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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
6
Mrs. Kate Gannet Wells argues playgrounds’ value rests on management and genuine play. She warns against overrigid supervision yet praises nurses, outdoor sport, and clean play for developing health and character while noting costs and shifting home influence.
An essay argues housework is a practical path for women unable to self sustain on wages. It highlights board and room, steady pay, and career advancement as available through domestic work. The author stresses domestic competence as preparation for future home life and equal partnership.
H J Dunriworthty from Cologne describes simple crossing rules to avoid traffic. He notes vehicles on Michigan Avenue Chicago drive on the right, opposite traffic on the left, and suggests crossing from east to west by looking toward the front and using the middle of the street. He claims the method works in crowded streets like London and ensures pedestrians are not run over.
A letter from Harold Heating of Pittsburgh questions whether tight fitting skirts and form fitting garments improve health or convenience for women. He argues such clothing restricts movement and exposes the wearer to public scrutiny, claiming moral standards are degraded when bodies are overly displayed.
Rules Committee selects 14 measures for urgent consideration including tax, utilities, municipal ownership, nurses and mothers pensions, and woman suffrage. Debate centers on adjournment timing and potential special session while revisions to automobile safety and primary election laws draw House scrutiny. Governor Dunne faces finance plans with a projected two year levy near 67 cents per $100 and a total $26 million school and general fund rise.
The May fire loss in Illinois reached 1 281 414 dollars across 668 fires. Chicago experienced 261 blazes causing 569 075 dollars in damage while down state losses totaled 712 339 dollars. Arson accounted for 22 fires with 69 sparked by sparks and 46 by lightning.
The Rev. Milton L. Clemens of Marshall Missouri a distant relative of Mark Twain said aboard the liner Persia at San Francisco that Japan believes war with the United States would gain the Philippines and Hawaii with little effort. Officials doubt Japan can fund a war and expect no serious trouble. Clemens who taught English near Nagasaki notes Japan’s government centers in Tokyo and that policy follows Tokyo.
A two room log cabin hotel in Grand Forks North Dakota once hosted James J Hill in 1873 and served as the first hotel post office stagecoach station town hall and church. It was razed though it held up to 14 rooms when full and sheltered pioneers while the city’s current hotels vastly exceed its former capacity.
The Illinois Editorial Association meeting in Decatur elected officers. President Charles W. Warner of the Chronicle Hoopeston. first vice president Frank L. Srup Press Newton. second vice president James E. H. McClure Democrat Carlinville. third vice president W. B. Davis Democrat Jerseyville. secretary J. M. Page Democrat Jerseyville. treasurer S. J. Porterfield Chronicle Cullom. executive committee W. G. Dustin Star-Herald Dwight. auditing committee W. J. Smith Sun Waukegan.
The state convention of the Elks ends in Rock Island after three days. Next gathering will be in Peoria with East St. Louis as the other bidder. Dr. I. A. Lumpkin of Mattoon elected state president by one vote over Danville’s H. A. Swallow. other officers include H. Crum Springfield treasurer Sam Tyerson Rock Island and James A. Powers Joliet secretary. Executive committee members named. treasury balance reported at 1216.65 dollars.
Five year old Charles Frederick von Glahn, son of Berlin natives, reportedly planted his mother’s $8 000 pearl necklace in a Broadway hotel roof garden flower box. The nurse interrupted the act after he had removed 40 pearls and buried several to sprout wealth, but all were dug up.
Gov. Edward F. Dunne was elected president of the Famous Fathers of Illinois, a club whose members must have ten or more children. He received a banner at the alfalfa dinner at St. Nicholas hotel for being the first Illinois governor with over ten children. Meetings occur annually during the state fair, and member photos will be kept in the governor’s office.
Secretary of State Woods issued certificates of incorporation for The Humdiger Candy Company of Decatur with capital of 2500 and incorporators W J Baker R W Hutchinson Homer O Knowles. Chicago Adjustment Agency of Chicago with capital 2500 and incorporators James T Jarrell Oswald L McNeil Graff. The Lincoln Commercial Club of Lincoln also noted.
The Elliott Cresson gold medals and diplomas were presented in Philadelphia to six prominent scientists for distinguished achievement in science. American recipients include Emile Berliner of Washington noted for sound on metal, Dr Isham Randolph of Chicago a civil engineer, and Dr Charles P Steinmetz of Schenectady an electrical engineer.
Fishermen along the Delaware bay shore report bountiful trout catches with strong demand. At Bower's beach trout sell to city buyers for 50 cents a bushel, while larger catches appear at Big Stone Slaughters and Cedar beaches.
Daniel Frohman testified in William Harcourt's suit over royalties from George Broadhurst for assisting with The Man From Home. He defined a Broadway production as a first class show at a Broadway theater and said it benefits an actor to be seen there, a line later stricken from the record.
In a dull afternoon Walter William trudges to Sunday school against his will. He loses one of two bright pennies and must tell his mother which coin belonged to the Sunday school, prompting a sharp, humorous parental reply about the correct penny.
Miss Pansy Hutchins of Sioux Falls says a two year facial rash vanished after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bathed with hot water, applied the ointment, and within four weeks no trace of the rash remained. Sample sizes offered by Cuticura, Dept L, Boston.
A man named Tony, recently arrived from the old country, works as a section hand in America. He asks his foreman for a vacation, expressing a desire to be there for his planned marriage. The boss warns that taking a vacation might lead Tony to return broke, but Tony insists on wanting a half vacation to stay for his wedding plans.
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature of Pec, claims a 300 year history of safe use, and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
The rural editor notes coal shortages and household fuel worries as the office boy frets. He counters with optimism that spring poems will arrive soon, suggesting a shift to lighter community content.
A brief ad explains quick relief for poison oak or ivy through bathing affected areas in a solution of two teaspoonfuls of Tyree's Antiseptic Powder in a pint of water. Available 25c at druggists or sample free from J. B. Tyree, Washington DC.
The country imported more than 2.87 million dollars in Swiss cheese last year, with the value steadily rising as demand increases.
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