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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
9
A Boston Transcript excerpt riffs on identity and thought, posing paradoxes about what we are and what we think we are. The dialogue toys with self perception, asking if thoughts define existence and whether belief shapes reality.
A damaged fragment notes a quote about human virtue and a DIY tip on plaster repair mixing plaster of Paris and whiting with water to fix cracks before painting or wallpapering.
Sealed proposals addressed to Anton Strosinski, President, Board of Local Improvements, Village of Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois, for lead water service pipes on Wearborn Street from 138th Street to blocks 14 and 15 in Spies addition. Bids due Aug 25, 1925, at 8 PM Chicago time. Plans and specs at City offices. bonds or voucher payment options. right to reject bids reserved.
George W Havekins of Setauket Long Island says he dug up a stash of Spanish gold coins while digging bean pole holes in 1894. He stored about 100 coins and sold them to numismatists at a premium. A canvas bag fragment was found with the coins dated 1709.
A noted scientist claims the earth has reduced its radius by roughly 570 miles since creation due to pressure. Molecules rearrange under pressure causing the contraction.
Assessment No 6 covers pipes on Michigan Avenue from 138th to 140th Street in Riverdale Cook County Illinois. Work to be filed at the office of Village Engineer Frederick K Root K S Putnam at Illinois and 13836 S Michigan Ave with annual or voucher payments. Officials Anton Strolinski George L Koehler listed.
Assessment No. 4 for State Street Riverdale Ill received at Village Hall. Text notes pipes on State Street from 138th per annum with vouchers payable for improvements.
Assessment No 7 describes street work on Edbrooke Avenue Riverdale Illinois including installation of pipes from 138th Street onward. The notice names the local public works authority and outlines project scope and potential assessments to property owners.
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