Johns-Manville picks Pullman farm for $5 million plant
The H. W. Johns-Manville Co plans a 110 acre Windy Riverdale site on the Calumet river to build a $5,000,000 asbestos plant with 5000 to 6000 jobs. The location near Illinois Central and Panhandle tracks prompts a Riverdale real estate boom and prospects for Blue Island to gain indirect benefits.
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H. W. Johns-Manville Co
America
Asbestos Trust
Pullman
Calumet River
Riverdale
Blue Island
Illinois Central Railroad
Panhandle
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Christian Krueger
Milwaukee
New York City
Krueger
Johns-Manville Co
Burg
Calumet
Hope Land
Fourth Warders Endorse Noble For Re election Meeting Planned
Fourth ward citizens met at John Beer's building 215 Union Street to discuss city election candidates. Alderman James Noble, term expiring in May, was unanimously endorsed though not yet certain to run. A second ward meeting is set for Monday evening March 10 at 8 pm in the Institutional building at Oak Street and Greenwood Avenue with notices sent to all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
John Beer
Union Street
James Noble
Noble
Oak Street
Greenwood Enue
Haseen
Cough Remedy Parade During Local Epidemic
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting young and old. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is touted as a quick safe reliable family medicine for coughs and colds. A S Jones of Lee Pharmacy Chico California endorses the product as non narcotic and non harmful and recommends it to friends. Dare and Stadle advertise the remedy and urge refusing substitutes.
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Foley
A. S. Jones
Lee Pharmsy
Chico
Cal
Jey
Dare & Stadle
Adv
Millinery Opening by Mabel Williams at 331 Western Avenue
Mabel Tyler Williams successor to 3ley and Guenther announces her first spring millinery opening on Saturday March 8 at 331 Western Avenue. A large display of hair goods will also be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Tyler Williams
3Ley & Guenther
Concert Draws Large Blue Island Audience at Saenger Hall
The Friday performance by the Parent-Teachers Association delighted a full Saenger hall in Blue Island with home talent and Chicago soloists. Vocal and instrumental pieces, gymnastic and folk dancing followed a smooth program, praised by auditors. Pupils from public schools impressed with grade teachers and Mr. Carr, while soloists Pettijohn Holt Carr Porter Rexford and others earned admiration. The humorous highlight came from ten sixth graders with Johnny Schmoker, and Olive Eames added grace to the program. Financial returns were gratifying, aiding future school district efforts to boost attendance and quality education.
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Saenger Hall
Parent-Teachers Association
Chicago
Blue Island
Carr
Everett Rexford
Johnny Schmoker
Attorney Matthews Responds To Primary Controversy
J A Wes sel article on Blue Island Oak Park elections is addressed. Matthews asserts the Primary Act of 1910 mandates a city primary and that the city clerk acted on legal guidance, not optional discretion, while noting Wessel opposed posting notices. He emphasizes the clerk’s duty and cites statutory timing for primaries.
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Julius A. Wessel
Standard
Wessel
Oak Park
Blue Island
Mr. Wessel
H. Matthhiys
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as best for skin diseases, burns, and bruises with quick permanent relief. John Deye of Gladwin Michigan credits twelve years of illness and $400 in medical bills to the salve, claiming cure. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by G. R. Richter and Emil Schmitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
John Deye
Gladwin, Mich
G. R. Richter
Emil Schmitt
City Council Sets April 15 Vote On City Source Question
City council meeting notes a city source question to be submitted to voters on April 15. Ordinance to submit the city court issue approved. Finance and street reports filed. tax discussion continues with 2 percent fire tax extension under study.
Blue Island Attends Clay Products Show at Chicago Coliseum
Blue Island residents visited the Clay Products Exposition in Chicago where a large display of face brick drew attention. Students from the Art Institute modeled from life at a booth, while samples of brick roadways from Ohio cities prompted questions about why local streets wear faster than the imported bricks considered long lasting.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Blue Island
Art Institute
Ohio
Dusky Dames Cause Stir on Southbound Car
Bertha Smith aged 20 and Nannie Brainard 22, described as culled ladies from Chicago, caused a scene on a southbound interurban car. After provocative conduct and insults toward Conductor Lewis Ruhe, police were notified and Special Officer Fiedler escorted them to the station. Readings of their claimed residence surfaced as 1383 West 45th Place. Magistrate Carroll fined Brainard $15 and Smith $5. unable to pay, they were kept at the station until Thursday before being released with no matron in attendance.
