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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
6
The article urges seed selection and cross fertilization to boost yields. It cites modern tests showing 14 percent gain from discarding low vitality grains. If applied to last year’s production, this could yield 437 million more bushels and add over 200 million dollars to farm value.
The article extols outdoor athletics as ideal for all ages, noting that sunny days replace wet ones and provide real outdoor action. It emphasizes outdoor training as best for athletes, while fresh air also benefits non athletes and indoor workers seeking strength and enjoyment.
The secretary of the navy abolishes port and starboard in favor of landward equivalents. Critics argue the move ignores Gloucester fishermen who prefer traditional sea terms and see further actions aimed at their maritime heritage.
A woman physician notes that brunettes tend to be steady and focused on one specialty, changing less and staying with a single field. In contrast a brunette who becomes a blonde tends to seek more variety and variety in her career and image.
A man who fell for a Chicago widow because of her feet faces a breach of promise suit from the woman. The case hints she refused to serve as a substitute for the roller he uses on his lawn.
After years of repeated violence from his spouse including a frying pan attack, a broken arm, scalding water, scratches, and hair pulling, a Georgia man concludes she no longer loves him. The remark frames a troubling domestic context with a grim, darkly ironic note.
A Philadelphia proposal urges the Navy Department to replace right and left with haw and gee to mirror nautical commands. The idea aims to make orders clearer for new sailors, especially those from agricultural districts.
In Chicago readers find hope as a promise to lower gas charges eases pressure on households whose servant girls demand a weekly parlor evening. The note hints at relief from higher utilities amid domestic strain.
A French municipality reportedly considers a novel revenue idea by levying a tax on baby marriages, reflecting creative municipal finance measures of the era.
Grafting is traced back to ancient Egypt with evidence suggesting its use by social philosophers of that era. The practice is considered to be very old and foundational in horticulture and cultivation traditions.
In the era of rapid travel a proposal to cross the ocean in a single day is bandied about. The public mood shifts from doubt to daring as engineers and planners weigh the feasibility and risks of such a feat. The idea reflects a frontier spirit shaping new transportation ambitions.
A voiced critique argues that in a city filled with churches many fail to honor the Sabbath by working on Sundays. The piece cites biblical commandment, warns of national decay, and ends with a tale of a farmer who learns to keep the day holy.
A reader counters motor cycling claims by a well known woman expert. The author argues sitting on a motorcycle is respectable and debates vibration versus air intake, conversation on a tandem, and the appeal of open country. The piece defends two wheeled transport as a home affordable alternative.
The London fusion of Cyprian drone and Italian queen by Mr Burrows of Loughton Essex claims to yield a stingless bee. The report urges cautious adoption until stinging bees are exterminated or safe labeling is assured, noting a two year experimental effort and awaiting fuller details.
The article argues against the term dumb animals and traces mental evolution in animals. It states brain structures of humans, chimpanzees, and orangutans are similar, with greater variation within humans than between humans and apes. It notes cranial capacity differences are larger within humans than between humans and apes and cites geological and ethnological research on early humans and apes.
Springfield reports Gov Dunne and Speaker McKinley will seek rules committee action on a ten bill agenda. Woman suffrage sits ninth in precedence with others including initiative and referendum, tax reform, and corruption measures. Adjournment set for June 28, with work expected to press through June 18.
The Illinois state civil service commission released names of women who passed the civil service examination for guard positions. Among the list are Myra A. Henderson of Chicago State Hospital Dunning Hannah MacNichols Chicago state hospital Dunning Mary C. Sullivan Chicago Mrs Nora Putman Browns R F D Mrs Ira O Gillett Joliet Mrs Mary P Steen Divernon Mrs Emma E Lowry Kankakee state hospital Kankakee Mrs Fleetie J. Grear Chicago state hospital Dunning.
The Illinois Association of Assistant Postmasters met in Jacksonville at the Dunlap hotel with forty delegates. Officers were elected and LaSalle chosen as next year’s meeting site. President E O Andrews Belvidere, First VP C E Rodenberg East St Louis, Second VP John M Milburn Streator, Third VP C E Thompson Canton, Sec Treas Ruth E H Courtright Normal. Executive Committee J W Harney Jacksonville F J Pierard La Salle C N Tuttle Streator Frances Small Lincoln John P Bradford Pontiac. Resolutions C F Rodenberg East St Louis W H Moore Bloomington J E Derfinger Bushnell.
On day two of the thirty seventh annual Illinois State Sportsmen's association tournament in Peoria J P Graham of Chicago captured the Chicago Board of Trade diamond badge and the state championship with first prize. An extra twenty target shoot was held after a three way tie in the initial round. Graham scored twenty while Voorhees of Peoria and T Hall of Loami tied at nineteen.
Utica Ohio letters tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mrs Cele of Utica Nebraska reports dizziness, weakness, yellowing skin, and relief after use. Mrs Greenstreet of Nebo Illinois says ten years of illness ended with the remedy and she feels healthier now.
A brief dialogue notes a man who is “always trying to start something” and is identified as the owner of a motorcycle. The exchange hints at character traits as observers tease about his persistence and daring while naming the vehicle ownership.
Dialogues from a grim scene where a tramp speaks of a departed man’s proof on tombstones. Mrs Newedd confronts a visitor and recalls a recent stranger who left behind old clothes rather than deeds. The piece captures bleak humor and social tension.
A reader asks the information editor which utensil is correct for beef stew. The queried choice is between a table spoon or a fork to settle a family eating etiquette dispute.
Mrs Crocker enjoys her first trip abroad while her wealthy husband’s fortune remains discreet. At a theater box she chats with Mrs Stone who notes bad acoustics. Mrs Crocker privately infers the issue stems from a nearby brewery.
A Kansas woman reports better memory and steadier nerves after quitting coffee and using Postum. She says heart symptoms and stomach trouble diminished, blood flow normalized, and she prefers Postum’s taste to coffee. Postum Co. promotes Regular and Instant varieties with brewing tips and a booklet.
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