogers Gain Weight

Miss Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois writes she suffered flu related weakness and loss of appetite. After using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets she regained appetite, filled out cheeks, improved complexion and gained weight in six weeks. Sixty tablets cost 60 cents at Kirchner's Drug Store.

McCoy MeCoy Alberta Rogers West Cerro Gorda Decatur Kirchner’s McCoy’s Orand

Scale of Votes For Closing Week Ailes By Mail

The notice outlines vote scales by mail with figures 2.76 5.00 10.00 15.00 and ranges from 7 000 to 40 000 votes across 16 000 and 40 000 vote bands indicating varying mail ballot totals and thresholds.

Revival Opened By Baptists In Swedish Church

Evangelist Harold Ystrom from Norway opened a revival in the Swedish Baptist church last night. The series continues each evening at a fixed time with a message described as strongly effective. Ystrom also sings with a baritone voice and has led a life of varied experiences including naval service, stage work, and postwar relief missions in Berlin and Vienna.

Harold Ystrom Norway Ystrom Berlin Vienna

Devotional Talk Invites Scandinavian Audience

A cordial invitation is extended to the Scandinavian community to hear Rev. Yatrom share his experiences, encouraging attendance at the upcoming event.

Yatrom

We Known Attorney Dead at Springfield

James Orr well known attorney and board member died today in Springfield after eight months of illness. He was years old.

Springfield James Orr 4Tion

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