City Hallowe'en crowd tops last year in revelry
A large city crowd turned out for the Hallowe'en party with grand window displays. A W Kings dry goods won first place, Michaelson & Coffy second, McAllister's third. turkeys released from Alicia Young temple provided comic relief. Local school children paraded after the displays, teachers assisting, wrapping up a successful community event.
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A. W. King’s Dry Goods
Michaelson & Goffy
McAllister's
Wetzel Brothers Jewelery
A.W. King
Michaelson & Coffy
McAllister
Hallowe'en
Alicia Young Temple
Ont
Local society notes include lost purse and upcoming Elks events
Miss Marie Carlson lost her purse during an auto trip to DeKalb or on the return near Electric Park, hoping an honest finder will return it. Miss Gladys Koehn had a tire mishap near Electric Park. A marriage license was issued to Martin B Kelley and Mary Olive Leonard of Spring Township Boone county. Mr and Mrs Ed Flanders and Mr and Mrs Vance Andriste attended a shower at Waterman for the bride and groom with 35 friends. Elks parties next month designate November 16 and 17 as women’s nights. Sycamore Women’s Club plans a November 3 meeting at the Congregational church with Dr Irving Mourer speaking on The Growing Hostility to White Civilization in China. Each member may invite a guest. Miss Elizabeth Betty hosted a Halloween gathering Tuesday evening.
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Marie Carlson
Gladys Koehn
DeKalb
Koehn
Electric Park
Martin B. Kelley
Spring Township
Boone County
Mary Olive Leonard
Ed Flanders
Vance Andriste
H. A. Roland
Waterman
Jennie Dean
Sycamore Woman's Club
Irving Mourer
Congregational Church
Contractors pause work as warm weather lingers across state
The report notes parts of the state delaying winter shutdowns while some firms pressed on through summer, and others plan to quit for the season until spring. The lingering mild weather affects schedules and equipment storage decisions across multiple projects.
Coal Dealers Keep Busy Amid Cold Snap in Sycamore
Coal dealers of Sycamore remain in constant motion as milder weather shifts to below freezing. Residents delayed orders to avoid yard disruption, but coal men report no city-wide suffering as they rush to supply households with winter fuel.
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Sycamore
Abstract Firm Moves Papers to New Building
DeKalb County Abstract Company announced it will move operations to the new building beside the library within a week or ten days. The move involves thousands of valuable documents stored in vaults and will take several days as items are transferred and filed for easy future access.
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DeKalb County Abstract Company
Druggan Returns to County Jail After Chicago Trial
Terrence Druggan again sits in the county jail after a Chicago trial where a jury found him not guilty of assaulting a newspaper reporter. His chauffeur ferries newspapers around, delivering errands and visiting only during standard visiting times, while Druggan reads Chicago papers received in Sycamore.
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Terrence Druggan
Chicago
Druggan
Sycamore
Legion Boys to Field Cage Team This Year
Members of the American Legion discuss forming another fast basketball team this year with a meeting planned soon. Last year the Legion squad was among the community’s best and, if actions proceed, top games are expected to be staged at Sycamore gym.
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Legion
Sycamore Gym
Auto Alcohol Sold Here by All Garages
Garages in the city have turned to selling auto alcohol to combat freezing radiators. One shop reports selling a barrel and more daily since the cold snap and still cannot meet demand.
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Warages
Paving Work Delayed Again by Weather on South Semonaun
Paving work on South Semonaun street is delayed by weather and may not finish this winter. The article notes other road work and a crowded dance floor from the first trains of the orchestra to the final number.
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Semonaun Street
I Sleep Better Says Illinois Man
A reader from Unity Illinois reports relief from night bladder irritation after using Lithtated Purdu. He mentions daily daytime improvement and notes his wife also benefited. The ad claims the product drives out abnormal deposits and neutralizes acids, reducing nightly awakenings. Sold at Keller-Laboratory and Seco Stores.
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R. Modges
Unity
Amy
Epson
Leading Drug
Keller — Laboratory
Mechanics Ohio
H. EL Seco
Radiator Shop Warns of Steam Leaks At Busy Morning
Customers arrive with radiators steaming like locomotives as the shop handles a rush of repairs. Technicians work to diagnose overheating units and restore heat, while callers seek guidance on safe operation and preventive maintenance.
Odd Fellows Plan Degree Work At Next Tuesday Meeting
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge held a stated meeting Tuesday night and announced that degree work will occur at the next Tuesday evening session. Frank J. Robinson of Gloversville was noted as a railroad engineer who had traveled a long distance, with routine business discussed.
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Frank J. Robinson
Gloversville
Odd Fellows Lodge Y
John Glidden to Europe to Make a Probe
John Glidden of De Kalb will sail from New York aboard the Lapland on Saturday, bound for Germany with two companions. They will survey a potential plant site for the Libby, McNeal & Libbey Company of Chicago. Glidden plans to remain in Germany through Christmas before returning to De Kalb.
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John Glidden
Europe
de Kalb
New York
Lapland
Germany
Libbey, McNeal & Libbey Company
Chicago
DeKalb
Steamship Arders Lost on Lake Erie in Ohio
Overdue freighter Anders believed in trouble on Lake Erie en route from Hamilton Ontario to Cleveland. The steamship was last sighted hours over due with suspected difficulties near Cleveland Ohio in October.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland
Ohio
Anders
Hamilton
Ontario
DeKalb County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Primary Support
A message from Fred Dolder urging DeKalb County voters to back his nomination for sheriff at the April 13, 1926 primaries.
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DeKalb County
Fred Dolder
Stop boils with S. S. S from druggists
A dated marketing promo explains that boils result from weak blood and impurities. It promotes S. S. S. as restoring red blood cells to fight impurities, claiming boils dry up as the blood strengthens. It urges readers to buy the larger bottle for economy.
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S. S
Knitted men’s suits improved by new process in Paris
Paris fashion note announces a new knitting weaving blend to prevent trousers from stretching at the knees. The item promises a practical advance for men’s wear, noting the old problem of hogey knees and claiming the process overcomes it. Additional ad copy urges readers to try a liver purifier offered by Alvin J. D. Lenz in Chronicle Want Ads.
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Paris
France
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V. E. Swenson
James E. Daily
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Walter Davis
R. B. Claxton
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