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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
2
A collage of humorous sayings, crypto quotes and brief remarks from a 20th century page. Tiny jokes, punchlines, and mismatched bits touch on daily life, weather, teeth, prunes, crosswords, and odd observations. The collection moves through light satire and wordplay with casual local flavor.
Excavation dirt from the new movie theatre site on East State Street is hauled to Turner Field to fill the Calumet Avenue frontage. John Jaranowski holds the excavation contract.
Thursday morning ceremonies marked the dedication of a new 50 foot flag pole and an 8 by 16 foot flag at Lincoln School in Calumet City. The pole and flag were donated by the building contractors. Shorty Ryan and Bill Harwood led the event with a salute from Camp Bett cannon and Isaac Harris's bugle call of To the Colors. Scout Executive Scott guided the pledge of allegiance as pupils joined in. Mrs M Smith led singing of America while Secretary Evans of the school board offered a brief closing address.
The commander of North Castle warned Benedict Arnold of a treason discovery after sending word of Major Andre's capture at Tarrytown on September 28, 1780. Arnold, warned unwittingly by his superior, faced exposure of his role in the plot.
The account describes widespread ruin from a tornado with burned remains of a woman found in her home. Buildings, schools, and a large high school are toppled or ruined. Grant Young, a superintendent, was injured severely and hospitalized in St. Louis. The writer notes extensive damage and personal horror from the storm and recounts a late-night drive home, including photo plans.
Notice announces a Saturday election in South Holland Illinois for District No 151 to elect a president for one year and two board members for three years. Voters will decide on levy taxes for educational and building purposes and to purchase school grounds. Polls open 12 noon to 5 pm. By order of the Board of Education. Attest: 422
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