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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
4
A local column notes calls for a community chorus but says the priority is lower taxes. It laments high bills and dwindling letter writing, criticizes Congress, and jokes about jobs, prosperity, home repairs, and abundant jailbirds amid social woes.
Senator Smoot of Utah appeals to investors not to sell at low prices. He notes securities trading at about one tenth of real worth with many at 25 to 50 percent of value. He argues selling wastes money and hurts others, while well run firms with assets remain solid and could profit once fear subsides.
Alarmed by Lindbergh case and other kidnapings, Providence residents rush to fingerprint children. Police anticipate about 1000 applications in a day to provide lifelong identification. Fingerprints remove parental doubt and prevent misidentification in a recovered child case.
The ardent sympathy of the nation goes out to Col and Mrs Lindbergh who have borne up under tragedy and public attention as they face loss and mourning together.
The narrative honors a family facing possible permanent loss, noting hope deferred and daily expectations of their child’s return. It emphasizes that despite disappointment the family remains beloved in every American home, with nationwide ties that bind.
Richard Whitney, president of the New York Stock Exchange, asserts bears are not to blame for a drastic stock decline. He warns that overinflated prices provoke sharper drops and urges investors to sell when prices appear inflated.
The Illinois Bankers' Association posted a $1000 bounty for each bank robber caught and set up an investigative unit. In two weeks they identified 20 culprits, six bandits were killed in 15 months, and 97 criminals were jailed, illustrating severe consequences for crooks.
A 19th century comparison argues today’s downturn is mild next to 1839 bank closings and 1873 unemployment. It notes New York banks failing, copper tokens as small change, 89 railroads in receivership, and 300 of 307 steel plants shut down, yet predicts a brighter era after hardship.
The Chicago Medical Society launches its sixth annual Postgraduate summer clinics at Cook County Hospital from June 6 to 18. Daily medical and surgical programs feature faculty from city medical schools and an alumni reunion week. Dr. Charles H. Phifer announces the new event guiding officials. Dr. Philip H. Kreuscher leads clinics.
A column extols the virtues of fishing and simple living while blending a scene about Mrs. OMalley learning her husband died in a January foundry furnace accident. The piece juxtaposes idyllic moral musings with a grim local death notice.
A collection of humorous vignettes and carnival nonsequiturs about job seeking graduates, a safety match gag, billboard viewing from a Dolton man, fashion gossip, a fare request scene, Irish signpost humor, and a newsboy joke. The pieces reflect light country life and old time humor.
In a folksy remark from the Star, Uncle Eben questions a man so diligent he prefers trouble to doing nothing. The saying captures a rural wit about work ethic and mischief.
A potato merchant opposes charging for cider and insists on fair pricing. He states a peck of potatoes will cost five dollars. A comment on frugal marriage follows, joking that an economical wife accepts a husband wearing the same clothes.
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