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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
President Eliot contrasts city and country boys, arguing Lincoln’s environment and tasks forged his strong will and national spirit. He notes city life can dilute national ideals, while Lincoln’s example and real work offered direction, discipline, and moral purpose despite urban temptations.
A New York columnist argues women should require a fixed marriage date at engagement. Without a set wedding time, the couple risks delay, social pressure, and hurt feelings as friends and relatives press for when the wedding will occur. The piece urges direct discussion at the proposal to protect the woman’s prospects and dignity.
Mrs W T Hicks from St. Louis reflects on seasonal changes and a restless urge to travel or seek new worlds. She notes heat, rain, sun, butterflies and crickets as backdrop while suburban life and gardens prompt desires for easier living and less work. The piece frames a universal longing for change amid August heat.
Illinois finances appear strained with unpaid appropriations from the Forty Seventh and Fortieth assemblies. The state’s tax rate is set by officials and may rise to 65 cents per $100 valuation next year. Treasurer Ryan reports about $418,600 on hand against $37 million in appropriations, while revenue projections falter and political blame circulates amid looming payments.
The State Board of Administration announces Dr. Jo Cooperstain of Chicago as assistant physician at Chester State Hospital, replacing Dr. William Hersh. Dr. Treadway transfers from Porn Biate hospital to Jacksonville State hospital, succeeds Dr. Walter Treadway, and joins the marine hospital service with a post at Ellis Island.
The report outlines the final meeting of Illinois state labor statistics bureau members before new appointments, noting no major actions and salaries since inception. It covers the Ben Hur joint committee insurgents in Illinois seeking equal footing, and lists officers in Crawfordsville plus legal steps to restore order, then discusses Indiana injunctions against Supreme Tribe officers. It also mentions Attorney General Lucey clarifying the motor vehicle act of 1911 after recent supreme court support.
Frank D. Thornton of Springfield High School was named principal of the boys state fair school for the state fair week. Assistants include A K Gillin of Centralia. Local public schools will close during the state fair week.
A vivid Tangiers sketch paints hillside homes and fragrant gardens near the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. It surveys Moorish faces, Jewish residents, merchants, beggars, and travelers, noting color, character, and daily life amid exotic scenery. A light poultry anecdote from the country ends the piece.
Jamestown resident Hazzard keeps a rare albino groundhog, about a year old, with pink eyes and white fur except a few brown tail hairs. The animal, caught when a few weeks old, escaped after capture and was recaptured after digging out of a box. It has never drunk water to the keeper’s knowledge and is kept in a tin lined box.
New York figure Frank Winter was discharged in court here after a detective affidavit misdescribed his hair color as black. it was brown, leading to the clearing of the charged poker game operator.
In Sunfield Michigan Mrs. Bertha Underwood describes a severe eczema starting as a scalp sore that spread over the body, causing itching and sleep loss. After six months with little relief, she reports a marked improvement within a month of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, claiming complete cure in a month.
A New Jersey trolley car with about 150000 miles in four years shows bearings resisting abrasion almost perfectly. The report notes little wear and discusses the improved durability of the axles.
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