Brown county and Mt Sterling seek new life through patience and plans
The piece surveys Mt Sterling in Brown County Illinois, noting its water woes and lack of manufacturing. It discusses the county's strong corn and hog production, slow industrial development, and hopes to recruit dairying, textiles, and other plants. Local leaders push patience and organized effort, citing past successes in Jacksonville and others as blueprints for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Mt. Sterling
Tfl
Ilinois
Brown County
Illinois’ Banner
Department of Agriculture
Cass
Platt
Boone, Cook, Lake
DuPase
Warren County
Boone
Jausion
America
Sterling
Iit
Manny
Europe
Payeul
Azain
de Chase
Brown
Vaxi Man at the Tip and Flight Plans Across Africa
Fragmentary notes mention an aviator known as the vaxi man at the tip with a companion, traveling from London to Cairo then up the Nile. References hint at new railway crossings and a proposed route across Africa, plus talk of writings and a commerce ministry report on rediscovering illness and state development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ati Cobham
Londau
Afries
London
Cairo
Nile
Alpha Jungles
Sycamore News Office Admits Publication Delays
Readers are urged to submit news items to The Chio headquarters in Sycamore and to report complaints about non receipt. The paper invites readers to provide notices at the scene for timely publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Chio
Sycamore Repre
New Stores Open at Theater as Volka Brothers Unveil
The Fargo theater complex expansion brings two more business spaces to the area. Martin Johnson leases the west store room and plans a large display area for toys and candies, with a front entrance and extensive show windows. An adjacent shop will showcase baskets and other goods, while the theater side features an ice cream parlor and fountain with wired refrigeration and hot fudge options. The project aims to handle orders, deliveries, and retail work from the new location once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volka Brothers Fargo Theatre
Martin Johnson
Sycamore’s Horist
Weet
Real
Mer
Johnson
Tony
Hilton
Gale
Tolaveon
Lamamore
Batarany
Dunmore
Theatre proposal praised for Sycamore gains
Inspected plans show Sycamore benefiting from a theatre completion and additions, with supporters predicting strong appeal and substantial crowd interest. Proponents say the project will elevate the town beyond its size and deserve public commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Burlington May Take Off Two Trains Now
The Burlington Railroad seeks permission to discontinue local trains No 1 and No 14 due to decreased passenger traffic. Dulled service would affect Aurora and Mendota routes with schedules to accommodate remaining riders as the railroad moves to cut service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Gariesten Tuartragee Dan Venaysee Npheron
Twitols Dores Commission
Aurora
YS Und
Mendota
DD. Farrington
Sycamore Plans Attendance at Rochelle Meet and Banquet
Sycamore business leaders plan to attend a Rochelle gathering tonight for a banquet at 6:30 PM followed by an entertainment segment. Prof Gardner of the University of Wisconsin will lead a salesmanship demonstration at the event, with Rochelle and Dixon delegates also expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Dixon
de Rochelle
Gardner B
University of Wisconsin
Circuit Court to Resume Work First of Week
The Deal commty creuit court will reste on Monday with a jury cited to appear for work. It is expected to extend into the week as judges address filings motions and orders. The report notes lingering issues before the Case versa Weddell oil hoois and mentions surface rest for buttercivs and grasshoppers during transsense Mighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Arrest for Changing Plates and Driving Offenses
W J Karagersia was arrested Saturday night on using fictitious license plates in his car. He pleaded before Justice of the Peace W H Rowe and received a 25 dollar fine plus costs, then jailed until paid. Drang Olsten was arrested Saturday for drunk and disorderly conduct and driving past a traffic signal. fined for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Karagersia
Corres
Court of Justice of the Peace
W. HH. L. Rowe
Fitzgerald
AOD
Hease Naan
Hin
Cliffe Closes Chicago Road Houses in Nov Injunctions
Federal Judge Adam Cut issues twelve injunctions halting Chicago area road houses in November. The orders target local venues and involve William L. Pert of Eisin as point of contact. Sales manager questioned about the order. a salesman recalls a fountain pen anecdote from Life Chronicle Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliffe
Chicago
Tisbuo
Adam
William L. Pert
Eisin
Mayfield Notes from Local Social and Sports Roundup
Mayfield and surrounding residents attend a people s conference and family visits form a weekend tapestry. Several families from Rockford Sycamore and Belvidere enjoy gatherings while others report farm work like clover hauling. A large crowd gathered for a town hall basketball game as town activities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Amr A. Cross
Kford
Arisa Linan
McConachie
D. J. Tower
Lioyd Garman
Rockford
Joe Lanan
Charles Blake
Belvidere
Taylor Roush
Charless
Blouche
Beverly Bickford
Ue E.W
Carroll Johnson
Che Leme
Lloyd Garwy
Charles Avesemis
Sycamore
B. J. Moyers
Mande O Brien
Alfred Deverell
Tanke
William Cooper
Bemvaere
Joseph Lanaun
Hausket Soc
Tie Town Hall
Hollywood Stars Debate Spinsterhood and Career Choices
In Hollywood California a circle of stars answer whether marriage or a film career comes first. Norma Talmadge argues for both, while Katharine MacDonald and Bebe Daniels favor marriage over constant work. Jacqueline Lozan and Blanche Sweet defend a life with both home and glory, leaving the debate unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
Norma Talmadge
Blanche Sweet
Wilma Banky
Jacqueline Logan
Katherine MacDonald
Bebe Daniels
Miss MacDonald
Miss Daniels
Jacqueline Lozan
Marshall Neilan
Charles Johnston
Turkey Won by Marie Olson and Ang Tood Cake By Shott
Lunch was served and baskets were not brought. The event realized a sum of 70 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Olson
Shott
Shabbona people visit as Whitman kin in town
Ellen Whitman arrives from Louisville to care for her mother. Mrs. Robert Ladd and Mr. and Mrs. J. Shabbona Grove guests are noted as visits in the DeKalb area. A DeKalb Board of Local Improvements hearing is set for December 12 1925 on South Street paving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
DeKalb
Titinois
M. Roche Co
Kalb
Illinois
Ky L
PD. Chambers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minos
Heinher of
Sycamore News
Bers
Rebekahs
Walter Fisher Tinsas
L. L. Kaipp
Princess
Princess America
Alice Garry
Spokane
Miss Talmadge
Joseph M. Schenk
United Artists Corporation
Banky
Budapest
Wilma -Banky
Katherine, Mac Donald
Norma
Talmadge
Paris
Paved
Turner Brass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!