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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
4
The notice states publication is weekly and published in Dolton in Cook County Illinois and directs all communications to the Office of Publication for address details.
The passage catalogues assorted maxims and social commentary on topics from education and marriage to consumerism and Americanization. It wittily critiques census questions, parenting, disarmament, charity, littering, and local economic advice while weaving literary and cultural references.
Congressman James M Beck of Pennsylvania argues that constitutional and political changes erode congressional power while the president gains. The public desires strong leadership to get things done, and assigns blame when Congress stalls, though faults are easier to see in the president.
A California editorial urges every voter to write Congress about the Mexican Quota Act as crucial bills near floor consideration in both chambers. It argues the U S should cap Mexican immigration, cites birth rates and population growth, and warns that peaceful penetration threatens American workers and national makeup.
The New York school superintendent says only 55 children were near a Communist demonstration, arguing that the Communist menace is exaggerated for schools. He notes that while Communist parents push ideas, children often form their own views and may oppose parental opinions.
April brings census takers asking questions to accurately credit community development. Be home or leave communication for him to avoid repeat calls. The census effort is tedious and exacting, so cooperate to ease the process. Mary and Jane joke about a domestic dispute as Chicago unveils a 29 story automatic skyscraper garage for 1000 cars.
A collage of quips and curiosities from a bygone page includes reflections on Good Friday plans, marriage and endurance flights, a joke about a nursemaid and a dog, sharp courtroom banter, and a jab about presidential virtue and a dental issue.
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