Fish carload arrives for Kishwaukee river project
Sycamore Izaak Walton League members celebrate the arrival of a carload of small fish destined for the Kishwaukee river. The effort, led by Earl Wetvel and local supporters, aims to stock the river and may include another shipment later. The chapter, one of the state’s larger units, hopes for improved bass fishing and notes prior pheasant releases in nearby woods.
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Sycamore Izaak Walton League
Waltons
Lloyd's Woods
DeKalb
Walton League
Sycamore
Chicago
Wednesday Night Closing Talk Among Local Merchants
Discussing winter Wednesday closings to save electricity and steam as cooler weather looms. Merchants, some in favor, urge careful review by the Chamber of Commerce business men's committee before any announcement.
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Chamber of Commerce
George Hart Returns from Milwaukee Fair
George Hart of Carlson and Benson store in Sycamore came home after a pleasant vacation trip to Milwaukee. He attended the state fair and spent several days in the Wisconsin city, saying he is ready for the hard winter's work.
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George Hart
Milwaukee
Carlson and Benson
Sycamore
Hart
Wisconsin
Social notes from Somonauk and nearby towns
Mrs Forest Long and Mrs Turner of Chicago visited Somonauk with friends from Peoria. The Campus Shicks performed at De Kalb theatre. Mr and Mrs Chsi Davis and son left for Washington DC by motor for six weeks. Daughters of the American Revolution plan dedication at Somonauk United Presbyterian Church. A bridge club meets at Mrs D B Richwine’s home. Mr and Mrs Edwin Marshall plan a three week New York trip by motor. Gertrude Racher hosted a movie party. Mr and Mrs J B Adee attended a funeral in Elburn. Mrs John Coffee returned from Michigan. Rebekah lodge plans a social Friday night. Mrs Walter Loomis of Oakland, California, will visit. Mrs Martin Johnson called to Aurora for a sister’s operation. Sycamore woman to remain several days.
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Forest Long
Turner
Chicago
Peoria
Benjamin Turner
DeKalby Theatre
Sycamore
Chsi
Davis
Washington, D. c
Banks Resume Thursday Afternoon Hours in Sycamore
Banks in Sycamore reopen Thursday afternoons after a months long break. Merchants note past closures forced customers to shop elsewhere and welcome the return of midweek banking to ease check cashing and local commerce.
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Sycamore
Tennis Trophy On Display At Local Store
A tennis trophy is shown at a city store highlighting generosity from local Art Jets Company. The item is to be awarded at a forthcoming event, with details yet to be finalized.
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Artjets Company
Hich
Trophy on display at Wetzel Brothers store
A tennis tournament conclusion is featured at Wetzel Brothers store. The trophy, inspired by a freehand sketch from a sport publication, showcases Artcraft Company design work and is scheduled to be donated to the Sycamore Tennis Association.
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Wetzel Brothers
Artcraft Company
Sycamore Tennis Association
Elks Club Quiet After Big Picnic Dre
Elks Club was deserted as many members joined a large picnic at Hunt's grove in Ashton. About 75 lodge members planned to attend the afternoon and evening stag and gambol on the green, reducing local club activity to nearly none until after 11 o'clock.
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Elks Club
Ashton
Hunt's Grove
Evangelist Murphy Hosts Revival in Elm Street Tent
Evangelist Murphy begins a two week revival series in a tent on Elm street near Dr. Thompsons lot, with good chorus singing and large church attendance expected. He is affiliated with the Aurora Y M C A and has previously conducted jail services in Sycamore.
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A Murphy
Dr. Thompson
Elm Street
Evangelist Murphy
Aurora Y. M.C. A
Sycamore
Gas Building Nears Plasterer Arrival After Explosion Loss
The Illinois Northern Utilities remodeled building nears readiness for plasterers as officials race to finish before cold weather. The old office was destroyed by an explosion last fall in which Charles McCain died.
