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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
8
The passage describes ideal hand shapes with slender to broad forms and long tapering fingers, noting the thumb’s position and nail shape. It attributes a quote to Newton about thumbs and intellect, and contrasts hand aesthetics among English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Indian women, praising Indian hands yet noting skin tone differences.
A Massachusetts Gas and Electric Light Commission hearing stated that water within 175 miles of Boston capable of yielding 300000 horsepower is going to waste. The assertion followed the discussion of potential hydroelectric utilization and regional energy planning amid concerns about efficiency and development.
Bernice News reports Cornelius Int Hout Jr. lies seriously ill after a Chicago physician prescribes lying on back for thirty days with no exertion. Int Hout, a member of Johnson Advertising, resides in Oakglen and may be succeeded by Mr. Paarlberg. Relatives from Fargo and Warren Ind visit, with plans for extended absence.
Homewood news recounts residents planning visits to Germany and Scotland while greeting new arrivals and health updates. It notes Mrs Dahblman’s ill daughter, congratulates new parents Ed and Mrs Smith on a baby girl, and reports Mrs Dawe’s improving health. Local developments include lawn mower forecasts, fertilizer use, Homewood Laundry upgrades, and planting by the I C R B south of the viaduct. A water works meeting is announced for December 5 at the Village hall with the Board of Local Improvements report and local business mentions.
Two colonial pieces argue playfully about age and status with a witty banter. A Grand Rapids antique proclaims charm and history while the Easy Chair teases about being deemed old by a master. The mood hints at light entertainment and social intrigue tonight.
A collage of classifieds offers piano sale with easy payments at Mrs Nagel 13751 Illinois Riverdale. girl for general housework. lost mouse colored mule branded left hip near Kensington. reward. missing umbrella from Dalton Firemen's Dance. five room flat for rent at Gus Freischhauer Riverdale Park. several farm and land for sale including 3 acres Riverdale and Lot on Lincoln Ave Dolton. estate sale Peter Paul property 2600. irrigated lands Idaho to Washington. two truck gardening farms 40 acres each and 80 acre farm plus a 8 acre town property. 34 H P motorcycle $70. contact names L Ripley A Diekman Andrew Bauwgartner Peter VanVrunen John C Low.
South Holland items note Peter Dalenberg and Corneling Gouwens at the U of I on Thanksgiving break, Marty P Anker leaving for southern states, Mrs Res Van Duine back from Michigan, L VanDerAa recovering from gallstone surgery, Jobo Artsma and Nellie Van Vuren planning marriage, Hen Club party at Miss Mary P Paarlberg’s home, Peter Gouwens improving from pneumonia though pleurisy persists, plus land for sale and Ostwald ink patent notes with chemical details.
Increased demand boosts tungsten mining and milling near Boulder with electrical operation of the country’s leading plant. Improved methods and higher prices drive greater tungsten recovery used in incandescent lamp manufacture. demand rising daily.
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