All Around Town and Local Personal Notes
Local and personal items report visitors and travels. Mrs. Frederick Massey of St. Louis visits her mother Mrs. Frank Dunning. Milton Mueller visits from Andersonville. C. E. Volp family in Chicago Heights. Mrs. Wm Schmidt visits Ravenswood. Various social events noted including church meetings, picnics, and hospital surgeries.
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Frederick Massey
St. Louis
Frank Dunning
Milton Mueller
Andersonville
Ill
C. E. Volp
Chicago Heights
Wm. Schmidt
East High St
W. Thompson
Ravenswood
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Martin Schippel
Nellie Hartman
Florence Hartman
Chicago
E. B. Post
The Best Pain Killer Buckien Arnica Salve Ad
An advertisement claims Buckien Arnica Salve relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and injuries instantly. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises it as unmatched for healing and reduced fear of injuries. Available for 25 cents at Emil Schmitt's or G R Richter's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Emil Schmitt
G. R. Richter
Adv
Polite Defends Harbor Bills Opposing Killing of Calumet Measure
Henry M. Polite, chairman of the 13th Senatorial Democratic Committee, endorses Dr. Kensington's harbor bill stance and urges revived effort to pass the Kleeman Lake Calumet Harbor bill. He laments the defeat by a Democratic governor and praises the O'Connor Harbor Bill as mirroring the disputed measure. He predicts the legislature will resurrect the Kleeman bill next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
SUN
Henry M. Polite
Democratic Committee
O’connor Harbor
Kleeman Lake Calumet Harbor
Senatorial Democratic Committee
Bright
Illinois
Calumet Harbor
Kleeman Harbor
Mothers Have Your Children Worms Kickapoo Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer for children, claiming worms cause feverish, irritable behavior and stomach issues. It asserts the product kills worms, improves appetite, and regulates digestion. Available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company in St. Louis and Philadelphia for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Deviled Ham and Swiss Cheese Crackers Toasted
Prepare small crackers with a thin layer of deviled ham. Top with a thin slice of Swiss cheese. Season lightly with salt and paprika. Warm in an oven until cheese softens. Serve hot, one or two crackers per person on hot plates.
Reverend Praises New Life Pills in Local Ad
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect pills no home should be without them. Claims they regulate liver and bowels and every pill is guaranteed. Available for 25 cents at Emil Schmitts and G R Richters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Lindsay
H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
Emil Schmitt
G. R. Richter
Dr Kensington’s Syrup of Tar Compound advertised
An old medical ad touts Dr M L Kensington’s Syrup of Tar Compound as a lung balsam for coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Priced at 25 cents and sold everywhere. Patients with complex lung conditions are advised to consult Dr Kensington at 6307 Woodlawn avenue corner 63rd street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Kensington
Dr. Kensington
Woodlawn Avenue
63Rd Street
Escape the Storms Up the Mountain Side
A compact quotation notes that to escape many storms one must rise above them by going up the mountainside. Henry Ward Beecher’s image frames ascent as a path to safety and perspective amid harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Cooling Off Below
Uncle Eben quips that many conflicts would worsen if hotheads did not lose nerve, suggesting restraint amid ongoing tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
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THE
Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Ill
Blue Island, Is
City of
Cook County Press, Club Inc
Douglas Fletcher
St. Francis Hospital
Elizabeth Parker
Grace Johnston
J. C. Kintz
Chester Stanley
Irene
H. Barrett
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Hazel Holmes
la Plata
C. A. Bennet
Vermont Street
Miss Holmes
Joanna E. Downs
Mystic Workers of the World
Mr. Avery
Ravenswood Lodge
No. 1 Fire Co
Bochman
Aug. Zacher
Epworth League and Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Vermont
Henry Streets
Franklin McNeill
Baptist Church
Whitehall
Mich
Kleeman Bill
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co
Western Ave
Fry Music With
Lirs
Victor
Tilak Torney
Wien
Fred A. Hegner
Hater
Wale
Jacovia
Walter Baker
Walter Baker’s Chocolate
Peerless Brand Creamery
Pound
Diefenbaceh
Western Avenue
Grocer
Frank Niles
R. L. James, M. D
Bennett Express CO
Allen C . Bennett
Mgr. Res
John H. Railton
Galveston
Texas
Railton
E. P. Bauch
Blue Island Garage
J.S. Kauffman
M. D
J. R. Kauffman
F. Burmeister
Maple
Carl Hayek
St. Hayek & Burmeister
Chicago St
Don C. McCowan
Burr Oak and
Fritz Fornell
Grove St
Antonio Deloria
Garaner
Foley
Dare & Stadle
Calumet Expert
Blue Island Cleaning and Dyeing Works
Hoffman
J. G. Diefenbach
Notary Public Justice of the Peace
York Street
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