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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
3
The article notes Herodotus mentioning Cyrus the Great carried boiled water from the Conspos river in silver vessels on wagons, around 530 B C. It adds Aristotle advised Alexander to boil desert march water to prevent souring, implying centuries of military water practices.
A vivid scene unfolds with a young fair haired girl awaiting a well dressed man who professes a strong need for her. He struggles for words before addressing the audience as Dear sirs in reply to yesterday’s date in London Answers.
Reports from Shanghai and Peking indicate foreign concessions may be abandoned as Sir Francis Aglen is dismissed and a tariff clash unfolds. In San Diego the Fourth Marines prepare to sail for the Orient under Col. Hill, while Secretary of the Navy Wilbur details broad evacuations from Yangtze and Szechwan regions as U.S. ministers urge relocation to coastal safe points.
Dr Herman N Bundesen warns measles kills many young children and often leads to pneumonia, blindness, or tuberculosis later. He cites 1925 US deaths around 10 000 and Chicago 1926 with 56 measles deaths, 48 under age five. Health commissioner urges avoidance and home isolation.
The Trinity Alms houses on Mile End Road preserve 380 tiny cottages built 230 years ago by Trinity House for decayed masters and commanders and their wives or widows. Ship models adorn the roofs and the chapel remains. A statue of Captain Robert Sandes, donor, stands on the green. he died in 1721.
A satirical note on wedding fees paid to a minister and how the rector's family enjoys the gifts. The piece lists curtains for the parlor, porch swings, ice cream, a new hat for mother, silk stockings, a new tire, and even false teeth for the rector, highlighting the festive rewards attached to weddings.
Announcements invite public inspection of Calumet Concrete and Material Company at 400 West 107th Street Bellevue entrance. The firm recently purchased land along the Western Indiana Railway from 107th to 105th streets and has built a large factory. opening details to follow. Jacob Bosch serves as Secretary Treasurer and General Manager, praised for progress and leadership.
The Dolton Board of Trustees will accept sealed bids for a concrete reservoir until February 7, 1927 at 8 p m in the Village Hall Dolton Illinois. Bids must follow the plans and specifications on file with the Village Clerk and include a 10 percent certified funds deposit. The board may reject any or all bids. WM G Dolton Clerk January 29 1927.
In Edinburgh a shop assistant names bale after bale of tartan cloths for two young women who admit they have no intention to buy fabric. They plan to buy a deck of playing cards with tartan backs and seek the prettiest pattern.
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