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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
Classified notice lists rates for single and multiple issue ads. Rates show five lines or under at 25 cents, two issues 35 cents, four issues 50 cents. For ten lines or more prices are 50 cents, 75 cents, or 1 dollar per issue with cash accompanying each order.
The piece argues the United States should act for humanity rather than self interest, supporting suffering nations like Mexico and aiding oppressed peoples. It defends moral leadership, warns against isolation, and links humane policy to an appropriate military readiness and international cooperation.
The author argues that national strength through a capable navy and trained army can deter aggression and uphold just conduct. A militia, governed by the president and funded by the government, could field a large force quickly without harming peacetime industries, while policing waters and preserving dignity.
Piano concert master Henry Fluegge and his sister Grace will perform at the Lincoln Avenue School Auditorium in Dalton on Friday evening May 5. The pair are noted as entertainers and promise a fine show with a reader present. Further details to follow next week.
Auctioneer Martin H Finneran lists sale at the old George I White farm west of the Calumet River Burnham with mowing machines plows cultivators farm wagons buggies 10 cows 4 horses 3 horses 4 farm wagons 1 buggy household furniture and other equipment all cash sale details include entrance via State Street West Hammond west of Burnham avenue cattle yards and 1100 oclock time
Help Wanted notices list a 16 year old girl for general house work at a small family with a good home and inquire at The Pointer office. Men wanted at Asbestos Shingle Company Riverdale apply at office. Wanted men for light manufacturing gates at Rolfelton Co Riverdale. Housekeeper wanted for three in family with good wages inquire at The Pointer office. tf
A collection of rental notices includes a 4 room cottage opposite Ridge M E church with inquiries to Fred Waterman, a 8 room house on Chicago street north of Calumet river, and 60 acres near Thornton Illinois to rent via Calumet Cereal Co. Other entries offer a small gardening plot at 449 Lincoln Avenue Dalton and grass land by A C Reich in Riverdale Chicago. A remodeled 4 room brick basement Lincoln Avenue Dalton rental is also available through J C Ton Oakglen Lil with local phone.
Classified notices list land plots and farm acreage in Dolton and Riverdale, including 13 percent acres for sale, 59 by 1759 foot lot on Kanawha Avenue, and 20 to 25 acre farm bargains. Also offered are seed corn, eggs for hatching, poultry houses, trees, and household items like a mahogany piano and an iron safe. Include contact names and addresses such as H Zimmer, A C Reich, Mrs Vietmeyer, Mrs Joseph Haines, and Wm Bachmann along with local phone listings.
The Imperial Male Quartette of Chicago will perform at Lincoln Avenue School auditorium on Saturday evening, April 29 as part of the Dalton Lecture Course. The group, praised for a superior program and operatic selections, is noted for Victrola record work and a growing repertoire. Reserved seats available at Lund's Drug Store from April 26. adults 25 cents, children 16 cents.
Sealed bids to make water taps for the village of Dolton will be received until Monday evening May at p m. Details available at the Village Clerk's office.
World Star Knitting Co sells directly from the mall to homes via Special Representative Mrs. J L Graham at 365 Calumet Blvd Harvey Til. The home sale promises lower prices and personal service with private selections. The catalog covers hosiery under wear and gloves for the entire family.
Otto F Reich announces relocation of his law practice to larger offices in Suite 322 of the First National Building at Dearborn and Monroe, effective about May 1 1916. He will keep the same Central 2102 telephone and his residence remains 9403 Pleasant Avenue Beverly 930.
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