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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1914

Page

3

Explanations Hard to Find as Austria-Hungary Faces Crisis

The piece argues why Europe wanders toward war, focusing on Count Berchtold’s pacific policy, pan German and pan Slav tensions, and how Austria-Hungary’s internal slavic factions threaten the dual monarchy. It warns that despite calls for peace, imperial unity and popular sentiment among Slav subjects complicate the crisis.

Europe Austria Count Berchtold Pacific Balkans Russia Berchtold Budapest Archduke Franz Ferdinand Sweden Balkan Roumania Bucharest Austria-Hungary Teuton Pan-German World Party Adriatic Sea Pacific Ocean Servia Montenegro

Railroads Accept Wilson Arbitration Plan After Crisis Appeal

Rail managers representing 98 western roads accept President Wilson's plea to arbitrate the wage dispute with 55 000 engineers and firemen. The move ends a looming August 7 strike that would have halted regional service and suburban trains. The federal mediation plan will set up a board of arbitration under the Newlands act as managers promise patriotism and public welfare over private interests.

Washington Chicago Wilson W. S. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers W. S. Carter Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Federal Board of Mediation For Federal Board West United States W. Trenholm Board of Managers Federal Board of Mediation

U S Acts Aid for Americans Traveling in Europe

Washington reports a $250000 relief appropriation for Americans abroad and emergency measures including currency law amendments to ease new currency issues by national banks. The Senate passed the Weeks measure allowing naval vessels to carry freight mail and passengers beyond South American ports and adopted the Gallinger resolution regretting the European war. The currency bill advanced to conference after House and Senate amendments.

Washington Europe Departments Congress House Senate

Tuberculosis Census to Reach Thousands of Churches

A September census of thousands of churches nationwide will collect data on tuberculosis deaths last year current living cases as of September 1 total deaths from all causes and congregational membership. Organized by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis the effort supports the fifth Tuberculosis Day with free materials for ministers and broad church involvement.

National Association For the Study and Prevention of

Midnight frolic at eastern military academy sparks mock Commandments

A night guard challenged a student who answered Moses. The exchange followed army rules with the guard calling Halt and the student replying Moses. The incident ended with the commander advancing the joke by asking to give the Ten Commandments.

Moses

Distinction Amid City Morning Plans

Mrs Exe argues for a brisk trip downtown but she declines a shopping run, saying she has no time to browse. Exe insists on buying essential items, highlighting a brief domestic exchange about errands.

Wisconsin couple finds Postum improves health

A Wisconsin couple credits Postum with ending coffee-related sleeplessness and irritability. They reported clearer skin, steadier nerves, and better temper after switching, noting friends also improved when preparing Postum correctly. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with price details and a slogan There's a Reason.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Constant Vigilance in Beauty Adage by Lillian Russell

The quote attributed to Lillian Russell urges constant vigilance over diet, exercise, sun exposure, and massage as the price of enduring beauty. She warns that many beauties squander youth, and time eventually overtakes them before age forty.

Lillian Russell

Laxative Bran Ad Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A Lenfestey Hygienic Bran advertisement claims three tablespoons eaten each morning will quickly relieve constipation regardless of duration. It urges avoiding drugs and offers a 30 cent price for a large six quart bag, with Lemfester Milling Co. contact in Chicago Illinois.

Lemfester Milling Co W. Kinzie St Chicago

Caught in the Act Between Opposing Fashion Cues

A brief dialogue exchange reveals resistance to a feminine gown style described as diaphanous. The speaker insists on not funding a hen gown while declaring strong opposition to the sheer dress. The back and forth captures a scene of fashion debate and personal stance.

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