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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1931
Page
4
The Engineering Societies library in New York City is described as the largest strictly engineering library in America and possibly the world with about 150000 volumes.
A Detroit doctor claims certain headaches are faked to seem clever. The jab notes a rash of people posing as knowledgeable, seeking an aspirin loan as a signed badge of intellect.
A columnist advises readers that they may delay Christmas shopping as long as they wish, asserting personal freedom over private decisions and implying no external pressure to hurry. The remark underscores individual choice in holiday preparations.
In this essay the narrator reflects on what it means to count in a community. He recalls Field’s quiet life and the pallbearers, then notes Carrier as a man of influence who shapes opinions, church and business affairs, and social and political matters. The piece probes how individuals are remembered and valued.
Experimental evidence shows pasteurization does not significantly harm milk chemistry or nutritive value. Vitamin C loss is possible but minor, primarily affecting infant feeding.
A brief reflection stresses strong concentration and hard work as better substitutes for Jack, portraying them as steady and enduring. The piece emphasizes personal effort over mere sentiment, urging discipline and dedication.
In a remote Newfoundland village a snowbound Christmas Eve sparks a lifelong bond between Ransome Van Dusen and Sandy Galt after a sledding accident. A storm halts a return boat, leaving Mrs. Van Dusen to wait for Christmas, while Ransome consoles Sandy with stories and friendship that endures beyond hardship.
A Collier's Magazine note explains kissing as a greeting used by only half the world while the other half prefers rubbing noses, embracing, pats, and other affectionate gestures with relatives and friends.
A holiday tradition sweeps northern Illinois as about 20,000 homes in the Chicago metro area decorate trees, shrubs and doorways with colorful lights. The scene mirrors Santa's reindeer journey and the enduring symbol of Christmas.
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