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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
4
The piece satirizes tax ideas on amusements and laughter and notes archaeologists in Mesopotamia while homes seek affordable coal. It mocks country life, city folks, and immune voters while calling for jail terms for bootleggers and questioning eloquence of speeches. The tone targets political rhetoric and voter conformity.
The article argues that inviting hospital home centers attract youths by offering evenings of life and gaiety. It notes that welcoming homes provide singing, dancing, and social activity, making rural life more appealing than lectures on conditions.
Lenin, the man known as Nicolai Lenin and premier of the Russian soviet government, has died. His career was spectacular and unusual, ruling a nation of 150 million with harsh methods. He and allies crushed revolts and toppled opponents, maintaining power despite widespread disapproval.
The author argues that ignorant crowds in Russia fall for eloquent leaders like Lenin, undermining traditional institutions. Such personalities are rare, yet their rise unsettles the world, and the masses may eventually reject them to return to sober work. Lenin will be remembered as a portend of a turbulent period.
The piece argues to revive the old fashioned spelling bee as a source of laughter and fun during winter evenings. It praises skilled spellers who can dominate a room and compares them favorably to modern schooling output, urging the custom not to die out.
The Daily News reports Chicago Heights increased about 4 000 in four years with suburbs showing larger gains. Cicero up 12 000, Oak Park up 10 000, Fivanston about 8 000, Blue Island around 2 000. Chicago’s total rise exceeds 270 171 since 1920 as rapid population expansion continues.
Migratory birds move not for heat but for longer daylight. Dr. W. W. Garner explains that birds follow the path of increasing daylight, from Canada toward the equator and beyond, to regions offering the longest sunlit hours. The tittle penguin also migrates from pole to pole to align with peak daylight.
A dialogue fragment shows Ifenry explaining a tense talk with Helen about her father, noting he nearly fell to pieces under the pressure of the discussion.
Used car sale lists multiple autos including a 1924 Chevrolet coupe with 1,200 miles and several Studebaker Overland and Willys Knight touring models. Also piano and phonograph bargains from Cable Piano Co with delivery. Personal addresses and telephone contact details appear for Kickert Auto Sales and Cable Piano Co.
Lost or strayed two hogs from 339 East 136th Place Riverdale notify OC Hass or The Pointer. Lost umbrella white handle in Dolton or Riverdale return to The Pointer office. Rags wanted clean cotton rags 5c per pound. look in rag-bag for underclothes shirts and dresses. Also sale ad for a concrete block machine with attachments and 200 iron pallets price 50. See Mr. Bonell 6 E 187th Street. Uppercase and repeated town names omitted where unclear.
The Highlawn school opens after moving from the old building. The $65,000 four and a half acre site features five classrooms a gymnasium and auditorium steam heat and air circulation and space for expansion. Enrollment totals 87 with other campuses at Chicago St. and Lincoln Ave. awaiting dedicatory exercises and a come-to-school week. The old school at 189th and School streets will be sold by public auction pending voter petitions.
Myrtle Rose reports that eighth grade students at the Lincoln avenue school in Dalton completed their first half year history test. They plan to take remaining exams this week and hope to succeed to graduate at year end.
The girls in the L. A. S. Sewing Class are progressing well. They have nearly finished aprons and plan to sew a dress soon while enjoying the work.
Morris West notes Lincoln Avenue School pupils improving in manual training. They are constructing cabinets stools and other small articles as part of the program.
Hazel Grapenthien reports on a sewing club where girls are making aprons and plan to make a dress after finishing the aprons. The group discusses graduation preparations and aims to complete projects soon.
A humorous exchange shows a customer warning about a hot towel and a barber apologizing for an accidental burn. The quick, light moment captures a brief barber shop mishap.
Miss Prewett resigns from the Lincoln Ave school after teaching second grade this year. Miss Margaret Davenport, Smith College graduate, will replace her next Monday. The District 148 Annual School Exhibit is set for February. Mr. Gossman, formerly Lincoln Ave principal, now oversees a north side Chicago school truancy room.
Bowen school notes invite parents to observe classes without disrupting recitation. It reports board meeting, skating pond fun, and upcoming geography and history exams with about 60 percent above 75 and near 40 percent below. Music tests mirrored results. Emphasis on daily attendance and regular school.
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