This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
4
A satirical column from Dalton Illinois mocks Prohibition era politics, taxes, and gender roles. It notes interest in Washington and military camps, warns about dangerous drivers, and jests about women’s independence and social expectations.
The article argues for close observation of drivers to penalize defective methods and educate offenders. It proposes more traffic officers, stationed at busy intersections and near parked cars, to record habits and enforce safer driving to reduce hazards.
The piece argues that trimming school expenses by cutting medical inspections and health training ignores the link between physical health and learning. It cites brilliant students whose minds were hindered by poor physical development, highlighting concerns about reducing preventive programs.
The piece critiques focusing on mental potential while a child’s frail body hinders progress. It argues for improving physical vitality through practical tasks rather than overemphasizing intellect.
The immigration commissioner warned that tighter limits may boost illegal crossings at borders and seaports. He argued furtive aliens seek to exploit American life while citizens labor to build benefits, and suggested the country remains a promised land despite hardships.
Twenty eight percent of people aged 65 and over rely on others. Those with relatives may be supported by children or community aid, and even then the debt to parents remains. without relatives, many face a tragic, thriftless future. The country should provide abundant homes for the aged.
The piece notes that girls and co educational schools sometimes vote on an ideal man defined by manners looks temper and business skill. It questions whether early choices survive later life as such men may be selfish untrustworthy or financially wasteful despite appealing traits.
An insurance firm finds 20 percent of policy holders over 40 are overweight. Doctors say elderly life favors being underweight. Many avoid activity, preferring sedentary comfort, which replaces muscle with fat and may shorten life.
A fragmentary verse hints at a murder theme with cryptic lines about stolen items and a curing pot. The piece contrasts crime with a call to stay alert rather than rest, leaving key details and a clear narrative unresolved.
A humorous verse to the editor mocks long titles in business law firms. The exchange features New York firms such as Davis Polk Wardwell Gardner Reed and Hartman Sheridan Tekulsky Pecora, debating stamping and decorum in legal naming.
A mosaic of quips and sketches reflects modest virtue and social irony. A plodder values honest toil over wealth while a dial of dialogues ranges from golf sermons to rings and ads. Old scenes of church talk, jokes, and street wisdom conclude this comic collage.
A display titled The smallest bible in the world sits in the Til of Belazien at A Ventury of Progress the Chicago Works Pair. The pages are about one third the size of a postage stamp. The item prompts reflections on conflict and friendship choices.
A visitor admires the gilded replica of King Tutankhamun's throne in the Egyptian Pavilion during the Century of Progress Chicago World's Fair. The exhibit highlights ancient royalty and the fair's celebrating display.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.