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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
5
The columnist muses on war news confusion and rising prices, jokes about vacations and editorials, and argues against price gouging while preferring diplomatic resolve over casualty details. He notes Americans abroad may seem unpatriotic yet praises liberty and warns against punishing those who raise food costs.
The Village of Posen plans concrete sidewalks with street approaches and plank crossings along 144th Street to Maple Avenue, with assessments to be heard by Cook County Court on September 9, 1914. Payment is in one installment at 5 percent interest, objections welcome before hearing. Stephen Mantincznk appointed by the Village Board to assess the costs.
Mrs Wiegand formerly of Riverdale has opened a dress-making school in Harvey at 158rd street east of Center avenue and will meet Riverdale friends and customers. School opens August 18 at the first door east of Hindel's store. A lost coat with initial 3 M2 on pocket is to be returned to The Pointer office or John Shilling's store in South Holland.
Fred D. Mateer led the drive for better roads, spending personal time and money at the General Assembly. He helped amend the bill to provide Cook County more than $100,000 yearly in state road aid, and earned a strong reputation as an engineer and persuasive advocate. The Pointer endorses him to Republican voters in county towns.
Paris report describes a pale woman with four sons in uniform descending from a municipal office where relatives learn soldiers status. A friend asks for news and she replies all her sons are safe, adding they are safe in the arms of the Father and she is proud to give all to the cause.
Coal prices have dropped prompting buyers to secure heat sources. The notice urges local residents to compare rates and visit the supplier for updated pricing and delivery options.
Sealed bids will be received by the president and board of trustees of the village of Dalton up to 8 o'clock p. m. September 10, 1914 for tapping of water mains with extra strong lead service pipe of standard weight. Bids to include all material and labor costs including stop cocks cast iron service taps and service pipe.
All debtors and creditors to the estate of Ernest Rockrohr must contact A W Rockrohr the administrator at 5925 South Wabash Avenue Chicago Illinois.
Granite and Marble Monuments and Headstones and Building. Stone Cutting and Interior Marble Finishing. 1137 48 So. Hohman St Hammond.
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