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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
4
A string of satirical observations on holiday customs and public life notes old ideas versus new practices. It jokes about Santa, reform talk, publicity, Christmas gifts, winter fashion, college enthusiasm, and overheated political minds heading to Washington.
A flood of 24 000 applicants seek police jobs in New York City. The article notes the dangers officers face and the demanding hours across all seasons. It argues a good policeman becomes a friend to citizens and that stability attracts modern youth.
A discussion on whether bootlegging will persist after repeal. Prohibition supporters predict continuation, while bootleggers claim they will operate to evade taxes and outcompete licensed sellers in states granting licenses.
The text argues that widespread illegal liquor sales disgusted the public and spurred the push to repeal the amendment. It calls for strict enforcement of new liquor laws and urges people to obtain liquor only from legal sellers, pressing bootleggers to switch to other activities.
Village leaders urge the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission to assign a local quota of unemployed Riverdale residents to public works. The resolution objects to transporting relief workers from Chicago and calls for development of suitable local or county Civil Works projects. It requests action by federal and state authorities and was adopted unanimously on November 28.
Former economist Oscar Boltadter of the tavittl commission leads efforts to halt cheap foreign goods under NRA oversight. The aim is to protect United States industries and pastry makers from undercutting imports.
Lansing community notes report a Pine Street Presbyterian church minstrel at Indiana Avenue School on Friday Nov 24 with a good crowd. Magician Hoffman and a Drum and Bugle Corps dance at Rock's Hall followed. several social events and club meetings are also listed.
A collage of humorous quotes and bon mots from a late edition. The items play on marriage, gossip, money, vanity, and country life, with wry observations from Dolton Riverdale and Hasvana. Many lines poke at social norms and everyday foibles.
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