Picnic Draws Thousands to DeKalb County Picnic
Advisor Tom Roberts estimates at least 6 000 people gathered in DeKalb yesterday to hear Henry C. Wallace Secretary of Agriculture speak at Annie's Woods. He notes attendance would have surpassed 10 000 if not for competing events. The day featured a soil demonstration and stock judging, praised by Dr. Burlison and local merchants for decorations and effort. The Wallaces then visited Mooseheart, meeting Mrs. Davis and touring the school and cottages.
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Tom Roberts
DeKalb County
Wallace
Burlison
Roberts
the Chronicle
Mooseheart
Big Boy City
J. J. Davis
Davis
Rodney Brandon
Supreme Organization of Moose Coning
Wallaces
Six Couples Join Ranks Of Newlyweds In County Clerks Office
Six marriage licenses were issued in recent days at the county clerk's office in Sycamore. The couples include Lotan Benjamin Struthers of DeKalb and Ruth Evelyn Phelps, 18, of DeKalb. Charles H. Zeigler, 22, of Pierce township, and Helen Tisler, 17. Frank June, 23, of Sycamore and Mary Gorenz, 25, of Sycamore. J. Howard Evans, 22, of Hebron and Emily S. Fischer, 18, of Hebron. Russello A. Hartman, 25, of Shabbona Grove and Gladys M. Todd, 22, of Shabbona. Guy Porter Brannon, 28, of Equality, Tl and Iona Esther Fraser, 28, of Vivian township.
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Sycamore
Lotan Benjamin Struthers
DeKalb
Ruth Evelyn Phelps
Charles H. Zeigler
Pierce Township
Helen Tisler
Frank June
Mary Gorenz
J. Howard Evans
Hebron
Ill
Emily S. Fischer
Russello A. Hartman
Shabbona Grove
Gladys M. Todd
Shabbona
Guy Porter Brannon
Equality
Iona Esther Fraser
Vivtor
Partition Suit Starts in Circuit Court Over 81 Acre Farm
John W Bowler Johanna Bowler and Jane Bowler of Ogle and DeKalb counties file a partition bill in the Circuit Court against Mary Fitzgerald and the Farmers Bank of Creston. The 81 acre tract traced to Michael F Bowler who died in 1902 passes through conveyances and is now held by Bert Bawker as tenant. Complainants are represented by Mc Henry and Dusher of Rochelle.
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John W. Bowler
Johanna Bowler
Jane Bowler
Ogle
DeKalb
Mary Fitzgerald
Farmers Bank of
Creston
Michael F. Bowler
Thomas F. Bowler
Nellie Bowler
Bert Bawker
McHenry and
Dusher
Rochelle
President Harding Sees War Improbable End Yet Promises Understanding
Washington September 1 President Harding told army war college officers that abolishing war is futile army and navy forces will likely remain necessary despite world peace aspirations. He blamed misunderstanding of warfare for conflicts and urged greater understanding at home and abroad to resolve quarrels.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Army War College
West Virginia
Old Time Dance at Odd Fellows Hall This Saturday
An old time dance is set for Saturday night at Odd Fellows Hall featuring Nelson's Orchestra. October 3rd is implied by context. Ad shows reader in on music, dance and arrangement details for the community event.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Nelson’s Orchestra
DeKalb Sycamore Electric to double power capacity
Superintendent Frank Conley announced plans to add a 1500 kilowatt turbine and build a transmission line to Sycamore. Bonding rails with a new machine will improve car service this winter as power supply increases and daily demand nears current limits.
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Sycamore
Frank Conley
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Interiurban Company
Electric Company
Sycamore Industries
Chicago Great Western
Building Contractors Will Meet in Danville
The Associated Building Contractors of Illinois will hold its state convention in Danville on September 14 and 15. Prominent state and national association leaders will lead discussions and report on labor and material supply conditions.
