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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
4
Wit's and Warnings from a Busy Bulletin Board
A reflective survey links editor knows all to indolence, warns about runaways returning with hungry stomachs, comments on husbands, spring millinery, and May Queen, and jokes about Congress taxes, youth, radio bills, gunpowder era, car loans, courts, fences to deter voters, and late coal strikes.
Will Arithmetic Go From School Curricula
Some educators argue arithmetic may fade from study as modern business methods reduce the need for basic calculations. Observations of job seekers who struggle with simple sums suggest waning interest in arithmetic. The piece notes a person can be a good citizen yet unable to add, but business life still considers this a handicap. It urges students to learn arithmetic for office or store work.
Going and stopping a motor car public safety note
The author stresses that a driver notices engine smoothness and pickup but stresses that ineffective brakes create public danger. If stopping distance is poor, the vehicle becomes a public menace, warranting timely repair to ensure brakes respond properly.
Citizens Military Training Camps offer voluntary summer prep
Young men nationwide enlist in citizens military training camps to gain military skills and provide a peaceful, preparedness oriented option. The program positions a trained youth nucleus as a safety measure while avoiding compulsion for families not choosing it. It argues preparedness may deter war and improve daily work through disciplined study.
Spring School Terms Struggle as Spring Drags Pupils Toward Vacation
Teachers note the spring term is challenging as weather and outdoor temptations divert pupils from work. Some students lose initial enthusiasm by mid term while others with lively teachers stay engaged. Longer vacations under current systems heighten the push to maximize learning before work years.
Automobile Regulation: Driving Dangers Grow With Speed
Regulators face tougher rules as driver numbers rise and education efforts continue. Yet accidents surge due to excessive speed and poor vehicle control when cars dodge, children dart, or pedestrians cross improperly. Drivers chase speed for pleasure or rush business, risking lives.
Drivers warned against speeding in towns
An editorial warns that high speeds in open country tempt dangerous habits when motorists slow to 25 mph in towns. It notes that even modest speeds create momentum and stopping distances, risking collisions with pedestrians or children unless drivers are educated and licenses revoked to enforce safe behavior.
Use Judgment About Speed Across Varying Passages
The text urges adapting driving rate to conditions by using judgment about speed. It emphasizes adjusting motion to match road, weather, and traffic environments, ensuring safe progression through diverse passages.
Ship Logbook Details Daily Voyage Records
The ship's official logbook records daily events, mileage, weather, and any vessels sighted or spoken with names when obtainable, serving as the official voyage record kept by the master.
New Engraving Method Fails to Boost Wealth
A brief Pasadena Star note laments that though a new engraving technique shows little promise for profit, its gains won’t translate into greater earnings for workers or investors.
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