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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
5
The Blue Island post office lists arrivals from the east and west at specific times including 7:00 A M 7:40 A M 4:15 P M 10:30 A M 11 40 P M and 4:30 P M Departures to the Far East and Far West occur at 9:00 A M 8:50 P M 12:00 M 6:30 P M 8:00 P M 6:30 P M All times are given for daily mail operations with no additional context.
A national call to every American to contribute to the war effort beyond soldiers. The piece urges citizens to act today, defend homes from German threat, and avoid selfish complacency. It stresses shared responsibility and noncombat roles if one cannot join the armed forces, warning of reputational consequences.
A man from Harvey was arrested after attempting to serve two masters by marrying two partners simultaneously. He faced lawful charges related to bigamy and awaits further legal action.
A Greenland hotel clerk jokes that daylight saving has no effect there as six month nights pass. The traveler asks about breakfast time and the clerk answers with a wry schedule from half past March to quarter of May.
The Montreal Star argues that school hours equal business hours and the future manufacturer or merchant cannot waste time, stressing a strong demand for vocational education to prepare workers for the economy.
Chinese gardeners plant statuettes of small men in pots and train evergreens to cover them. Vines grow around the figures, forming a leafy robe as white faces and hands emerge from the greenery.
Canada is poised to become a leading source of pulp and paper as the industry expands rapidly. Observers note significant growth in recent years and anticipate further large-scale developments on the horizon.
The local column lists ad journed city council, visits by residents to Peoria, Tower Hill, LaSalle, and Chicago, hospital patients, and family condolences. Socials include Elm Club lawn event, readings of library training for Miss Ruth Gilson, and several gatherings at homes. Public notices mention Red Cross pledges and Harmonize Lodge elections. A Blue Island eye specialist advertises eye care services.
Mrs. Jennie Burnside expresses gratitude to the G. A. R. and the W. A. C. as well as friends who aided her during her husband illness and after his death, and thanks them for the floral tributes.
Science seeks a method to reveal how billions of brain cells give rise to thinking. It wonders why the mind can be grander than the brain, why daily conclusions emerge, and why the brain endures persistent work better than muscles, as Professor Scott asserts.
A Detroit Free Press opinion note comments on how people deny their own luck yet claim to recognize others’ prosperity. It muses on self awareness and social judgments in a concise, tongue in cheek line.
A brief quote emphasizes daily acts of kindness shaping happiness over grand deeds. It reflects a humanist note on everyday goodwill and small considerate gestures. The author cited is RR Hadwin, suggesting a memoir or column context about humane behavior.
In the face of hardship and low hopes, steadfast guidance emerges as the safest path. The saying underscores resilience and prudent decision making through challenging moments with practical optimism.
Blue Island pupils raise Thrift Stamps totaling 74.04 at Whittier and 11.26 at Greenwood while knitting gun wipes and wristlets and contributing sweaters and blankets. Sanders and Grant schools report similar infant welfare and Red Cross activity as high school cadets practice cross country and stage mock battles.
The United Charities detailed May efforts including 88 families aided with 4 acute illnesses 9 chronic disabilities 3 deaths 15 intemperance 7 tuberculosis 1 venereal disease 3 sub normal minds 1 non support 1 begging and related needs. It logged 51 visits 69 calls 44 interviews and 93 reports with aid from individuals the County Supervisor and donations.
The list notes crops with more than 4000 years of cultivation including almond apple apricot banana bean cabbage cucumber date eggplant fig grape olive onion peach pear quince rice sorghum turnip watermelon and wheat.
A newspaper notice promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a safe remedy for constipation and its risks. It claims the tablets ease bowel distress without stomach or intestinal harm and contain no habit forming ingredient, with Stable's Pharmacy and Emil Schmitt named as sources.
The Blue Island Branch and Junior Auxiliaries report May work including 2801 surgical dressings, 145 sweaters, 4 scarves, 2 helmet covers, 5 trench caps, 85 wristlets, 147 socks, 15 pajamas, 7 afghans, 162 summer shirts, 20 under shirts, 22 refugee garments, 7 comfort bags, 2 boxes lint, and 6 gun wipes. The note rejects rumors of salaries, stating no branch member earns pay and urges continued support for wounded servicemen.
John C Weeks pastorate leads Friedens Evangelical Church as it marks 25 years. June 16 events include 9 am Sunday school, 10 am service, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm services with jubilee sermon by Rev A Niedergesa ssness and reception of 41 new members.
A Carlyle aphorism notes that even the weakest creature can achieve by focusing on one object, while the strongest, by spreading attention across many, may fail to accomplish anything.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine reports rapid relief after starting Foley Kidney Pills. Her husband also benefited, moving from severe lameness to no pain. The testimonial appears with emphasis from Stable's Pharmacy and Emil Schmitt.
FOR RENT Modern furnished room for lady or gentleman June 1st Central location Address Blue Island Sun 21- USED CARS Always on hand at the Blue Island garage 520 Western avenue phone 862 Let us know what you want we are in position to supply almost any make of used car on the market at a saving to you 2011 MOTOR SERVICE Jenner's Motor Service Moving expressing and hauling Vincennes Ave and 119th St Phones 874 and 518-W 45-45-18p
Mrs. Effie E. Kleppe of Averill Minnesota reports relief from rheumatism and kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. She credits immediate relief and states a half bottle completed the cure. The ad extols the pills as unequaled for weak sore kidneys bladder back muscles or joints and lists Stadle's Pharmacy Emil Schmitt as contact.
A brief rural proverb tale contrasts suspicion and belief as Uncle Eben quips that most folks believe what pleases them, implying skepticism toward obvious truth and shared human foibles.
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