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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
4
A nostalgic sketch contrasts life two decades past with modern times. It lists mentions of bustles, silo absence, white shoes, cantaloupes called muskmelons, low milk prices, and older rural routines like milking and mail runs, while noting changes in technology and daily life.
Postmaster General Burleson announces an order extending parcel post to unwrapped and unaddressed magazines mailed for U S Expeditionary forces in Europe. Magazines must bear Notice to Reader and prepay 1 cent postage, no wrapping or address.
The Village of Riverdale passes an ordinance approving the construction of a five foot four inch wide cinder sidewalk on the east side of Malsted Street from Lot 10 to Lot 13 in Riverdale Investment Subdivision. The measure, enacted by the president and board of trustees, sets the sidewalk location within the northeast quarter of section five, township thirty six, range fourteen, Cook County Illinois.
A shopper asks the theater manager when Rex Beach’s travel pictures will be screened. The inquiry mentions Dr. Edw. A Salisbury and Mary Roberts Rinehart accompanying Beach on a trip to Central and South America and requests details on any planned showings.
The ordinance outlines sidewalk construction along Halsted street in Riverdale Cook County Illinois with sub grade cinders and wooden curb typical of early 20th century infra projects. It sets grades relative to Lake Michigan datum and requires special tax assessments on adjacent parcels to cover costs and collection procedures.
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