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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
The U S health Service Bulletin argues that reducing rich foods and increasing outdoor activity improves health. It cites dogs and humans, noting fatness causes skin disease, nervousness, and fatigue, while moderate diet and regular walking restore vitality and deter illness.
South Chicago is seen as an ideal winter docking hub with the largest drydock and shipyard facilities on the lakes. Marine experts predict a heavy freighter season near the Calumet River with a large winter fleet expected to repair and winter here, boosting local employment and spring activity.
Big Thorn and Yellow Stone counties offer 1000 acres of high quality agricultural land now open for settlement in 610 and 820 acre tracts on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy main line. Price ranges from 10 to 20 dollars per acre. Send inquiries to G Peters 10917 Wabash Ave Chicago.
The article traces the popularity of Home Sweet Home, debunking myths about its origin and the famed thatched cottage. It notes Charles Payne’s Paris years and success before writing the piece, and highlights his affection for England, family, and home life. It quotes T. T. P. Lukner’s portrayal of Payne as a precocious youth, seeking society and recognition.
The piece surveys views on dreams as a natural sleep phenomenon. It notes medical claims that longest dreams last only a second, debates whether dreaming occurs only between sleep and waking, and discusses whether dreams reflect distorted memories or carry prophetic meaning, with dream books remaining popular.
Gloucester honors the sovereign with a royal pie each year though lamprey pies once dominated. In 1897 a grand Queen Victoria jubilee pie weighed 20 pounds with royal crown, scepter, trees and aspic. Yarmouth townsfolk bake a hundred rings in two pies for the Norwich sheriff bound for the king.
Science notes rising mortality from early breakdown of heart, arteries, kidneys, and nervous and digestive systems. Census records show increases in both young and old, shortening the productive period of life and signaling a need for careful study of the vitality decline and cancer rise.
Statements claim produce is dumped and allowed to decay to keep prices high. The Chamber of Commerce orders a sweeping inquiry and invites shippers, consumers, and dealers from producing regions and Pittsburgh to send information, with confidentiality available but no anonymous submissions. Marshall serves as secretary.
The Pennsylvania Railroad issues a fine calendar to hang in schools and public places to warn children about railroad trespassing. It notes over 5,000 yearly deaths nationwide due to carelessness and promotes education as a lifesaving feature.
Used cars of various makes including Studebaker Buick Rambler Peerless and Stoddard Dayton offered for immediate delivery in perfect mechanical condition. Prices range 175 to 750 with guarantee and service. See them before you buy at 1148 Michigan Avenue Roseland.
Financial snapshot for First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale Illinois as of November 18 1916 shows total resources of 27830.00 with real estate and collateral loans 14547.50 other loans 8007.50 and investments 1564.72 furniture and fixtures 888.00 plus total liabilities 27830.00 including capital stock 825000? and undivided profits 8470.67. Notary Dally KB Schrorder attests in Cook County Illinois on November 24 1916.
The page lists various financial figures for loans and securities followed by a sworn bank statement and a series of small ads. It includes real estate for sale and rent, used cars and tires, buggies for sale, farm items, and miscellaneous notices from Vaughan Farm near Hazel Crest, Illinois.
For sale list includes hay cornstalks one horse one wagon one top buggy one single work and one single buggy harness one new single cultivator and various small tools inquire of Augschisewski Dolton.
Numerous entries list rooms for rent with steam heat. a corner shop building for rent. a 1911 and 1918 Ford for sale in good condition. lots on Atlantic street at 200 each. property on Macadam street with utilities. 1812 acres for sale in Dalton. two story 10 room house on Calumet avenue. buyers sought for small farms within 13 miles of Riverdale.
Prairie hay loose and baled for sale by Wm Bachman Dolton IL 397. room cottage for rent with 3 acres ground inquire Wm Bachman Dolton 397. 1900 set crates 8c each delivered by Rokus DeGral South Holland Cook Co idl L1-10-6. heavy draft horse with harness wagon top buggy plow cultivator for sale inquire Fred Jomky Lincoln Ave Dolton 28-26.
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