Sycamore Youth Lands Prestigious New Mexico Teaching Post
Lyle Ebaugh, a respected Sycamore student, has accepted a teaching position at the New Mexico Military Academy in Roswell. He will handle manual training, mechanical drawing, and another subject, with a salary and room and board included. Ebaugh previously studied at Northern Illinois State Teachers College and taught in Kewanee before securing this notable post.
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Sycamore
New Mexico
Lyle Ebaugh
New Mexico Military Academy
Ebaugh
Northern Illinois
Colege
Iycamore
Genoa Cubs Win Narrow Battle at Electric Park
Sycamore fans witnessed a tight baseball clash as Genoa defeated Union by one run in a lively ninth inning at Electric Park. The Genoa Cubs showcased strong play in a season marked by a fierce rivalry between Genoa and Winion, drawing notable local interest.
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Electric Park
Genoa
Winion
Genoa Cubs
Union
Rain Storm Turns Cloudburst Over Sycamore Area Saturday
A rain storm Saturday evening in Sycamore and nearby areas developed into a near cloudburst. The downpour began at 1 o'clock after earlier rain and soaked workers on duty. State Street streams carried away dirt and debris, with no reported damage beyond typical storm effects. The article notes the coddling moth as the major threat to apple trees.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad Claim
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tasteless easy to swallow alternative to cod liver oil. It claims a woman gained ten pounds in twenty days and promises a sixty tablet package for sixty cents with a money back guarantee. Available at Kirchner's Drug Store or any druggist with directions on the box.
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Kirchner’s Drug Store
McCoy
McCoy's
Social events sparse in Sycamore amid downpour weekend
The Sycamore area saw few social events due to Saturday night rain but some trips occurred. Mrs Jennie Lucas of Rock Island, guest at the William Pierce home, planned a Shabbona visit with Miss Shackleton of Port Arthur Texas, a DeKalb Schuyler guest. Two marriage licenses were issued locally for Kent Early and Charlotte Howison, Oakley Ellis and Margie Clapper of DeKalb, plus Russell Masterson, Albert Nachti gall, Harold and Leonard Stroberg visiting from Chicago.
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Peo
Pole
the Chronicle
Jennie Lucas
Rock Island
William Pierce
Shabbona
George Shackleton
Port Arthur
Texas
Dr. Colfax Schuyler
DeKalb
Kent C. Early
Oak Park
Charlotte Howison
Sandwich
Oakley Dale Ellis
Rochelle
Margie Delano Clapper
Ex Service Buddies at Aurora Reunion Pleasant
Ex service men from the 129th Infantry held a regimental reunion at Aurora that drew many from the last war. The nearby Sycamore area was deserted yesterday as attendees enjoyed the event. Fellows spent late hours returning home with plans for another gathering nearby next year.
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Sycamore
129Th Infantry
Aurora
Poust Named As Director Of Organization
Cassius Poust, states attorney of DeKalb county, honored at the 129th infantry reunion in Aurora, named to the board of directors with duties to guide organization. Reunions of the 129th infantry grow in popularity and attendance each year.
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Cassius Poust
DeKalb County
129Th Infantry
Aurora
Pavement Steam Repair Dragged On State Street
Workmen labored for forty or three days tearing up the pavement on State street to access steam mains. What started as a single hole grew into a lengthy ditch as crews sought the source of a leak. Chronicle Vent Aas Get Results.
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State Street
Are You Tired Achy All Run Down Kidney Sickness Remedy
Testimony from DeKalb resident George Weiherman details dull back pain after a cold settled in his kidneys. He says Doan's Pills rid him of kidney disorder after nightly trips to pass secretions. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.
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Dean
George Weiherman
North Sixth Street
Doan
Weiherman
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Homecoming Hype As Illinois Gears For Michigan Game
Stadium subscribers from the city have paid for tickets but only goal line seats remain. Most seating between the 20 yard lines is filled, leaving few close seats for the Illinois Michigan clash. Chicago visitors Stanley Johnson Cyril McLagen Coy Richards and LaVerne Carlson secured near south goal seats. one more to be arranged as fans plan to travel the day before the program on October 24.
