Stevens Free Lecture and Concert Course Opens
The Mer day Evening club of the Universitis church announces the Stevens Free Lecture and concert course funded by Mary Stevens will offer educational lectures and concerts at no cost. The season includes Irene Stolof Sky and Herbert MacFaren, November humorist Cope, December songs of the South Seas, January Greenfield's Orchestrial Quartet, February Dr. Hilton Tra Jones, March The Colonial Quintet, and April Rocky Mountain Novelty Quartet.
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Universitis
Stevens
Mary
Ilinois
Wherahike Rawei
South Seas
Greenfield
Hilton Tra Jones
Rocky Mountain Novelty
Bicycle riding on city sidewalks draws police concern
City residents note widespread sidewalk bike riding by youths as police urge riders to stay off walks. Newspaper carriers report chiefs order them not to ride on the sidewalks, and few defy the directive.
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Sycamore
Returns From Vacation Trip in the Far Northwest
Robert Willis returns this week from an extended trip to the far northwest and reports conditions there very favorable. He arrived at St. Paul and was quizzed by the boys about his experiences, noting the local paper did not appeal as much as papers from his old hometown or Chicago.
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Robert Willis
Northwest
Willis
St. Paul
Chicago
Sweetheart Town home talent play draws town interest
Society events note a M F E Social Center production of Sweetheart Town under American Legion Auxiliary auspices with a large cast including Mary Parks Gladys Koehn John Jenkins Joe Brooks and Ruth Driscoll. Also Golden Links attendance predicted at a picnic with 85 counted, and several wedding permits issued with plans for Crane Ostewig and others.
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M. FE
Anne of
American’ Legion
Mary Parks
Gladys Koehn
Martin Pierce
Floyd Graveliny
Ezra Parks
Dr. Barrow
Mazie Woods
Mabel Crosby
John H. Jenkins
Joe Brooks
Cis Hart
Prof. Lighthe
Wilbur Rose
Almosck
Leslie Chatfield
Pegsey Bizlow
Ruth Driscoll
Squire Biglow
Guy Morgan
Mi Kaba
Martha Lindgren
Sycamore
Golden Links Society
Congregational Church
Lloyds Woods
Committee Named to Seek New Sycamore Secretary
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee of Ira Wetzel J Averman and E G Cooper was named to investigate applicants for secretary of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce. Unofficial reports indicate many applications and the panel will assess qualifications ahead of C C Simpsons exit October 1. Simpson moves to a better post with Sterling and Rock Falls chambers.
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Chamber of Commercce
Ira Wetzel
J. Averman
E.G Cooper
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
Sterling
Rock Falls
Oiled detour road treacherous after morning rain
After morning rain the Coltonville detour for Route 23 toward Sycamore is treacherous in many spots. One Dodge sedan overturned near DeKalb just beyond the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul tracks as details emerged.
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Coltonville
Sycamore
DeKalb
Chicago, Milwaukee & Staul
Forenoon Mishap Damages Machine. No Injuries Reported
In the forenoon, a mishap caused damage to the machine though no one was injured. The report notes the extent of the damage without mentioning any casualties or further consequences.
Divorce Bill Filed Today by DeKalb Man
DeKalb man Adolph Erickson filed a bill for divorce against wife Anna Erickson. The complaint notes marriage in Shelbyville on November 3 192%. Statutory charges name Charles Greenwood of Bloomington. The case is likely to be heard in the circuit court this term.
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Adolph Erickson
Tediy Aioush
Anna Erickson
Erickson
Shelbyville
Charles Greenwood
Bloomington
Prisoners Released From County Jail
Henry Williams and Julius Zidek were freed by the sheriff after serving part of their sentences. Williams completed his term and was granted liberty. Zidek, treated as a reform case, was returned to his home for further proceedings at trial.
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Henry Williams
Julius Zidek
Zidek
Vaxo
Waterman Shipping managership offered at Hinckley branch
Ed Carmot of Waterman Shipping is absent from work at Smith carriage. The Lyman Grooms family moves to a vacant two unit house on the Charles Woods farm. Waterman Shipping sent four carloads of stock from local roads Monday eve. Charles Woods, manager, went to Chicago Tuesday to view the sales. At Hinckley Shipping association meeting two weeks ago Charles Woods was offered the branch manager position.
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Lyman Grooms
Charles Woods
Waterman Shipping
Ancheion
Rds
Association
Chicasu
Hinckley
Hinckley Shipping Association
Waterman Shipping Association
Woods Leads Waterman Association Through Rapid Growth
Mr. Woods accepted September 12 as manager of the Waterman association formed in 1921. Under his leadership the group has grown annually, shipping 85 car loads in the earliest year and rising to 256 in 1924, with the first six months of the present year suggesting a record. The Hinckley as la Giten organization expects further prosperity.
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Woods
Waterman Association
Hinckley
Recital Highlights Local Music Pupils at Witerman Home
Marianne GIy Hostal presented nineteen numbers by her music pupils last Saturday afternoon at her Witerman home. Mothers attended as guests and praised the pupils progress. Miss Nelson plans a short vacation before resuming duties. The report also notes local social visits and travel to Chicago for the National Poultry Congress.
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Giy Hostal
Miex
Witerman
Jon
Nelson
Winntes
Prohibition Not Popular In Free State
A commission reports slow progress toward prohibition in the Free State with many saloons remaining. In Glenmaddy County Galway 13 of 35 buildings are saloons and the county totals show about 13 000 saloons nationwide. The panel urges halving saloon numbers, daylight closing, and owner compensation by levy on remaining open shops. The report goes to the Dail in November amid expected opposition.
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Dublin
Trelann
Trish Free State
Free State
Glenmaddy
Ae Sent
Dail
Yom Kippur Observed This Sunday
The Jewish Day of Atonement 24 hour fast begins Sunday with observance by Jews. The article notes deep roots in Bible times and mentions Maranos as secret believers during the eve periods of darkness.
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Maranos
Yom Kippur Observance Through Fasting and Worship
The article notes 24 hours of fasting and abstention from commerce on Yom Kippur with early services from dawn to sunset. A noontime child service is common, and the day centers on atonement with a solemn mood, ending at sundown with the shofar proclamation.
Beloit College Exhibit Of Ancient European Jewelry
Beloit Wisconsin reports Alonzo W. Pond and Beloit College showcasing a European collection of ancient jewelry including ivory deer horn and stone beads. Educators note the seven liberal arts as minor dialectics rhetoric music arithmetic geometry and astronomy.
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Beloit, Wis
Alonzo
W. Pond
The
Beloit College
Europe
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Men’s Club
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W. (. Darling
William Pierce
Rober
Jennie Lucas
Rock Island
Shabbona
Brewer
County Clerks Office
Harry A. Roland
Helen Dean
Waterman
Fred E. Crane
Susan Ostewig
Algor Ernfield H. Nelson
Roe T. Fox
DeKilh
Dean
Toda
Crane-Ostewig
Universalist Church
Owen
Danvers
Mass
M. F. Malone
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Zogi Pass
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Roosevelts
Ed Carmot
List
Smith Carage
Leste Larson
Willum Lieman
Mr. and
Mes
Paul Klein
Esmond
Emilie
William Pate
Jr. Agnew
John
National Voultry Congress
Edgewater Beach
Buyy
Stilu’s Drug Store, Inc
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Fisk Motor Co
Kraft Studio
Natusch Studio
H. A. Beacham Hardware
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