Hays Appeals to Youths to Help Deliver Christmas Parcels
Postmaster General Will Hays urges boys and girls nationwide to mail Christmas parcels early to ease the rush. He asks students to remind families to wrap parcels, include full addresses, and use legible handwriting, stressing proper postage and early mailing to aid the postal service.
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Will Hays
United States
Sam
Christmias
United Reg
Delver
Postal Service
Will H. Hays
P. S
Children Crusade Promotes Health Habits Across Nations
A long feature describes the Modern Health Crusade for children, its chores from brushing teeth to outdoor play, and its links to the National Tuberculosis Association. It notes a global reach including Canada and European nations, funded by Christmas Seals. It also covers Ireland peace talks, Ulster specials, and President Harding’s upcoming business message and education week proclamation.
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Canada
France
Czech
China
Alaska
Virgin Islands
National Tuberculosis Association
Remains Taken to Rosehill for Burial
The remains of Miss Marianne Church aged 82, niece of Mrs. E. G. Clark, were taken by motor to Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago for burial. She died Sunday evening after coming from Beaver Dam Wisconsin two weeks ago to stay with the DeKalb family. death attributed to infirmities of old age, peaceful passing.
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Marianne Church
E. G. Clark
Rosehill Cemetery
Chicago
Clark
Beaver Dam
Wis
DeKalb
Mrs Beckman laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Julia Beckman of West Lincoln Highway died Sunday morning about 10 20 and was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. Brief services were held at the farm home at 1 30 before the cortege went to the First Lutheran Church where Rev E W Magnusson conducted a tribute to the deceased. The service drew a large crowd reflecting the high esteem in which she was held.
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Julia Beckman
West Lincoln Highway
Oakwood Cemetery
First Lutheran Church
E. W. Magnusson
Cook County Refuses German Cannons for Forests
Cook County Board rejects War Department offer to furnish captured German cannons for forest tracts. Daniel Ryan proclaims the war is won and urges converting the cannons into plowshares, expressing hope for lasting peace. Also a local ad notes FAIRVIEW MAUSOLEUM space at reasonable prices with contacts.
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United Press
Chicago
Cook
County Today
War Department
Daniel Ryan
County Board of Forest Commissioners
Fairview
E. J. Wiswall
Ernest Carter
Odd Fellows Hold Evening Meeting With Initiation
The Odd Fellows held a regular meeting last night with an initiatory degree ceremony. One candidate received the degree work while other lodge business was addressed. District plans set for December 12 with Rebekah ladies invited. Genoa Sycamore and Lindenwood lodges expected to send representatives next month.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Genoa
Sycamore
Lindenwood
Death toll rises in Rialto theatre blaze
New Haven Nov 29 The Rialto theatre fire death toll climbed to seven as two more injured victims died, United Press reports.
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Rialto
United Press
New Haven
Conn
Local Doctor Helps Battle With Disease in Dixon
Dixon officials led by Mayor Smith and Health Officer Warren with Dr Rodney Wright and P H Cooney from state health departments launched a united effort to stamp out smallpox. A general vaccination of all school children was ordered and Wright urged rapid cooperation to prevent an epidemic.
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Dixon
Smith
Warren
Rodney Wright
DeKalb
P. H. Cooney
Springfield
State Department of Health
Wright
Cooney
Father Foley
Potter
Werren
South Side High School
Bixon
Dr. Wright
Orphan Edward Jordan Finds Home with Grandmother in Chicago
Edward Jordan a 14 year old orphan returned to Chicago yesterday with his grandmother to live. His mother died recently while his father had already passed away leaving Edward in the care of relatives. The South Ninth Street home has been broken up and Edward is placed with his grandmother.
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Edward Jordan
Chicago
Ater
South Mth Street
Edward
Railroad profits May Be Cut After March
The Interstate Commerce Commission signaled possible railroad profit cuts after March 1 next year to enable a sweeping rate reduction. It asked 13 questions of railroads for answers ahead of hearings December 14 to 21 to determine if a general rate cut is feasible.
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Dnitveaness
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fear hero takes life in wave of ocean
New York November 29 a letter from Col. Charles Whittlesey famed Lost Battalion commander to lawyer Robert S Little suggests he committed suicide by self. He vanished from the liner Poloa en route to Havana and his wartime ordeals and pallbearer duty at Arlington likely unsettled him.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Charles Whittesly
Robert S. Little
Whittiesly
Poloa
Havana
Arlington
Princess Theatre Tonight Presents Reputation Drama
The Princess Theatre offers Monday and Tuesday showings with Overture by the Princess orchestra, Tony Sarg Almanac First Tooth Carpenter, a new Make Me song, and H R Sorensen solo. Carl Laemmie presents Stuart Paton drama Reputation starring Priscilla Dean, with performances at 7 30 and 9 15 p m. Audience urged to arrive before musical numbers.
