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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
4
A 1982 era syndicated humor column notes about speaking clearly yet paying bills, rural activities, energetic children, wheat market anxieties, Columbus memorials and football, fashion quips, tax reduction debates, land use rules, and driving hazards including one eyed and no headed vehicles.
Dean Russell of Columbia University argues against heavy facial painting and adornment. He contends that extreme cosmetics resemble masks and likens overdone looks to Central Africa rather than civilized America, urging natural charm as a magnet for admiration.
An excerpt notes the collapse of high incomes from 9138 earners in 1929 to about 75 in 1981 and likely fewer in 1932. It argues Uncle Sam trimmed revenue by tax exemptions on many bonds and calls for tax-law revisions while predicting continued frugal living for those still affluent.
A chaotic account describes various items mixed into a single pot, with hints of theft and mystery. The narrator notes parts may be stolen while others are not, blending origins in a murky, conspiratorial scene.
A predicted major gold rush draws prospectors to Labrador forests and mountains 500 miles from Quebec City and 200 miles from sea, with airplanes and new machinery easing hardship. The piece argues gold drives global settlement and finances, noting distant expeditions and the possible impact on economic systems.
A collage of humorous observations and local flavor spans topics from signs about tampering to baby listening watches and a Queen of the Desert pageant. The text threads through jokes on grammar, prohibition, hair fixes, and aging, ending with a playful menu of life’s stages.
Gov Pinchot urges boys roaming the country to return home for the holidays and stay there. He argues pride keeps many away, while anxious families endure sleepless nights worrying where their wanderers rest. The prodigal parable inspires a generous welcome for the repentant traveler.
Chicago skating star Helen Bina former captain of the American Women's Olympic team of 1982 ends her season after a winter of wins. Her bold moves and daring style defined her career while rumors mention a lemon flavored mouthguard influencing her performance.
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