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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
9
Ray Pfanschmidt under death sentence for the quad murder of his parents sister and a teacher after his appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court is heard for the December term in Springfield. The ruling will decide if he faces execution a second time.
In Eldorado James Hughes and John Dunn died from burns after an explosion at Eldorado Coal Mining. Decatur farmer James Lockhart died of a gunshot wound while hunting. In Saunemin Robert Trop was wounded when a shotgun discharged as he tripped. Mount Sterling elk and four deer sighted. no shots fired. Paris Clyde Rhoads, wanted for murder in Columbus, Ohio, arrested husking corn. Herrin farmer Webb Deason killed by a Burlington train. Bloomington Eliza Steadman seeks to declare son Otto legally dead. Nokomis postmaster Andrew Eckhoff appointed, first Montgomery county appointee. Moline A C Roberts and wife injured in auto crash. expected to die. Shedbyville Marion Slifer convicted for disturbing a school. fined. Chester county vote affirmed women’s legal votes in Pekin dry election. Panau Earl Bare killed horse when shooting at chickens. Bare trapped under horse. Litchfield August Grosenheider dies from skull fracture after property dispute. warrants issued for Herman and sons on murder charges.
Reports from Gladstone Portage Plains Marquette and nearby towns detail wheat yields ranging from 30 to over 60 bushels per acre. Notable figures include Noah Elgert 61 bu per acre and J Wishart 49 14 bu. Also notes on threshing progress and quality across Manitoba farms.
A Washington Star quip notes Senator Sorghum calms remarks as not a loquacious agitator but merely an irritator in a light political aside. The brief exchange highlights the playful characterization of a senator in a humorous Washington milieu.
A collage of 19th century ads and quotes includes Allen’s Foot-Ease powder promises relief for tender feet and bunions, Wright’s Indian Vegetable Pills ad, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, Roman eye balm, and a note about metric system advocacy in Australia. The text blends product pitches with brief humorous lines and a wedding query.
An advertisement urges Maxwell and Briscoe owners to overhaul now replacing worn parts. It claims 1.75 million dollars invested in Newcastle Indiana parts plant with 45 000 bins and a 48 hour parts supply, warning prices will rise 20 percent Jan 1. It notes the Maxwell Motor Company bought assets of a failed rival and insists the Maxwell name preserves value for 60 000 owners.
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