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Princess Playhouse
Princess Orchestra
Tony Sarg
Jerome K. Remick & Co
H. R. Sorensen
Carl Laemmie
Stuart Paton
Priscilla Dean
Jap naval dispute looms at arms conference
Washington the arms talks focus on Japan as Baron Karo negotiates cap ships cuts along with Hughes 60 to 70 percent options. British French opposition to Harding plan cited. China seeks foreign troop removal as talks continue. President Harding waits for action on his association of nations plan.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Hughes
Washington
Dd, C
Baron Karo
Japa
Harding
Association of Nations
Arthur Balfour
France
Rene Viviani
Germany
Far-East
Ghost boss arrested in hoax case in Chicago
Dr. C W S Snyder known as the alleged ghost boss was jailed after a complaint by George Arnold of Charleston Illinois. Arnold said his wife was attacked by fifty devils that Snyder promised to drive away using spirits rather than medicine.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
C. W.S. Snyder
George Arnold
Charleston
Arnold
Testimony Favors Baby Stillman in Divorces Case
United Press reports favorable testimony in the Stillman divorce hearing. Evidence indicates Guy Stillman lived with his wife at a New York hotel before his birth, suggesting Stillman may be the father. Two hotel employees testified.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Despondent man hanged himself after Geneseo bank loss
Geneseo Illinois November 29 August Ristan aged 69 committed suicide in his barn this morning. He was despondent over the Geneseo savings bank closure two weeks earlier and had extended a personal loan of 9000 dollars to bank president W H Holzinger in addition to his savings.
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Sy United Press
Geneseo
Ristan
Geneseo Savings Bank
W. H. Holzinger
Sleet Storm Sweeps East Coast. Three Die
A Boston dispatch reports a continuing sleet storm moving east after three days over New England. At least three deaths are attributed to the weather and property damage reaches two million dollars. The storm persisted overnight even as residents note travel and power disruptions. A Chicago family, Mr and Mrs Jack Wright and their daughter, spent the weekend visiting here.
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Boston
Mass
New England
Dixon Woman Near Death After Mercury Poison Milk
Mrs. L. E. Woollyatt of Dixon near the cement plant nearly died after drinking milk tainted with bi chloride of mercury tablets. A child dropped tablets into the milk. she was rushed to Dixon hospital, treated, and returned home feeling weak but alive.
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L. E. Woollyatt
Dixon
Dixon Hospital
De Kalb Plans Scout Organization With Freeman Talk
Interest in forming Boy Scout troops in De Kalb rose after Freeman of the Scout commission spoke to local men and boys. A committee was named to organize a permanent unit and coordinate with the Scoutmasters selection, with the slogan Watch the Scouts of De Kalb.
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DeKalb
Freeman
Boy Scout Commission
Ent
Scouts of
Germany seeks British view on reparations pause
Tr Walter Rothenau former German minister travels to London to consult Sir Robert Horne on a possible moratorium or rearrangement of reparations payments. British authorities hint they may omit France from the deliberations while Lord Abernon is summoned to join talks amid Stinnes visit and press interest.
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United Press
London
England
Walter Rothenau
Robert Horne
Britain
France
Rothenau
Hugo Stinnes
Lord Abernon
Berlin
Vere Goodyear Quits Church Choir After 20 Years
Vere C. Goodyear has given up his work with the Metho dist church choir after 20 years of service. He led the choir for 11 years and has been a member for two decades, saying only other duties compelled the change. Church members regret the vacancy and have not yet filled the post.
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Vere C. Goodyear
Methodist Church
Goodyear
Eagles Meet Friday Night With Del Cary Smith Headlining
DeKalb Aerie members and many others anticipate a Friday night gathering at the Odd Fellows hall featuring Del Cary Smith of Spokane Washington, a noted lawyer and platform speaker. The program includes entertainment numbers and dancing with free admission and a 50 cent chicken dinner at Lincolnway Restaurant.
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del Cary Smith
The
Eagles
Odd Fellows Hall
DeKalb Aerie For Eagles
Spokane
Wash
Smith
Road Tax Fight in DeKalb Court Over South Grove Levy
South Grove farmers challenge a 66 cent special road tax approved April 1922 for five years. Judge Adam Cliffe issued a temporary injunction halting the tax levy and county clerk Kandarsu barred from extending the tax. Plaintiffs include A. B. Byers and Jesse Driscoll with $500 bond posted.
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South Grove
Sycamore
Myal
Adam ©. Cliffe
Circuit Court
A. B. Byers
Jesse Driscoll
Mayes H. Burchfield
Range 8
DeKalb County
M. Kandarsu
George Barnes
Saul
Bill Farether
Juriadicriun
Boad
Curls
Robert Byers
New Victim in Chicago Ward and Race Feud
The Bloody Nineteenth claimed another victim today Natala Melica cobbley war shal land killed while working his shop. The murderers osveped.
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Chicago
Unites’ Pyene
Natala Melica
Cobbley
War Shal
Land
Union Daves Benefit at Viking's Hall for Sick Member
Union Daves hold a benefit at Viking's Hall to aid a sick member. Admission 25 cents for ladies and 25 cents for gentlemen. Proceeds go toward medical needs and relief for the member and family.
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Daves
Viking’s Hall
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