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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
8
February 7 at 7 30 p m the South Holland Red Cross Auxiliary holds a business meeting followed by a patriotic program at the South Holland school house. Other items include travel notes, church events, a Dutch poem anticipated, and a funeral service by sleigh.
The vicar of Wast Lam Fineland asks in the parish magazine for a quiet wedding due to the war and ends with a plea: please bring no confetti. The notice underscores wartime restraint and decorum for the ceremony.
A peculiar freak growth rises on the J. H. Bowersox farm near Goheenville, Pennsylvania. The hickory resembles a large hook with branches all beneath the elbow of the hook, standing about 24 feet tall on church land.
A fragment quotes Thackeray on loneliness and the value of cherished love, urging readers to cling to those who love them and to trust in God.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband and our father Dr. I. W. Schmidt who passed away on the best of Tanneyt. Peaceful slumber be sweet is thy name. Our everlasting love for thee will always be the same from your wife and children.
A nostalgic verse celebrates workers at the warehouse and mill crew of the Co. W. C. Bright lines praise Esther Chester Nettie Winnie Henrietta Ada Mary Alice Catherine Ann Stella Cornelia Jos Lizzie Tessie Cor as boss and helpers. The Olthoffs Harry Nick Bill Bill John Mike and a pop add to the busy scene while the group enjoys daily games.
Shoe repairers invite customers to enjoy prompt work while they wait. Prices described as reasonable. W. Alpery Thornton, Ill.
A fragile yellow silk pennant bearing the St Andrew's cross and the lion rampant, dating to the 14th or 15th century, was sold in Glasgow. The relic was bought by a Scotsman, ensuring it will stay in Scotland.
The Riverdale Theater offers a Saturday program with Nor ma Talmadge in A Timber Claim a story of a girl who plays a man's game plus a serial New Hnemie The Red Ace. Sunday features The Power of Decision a Metro five act drama about a woman's choice between two men and a double bill with a comedy. Monday presents Crane Wilbur in The Single Code along with a comedy.
Saturday presents Under False Colors about the Russian revolution with Frederick Warde and Jeanne Eagles, plus The Double Disguise from The Fatal Ring. Sunday features Alice Joyce in Richard, the Brazen and Hustle and Harmony. Wednesday shows The Gun Fighter with William S. Hart and His Deadly Undertaking.
A reflective aphorism notes that boldness and power are inseparable, arguing that once divided they both decay and die together, illustrating a belief in the unity of strength and courage.
Natives in the delta of the Orinoco river construct huts suspended between Mauritia flexuosa palm trunks. They harvest fruits and farinaceous pith, drink saccharine juice, and use leaf-stem fibers to make ropes, hammocks, and other items.
City and county election calendar listing key filing and registration dates. Highlights include alderman petitions due in February and April city elections, with primaries in February and November general elections. Dates cover district registration days, withdrawal deadlines, and state and municipal offices.
The Village of Burnham will purchase a $2800 fire truck from Champion Truck Co of Hammond. The town cites well paved streets and modern improvements and says fire protection will be up to date.
The history traces Flanders to Burgundy marriage and its rise under counts who sought new glory beyond homeland borders. It highlights Count Robert II famed as a crusader known as The Sword of Christendom for his valiant efforts in the first crusade.
Bosure and attendees plan to join a George Washington supper hosted by the Ladies Aid at the Methodist church for a community gathering and meal.
The church at 138th Street and Wabash Avenue announces Bible School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 evening worship at 7 30 Special services Tuesday 7 30 Reverend Harmon Snyder of Chicago will preach Bible Hour Thursday 7 30 Pastor J Water Bressver leads faith home services.
The Christian Science Society invites all to Sunday services at 10 45 AM at the A O U W Hall Dalton and Wednesday evening gatherings at 7 45 PM all are welcome to attend.
The article explains restoring oil darkened floors by scraping, using paint remover if needed, or scrubbing with naphtha soap and washing soda. It recommends small sections with hard bristle brushes, and filling cracks with sawdust glue mix or a pulp paste from torn newspapers that hardens in cracks.
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