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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
5
A fragment describes how ancient rulers controlled writing materials. Parchment was produced by treating sheep skins after Egypt export bans. Ptolemy Philadelphus feared Pergamene libraries would outgrow his own, prompting the development of fine vellum and the use of dressed sheep skins for writing.
The guide of Dulton button is used commercially with X rays to find buttons and hard objects in piles for papermaking. Ray bands pass over an X ray tube to detect solids via fluorescent screens, preventing damage to pulping machinery.
Springfield authorities forecast quicker release of 1928 plates with 80 percent of cars expected to display them early next month. 1927 plate figures show 1,253,000 for passenger cars and 184,350 for trucks, with 1,350,000 and 200,000 projected for 1928. Plates will feature white numerals on maroon, and the 1927 map outline will be omitted.
The Dolton Illinois ordinance regulates digging up streets and sidewalks in Cook County. It requires a written permit from the village board and sets permit fees based on surface type with minimum deposits to cover replacement and inspection costs. Violations incur a ten dollar fine per offense, with each day counting as a separate offense.
The drainage board approved a ten million dollar bond issue to fund artificial sewage treatment plants bridges on the Chicago river main drainage canal and North Shore channel rebuilding retaining walls dredging the Calumet and Little Calumet rivers. Dredging near completion will connect Calumet district with the Illinois deep waterway upon project completion.
Officials near completion of an inquiry into a night express derailment near the Columbus avenue underpass. The new track and stiff ballast contributed to excessive rigidity as the locomotive toppled on a curve, with wear on the buffer casting creating a thrust toward the engine.
Illinois Bell plans mechanical dials across the region replacing hundreds of operators. Gary will start next year with a multi year rollout to Hammond East Chicago and Whiting, then rural areas. Costs are six figures and labor savings will cover construction over years. South Bend will join the dial system soon.
The Pullman Co. marks 28 workers with a combined 1,225 years and 8 months of service. Two men exceed 45 years, twenty-five surpass 40 years, oldest is 69 years 5 months. Andreas Zimmerman leads brass department as family photo appears in The Pullman News.
Officials weigh factors in final reports after a brake test overwhelmed the locomotive’s balance. The scene details remain sparse as authorities review engineering data and safety implications.
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