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Danville
United Press
Ill
The
Associated Building Contractors of Illinois
Close Watch Maintained Upon Dealers by AMeO
Springfield New Jersey Sept 1 consignors of farm products with complaints against commission merchants urged to notify the superintendent of foods and dairies in Chicago at once A Milneis department of agriculture bulletin says Ten days after demanding an honest prompt accounting a verified complaint should be filed with the superintendent of dairies Licensing and regulation of commission merchants is in his hands He will secure explanation or adjustment or start legal action
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Ameo Feces
Springfield
Foods and Dairies
Chicago
Milneis Department of Agriculture
Sycamore Legion Boys Annual Picnic Plans
The Sycamore Legion Boys announce their second annual picnic at Electric Park on September 11 with two football games Clare versus De Kalb K C’s at 10:38 a.m. and Sycamore versus Hinckley in the afternoon. Carlo will pitch for Hinckley and Bauman for Sycamore. A 30 piece concert band, two concerts, and free coffee from 1:30 to 1:30 will accompany a day of games including Irish Polo, Eating, Tug of War, Nail Driving, and Jousting. A Midway and airman rides are planned with a drawing at 9 p.m. offering prizes including a Ford touring car or Ford sedan first prize, a Vitraola second, and an Elgin watch third.
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Sycamore
Electric Park
Sycamore Post
Clare
de Kalb K. C’s
Hinckley
Carlo
Bauman
RaMes
Legionaires
Zack Chandler
a_Victrela
Lady's
Gentlemere Rae
Chautauqua Ends Today Show Gracious Theatre Tour
One of 16 Redpath Bureau touring companies presented The Man From Home before chautauqua audiences. Erville Alderson portrayed the visiting European, with a strong Lincoln type performance. Adam Neville and Lady Creech drew praise for character work. the cast remains steady despite heat and lengthy travel, aiming to prove theatre's value to the public.
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Redpath Bureau
Booth Harkington
Harry Leon Wilson
Erville Alderson
Kokomo
Anderson
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Cas
Daniel Voorhees Pikevms
Erville
Red Flag Actions Rise in Bruree and Belfast Turmoil
United Press dispatches report Bruree County Limerick transport workers seizing a mill and bakery declaring a soviet after two layoffs. In Belfast, deadly clashes under siege conditions leave 11 dead and 100 plus in hospitals as troops tighten security. Dublin notes Dail Eireann replies to Lloyd George amid negotiations hints.
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United Pref
Dublin
Ireland
Brures
Dail Eireann
Lloyd George
Scotland
Farm Premier Raised In Crowded City
Edmonton Sept. 1 Herbert Greenfield, elected head of the United Farmers of Alberta, will become premier when the next parliament sits. A city boy by birth in Winchester, England, he arrived in Canada at 23 and, after toiling from dawn to dark, homesteaded a barren Alberta farm. He built a mansion from a sod hut, turning a small farm into a prosperous, influential kingdom of barns, pastures, and cattle. Friends say his hard early life and farming success will guide his future as a statesman.
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Edmonton
Alta
Herbert Greenfield
United Farmers of Alberta
Alberta
Greenfield
Winchester
England
Canada
Ontario
Prairies
Threat to D A Clinnin Over Ku Klux Probe
A threatening letter addressed to Col. John V. Clinnin acting United States district attorney warned him to buy more life insurance before continuing investigations into the Ku Klux Klan. The note signed by an anonymous author was part of an ongoing Justice Department probe into the so called invisible empire.
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BS Unitedress
Chicago
John V. Clinnin
United States
Ku Klux Klan
Clinnin
Invisible Empire
Department of Justice
Noisy town kids spur police action at chautauqua
Report notes rough town youths disrupted season ending band concerts and the chautauqua leading management to call police Tuesday evening. Officers arrived but the teens fled before further action. weather forecast for Illinois shows generally fair and warm tonight through Friday.
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Chautauqua
Fall Plowing Nears Completion Across DeKalb and Malta
Farmers report most fall plowing finished and silo filling plus corn picking remaining. Threshing lagging on some farms, but expected to wrap up this week. Corn ready to harvest, promising a bumper crop and most farm work to wind down with minor fence repairs and prep chores remaining.
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DeKalb
Malta
Lost Freighter Canadian Importer Found Adrift At Sea
Wireless messages from the harbor department report the missing freighter Canadian Importer found adrift in the Pacific with 34 men aboard after three weeks at sea. The ship was located by the Canadian Observer late last night, still riding the waves in good condition at latitude 49 40 north, longitude 137 25 west.