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Illinois University
Ilinois
Michigan
Stanley Johnson
Cyril McLagen
Coy C. Richards
LaVerne Carlson
Illinois
Power Plant Fire Whistle Test Sparks Business Section
A news item reports a whistle test at the Illinois Power company plant around 10:30. The fire chief was informed, but most workers ran to the Button garage in alarm as the big truck appeared missing. It emerged the whistle was only a routine cleaning test.
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Illinois Power Company
Plow Match at Big Rock Postponed by Weather
Sycamore politicians and many others planned to attend the plowing match at Big Rock Saturday but rain forced postponement. The event resumes today with participants from Here and surrounding communities.
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Sycamore
Big Rock
Jovality Sees Record Crowd At Weekend Match
Jovality motored to the scene of the match today with predictions of a record crowd in attendance. Some planed to attend Saturday were unable due to other business matters.
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Jovality
Cederath Shoe Store Closes. Assets Held for Creditors
A sign on the door states the Cederath shoe store is out of business and that stock and fixtures are in the possession of A. K. Ryerson of Chicago for the benefit of creditors. Cederoth, once a successful DeKalb manager and owner, had built a substantial business before moving to Sycamore years ago.
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Cederath
A. K. Rycerson
Chicago
Cederoth
DeKalb
Sycamore
Time by Flowers and Hidden Edges of Ice Mine
A garden notes column explains telling time via flowers with goat's beard and nippleworth patterns and lists blooming hours from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. The piece then reports an ice mine found in the Black Hills 15 by 10 feet, 10 feet underground. Also notes train stopping cost at $4.05 and that young potatoes can be harmful.
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London
England
Sioux Fails
S. D
Black Hill Country
Washington, D. C
Notable Chicago Selections and Far-Flung Family Visits
The M. LaVen family visited Oregon yesterday as Ellen McGirr spent the weekend in Chicago. Clyde Holderness, Harry Jarboe, and Harvey Snyder accompanied a funeral party to St Louis for Burton Shoop’s service. Col J H Jarboe plans to return to DeKalb with them. Lucille Harrison heads to Chicago for university studies. FE Still and Matteson also moved about Chicago on business. Bertha Moore, Beloved Pythian, joined Joliet events with Mrs Snyder. F E Hollister joined the Chicago trip for the State Conclave.
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M. LaVen
Oregon
Ellen McGirr
Chicago
Clyde Holderness
Harry Jarboe
Harvey Snyder
St. Louis
Thei
Burton Shoop
J. H. Jarboe
DeKalb
Lucille Harrison
FE. B
Chcago
Matteson
Elizabeth Haka
Hellen Wellander
Betty-Helene
Bertha Moore
Rockford
Joliet
Belle
Snyder
Moore
Ilinois
F. E. Hollister
Hollister
The
Rummage Sale Notice and Local Travel Notes
Rummage sale by St. Paul Auxiliary at Parish House set for October 8 and 9. Various local residents and visitors, including D Estin Pasley and D A Leifheit, noted as travelers. City Attorney D L Pasley and family hosted guests, with other regional figures traveling to or from Chicago and Miami, Florida. A newly invented Berlin thermometer registers indoor and outdoor temperatures via a bulb outside and a tube inside.
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St. Paul Auxiliary
DeEstin Pasley
D. A. Leifheit
Chicago
D. L. Pasley
Pasley
Gus Daleen
Lawrence
Elsie
Rockford
H.W. Brittian
Elgin
Frank Perkis
W. Hope
Miami
Mr. Hope, Sr
Florida
Harriet Terwilliger
Rock Island
Marshall Nutt
Joliet
John Dowdall
P. SS. Terwilliger
Bert Snow
Oak Park
Berlin
Germany
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Chronicle
Seeaneye Inn
Itews
Russell Masterson
Albert Nachtigall
Harold and
Leonard Stroberg
Poust
Chronicle Vent
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle Western States
America
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Avenue
Illinois Power
South Third Street
Secor’s
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