Winter ends year with Sun 1913 note and births in Blue Island
The Sun marks the last issue of 1913 with seasonal notes and New Year wishes. Births occur at two Blue Island families, a 9 pound girl to Mr and Mrs C Newhart on Christmas day and an eight pound boy to Mr and Mrs Henry Slimm on December 13. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Franklin Mueller of Andres with Blue Island relatives and Mr and Mrs Chas Jones visiting Springfield and Mechanicsburg Ohio.
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Henry Rippey
the Sun
C. Newhart
Prairie Street
Henry Slimm
Franklin Mueller
Andres
Blue Island
Western Avenue
A. P. Spires
B. McCall
Washington, D. C
Chas. Jones
Springfield
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Fred Heintz
Oak Camp
Saenger Hall
Eddy
E. B. Post
L. A
R. T
J. Kee
Rock Island
LaSalle
Odd Fellow
Alleghany
Kee
S. Thompson
Mississippi
Bluesland
Vermont Street
Bob’ Thompson
Skinnay
Lola
Lemon
H. S
Charley
Hugo Gersten
Ziggy
Jeff
Yellow
Joe Beef
Goosie
Hart
Sophocles
Lert
Jack
Swan
Volcano
Bob Shy
Hazel
Sir Arthur Newton
Railroad King
Cassius
Dutch
Coney
Carp
Skeeter
Julia
Toney
Abey
B I H S Dominates Morgan Park in Gym Victory
B I H S thrashed Morgan Park 45 to 1 in the gym as three teams of B I H S swept wins. Seim led with nine baskets, while Midgets beat Harvey 20 to 6 and the second team topped Conants 38 to 20 before a two week break.
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Morgan Park H. S
Seim
Carlin
Shields
Rodgers
Massena
Alison
Harvey
Hunt
Werner
Siren
Toleson
Swanson
Vance
Payton
Flannery
Conants
Sanitary Shields Pitched by Blue Island Ad
An old time advertisement urges teachers and refined women to write Mrs. Fred Schultz at corner 189th Street and Seeley Avenue Blue Island Illinois for details on sanitary shields.
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Fred Schultz
189Th Street
Seeley Avenue
Blue Island
Ill
Willie Questions and Father’s Gentle Reproof
A witty exchange shows Willie apologizing to his father for asking many questions. The father expresses old fashion impatience, while Willie notes that questions now could help him understand more. The brief dialogue captures a humorous family moment.
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Willie
Her Rights in the Home Argument on a Wife’s household control
Extract from a Farm and Fireside letter arguing that a wife deserves absolute control of household affairs and a personal allowance sufficient for expenses and needs. It contends wives work hard, earn less, and should not have to ask for funds. The piece supports independent budgeting within marriage.
Christmas Do's and Don'ts for Thoughtful Gifting
Practical guidance on refraining from false modesty about gifts and showing kindness. Remember the clerk's effort, remove price tags from expensive gifts, and avoid boasting about generosity. Keep a cheerful spirit in crowded holiday shopping and treat delivery staff with respect.
Dear Santa Claus. A child pleads for gifts and guidance
A poem from GEORGIE asks Santa for a kind heart, daily happiness, good health, and especially a gun. The verse contrasts blessings with material wishes and notes parental advice about studying and manners. The child expresses willingness to be good if his requests can be granted.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Georgie
Christmas Present Preference Revealed in Light Conversation
A humorous exchange features Bobbie choosing a tree as the preferred location for a Christmas present over a stocking, citing more room on the tree. The lighthearted moment highlights festive spirit and family dialogue.
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Bobbie
Wise Solomon and his many wives joke
A humorous exchange riffs on King Solomon’s wisdom and his many wives, joking that he was the wisest man and had many wives before Christmas. The dialogue relies on a playful anachronism and light wordplay.
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Solomon
Santa Claus Invitation From A Childs Letter
A playful exchange centers on a child Willie asking if he has written to Santa. The good man jokes about a parent’s plans for gifts and the need to invite Santa to stop by, lest he drive on.
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Willie
Santa Claus
Papa
Mamma
Santa
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THE
Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Ill
City of
Cook County Press, Club
ING
SUN
Fred Mandernach
Hammond, Ind
R. Jors
Greenwood Avenue
Martin Wald
Baby
Chicago Heights
Clarence Seyfarth
High School News
Bibs
Lietzan
Betion On Pronger
Small
M.P.H.S
Lovejoy
Brower
F Herriot
C Hinsingh
Peterson
R G
Total
Eeee
Total Eee
Pence Baby
Edie de Pronese
Hayne
Morris
Mocihg
Belek Co
Asian Ces Oi
Ee Fee Rodgers
Tni
East Chicago
Lindsay
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Co
Western Ave
Fred A. Hegner
Blue Island, Ill
Grand and Lyric Theatres
Blue Island, Illinois
Hippodrome
Lyric Theatre
Roseland
Old
Boston
McELROY @ FITZPATRICK
Ben Snyder
Frank Nilles
Harley
Davidson
ER. P. Bauch
Blue Island Garage
Don C. McCowan
Burr Oak
J.S. Kauffman
M. D
J. R. Kauffman
M.D
Allen C. Bennett
Mgr
Roesgner
Hone
James H. Carroll
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