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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
3
The Legion of Honor founded by Napoleon was created for merit. For the first time a private soldier could receive a decoration once coveted by the son of a wealthy noble.
The article traces hockey from ancient Greek activity around 500 B C to a modern form emerging about 1875. It notes the formation of the Hockey Association in 1886 establishing organized play.
Five men were held by Gary police after the death of Arlene Draves an eighteen year old high school graduate of 729 Connectcut street Gary All five face murder charges. Three took her to a physician for revival but he pronounced her beyond help. One later confessed to a criminal assault during a drinking party. The others admitted attacking her during an automobile ride after the first assault. Death likely occurred before the car ride. Under Indiana law death after a criminal attack is first degree murder.
William W. Doak of Virginia, a Washington legislative representative for the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, was appointed secretary of labor by President Hoover. He succeeds James J. Davis, who resigns to become United States senator from Pennsylvania.
The fire swept the biggest shingle mill in the world, operated by Bloedel Stewart and Welch Ltd in New Westminster B C. The plant had run on a 24 hour schedule prior to the blaze.
The Bureau of Biological Survey notes that male and female mocking birds cannot be distinguished by their plumage as it is identical in both sexes. Sexes can be told apart by song, with the male typically a better singer and females sometimes singing rarely if at all.
Washington reports Congress opens with a President's message and a push for nonpartisan measures on general business, drought relief, and public works. Senate and House expect to pass budget bills and avoid an extra session while debates on Muscle Shoals and prohibition loom.
Havana announces a Cuban National lottery drawing restricted to American visitors for winter tourism. First prize is 150000 dollars with 50000 and 25000 secondaries, plus many minor prizes. Tickets sold to Americans only, with a ten day regular draw and varying street prices.
Frank Asher, a young Cheyenne aviator, claims a new duck-hunting method. He took off from the airport on opening day, located a flock feeding on a pond, landed in a nearby cornfield, and shot the ducks in under two hours. He noted the birds were unperturbed by the landing.
A large turtle with the inscription A. D. 1848 M. F. 8 was found on the William Stahlman farm near Mount Union. Inquiry suggests McConnell Shoop, long ago resident nearby, carved it. If accurate, the animal has wandered within five miles of its capture for about a century.
Springfield Illinois report shows farmers have the best eyesight while business and professional people test the worst. State health department concludes the survey after gathering data from rural and urban residents.
The article notes the coconut tree matures at age seven and can live up to about one hundred fifty years, highlighting longevity and agricultural relevance.
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