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Seattle
Wash
Harbor Department
Pacific
Kwaco
Tourists Lose 12YearOld Boy On Highway Stop
Tourists traveling along the 74n com Highway stopped yesterday afternoon for ice cream and supplies and left a 12 year old boy behind. Chief Hodges notified the local police and the party arrived here after learning of the missing child. The party searched Annie's Woods and prepared to reunite with the youth.
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74N. Com
Menotie
Hodges
Annie's Woods
Dinner guests ill from ptomaine poisoning at state fair dinner
Forty guests at a stockholders dinner during the state fair in Columbus Ohio were taken to hospitals after suspected ptomaine poisoning. Eight were in serious condition and doctors feared possible deaths. Two hundred stock owners from Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky and other states attended.
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Aby United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Kentucky
Remember Long Years Ago Fare to City Was $1
A DeKalb man, marking his 26th wedding anniversary, recalls a Great Western Railroad excursion from DeKalb to Chicago at $1. The train reportedly gathered 100 plus DeKalb residents from Sycamore, a fare he says was the cheapest in 26 years, a contrast to today’s higher prices.
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DeKalb
Great Western Railroad
Chicago
Sycamore
Two Cars Stolen Overnight Across Local Towns
Police report that two cars were stolen last night. An Oldsmobile was taken from Elburn and a Ford coupe was stolen from Geneva. By noon neither vehicle had been located.
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Geneva
Elburn
Winterhalter
Wets Pressure Congress On Medicinal Beer Rules
United Press reports Sept 1 1921 pressure by liberal group and senators to compel Harding administration to issue regulations permitting sale of medicinal beer.
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Congress
United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Gillette Razors at Big Reduction Sale
Gillette Safety Razors widely popular now offered at 1.99 plus war tax. Sale includes 12 double edged blades and is promoted as a long lasting bargain. Wholesale connection enables large supply and rapid selling at Sorte location.
West Virginia mine war escalates with new attacks
Reported from Logan and Ethel on September 1 describe ongoing clashes between miners and deputies across Blair Mountain and Crooked Creek. Air scouts say miners reforming, federal troops likely, with infantry to entrain for West Virginia and martial law declared.
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Logan
W. Va
Blair
Crooked Creek
Logan County
Milton
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Harding
Weeks
Fifth Army Corps
Indianapolis
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Ethel
Blair T
Vacation Trip to the Nalkataa by the 19th Infantry
The 19th Infantry, led by Mr. and Mrs. James Burt and 565 officers and men, left last night for Da part to spend a few days in the West. The unit, headed by an employee of the North field duty, plans to reach several cities and mine fields within six hours. The trip is described as a pleasant time with relatives in Cha. W. Va. on September 1.
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19Th Infantry
James Burt
Kotas
Virginia
DeKalb
Hayan
Cha. W. Va
Genoa Woman Seeks Divorce From Husband
Fannie Ainley of Genoa filed a separate maintenance suit against Boyd C. Ainley in the circuit court alleging marriage on April 21, 1903 and separation on August 11, 1921 after extreme cruelty including choking and beating. Five children are living. Ainley has about $10,000 in assets and is able to support her. T. M. Cliffe of Sycamore is attorney. defendant has appeared for immediate hearing.
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Fannie Ainley
Genoa
Boyd C. Ainley
T. M. Cliffe
Sycamore
Restaurant in East End Sold During Week
La Fayette restaurant in the east end changed hands as Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hickey acquired possession today. The new owners promise to keep current service quality and aim to attract tourists with quick lunch service.
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East End
LaFayette
Martin Hickey
Civil Service Exams Here on Saturday
The State Civil Service commission announced examinations to be held in DeKalb on Saturday, September 10, for positions including Junior physical, Junior social service, messenger, university assistant registration, dictation, domestic science teacher, junior engineer, assistant chief nurse, and assistant chief in a psychiatric church school.
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State Civil Service Commission
DeKalb
Aestre School of Phychiatric Ure Z
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