Winter's Last Stand Poem by Anna Engelhardt
A reflective seasonal verse describes winter clinging to power as robin songs and spring push back. The piece ends with winter retreat and the author credited as Anna Engelhardt.
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
4
Reserve District 7 Report of Condition for Riverdale Bank 1939
The report lists assets including loans 163 410.20 and U S government obligations 15 765.63, cash 229 562.66, and stocks 71 800.00. Liabilities show total deposits 584 730.41 and other liabilities 3 733.15, with capital 62 020.74, totaling 650 484.80. Frank Stewart, cashier, certifies accuracy as of March 29 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wwe
Federal Reserve Bank
Headache No. 1: Government surplus cotton crisis
Officials say disposing of the nations surplus cotton is the top headache as 11,000,000 bales remain under government loans. The question asks how to curb overproduction and how to entice farmers to stop raising crops that cannot be sold for profit. Experts urge finding markets and new uses to keep farms and factories employed.
The Green Lawn Pruning and Feeding Basics
The spring advice emphasizes raking an unruly lawn to remove thatch and encourage growth. It notes weeds thrive where soil is poor and that fertilizing feeds plants like humans, preventing weak, unkempt grass. Ensure proper nourishment for robust, healthy turf.
Frankness of Youth in a Framing of Social Masks
A humorous reflection contrasts a frank child with adults who hide true thoughts behind politeness. The piece suggests youth speaks openly while as people age they mask opinions, advocating honesty about the world’s view to navigate life more wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joker
Traffic Deaths Fall 12 Percent in February
Traffic fatalities in February were 12 per cent lower than a year earlier, the 16th consecutive monthly decline. The piece urges drivers and pedestrians to learn to use modern automobiles responsibly, noting public reflection and safer behavior amid growing accident awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War on Dirt and Disorder in the Home
The article extols a national habit of regular house cleaning and daily personal hygiene. It argues cleanliness improves comfort and health, notes six month deep cleaning, and praises orderly homes for efficient work and fewer lost items, highlighting children learning order.
Looking Back At South Holland Late War Memories And Local News
Local notes recount John Cook buying a muskrat boat for Mr. Arnold Dale and a new house planned on Chicago Street near 147th. Private Roy Van Vuren at Camp Grant hospital. many veterans and enlistees share furloughs and homecomings. City results show Ward Nine alderman and mayoral winners. ongoing fond reminiscences of service, subdivisions, and a new catalog from Chicaswo and Riverdale Lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Arnold Dale
Chicago Street
147Th Street
Roy van Vuren
South Holland Aero
Camp Grant
South Holland
U. S
Nick Boer
Jennie Santeford
Dick van Domelin
Albert Frezema
Herman Rinkema
Southolland
Boston
Henry Zimmerman
Navy
Henry
Riverdale
Joseph Kummerer
Co. I
Inf
A. EB. F
Army
Coln
Paris
C. H. Thomsen
S. Ellen
Katherine Berndt
Dolton
Chicago
Berndt
Guy Modderom
Ninth Ward
William Wale Thompson
Robert Sweitzer
Jean Robinson
Camp Fire Girls Organization
Herman Faden
Edward C. Kinney
75Th Heavy Artillery
Metz
George Vander Veen
Manhattan
Kansas
State Agricultural College
Theodore Dreger
Gus Biletzki
Theodore
Robert Haney
Chicaswo and Riverdale Lumber Company
Nick Dyke, Co. I
Klaboroski
Siberia
Ole Rastus Rants on Law, Cats, and Fireworks
In dialect narration Ole Rastus laments legal bias and the exclusion of cats while predicting a public showdown over a new law. Miss Toonie seeks change at the town hall, and the scene hints at social tension as dogs ducks and roosters react to a proposed ordinance. Calla Lily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Rastus
Kat
Merrie Liz
Rastur
Sassie
Calla Lily
First White Settlers of the Calumet Vicinity
The text notes Joseph C. Matthews as the first settler, purchasing land in section 34 near the Calumet river in early 1837. Later in 1837 Joseph Periam bought land in section 33. George Dalton arrived from Columbus Ohio in 1885 with his sons Andrew Charles and Henry and settled on the Calumet banks, acquiring part of Matthews’ land north of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Matthews
Calumet River
Joseph Periam
George Dalton
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Andrew
Charles
Henry
Calumet
Matthews
Correct Attest: John Harms Jr Geotuch Peter Kern Directors
A brief notice lists John Harms Jr as attestor along with Geotuch and Peter Kern named as directors in the corporate record summary. The item records official roles and positions without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harms, JR
Geo.tuch
Peter C. Kern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ite
Dolton, Til
Congress
Cook County
Illinois
Spring
Young
April
Anna Engelhardt
Reserve District No
First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale
MOGEL
Frank Stewart
Federal Reserve System
Federal Receive Bank
Federal Reserve Act
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Riverdale Riverdale
Ill
Auditor of Public Accounts
Rfesources
Grand Total Resources
Malloy Coal Co
Lincoln Ave
Dalton
Interocean
Central Garage
Pohlers & Stahnke
Props
Washington Ave
The
J.F. Chandler Roofing Co
Chicago St
Anthony Basile Plumbing
Carl Dieck
Coal and
Lincoln Avenue
Fray’s Flower Shop
August C. Reich
Indiana Avenue
Acme Coal CO
Commodore
Acme
Monarch Roofing CompAny
Henry N. Yonker
T 115Th Street
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