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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
4
This Dolton Illinois weekly notes feature a house may shine with paint yet women prefer two coats. Hunters fill fields this fall and a sportsman may still strike game with closed eyes. Witty reflections touch on contentment, rest for senators, stock market lambs, daughters at daylight, gratitude for unwanted gifts, auto ownership, and shocks to literature.
A call to support Christmas seal sales for tuberculosis prevention. The funds fund education on preventing the illness, described as a peril to all homes and a subtile contagion that could affect anyone if precautions are neglected.
A commentary on the rise of college football revenue shaping sports programs. It notes that top institutions with high standards use football funds to support beneficial, non self sustaining activities while poorer standards create programs dominated by athletics. The piece warns against athletics becoming primary in college governance.
Sixty five percent of all fires begin in homes per the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The text argues that insurance coverage or tenancy does not justify carelessness and urges a shift from the mindset of "We should worry" to reduce fire losses nationwide.
Postal authorities urge early mailing of parcels for distant destinations. Chicago Heights sends thousands of Christmas pieces abroad yearly. Final sailing dates to reach by Christmas Eve are Belgium December 12, Cuba December 19, Denmark December 12, Finland December 7, France December 12, Germany December 12, Italy December 8, Netherlands December 12.
A collage of light verse and cartoons from Eileen Miller and readers. The Pointer features humorous exchanges, holiday greetings, and brief sketches including family quips and social jests about piano troubles prohibitions and bath jokes, reflecting a warm community snapshot.
A Kennan Wisconsin woman wins the national canning contest and preserves 600 to 800 quarts yearly for her home. Her art aids the family, promising prosperity and strong children, proving handsomeness of character outweighs mere appearance.
Educational institutions are earning substantial revenue from football with some colleges reporting as much as 500000 dollars in net profit for a single season. The article notes many programs likely post six figure profits, prompting debate over the financial benefits of the sport.
The article notes that shooting grouse in Scotland and northern England is among Britain's most expensive sports. It estimates about five dollars spent per bird, highlighting the high cost of this pastime.
A compact reflection on constant misfortune where some people face ongoing storms in daily life, suggesting resilience amid relentless rain and setbacks.
The line jokes about a lam driver wearing out his horn, imagining every car in the country stretched end to end. The whimsical piece reflects early 20th century humor on traffic and roadways.
A historical note contrasts past limits on women with a present desire to lead. The piece highlights a shift in attitudes as women seek active roles, including driving, reflecting broader social change reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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