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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
Washington Attorney General Palmer ruled that a maker has the right to keep and consume cider even after it becomes hard. The report notes broader wartime and postwar shifts, including tax changes, labor actions, population stats, and international tensions.
Federal grand jury in Indianapolis to continue probing a soft coal conspiracy involving 125 operators and winners across Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania under the Lever Act. In Illinois authorities move to save thousands of game fish near Marissa and Benton. Governor elect Len Small to be inaugurated simply in Representatives Hall. Court actions advance against Farmers Cooperative Packing. Various bills and budget items loom for the 1921 general assembly.
A grimy individual questions a public bath cashier about bathing costs. The cashier offers fifty cents per bath or 12 for five dollars suggesting a five dollar ticket. The quirky reply doubts longevity with a punchline.
In a discussion on lighting futures experts weigh whether electricity remains the best medium for illumination. Proponents cite efficiency and versatility while critics urge consideration of alternatives and broader costs.
Mrs. Dora Williams recalls a long illness ending after using Eatonic. The remedy is praised for relieving indigestion acidity and gases. It is recommended after meals with a druggist guarantee and a low price for a big box.
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