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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
4
Jumbled quips and political snippets blend in week’s chatter
A collection of brief, satirical notes covers America abroad Italy Turkey Poland and Poland’s president with lines about Congress debtors crime waves stock sales and silk shirts. The tone is a rapid-fire, wry snapshot of current concerns and unusual observations.
Lessons from Wanamaker on business success
The article argues that John Wanamaker’s rise shows two core ideas: fair treatment of customers and liberal advertising. It highlights how on his first day as a clothing dealer he spent most revenue on advertising, saving 67 cents to make change, illustrating initiative and strategic spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Public Health Column on Tuberculosis Care
Harriet Fulmer outlines practical steps to prevent TB spread. Key points cover avoiding sputum spread, coughing into disposable napkins, avoiding shared beds, curative potential with early treatment, and seeking care at a dedicated sanatorium and dispensaries for proper therapy.
Washing the Globe Increases Electric Illumination
A report states washing electric lamp globes in soap and water boosts light output. Four dirt classes were tested: dust and dry dirt, oily and greasy dirt, acid fumes deposits, and spots of paint tar and varnish. Increases ranged from 67.2 to 147 percent, with oily dirt producing the highest gain.
Cities to Repair 119th Street as Detour Route
The City of Chicago and Blue Island will jointly repair 119th Street to serve as a detour when Western Avenue is closed north to 119th. The Blue Island Automobile Club the Chamber of Commerce and the Blue Island Retail Food Dealers Association urged the Council for action. The auto club secured aid from the Illinois Motor Club and all parties will supply labor and materials respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
119Th Street
City of Chicago
City of
Blue Island
Western Avenue
Blue Island Automobile Club
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Island Retail Food Dealers’ Association
Auto Club
Illinois Motor Club
Envious Patriots Rise at Anthem Tax Time
The piece notes envy in patriotic people who stand at the national anthem yet frown while filling income tax returns. It contrasts men deserting wives for affinities with the claim that few affinities excel at muf fins.
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Kinney-Hood Printing CO. Publishers
Thos. F. Kinney
Riverdale
Dolton
Illinois
Congress
Col. Lincoln Ave
138Th Street
A. M. Levy
East Jackson Bloyd
Chicago
Tig
America
Japan
Italy
Turkey
Dad
Poland
Wojeciechowski
Mnet Hine
Public Health Column
Harriet Fulmer
R. N
Akixcept
A. m
Randolph Street
van Buren
Riverdale South Bound
Safety First Banks
First National Bank of
Molton
First Crust & Savings Bank of
Riderdale
South Holland Crust & Savings Bank
Carl Dieck
Lincoln Avenue
A. C. Wesse
Main Streets
Chicago St
Frank C. Ott
Henry W. Schnock
Chicago Street
Doltom
Oscar Seagren
Michigan Avenue
G. Korthaus
WM. Kirsch
Pullman
General Electrical Contractor
Lincoln Ave
Riv
Midway
WM. C. Zesch Plumbing
Leyden Ave
Riverdall
Main
Avalon Avenue
P. B. Good
Undertaker
Ilinois
Indiene Liseuse
Delon
Delton
Splendid
Tresco
Pha
United States
Spies
Alban P. Reich
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