All Around Town Brief Happenings
Local and personal notes track visits moves births travels and family ties across Blue Island Chicago Heights Canal Street Burnside Quincy Ft Wayne and Harmon. Names include Steve Bock John Stark Helen Kirsch W. O. King Rev Harriss and city officials with Church groups and university milestones noted.
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Steve Bock
Chicago Heights
Blue Island
John Stark
Canal Street
Burnside
Helen Kirsch
Cochran Street
Quincy
A. R. Smith
Broadway
John W. Wolff
Danneahl
Milwaukee
Eichoff
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Howard C. Hohmann
Fred Hohmann
the State University
Champaign
Hohmann
Alice Hohmann
E. Dickman
Little Lost Sister to Open at National Theater
National Theater presents Little Lost Sister, a Virginia Brooks inspired drama on Chicago vice reform. The show centers on saving girls from temptations and rescue efforts, with a formal stage debut set for the week starting Sunday matinee June 15.
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Virginia Brooks
Chicago
Web of Vice
National
Adyv
Adler-i-ka advertised by Blue Island druggists
Blue Island druggists urge consulting a physician for stomach trouble but promote Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy. They claim one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation quickly, noting users are surprised by its rapid effect.
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Dare & Stable
Adv
Notice of Award of Contract for Water and Sewer Works
The Blue Island Board of Local Improvements announces the June 10 1918 award to Thomas H Iglehart Morgan Park Illinois as lowest bidder for Special Assessments 219 and 220. The awards cover a 6 inch water main with hydrants and valves on Fairmount avenue and a vitrified tile sewer on 123rd street with manholes and basins. Owners may elect to take the work at 10 percent less within ten days. Dated June 13 1913.
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Board of Local Improvements
Fairmount Avenue
Florence Street
York Street
Thomas H. Iglehart
Morgan Park
Illinois
123Rd Street
Wiley Avenue
Ogden Avenue
J. Jones
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Oregon Worker
A Florence Oregon resident testifies after fourteen years of kidney and bladder trouble that Foley Kidney Pills improved his condition after eight months of use. He states the pills are non habit forming and act as a tonic with quick results, recommending them for kidney troubles within medicine’s reach. Dare & Stable.
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Wm. Morris
Florence
Oregon
Dare & Stable
Adv
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief
Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers boils eczema and skin sores with prompt relief. Cites Mrs. Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama cured of a nine month ulcer in two weeks. Endorsed by G. R. Richter and Emil Schmitt. Only 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Bruce Jones
Birmingham
Ala
G. R. Richter
Emil Schmitt
Adv
Best Laxative for the Aged from Dr King's Pills
Old men and women need a safe harmless laxative that works promptly without pain. Dr King's New Life Pills are recommended for the aged and priced at 25 cents. Also listed are vegetable plants including early tomatoes cauliflower kohlrabi and celery from Hennig Florist at Vermont and Gregory Streets.
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Hennig, Florist
Vermont
Gregory Streets
Thackeray’s Tribute to Woman
Quoted lines praise the consoling power of women in grief trouble wrath joy prosperity and disgrace. The verse asks who consoles and backs a man, who dresses wounds and soothes hurt, answering with the answer a woman.
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Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray
Notice for Proposals Public Improvements Blue Island IL
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Local Improvements of Blue Island Illinois for constructing public improvements under Special Assessments 228 229 and 230. Bids due June 24 1913 at 8 PM opened at City Hall. Bond and cash deposit required with bids. board may reject any or all bids. William T. Davis dated June 18 1913.
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Board of Local Improvements
Blue Island
Cook County
Illinois
Vernon Street
Western Avenue
Vincennes Avenue
Fairmount Avenue
Florence Street
Burr Oak Avenue
Greenwood Avenue
121St Street
122Nd Street
City of
J. Jones
William T. Davis
Vertus B. Roberts
Sunday School Obedience and Church Service Schedule
At the Methodist Church children in the Sunday school will have the right of way in next Sunday's services. The 10 30 oclock baptism of children opens a program of songs recitations and readings by the children. The Epworth League devotional at 6 30. At 7 30 the educational sermon by the pastor. Teachers and High school pupils are invited.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Switzerland's Second Bullet Cartoon Sparks Debate
The Dundee Advertiser notes a new postcard featuring a German emperor beside a Swiss marksman who hits a bull's eye. The caption asks what Switzerland would do if 200,000 Germans crossed its border, with the soldier replying they would use a second bullet.
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Switzerland
Dundee Advertiser
Lunches for Twelve or Twenty Four
Katharine Baker notes a casual estimate that one or two dozen guests will attend lunch. The plan calls for a sit down meal as men dislike buffets, so the cook must determine how many chickens to serve. The clear takeaway is that enough for twenty four covers twelve as well.
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Katharine Baker
Atlantic
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Blue Island Sun
John H. Volp
Vermont St. Blue Island, Il
Cook County Press
Club Inc
Blue Island Baptist Church
California
Ladies’ Aid Society of
German M. E. Church
John Gerstenkorn
Harmon, Il
Joe Nilles
Lizzie Walshon
John Schmaedeke
Harmon
National Theater
W. T. Davis
Lindsay
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke CO
Western Ave
Ceweork
Victor Music
Souwich de Vieter
Fred A. Hegner
Leading Jeweler
Victor
Kihe c
Krank Niles
Maine
Carolina Head Rice
Peerless Brand Creamery
Diefenbach
Grocer
Schwartz Sisters
Bennett Express CO
Allen C Bennett
Mer Res
Taylor Carpet Company
Indianapolis
E. P. Bauch General
Blue Island Garage
Indiana
R. J. Ton
RomMers, Jr
W. 111Th Place
D. Z. Kennedy
Michigan Ave
G. Nelson
la Salle St
Detroit
Richard J. Ton
110Th St
Calumet District
Roseland
Don C. McCowan
Grand Theatre
R. L. James
M.D
J.L. Kauffman
J. R. Kauffman
M. D
Carl Hayek F. Burmeister
Chicago St
Maple Ave
Hayek & Burmeister
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