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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
4
A satirical column notes concerns about children's bad habits imitation of parents, tax return slang, footwear wear, fast driving and smashups, church sit-down strikes, disdain for economy talk, bath water shortages, fashion shifts to shorter skirts, sayings about stain removal, cranberry sauce, weather not delaying events, and color preferences for blue workwear.
The piece ponders the mystery of weather forecasting and notes an unusually warm eastern winter with heavy rains causing historic floods in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. It contrasts this with severe western cold and fruit losses in California, questioning if science can ever reveal future patterns.
The flood in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys could have sparked a severe typhoid outbreak. Typhoid serum has been sent to inoculate about a million people, protecting many from a deadly plague. The inoculation causes only slight discomfort, and the world owes a debt to the discovery enabling this protection.
The article notes floods and strikes have overshadowed the Chas. Mattson kidnapping case. Authorities pursue the kidnapper with secrecy seen as essential to success. The U S Department of Justice offers a $10,000 reward for capture, praising rewards as effective in tracking down enemies of society.
The Ohio River, swollen by historic rainfall, spans up to 50 miles wide at points, described as an incredible flood. The river drains waters from the New York line to West Virginia, with countless small streams merging into a vast inland sea. A thousand dams might be needed to control this valley flood and protect homes nationwide.
A reflective essay on pride in self made success and the value of ongoing learning. It contrasts limited early advantages with later achievement and argues that staying alert to new ideas sustains personal growth and true merit.
City Collector Louis Rixmann reports 551,899 vehicle licenses issued in 1936, up from 484,585 in 1935, reflecting a 67,000 increase. Revenue from license fees fell about 400,000 dollars due to a 20 percent fee cut, while business licenses and other permits also rose, signaling stronger Chicago commerce.
A collage of quips and jokes on dogs, marriage, law, and daily life. Observations include a dog’s loyalty vs nuisance, romantic give ups, courtroom talk, and lines about fathers, farmers, and busy people. A light, ironic glimpse of human folly.
Goldberg mistakes a stranger for his friend Levy and slaps him on the back. The exchange includes a biblical line on money in the meantime, highlighting a humorous mix up and a sharp retort about impact.
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