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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
3
The Euxine or Black Sea in southern Russia connects to the Mediterranean via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. The Greek name Euxine means inhospitable reflecting its sudden severe storms and dangerous weather.
In England the Medical Insurance Society introduces a plan allowing financially constrained students to acquire medical practices through loans. This measure is hailed as a significant aid to medicine and its future.
In a remark echoed by Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown the hermit trader is called a poser who cannot leave his hermit life unless he creates something to sell. The Washington Star reports the jab as a sharp social jab at counterfeit wisdom.
Representative David H MacClug withdraws House Bill 100 in favor of Senator John T Joyce Senate Bill 290 proposing general registration every four years. The report notes support from a state election commissions group and calls for year round central registration and a five member commission to overhaul election laws.
Senator Andrew S. Cuthbertson introduced a resolution urging a 50 000 appropriation for temporary tornado relief in Illinois. Bids from 17 cement makers for 3 600 000 barrels show prices about 5 percent lower than 1926. Eight counties will gain bridges and roads totaling 348 147.13 through the Department of Public Works and Buildings. The state Supreme Court term ends without a ruling on the Lee county primary case, potentially prompting new legislation for the 1928 primaries. The Illinois cow produced 101 563 830 last year with milk sales averaging 2.28 per 100 pounds. Elsie Sweetin’s murder conviction was reversed for retrial. Home rule for public utilities bill is delayed by committee. former Attorney General Lucey opposes it, warning against utility regulation fears.
Governor Small issues a proclamation endorsing a state wide clean up week as a major public health and civic effort. Cooperation from schools, scouts and civic groups boosts the drive, which may become annual. The Red Cross is named official state agency for southern flood relief contributions.
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