Home Guard to Drill in DeKalb in 1918

From the December 26, 2018, MidWeek  (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"All members of the Home Guards are ordered to report on Locust street in front of the Armory at 7:15 o'clock this evening for drill.

"All members of the company who have not been granted leave are expected to be present."

Even With the War Over, Practice Still On.  --Cooter

Huge 1917 World War I Bond Rally in DeKalb

From the December, 5, 2018, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1917  A photograph of an absolutely huge crowd of people gathered at the DeKalb Armory for a bond drive to raise money to support the World War I effort.

It took place on October 21, 1917, at the Armory located at 320 East Locust Street.

--Cooter

Supporting the World War I Troops in DeKalb: Huge Welcome Home

From the March 8, 2017, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"DeKalb and Sycamore said 'welcome home' to their soldier boys last night in a way that showed the 'fellers' that they meant it.

With a crowd of at least 2,000 filling every nook and cranny of the space 'outside the railing' at the Armory and fully as many were in a futile push for admission at the closed doors and admiration and regard shining from every fan the soldier lads, band and company knew last night what their place in the hearts of DeKalb people is."

Supporting the Troops.  --Cooter

About a DeKalb Local Armory in 1917

From the May 31, 2017, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"Although the local DeKalb (Illinois) men who have been pushing the project have not given up, present indications are that the matter of the purchase of the armory building by the state of Illinois for the use of the local militia contingent will have to go over for  the present session of legislature."

Remember, we were on the eve of World War I for our country in May 1917.

--Cooter