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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
3
The passage notes several versions of the proverb still waters run deep. It cites Slakespeare as deriving from that saying and lists English and German renderings such as smooth runs the water, deep brook, and dumb dogs and still waters are dangerous.
The text explains beating the bounds as tracing parish boundaries by walking and striking points with a rod while calling witnesses. It notes this old custom survives in English parishes on Holy Thursday or Ascension day and, in Scotland, is known as riding the marches.
A note from 501 Elliott W. Sproul expresses sincere thanks to supporters in the Illinois Third Congressional District for their loyalty in the recent primary. He notes his absence in Washington to fulfill duties and pledges to continue earning the district’s trust.
A charming photograph features Lady Lindsay, wife of the newly appointed British ambassador to Washington, posing with her pet dog Sundae. The image highlights the social scene surrounding the diplomatic post and showcases the ambassadorial couple.
The Izaak Walton League of America schedules its eighth annual national convention for April 24 to 26 at the Stevens hotel, featuring government, state officials, and leading conservation authorities. A sportsmen's show runs April 23 to 26 with hundreds of exhibits from sporting goods makers.
The National Tuberculosis Association and affiliated groups launch a spring nationwide effort to find childhood tuberculosis. Two tests, X ray and tuberculin, help detect a condition that may progress to lung tuberculosis. A positive tuberculin result with X ray shadows signals exposure, not certainty, and warrants medical follow up to prevent later disease. TB is caused by the tubercle bacillus, not inherited.
The Central Illinois Public Service Company readies a major office building project in Springfield, marking a significant development outside Chicago as the city expands its commercial footprint.
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