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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
4
A collage of opinion on search warrants, temperance, and social conduct notes debate over home and auto liquor searches, street manners, war clouds, and President Coolidge. It questions self expression, Sunday ball games, and public morals amid changing times.
The piece condemns masked mobs punishing individuals without trial, arguing every accused man deserves open court and a jury. It warns that tolerating mob justice ends the reign of law and justice and leads to widespread innocent accusations and arbitrary vengeance.
The Ohio State Journal notes politeness has become extravagant among the orientals. Prince Kuni of Japan fished at Ritsuin Koen and twice lost a large fish from his line. The province governor apologized for rude behavior toward the fish and visitors.
The article notes that when Texas joined the Union a treaty clause granted it the right to divide its territory into five states at any future time if residents choose. The provision remains in effect and unquestioned.
The piece portrays Charlie Reading as a coal seller and political operator close to Mayor Dever. It paints Reading as an old city council ally who claims influence with the mayor and may act to aid local residents if his claims about ties to Dever hold true.
West Pullman plans a bigger celebration than last year with a sham battle by the 124th Field Artillery led by A. J. Bradley. About fifty horses, roughly one hundred men, a battery of French Seventy-Fives, an airplane, and other war equipment will be showcased. Children will parade, with prizes for the cutest costume, as W. P. Kleuskens directs the event set to start at 1 30 PM.
The phrase Job's Comforter denotes a hypocritical sympathizer who blames the afflicted for their plight. It alludes to Eliphaz Bildad and Zophar, Job's friends who visited him and argued his misfortune stemmed from sin. Job 16:1 2 is cited.
In early Florida history drivers of oxen used a long whip with a lash and mapper end that cracked like a pistol shot. These drivers, called Crackers, rode on wagons and could reach the far ox in a four-voke team. The term survives as a picturesque historic label.
A collection of brief notes on mascot symbols used by criminals. One burglar famed for a donkey hoof charm was undone when the hoof was left behind. Another thief, tall and staunch, was captured after a misstep or oversight.
A fragmented note describes a seed lodged on a soldier’s boot, drifting northward to Vespa san’s Tegion and Do ver. The boat wears out, is cast aside, and rots into a runt as spring arrives, yielding Brita a newly built tower—Quilier-Couch.
Instructions describe removing tar from fabrics. For wool or colored cotton rub tard, wash in warm water with soda, apply turpentine mixed with soap, and wash again. For white materials use turpentine with soap and water, as a substitute for turpentine.
A brief note describes Pigeon English as a blend of Jewslish and Portuguese with Chinese idioms. It suggests the system uses the pronoun I and adds a double e after tricky consonants to aid Chinese speakers in pronunciation.
Boston Transcript notes a seek for an experienced designer to craft new carpet designs for a carpet factory. The brief is brief and calls for creative expertise in textile patterns and marketable styles.
A speaker argues against fiat money citing historical failures in France Russia and Germany. He warns inflation erodes value and urges citizens to use influence to preserve the United States currency backed by tangible value. He highlights Ford and Edison as voices on commodity money and urges vigilance against unsound money.
The article notes depths over 200 feet using special diving gear, while few divers can work at 150 feet where water pressure reaches 65 pounds per square inch.
A note explains butter arose when milk stood warm and was churned by motion. The text describes tarrying milk on a camel back during a journey as a traditional method leading to butter formation.
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