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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
4
In a lighthearted survey the piece satirizes New Year customs and public life. It jokes about foggy dawns, open window sleeps, political shorthand, January bills, irregular students with parade dinners, absent slow pay debtors, and calls for better posture. It also teases census plans and tax recall habits while urging clearer language and phrasing.
Congress has requested 19 million dollars for the 1980 federal census. The piece argues census results reveal growth or decline, expose civic weaknesses, and test booster claims, noting potential errors if takers are incompetent and stressing public demand for exact accuracy.
The surgeon general warns influenza and a large smallpox outbreak with 34 000 cases last year threaten the nation. The United States reports more cases than any country bar India, fueling calls for stricter vaccination despite opposition.
The passage notes reliance on key measures to hold a feared disease in check, recalling the severe impact it once had in earlier years. It emphasizes vigilance, public health strategies, and ongoing efforts to prevent a repeat of devastating effects.
Life insurance purchases soared in 1928 totaling 18.5 billion dollars, pushing in force coverage to 95 billion dollars and creating a large reserve for families. The piece notes past poverty among widows and orphans and urges prudent husbanding of resources for dependents.
Illinois wealth and production figures show the Young Men's Christian Association property valued at 21,286,000 dollars, up 170.4 percent from 1918. McLean county tops counties in horse numbers and value, with 24 250 head valued at 2 012 800 dollars. Illinois electric railways value per resident stands at 136 34 dollars.
Local business leaders report frequent door to door solicitations for tickets and advertising space. The piece notes agreements to limit solicitation, the fine line between helpful fund raising and nuisance, and the need to support community groups without pressure on unrelated residents.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century humor column recounts a visiting hobo nicknamed Weary Willie entering a Chicago fraternity of aspiring lawyers. He shares travels while the young lawyers joke about Hell and nail driving. Dalton Bachelor quips about leaving town on Leap Year seeking unfamiliar women.
A current magazine headline questions child guidance and suggests that if you want a merry ha ha you should ask the children. The piece hints at parental communication and the humor found in kids’ reactions to grown up topics.
A compact collection of snippets features puns on animal terms and humorous dialogues. Entries include gander and quailure wordplay and a theater remark about Hotbaby's play described as a sex-cess yet a failure, plus a parent and minister exchange about church attendance.
A collection of old time gags and quips from Broadway producers jokes about plagiarism family trees bats in the belfry and newlywed lines. It includes short exchanges about Joshua and a modern father and a night out.
The piece discusses holiday and other rush periods in business, noting orders flood in and supply struggles occur as styles shift and need rises suddenly. It praises store workers who handle pressure well and urges the public to stay patient and pleasant to ease tensions and keep commerce smooth.
The piece argues progress stems from imagination and broad vision. It asserts leadership belongs to those who can see far ahead and emphasizes grit as a key trait for delivering something new and better.
A German scientist contends music can spread disease and cites alarming cases but many tunes remain uncaught by his theory. Critics argue catchy melodies persist despite the claim and note the theory lacks broad evidence.
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