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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
6
A string of humorous, loosely connected lines comments on ballot fatigue tea at polls storms in Congress tax bills walking after speeding autos and youth shifting from stars to movie screens It notes women smoking debates and public behavior with light satirical tone.
President Coolidge faced praise and criticism for his abbreviated annual message to Congress. Observers note past lengthy minefields failed to engage readers, urging focus on vital subjects in a concise address to win public interest.
The piece reflects on a growing concern about drivers adopting a racing mindset during the past season. It contrasts modern car culture with earlier horse speed contests, noting owners’ desire to test speed against rivals in informal street races.
The author laments drivers who mimic horse racing by constantly passing, racing at crossings, and beating others at intersections. This reckless pursuit, seen then and now, fuels a large share of recent Illinois accidents. Public safety requires teaching restraint to those eager to get ahead.
The Equal Rights Campaign urges Congress to back a proposed amendment guaranteeing equal rights for men and women though critics warn it could invalidate laws granting women workplace protections. The piece notes persistent state laws treating women as inferior and argues repeal is needed while acknowledging inherent differences between the sexes.
A speaker notes 48 000 NYC truants yearly and warns truancy feeds future crime. Parents bear fault when they permit frivolous absences, shaping a view that school is unimportant.
On September 25 train wreckers attempted three attacks against trains carrying American Legion delegates in the South of France. A bomb exploded to destroy track a second site piled stone blocks on the rails and a third found an unexploded bomb. None derailed as crews halted trains after early notice.
A five year old girl learning English and French struggled to pronounce prayers in French. Her grandmother asked clarifications as the child spoke slowly, showing the challenge of multilingual education in a home setting.
A cryptic post hints at a crime involving stolen items mixed with other goods in a single pot. Police consider the note a possible clue while investigators sift through the mixed origin of the seized merchandise.
A bachelor party story ends with a twist as a friend congratulates Brown on his happiest day, only for Brown to reveal the wedding is the next day. The humor centers on the misread moment and the upcoming marriage.
A landlord confronts a tenant over a lease violation claiming the tenant hid four children. The tenant denies ownership saying they are his wife’s from a previous marriage, creating a dispute over responsibility and truth.
A hotel blaze traps a guest on the sixteenth floor ledge as a dozen firemen extend a canvas below. After twenty attempts a fireman yells for a jump but the man delays, insisting the sheet be laid on ground first to avoid a fall.
A brief cartoon caption shows a foreman challenging an employee about efficiency while the worker defends practical action. The exchange highlights tension between managerial systems and on the ground work. The dialogue emphasizes real work and accountability.
Magistrate questions a motorist about an accident as the plaintiff claims the driver could have avoided the collision. The motorist concedes the choice was between hitting the plaintiff or the wife, and says he chose the plaintiff.
A guide hosting a party in a grand gallery invites questions after the tour. A woman asks what brand of polish keeps the floors shiny, while the Sister mentions Captain Randall proposing in a letter and wonders if he truly loves her after only a week. The Brother quips that such doubt is possible.
In Holster a native recalls a quiet morn as a tenderfoot from Chicago caused no serious trouble. The Temperance Bar owner explains the boys staged harmless fun. An elderly woman on an escalator loses ten cents, hoping it reappears. A kind man comments on a boy delivering 38 newspapers, noting the youngster’s stamina.
J Hausman filed a protest with the Federated Bowling Association alleging a wringer error in the Hausman Colts versus Schmutzler Shell Boosters match. The ruling is pending as Tudge Kirkham Landis will render a decision in Twin Cities Monday night.
Illinois reports a 1927 berley harvest seven times larger than 1926, while birth rate stands at 17.8 and death rate at 11.3 per 1000 in the first eight months. A natural history survey lists 500 streams, 800 miles of air routes, and the Illinois river as the longest river in state bounds. Prior to independence Illinois was governed by 12 French and 7 British governors. State parks total 2,420 acres.
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