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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
2
Michael Williams argues that true honesty conflicts with ruthless competition in business. He contends material success without high ideals harms families and society, urging that genuine health and prosperity require physical mental and spiritual nourishment, with honesty as the guiding principle.
Dr. E. M. Hummel argues pellagra stems from moldy unsound corn harvested while immature. He cites Italy and the southern U.S. where locally produced ripe corn avoids pellagra, while western and imported corn, grown for profit, links to the disease, echoing European patterns.
Philip A. Brown from Sterling argues against a hunting season for quail and prairie chickens. He cites university agricultural reports showing birds control harmful crop insects and calls for fining all shooting of birds and posting "No Shooting Under Penalty" notices to protect farmers' crops.
Letter from Mrs. J. Carter of Blue Island Illinois argues for men to shed coats in hot weather and questions social norms around dress. She suggests women vote on the issue, contending many would prefer men in shirts to relieve heat.
Springfield reports the governor has appointed five new members to the West Park commission with William F. Grover slated as president succeeding William Kolacek. Appointees include John Anda Edward Mullen James C. Denvir Peter J. O'Brien and Timothy Cruke will be secretary. Walter A. Shaw will join the state rivers and lakes commission succeeding Isham Randolph with a 2500 salary.
Governor Dunne appoints Joseph S. Martin as chairman and four others as members of the Altgeld Monument Commission. The group includes Senator John Waage, Louis F. Post, Daniel L. Cruke, and Charles A. Karch. The project funds amount to 25000 dollars and the monument will stand in Chicago.
In Sangamon and Christian counties officials plan steps to gain state aid roads under the Tice law. Homer J. Tice of Greenview spoke in Taylorville and Springfield officials plan a dinner in Springfield to push a county road program with Rep. Tice as a speaker.
The board of trustees announces new appointments for the coming term. W A Furr of Jacksonville becomes superintendent of the training school, Francis G Warren of Mount Vernon High School is principal of the high school department, William Andrews of Lawrenceville is director of athletics, Ward Taylor of the University of Illinois joins as assistant instructor of mathematics, Bruce Piper of Sumner becomes assistant in agriculture, Emma Thornborrow of Jacksonville High School teaches shorthand and typewriting, Mrs Wallingford of Bloomington is dean of women, and Raymond Moore of Carbondale is assistant director of music.
The twenty sixth annual Illinois valley fair begins in Griggsville attracting unprecedented crowds. A new ferris wheel and biplane flights headline opening day. Ralph McNillen piloted the plane with precise control. Farm implements and garden tools showcase strong displays while most local stores join with exhibits. Ladies report larger kitchen and pantry showcases than last year.
Upon Governor Dunne’s recommendation the state board of administration named Dr. P. M. Kelly of Litchfield as superintendent of the Kankakee Hospital for the Insane. This marks the first appointment since the governor returned from Lake Michigan.
Representatives from cities along the Burlington trail met in Greenfield to unite efforts for a premier Illinois roadway. They chose Greenfield as the head office and elected H. C. Whittle as president and Merrill B. Metcalf as secretary and treasurer.
The four year old Onelio Garcia disappeared on June 20 at the Sardinas farm and is reportedly murdered by Black voodooists seeking white child blood for rites. Arrests include Severo Jimenez Faustino Baro Benito Armas and Ramon Martinez as rural guards search the area under Judge Merconchini. Investigations reference prior similar cases and ongoing efforts to locate the boy’s remains.
Sandy Adams, a young politician, climbed the fire house roof to reach the ringing fire bell during a July Fourth prank. He was marooned for about an hour and a half as villagers jeered. Special officers had prohibited the bell-ringing hoax, and Adams later left the roof indignant.
Walter Taylor sues Commonwealth Steel for damages after losing a leg. Ten one legged men testified in Edwardsville Illinois that a crippled man can find work as witnesses in the case called in court.
Norman Schuhmacher aged four fell into a milk can at his Calumeville home near Fon du Lac Wisconsin. The can contained four inches of water and the child drowned. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Ad promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic for 25 cents per bottle. The copy pairs the product claim with a cautionary line about a husband dodging a wife’s thrown objects.
An old advertisement touts Best Dyspepsia Cure Pepsetts priced at 50 cents with a money back guarantee. The offer credits Druggists or Dr. Etts Drug Co of Chicago as the sellers.
A playful exchange shows a daughter anxious about her father’s approach while he jokes about insects. He admits a mooning mood and asks about a bite as the scene centers on their domestic tension.
The Cuticura Soap and Ointment are praised for purity and fragrance, soothing minor irritations, rashes, and itching. The products claim long-lasting use and economical value, with free samples through a 32-page Skin Book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
City Attorney Daniel W. Hoan recalls a joke about fountain pens leaking. A young man paid 25 cents for guidance and was told to stop using ink. The tale highlights a simple solution to a persistent problem.
Two letters from women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female weakness and irregularities. Mrs Artie E Hamilton of Warren Indiana reports improved health after use. Mrs Anna Hansen of Esmond Rhode Island says the medicine helped her gain strength and return to full daily work.
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