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Illinois Northern Utilities Company
Charles McCain
Alarm At First Trust Bank Causes Ripples At Dawn
Noise erupted near Somenauk and State streets when the First Trust and Savings bank alarm rang for minutes. An electrician shut off the faulty mechanism after the large bell misfired. Bank employees arriving before opening are believed to have triggered the alarm accidentally.
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Somenauk
State
First Trust & Savings Bank
Dr. Hennis Sets Golf Mark at City Park Course
Harry Hennis, known for spending spare time at the city park golf links, returned to town and claimed an around-the-course score of 44 with a note he counted every stroke. Phares Johnson of the Seeaneye Inn heard of the feat and warned of a possible 43 if he could forget a stroke.
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Harry Hennis
Phares Johnson
Seeaneye Inn
Johnson
Supervisors to Meet at Court House on September 8
The board of supervisors will meet at the court house on Tuesday, September 8 at ten o'clock. There is rumor that county officials may postpone business for a day or two due to the Sandwich fair, but this could not be confirmed today.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
County Sclons
Dairymen Lose Half Million to Lack of Union
A report by the Illinois Agricultural Association says southern Illinois dairymen lose about 500000 dollars annually due to no cooperative marketing organization for the St. Louis market. A. D. Lynch notes the disorganized St. Louis milk market costs dairymen who supply 85 percent of the market, and urges a conservative, effective organization to return the money to farmers.
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Chicago
Southern Illinois
St. Louis
Iinois
Dairymen
A. D. Lynch
I. A. A. Dairy Marketing Department
Rockford Doctor Receives Marriage License
Dr Francis Spickerman of Rockford, brother of DeKalb physicians, obtained a marriage license at the courthouse and wed Miss Gladys Peterson in Sandwich this afternoon.
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Francis Spickerman
Rockford
Drs. Spickerman
DeKalb
Paris actors balk at bristles as bobbed hair trends rise
Paris stage stars resist kissing bristled necks now that bobbed hair and shaved neck trends grow. Playwrights may need new lines for the pivotal onstage moment. A separate note mentions a new small felt hat lining of printed silk underbrim.
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Paris
France
Adlerika claims relief for gas and stomach pain
Samuel S Wayne reports relief after taking Adlerika for gas and left side stomach pain. Adierika supposedly removes gas in ten minutes and evacuates old waste matter, aiding constipation and bloating. Kirchner's Drug Store advertises the product at 259 Linco Highway.
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Adierika
Samuel S. Wayne
Adlerika
Kirchner's Drug Store
Linco Highway
Prisoners In Illinois Jail Nearly Freed
In Mt. Carmel Illinois three inmates joined a city band during a rehearsal beside the county jail and played along with cornets drums and tubas. The sheriff stopped the illicit concert and extended their confinement, while the prisoners insist they meant no escape and only enjoyed making music.
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Illinois
Mt. Carmel
Liberty
Hogs Will Pay Farmers More for This Year
Illinois farmers may gain about 26000 dollars per county yearly once their counties become tuberculosis accredited. Jasper County Iowa expects this first year with County Agent R. D. Laflin citing Edgar County as Illinois’ only current accredited area and several counties nearing eligibility for the ten percent premium on hogs sold in Chicago.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois
Ilinois ‘Agricultural Association
Jasper County
R. D. Laflin
Newton
Edgar County
Illinois Livestock Farmers Inspired by Extra Hog Profits
W. E. Hedgecock of the I A A live stock marketing department notes that Jasper county farmers in neighboring states gain extra profits from hog sales which serves as welcome inspiration to Illinois livestock farmers.
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St. Louis
W. E. Hedgecock
I. A. A. Livestock Marketing Department
Jasper County
Illinois
Princess Victoria Touched by Swiss Rajah’s Gift
In St Vevey, Switzerland a rajah offered a five-franc note to Princess Victoria sister of George. She accepted the money and found the gesture amusing to onlookers among locals who observed the scene with interest.
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St Vevey
Switzerland
Victoria
George
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