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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
6
A W R Morehouse writes on fake auctions run by “here today not tomorrow” swindlers. They rent fancy homes, display fake antiques, and pressure quick sales with tearful pleas. Victims buy costly odds and ends, then discover furniture fakes and inflated prices. most such auctions end in loss, while some are fair.
A Louisville Times saying urges readers to weigh all factors before walking along railroad tracks. It notes the engineer may intend safety while the locomotive itself aims to run along its course. The piece emphasizes caution amid railroad danger.
An opinion excerpt questions trust in scientific authorities arguing that uncertainty requires belief in experts. The author contrasts skepticism with acceptance, suggesting readers be wary of claims from scientists and media. The piece frames ignorance as a basis for demanding proof and accountability.
Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson is sent by President Coolidge to Nicaragua to study the conflict and report back. He will discuss with President Diaz and Doctor Sacasa, and may seek an election before 1928 to resolve differences while protecting American interests including canal rights under the Bryan-Chamorro treaty.
Washington briefs report President Coolidge will speak to World War veterans at the annual Memorial Day event in Arlington cemetery on May 30. Denials were issued from the White House regarding resignations of Frank B Kel logg as secretary of state and William M Butler as RNC chairman. A US Bureau of Public Roads survey shows 1926 auto registration receipts totaling 288 million. Revised game rules limit shore bird hunts to jaek snipes and woodcocks for 1927-28. goose and duck hunting unchanged. Clinton and Oklahoma Western seeks 95 mile Cheyenne Oklahoma to Tampa Texas extension via ICC at about 2.47 million dollars.
Director Wines of the veterans bureau says a fund of 8 000 000 dollars plus returns from government life insurance, not farm loan bonds, provide ample cash for advances on war veterans bonus certificates.
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