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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
4
The inventor of the shorthand system in China is hailed as a genius. The language has no written vowels or consonants and a single syllable can carry nine tones with many meanings. Yet the system reportedly reaches 140 words a minute and schools are opening nationwide to teach it.
The article assesses George Eliot as a writer of immense charm and influence yet frustrating to contemporary critics. It notes her ability to captivate both masses and scholars while accusing later critics of deeming her unreadable and marginal as a critical example.
The text lauds George Eliot as a great figure who shaped her era without courting sensationalism. It notes that her solemnity made her works feel heavy and unreadable to some, yet she imposed herself on the day and achieved enduring prominence.
The piece contrasts will with willfulness in shaping a girl’s behavior. It argues that willpower enables self control while willfulness reflects a lack of it, and notes guardians and teachers face challenges guiding a girl to meet expectations due to this distinction. The text frames willfulness as a deficit of will rather than a strength.
A new electric photograph print ing machine uses an automatic switch to shut off the light at a set time, ensuring even prints and reducing human error during processing.
Washington traffic rules tighten under wartime strain as Maj. Raymond Pullman enforces brakes and equipment standards. Lt. Albert Headley patrols downtown, monitoring brake condition to prevent collisions with trucks. thermoid brake inspection charts may guide stopping distances under DC regulations.
Hager of Dooray Minnesota has patented a garage door that both slides and swings. The door is hung from a crank arm so when pushed back it swings inward rather than in a semicircle from hinges. This design leaves space for a car to stand close to the door.
Heat and corroding gases from the exhaust near the spare stored in the rear accelerate rubber deterioration and shorten tire life more than road use.
Chattanooga automobile enthusiasts discuss forming a tristate association to host races at county and state fairs in the South.
Scientific American notes alcohol as a possible automotive fuel but unsatisfactory alone. Benzol dissolves both alcohol and gasoline, and a 25 percent gasoline, 25 percent benzol, 50 percent alcohol mix works well in current motors, potentially solving the fuel problem without redesigning engines.
Farmers widely rely on trucks for daily work as every farm vehicle is a truck. The article notes trucks serve transport, hauling, and field chores, reflecting their central role in rural operations.
A new device for automobiles permanently records the distance traveled and maintains continuous speed data. The attachment captures measures as vehicles operate, creating an ongoing log for performance and tracking.
A ball inside a new sparkplug is designed to prevent carbon buildup. A flexible radiator core is claimed to be much more durable and able to resist shock and freezing.
Edward Hungerford explains gunmaking demands exacting tolerances and vast part counts. A rochester chamber conference heard that heavy guns for the Army could require billions of dollars and millions of tons of pieces over the next eighteen months, illustrating the scale of wartime ordnance.
Raymond B. Fosdick argues in Scribner's Magazine that soldiers embracing reading counter the idea that groups level down. Readers inspire peers, with loans of books and conversations like Have you read this story. The library program plus lectures and extension courses improve general education, helping many servicemen stay abreast of civilian life and emerge better prepared for postwar life.
Antonio feels awe in the cantonment during early training. A guard duty test forces him to sing his challenge aloud to the officer of the day to avoid a trip to the guardhouse. The moment captures his reluctance and resolve under military discipline.
Edward Hungerford, an advertising expert, offers a quip about restitutions to allies in the spirit of Griggs. The dialogue recalls Griggs and Miggs, who were reportedly kidnapped by bandits and held in a cave. The exchange highlights a claim that “they’ll take every cent” and features a ten dollar repayment scene.
The chow dog is a small Siberian sledge dog breed developed in China and later imported to Europe and America around the early 1900s. It is compact and sturdy with a lively disposition and coat colors of black or white, blue, red, or yellow. The breed appeared at the Westminster kennel show in New York in 1901.
In Lima, Peru's capital, the national museum showcases diverse artifacts from bygone races and includes a noteworthy gallery of Peruvian history. A highlighted exhibit is the remains of the first Alps crossing flight by Peruvian aviator Don Jorge Chaves, in which he perished.
An editorial argues that universal military training will level society by mixing youths from all walks of life. It asserts the plan will foster mutual understanding, equality, and postwar readiness, claiming the nation as a whole bears responsibility for preparedness.
The rural school system shapes half of the nation’s children and anchors America's mission in modern life. It calls for broad, deep education, professional teachers, suitable schoolhouses, and community enrichment to strengthen unity and culture. Teachers deserve living wages and comfortable homes to sustain effective work.
The article argues that preserving breeding stock is essential as war continues. It predicts rising world demand for meats wool and leather and notes U S corn yields and likely grain surpluses while livestock prices stay firm. It urges farmers to hold and feed stock for maximum profits and national needs.
A humorous note suggests neighbors detect marital mismatches first. It implies real affection shows when elders oppose the union and hints at press interest when battles are evenly matched.
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