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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
4
Notes reflect on farm labor under shade with lemonade, warning signs easing road danger, and motorists unable to read them. It cites labor dispute reform, manuscript returns with stamps, fashion waistlines, track and long jump curiosities, gardening by wives, and a view on reading the U.S. constitution. It also mentions musical practice disturbing neighbors and seeking open country respite.
Despite urging study of public affairs few residents have borrowed the Congressional Record as light vacation reading.
Chicago acquires quitclaims to a three acre lakefront island known as Hunter's Rest for about 6000 total cost after future heirs. The site near Lake Calumet harbor entrance will widen the channel to 500 600 feet to accommodate large vessels. A second tract at the head of Kensington avenue bought for 2000, with a house on site, after long occupation by Michael Grentzner. Arend Van Vlissengen handled negotiations.
The Burns ditch project to reclaim 20 000 swamp acres in the Little Calumet river valley near Gary Indiana was awarded to Walb Construction of La Grange Ind for 283000 dollars. Clyde L Walb Republican state chairman owns the company and the next bid stood at 400000 dollars. Construction will start within three months and the ditch will run from Deep River and the Little Calumet toward Lake Michigan reducing floods and aiding the Calumet Sag canal operation.
Riverdale village adopts rules for filling stations with permits and licenses. Inspectable sites, frontage consent, and fees set per container capacity. penalties up to 200 dollars per offense. Outdoor underground tanks required with specific depth and anchoring rules unless existing prior to passage.
Dr Farrand of Cornell University notes that the average man now lives about 15 years longer than in 1870 due to scientific progress. While deaths from tuberculosis typhoid and smallpox have fallen, cancer and heart and kidney diseases rise. He urges personal care and exercise rather than reliance on science or doctors to prevent illness.
Germany and France express willingness to concede aspects of their differing positions. Both sides indicate progress toward a settlement only if the other yields substantially. Diplomats caution that remaining gaps require bold concessions from each country.
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