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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
8
A noisy column mocks Huerta and Mexico as tensions rise with the United States. It jokes about apologies, war talk, and political figures like Wilson and Hearst, predicting navy readiness, possible invasions, and April birth of wars, using sharp, satirical phrasing typical of early 20th century commentary.
Gas range advertised for sale at The Pointer office Riverdale. Item offered at a low price with a note of quick sale location 45 West 137th Street.
The Yellow Plug Manufacturers' Association will discontinue publishing lumber prices after a meeting in St Louis last week. Missouri members had threatened to withdraw after fines imposed by the state's Supreme Court for anti trust violations unless the constitution barred sharing price and marketing information.
John K. Hickey a Chicago officer long stationed in Riverdale died at his home 954 Garfield Avenue on April 12 1914. He was beloved by children and locals for his kindly manner and served in McMullen Council B L Chicago Council K of P and the Police Benevolent Association. Funeral from 954 Garfield Avenue to St Vincent’s Church with requiem high mass and Mount Carmel burial via A E R R 5th Avenue terminal.
The piece urges property owners to take action this season to clean yards, lawns, and surroundings. It argues that a small effort at home yields health and pleasure, promising satisfaction from visible improvements.
The Calumet Gamp No 5142 M W of A announces a beneft card party on Saturday evening April 25 at Riverdale Village Hall to aid Henry W Dilloer who is ill. Proceeds go to the member’s medical needs.
For rent 40 acres of good soil and house on Hoxie farm east of Dalton. Inquire A 8 Diekman by telephone 468.
A notice states a man named Herman Brolema found four pairs of gold spectacles in Riverdale and asks owners to call The Pointer office. Also a separate ad seeks boarders with good room and board at 836 Park Avenue Dolton.
The 1914 assessment work has begun with personal schedules placed at taxpayers homes. An early return is required though not all recipients will be listed on the tax roll. The assessor will determine discretionary placement and a substantial revaluation of improvements is planned, serving as a notice to property owners.
Farmers are urged to place orders for Darling's High Grade Fertilizer. For details contact Wm Bachmann in Dolton Illinois, telephone Dolton 397.
80 acre farm two miles south of Oakglen with good soil and buildings. Easy terms and immediate possession offered. Inquiries to A. S. Dickman by telephone at Dolton 468.
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