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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
8
A Boston Traveler reflection urges readers to consider their Christmas mission and gifts. It emphasizes that everyone has a purpose beyond personal pleasure and calls for selfless giving to comfort the less fortunate, sharing joy and happiness as a true Christmas tidings.
In a brisk note the advertiser states AC Reich faces tight winter quarters and is selling some thoroughbreds cheaply to raise funds for spring needs. The message hints at a rapid sale benefiting buyers wary of shortages.
Twenty two couples of the Royal Neighbors of Harvey surprised the Whitney family at Homewood Camp. Modern Woodmen elected officers: Meeker, Brei, Gold, Stolzenbach, Fiebig, Holz, Whitney, Schoof, and Searle family news. deaths include baby Searle and Mrs. Wolf. Church groups report officer changes. grippe illnesses. Local humor on town growth and sausage potential. Lost dog reward. Hawkins joins Kissel Car. local business updates. CORRENT Farm land listing in area.
South Holland residents send merry Christmas wishes and a happy new year. The column notes births, a move to Englewood, a recovering appendicitis patient, church sermons and upcoming Christmas meetings, a homecoming from South Dakota, street improvements, a work accident, illnesses, a wedding, a funeral, and a seriously ill child with pleurisy and pneumonia.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam on Saturday January 4 at Harvey Illinois for the fourth class postmaster position at South Holland and other vacancies. Applicants must reside in the port office territory and be U S citizens. Forms and details available from local postmaster, the Board of Civil Service Examiners, Harland, or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
Due to space limits I offer reduced price Thoroughbred Rose Comb Black Minore cockerels from prize winning stock. Take this chance to add quality birds to your flock from A. C. Reich Riverdale. Ad.
Mrs J H Wiegand announces two remaining spots in her dress making and cutting school. The notice invites aspiring young women to enroll for instruction and skill development under her guidance.
Richard Hees offers a boxed assortment of cigars 12, 25 and 66 in number, described as a fine line suitable for Christmas presents.
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