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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1924
Page
4
The piece riffs on clothes as a key to success and overalls as a shortcut, hints at political savvy versus tobacco skills, and notes speed lovers reject jail while lunatics belong in asylums. It laments fading hand work, late night talk, pre jazz days, and jokes about education value versus college grads.
Farmers should keep complete, separate accounts for each crop and activity to reveal what pays and what does not. Systematic records help avoid losses and guide future years, treating farming as a business and adopting practical methods.
The piece notes that many pursue proprietorship while a large share of firms earn no profit. It cites FTC data showing 100000 of 250000 firms unprofitable and four of ten disappear within five years. It emphasizes hard work and long-range insight, stressing advertising as a key to success.
Postmaster John L Lewandowski announces posted deadlines by region to ensure Christmas mail reaches destinations. Deadlines range from December 15 for Pacific Coast states to December 30 for New York and New England. The Welfare Association promotes Christmas seals to fight tuberculosis and encourages early mailing and secure packaging.
House and Senate committees studied the Kelly Edges bill S 1898 proposing a 2300 yearly raise for postal staff. It was vetoed, with cost of living cited. Despite that, advocates urge support for S 1895 now before both houses, asking constituents to telegram Rep Sproul and Senators McCormick and McKinley urging passage.
Buy Christmas seals to aid the Calumet City Welfare Association in funding another district nurse and help stamp out tuberculosis. The appeal links charitable stamps with public health service as community members are urged to contribute.
An executive from the National Transportation Institute explains the distance a ton of freight must travel to earn money for various items. The figures include forty eight miles for a pint of ink and up to 1,287 miles for a freight car wheel as part of a broader look at freight economics.
Calumet City reports on Temple Players director Munturn who oversees scenic carpentry and shading while acting. The current Gast i. West production closes Sunday, praised for high artistry by Ming Toy actor Miss McGrath. Next Monday begins The Girl He Couldn't Buy. Betz Girls beat Joliet 11 to 4. next face Whiting. strong season outlook.
The Temple program lists weekly attractions including The Girl He Couldn't Buy, The Divorce Question, What's You Husband Doing, and The Fool. Notices urge buying Christmas Seals. Also reported are local obituaries, visits, church services, and welfare events in 1924 25 with residents traveling between Earl Park Chicago and Indiana University.
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