What is An American Anwered by City Editor on Kaiser Cage Idea
In a Blue Island editorial discussion the question of punishing the Kaiser is explored. Landgraf proposes a public cage exhibit to aid Belgium’s restoration while the writer condemns anonymous critics. The piece challenges the sign-off “An American” and defends patriotic duties, urging readers to consider paying to see the Kaiser caged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Leichliter
Blue Island
Landgraf
Belgium
Sun-Standard
Germany
Kaiser
William Hohenzollern
Europe
United War Funds
Amercan
United States
Save Food Editorial Calls Nationwide Hunger Action
An unsigned wartime editorial urges Americans to curb food use as famine relief abroad rises in urgency. It warns greedy consumption risks national instability and anarchic movement, comparing nations to a misbehaving cow and urging patriotic restraint to support Europe and protect soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
United States
Russia
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd-George
Europe
War time food drive and bond appeal message
A wartime plea urges saving food today to avoid hardship tomorrow. It references William Hohenzolleran returning home and many soldiers coming back, noting the war is not over and there are still a million and a half brothers overseas. It promotes buying War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hohenzolleran
Europe
Local Notes of illness travel and Thanksgiving visits
Blue Island community reports residents ill with the flu and grippe, Thanksgiving gatherings at multiple homes, and relatives visiting from Chicago, Joliet, Springfield, and Morgan Park. Names include Mrs. Chas Brummer, Miss Enid Robinson, Mrs. Harry Fox, and others with addresses in Blue Island and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brummer
Rexford St
Catherine Bihr
Blue Island
Eddie Burkhart
France
B. F. Hogan
Aug. Kearne
Lola
Western Ave
Vernon St
Gladys Hodge
Chas. Hodge
Lewis St
Enid Robinson
Bureau
Ill
Harry Fox
Chicago St
B. J. Hasebrigg
Springfield
Grace Smith
Chicago
Wm. E. Garver
Prairie St
Elkhart
Ind
Harry Dare
J. E. Bergquist
Morgan Park
Texas
Frank Horne
Ed. Smith
Homewood
Ruth McHenry
Benton Davis
Moline
J. H. Dailey
Hermand
Amily
W. E. Dailey
Maple Ave
Henry Giltner
Vincennes Road
Fred Maurrouse
Maurrouse
Giltner
Wenzell Heckler
Will Heckler
Chas. Dickerman
East York St
Truman Rogers
Sheridan,ll
Enis Rogers
Greenwood Ave
Fred Johnston
Burr Oak Ave
May Straley
Rock Island
Ina Hull
Geo. Johnston
Ralph Becktel
Harvey
I. L. Becktel
Edward Johler
Orchard St
Wm. Lindstrom
Edmond Blouin
Vermont St
Port Brezly
James Blouin
Leo Blouin
Jno. McNamara
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Jno. Conlan
Ottawa
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Vermont Street
United States Mails
John H. Volp
Illinois
Norris Quinn
Roy Phillips
Blue Island Sun-Standard
Lyric Theatre
Member County Press Cub
Blue Island, Ill
Edward Harrington
W. B. Harrington
Erwin
Tenn
Harrington
Edward McNamara
Camp
Custer
Mich
Edward
K. of C
Ward
Jacob Karch
J. Morland
Chr. Bettenhausen
New St
Albert Bettenhausen
Frankfort
Bettenhausen
St. Josephs Hospital
Joliet
Marie Wolters
Marie
Republic Special
Republic
F. O. B. Alma
L. D. Johnson
Burr Oak and Western Avenues
The
Blue Island Garage Inc
E. J. Biedenkopf
Sec’y and
Treas
Telephone
Appy
Bowman
Wiscon
Beverly
Bowman Dairy CO
103Rd Street
Beecham
John Blatt
Wm. R. Roegner
Wm. Anderson
Habich Bros
Taki
Herman Habich
Foleys Honey
Stadle
Emil Schmitt
Thirteenth Church of Christ
Longwood Drive
Grace Eidam
Madame Grace
J. S. Kauffman, M. D
F. W. Tracy
Western Avenue
R. L. James
M. D
York Street
R. E. Kinsman
Judd H. Matthews
City Hall Square
North Clark Street
Randolph
P. Hallinan Undertaker
East
West
Adv
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