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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
5
An advertisement claims Foley's Ortho Laxative and Foley's Urine Laxative cure chronic constipation by stimulating digestive organs clearing gas and improving complexion. It targets women and children and warns against stomach irritation from ordinary laxatives while promoting appetite and relief from indigestion and bilious feelings.
Claiming decades of relief, Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment is advertised as a proven formula by Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Readers are told Bath Illinois resident J C Eveland found a 25 year cure after trying many remedies. The advertisement notes availability from druggists or by mail for 50 cents.
The council approved Krueger street renaming to Kruger Staffel and ordered a 12 inch sewer pipe with a 6 inch water line on Kruger street under private contract. The project requires a $50 street deposit and a $700 bond for completion. Reports heard included city finances, police, fire, streets, and plat matters with various references to budgets and pending reports.
The Board of Local Improvements of Blue Island Illinois announces the May 27 1913 award for Greenwood avenue and adjacent streets improvements. Pronger & Fletcher of Blue Island win at specified rates for earth excavation brick paving concrete curb pine headers and related work. Ten percent reduction option offered to landowners within ten days. contract may be awarded accordingly.
The Blue Island Board of Local Improvements invites sealed bids for public works including vitrified tile sewer on 123rd Street, main water line on Fairmount Avenue, and cement sidewalks on Vernon and Greenwood Avenues. Bids due June 10, 1913, at 4 PM in Blue Island City Hall, with cash or certified check and a 50 percent performance bond. board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Alderman James A Noble of the Fourth ward was given a gold watch chain and charm at the city council opening last Monday night. James Seidel presented the gift, calling it a token of appreciation for faithful services. Noble expressed surprise and gratitude, promising to wear the gift and keep a warm spot for the Fourth ward.
Rolland and Clifford direct a lavish Quo Vadis at the National Theater for the week starting Sunday. A superb scenic production with an all star cast including Chicago favorites promises a true interpretation of Sienkiewicz prose with no expense spared in detail and cast quality.
William S. Reed and Hattie Newman married at 4 PM on Wednesday June 14 at the Methodist parsonage 652 Western Avenue. Rev J L Albritton officiated. The couple, Blue Islanders, plan to live on Vernon Street after building their home. Reed works as a contracting electrician.
Many children suffer worms misread as indigestion or nervous weakness. Kickapoo Worm Killer, a pleasant candy logen age, expels worms and tones the system. Guaranteed. Sold by druggists or by mail. Price 25c. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
The practice of eating dog flesh is described as increasingly common in Germany, including Berlin, with German workers historically consuming horse meat. Saxony reportedly consumes thousands of dogs annually, and recently this practice has begun to invade Prussia.
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