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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
4
A strings of wry observations note social winds and political bustle. Jests about tea at polls contrast with Congress storms and shifting prices. car progress meets peril, pedestrians gain, youths grow up to modern screens, and women’s smoking sparks debate.
The piece notes President Coolidge apologized for the lengthy message to Congress. It argues presidents in earlier years sent interminably long messages that bored listeners and readers. It suggests focusing on vital subjects and delivering brief treatments to win public interest.
The piece argues that modern drivers show a racing idea similar to old horse racing culture. It recalls pre automobile days when speed comparisons on public streets were informal and owners sought to test their steppers against nearby horses.
The piece compares drivers of today to old horse racers who pursued speed, noting that modern motorists race to beat others at crossings and intersections. It argues this racing impulse causes many accidents in Illinois and beyond and calls for greater caution from drivers and pedestrians to make streets safer.
The Equal Rights Campaign argues for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights for men and women in all US territory. While seen as fair, critics warn it could block laws granting women workplace protections and hours limits. They note enduring state laws treating women as inferior should be repealed, yet acknowledge persistent differences between the sexes.
A discussion on NYC truancy reports 48,000 yearly absences and warns that permissive attitudes by parents and lax enforcement lead to a growing criminal class. A speaker notes today’s runaways may become future lawbreakers as officials tighten attendance efforts.
On September 25 in the South of France three derailment attempts targeted trains carrying American Legion delegates. A bomb exploded to damage tracks, two large stone blocks blocked rails, and an unexploded bomb was found. No derailments occurred as trains were stopped in time.
A five year old gradually learns to say prayers in English while her grandmother teaches French. She struggles with certain French words and exclaims that her operators cannot understand. The scene shows a bilingual home lesson and a child seeking divine understanding.
A chaotic case describes mixed items from various sources entering a single pot. Authorities note both stolen and legitimate property from multiple origins are combined, prompting an investigation into ownership and seizure.
A bachelor party goes smoothly until a married friend teases Brown about the upcoming marriage. Brown replies that the happiest moment is actually tomorrow when he gets married, prompting a knowing exchange about the timing.
The landlord accuses a tenant of violating a lease by bringing four children into a flat after signing. The tenant insists the children are not his, claiming they are his wife's from a previous marriage, creating a dispute over tenancy obligations.
A hotel blaze drives a marooned guest to a window ledge on the sixteenth floor as firemen extend a canvas below. After nineteen attempts to signal, a rescuer finally shouts to jump but the man demands the sheet be laid on the ground first for safety, fearing a fall.
A debate over efficiency escalates as the foreman accuses Smith of ignoring the efficiency system. Smith replies that someone must complete the work, highlighting tension between management policy and practical labor.
In a testimony presented to the magistrate the plaintiff says the motorist could have avoided hitting them. The plaintiff asserts the driver chose to strike him instead of the wife, stating he had the choice and made the wrong one.
Illinois reports its 1927 barley harvest as the largest in state history, seven times bigger than 1926. Birth rate for January–August stands at 17.8 per 1000 and death rate at 11.3 per 1000, down from 11.8 in 1926. A natural history survey lists 500 streams, and state parks total 2,420 acres.
A guide ends a gallery tour with an offer to answer questions. A visitor asks about the floor polish brand while a sister discusses Capt Randall’s proposal in a joking letter. Her brother considers the possibility he loves her despite the short acquaintance.
In Holster a native asks why the town is quiet as a tenderfoot from Chicago arrives for mischief. The Temperance Bar owner recalls the prank. An elderly woman on an escalator drops ten cents and waits for it to reappear. A kind old man comments on a boy with many newspapers, asking if they tire him.
J Hausman files a protest with the Federated Bowling Association over a Hausman Colts versus Schmutzler Shell Booster bowl. He claims a wringer affected the result. Tudge Kickham Landis will decide in the Twin Cities Monday night on the case.
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