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Bertha Smith
Nannie Brainard
Chicago
Malmquist
Lewis Ruhe
Ruhe
Blue Island
Adies
Vermont Street
Fiedler
W. 45Th Place
Carroll
Brainard
Smith
Durance Vile
Bridewell
Boy Walkers From New York End Chicago Trek In 28 Days
John Sperl aged 21 and Walter Franklyn 16 completed a New York to Chicago walk in 28 days. They finished near mayor Harrison’s office with a $500 prize at stake from a New York World offer. A motorcyclist accompanied them the entire route and they rested at the local police station Wednesday night. Sperl, born in Germany, has long race walking experience across Europe and Africa, and plans to continue west toward California while Franklyn may join a surveying party.
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John Sper
Walter Franklyn
New York
Chicago
New York Athletic Club
New York World
Sperl
Franklyn
Harrison
SUN Office
Spert
Europe
White Nile
Africa
America
California
West
Constipation Help Promised by New Life Pills
Advert says br Kings New Life Pills relieve constipation by stimulating the liver and improving digestion. Claims to purge poisons and restore health with regular use. Sold for 25c at G R Rich ter's and Emil Schmitt's.
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Br. King’s
G. R. Richter
Emil Schmitt
Alumni letter urges funding for Blue Island high schools
An alumnus letter to the Blue Island Sun argues the lack of funds cripples school improvement. Citing Illinois law and Supreme Court references, the author calls for creating a new district or alternative funding to ensure free high schools in the public system. The piece urges Blue Island citizens to awaken to the fiscal crisis facing 530 three and four year high schools in Illinois, 72 of them township schools, and notes current arrangements are unsatisfactory.
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Blue Island Sun
Blue Island
Illinois
Supreme Court
Is Blue Island Falling Behind in School Expansion
Citizens of Blue Island are urged to consider education as a civic duty. The piece notes the town’s population rank, existing high school, and compares it with newer school buildings in neighboring cities like Robinson, Marshall, Lawrenceville, Pana, Lovington, Clinton, Gibson City, Farmer City, Gilman, Dixon, and De Kalb, questioning whether pride is warranted.
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Blue Island
Robinson
Marshall
Lawrenceville
Pana
Lovington
Clinton
Gibson City
Farmer City
Gilman
Dixon
de Kalb
Will to Build a New High School Depends on Us
The notice argues that free schooling up to eighth grade is insufficient and urges residents to act to establish a new High School. It cites Illinois Constitution goals and declares that if there is a will, there is a way, urging collective effort to bring the plan to fruition.
Election Notice Blue Island Park District 1918
Public notice for an April 1 1918 election in Blue Island Park District to elect one 5 year commissioner. Polling places are Police Station Engine House 8 Cochran Street Engine House 2 Western Avenue Julius A Wessel store 223 Western Avenue and East High Street Engine House Calumet Districts One Five and Eight. Nominations due March 17 1915 to Orville C Green Secretary.
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Illinois
Board of Commissioners of
Blue Island Park District
Township of
Worth
Police Station
Blue Island
Ilinois
Engine House
No. 8
Cochran Street
Blue Island Park
Town of
Western Avenue
John L. Beer
Union Street
Calumet
Julius A. Wessel
East High Street
Orville C. Green
Board of Commissioners of the
First Robin Spotted During Snowstorm
A robin was seen near Greenwood Avenue and Prairie Street about 1 45 PM Wednesday, per a local resident who called THE SUN. The bird was foraging from a garbage box as the storm raged.
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Greenwood Avenue
Prairie Street
Robin
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Old Pullman Farm
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Matthews
Kruse
Ald
Olson
No. 4 Fire Department
Ald. Myers
Bruce
Chas
Lindgren
Beer
Ald. Jauchter
Meyer
Jauchter
Ald. Meyer
Electric Light Committee
Kott
Gibson
Health Department
Jauchter, Myers, Kott and Noble
John Sperl
Pana, Ill
State of
General Assembly
West Aurora, Ill
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