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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
4
Dalton Illinois weekly column laments war clouds and traffic misdeeds while offering light notes on sign off tricks, bill collection, beer bottles at games, ruins, speed relics, stretching exercises, and social observations.
The author explores spring fever as a natural craving for outdoors and renewed vitality. Warmer weather and longer days stir a longing to escape routine tasks, though older society labeled it laziness. The piece notes spring’s beauty prompts a normal desire to soak in sunshine and nature.
The basement bomb at Royal Oak in Rev. Fr. Charles E. Coughlin’s dwelling area shows lawlessness and frightful acts amid turbulent times. Authorities seek information to capture the offender, amid calls for public aid to prevent further violence.
Government figures show prices received by farmers at 49 percent of prewar levels while costs for supplies rose by four percent, underscoring continuing strain on agricultural producers amid industrial troubles.
The text argues that postwar low farm prices harm farmers who cannot buy city- produced goods. It urges measures to restore parity, noting surpluses keep prices low unless foreign markets expand, which would raise demand and improve terms for farm products.
The article argues banks must hold cash ready for depositors to redeem while maintaining investments. It notes a $90,000,000 farm loan as partial relief and suggests bank holidays restore public confidence so banks will lend to industry, construction, and commerce.
Rep Schnackenberg introduces bills to audit all local governments and appoint a Director of Local Finance. Public audits aim to reveal waste to spur economy and tax cuts. Other items include ongoing tree planting on highways and a sales tax machinery rollout.
A collage of humor and social jests unfolds with tunes on radio and stage, a Sunday School quip about Solomon, a nurse’s quip about a boy, adult snipes at plans for change, and wry reflections on education and work. Local wits lampoon manners, manners, society, and the era’s foibles.
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