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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
6
Office publication line lists 885 Vermont Street Blue Island Illinois with telephone 139 and notes second class matter entry in the Blue Island post office.
Brief mentions of events and people include Mrs. C A Smith returning from Texas, Mr. and Mrs. E Mentz celebrating silver wedding anniversary, the Blue Island Liederkranz officers for 1914, and the Blue Island Fire department dance set for December 18 featuring Hedges' orchestra. Also noted are health updates, theater coupon exchange, a schafskopf tournament winner list, and ads for Dutch Club coffee and Gobet china.
For Sale the late residence of Mrs Wm Black deceased. Good house with 10 rooms barn and henery Lot 100 by 125 to alley Walnut street between Greenwood and Western avenues S M Lane Trustee 23 Walnut street
Amid cheers the Smoke House team defeated the Rexalls as kingpin form waned for Rexalls. Lentz rises trimming Anchors twice with Ben Cool and Rhode making notable showings while Steve and Kiessling put in strong numbers. Commercial Bank team edges Rohrbachs but faces a tight finish with late drama in the second game. Cool anchors Rohrbachs with 2092-3 series as Blouin and Jimmy lead in a cash win last week.
Waunakee residents sponsor home delivery of the Waunakee Index to all homes within ten miles, expanding circulation for several weeks. The effort aims to benefit readers and boost Waunakee trade through advertising, reflecting a spirit of public-spirited support for the local press.
An old advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body with waste buildup and promises quick relief with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It cites endorsements from G. R. Richter and Emil Schmitt and claims cures for constipation and headaches.
The notice promotes saving Grand Theatre coupons that unlock four large Christmas prizes. It highlights holiday offers and encourages readers to redeem the coupons for a chance to win substantial prizes.
In Spain the traditional method of wine production involves spreading grapes in presses and treading them barefoot or in sandals and wooden shoes. This labor intensive process is common across the wine regions.
The advertisement touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as a cure for eczema fetter salt rheum and skin eruptions. George W Fitch of Mendota Illinois claims lifelong eczema relief after one box and the firm guarantees satisfaction or money back with price 50 cents. Pfeiffer Chemical Co of Philadelphia and St Louis markets the remedy.
For first class plumbing work leave orders at 432 Western avenue, or call phone 31 A. P. Spires.
Birmingham pharmacist F. L. Willis suffered asthma and bronchitis and found no relief until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad claims it eliminated choking sensations and eased the throat and lungs. Dare & Stadle advertise the yellow package.
The parish priest ruined valuable frescoes depicting the Day of Judgment and a French parable after objecting to the painterly nudity of figures. The incident highlights zealot actions against artistic depictions in a Calvedos church.
After a kitchen water pipe ruptured Aunt Mandy surveyed the damage and spoke in a resentful tone requesting a good old hole in the ground. Her remark framed the mishap as a personal setback and reflected her mood.
Willie pleads for answers from his father in a affectionate, old fashioned exchange. The father chides the boy for asking so many questions, while Willie expresses apologies and hopes the father could answer more of his curiosities.
A light exchange between Miss Sweet and Mr Mush about preferring to stay indoors during a storm. The dialogue highlights the cozy appeal of rain sounds on a roof versus being outside.
The Gordion knot was a wagon harness knot whose hidden ends supposedly foretold to rule Persia for whoever could untie it. Alexander the Great cut through the knot with his sword, interpreting the oracle as a military solution.
A man claimed to have “witched” a city well in Emporia and the dig was funded by the city. Drilling reached several hundred feet and yielded very salt water, causing about $500 in expenses to the city.
The magazine Pasis Taste surveyed women readers on the seven worst faults of the modern young man. Egotism led with 10 014 votes, laziness and self sufficiency tied at 7 400, fast living gambling intemperance and sport abuse ranged 6 400 to 5 000, with foolishness last.
Edward Smith records that in 1904 a Mexican coast rumor linked Sir Francis Drake to terror, with locals warning children by saying Drake is coming. The tale likens Drake to historic boogeymen, and some say his topsails haunt the horizon.
In a suit over play ownership a veteran stage director testified that after 32 years in theater he never saw a work staged exactly as written. He argued directors are tasked with meddling with manuscripts and have even attempted to improve on Shakespeare.
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