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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
7
The Californian murre shuns nests and lays one egg that is designed to wobble rather than roll. It drops the egg anywhere and the colony gathers on a rock shelf, leaving many eggs in a colorful display like a flower garden in bloom. The Ohio State Journal notes the bird's peculiar habit and egg coloration.
Former County Commissioner John Gard arrived in Buffalo on business when a wild windstorm formed a tornado. He was knocked to the sidewalk, treated at a hospital for four days, and then returned home. He expresses anger at Buffalo and says he may not return.
We thank all who assisted us during our bereavement in the loss of our son and brother. Thanks for flowers and donations. Special thanks to Paul Gall Post No 308 American Legion and to Mrs Mabel Cowing for services rendered. From Mrs Mary A Prickett and Family.
The Detroit News recaps ancient tales of Solomon riding a green silk carpet with his army and attendants aboard. The carpet rose as he commanded the wind and birds formed a sun canopy above. A separate tale speaks of the carpet of Tangu that could transport a sitter to any desired place.
A tenderfoot accepts a grubstake from a rough prospector who claims gold lies nearby. The pair enter a butcher shop where the sourdough orders a two inch thick sirloin steak, highlighting frontier tension and rough humor in a cash sale.
Jud Tunkins notes the temptation to talk is strong and laments that lecturing about house building is easier than driving a nail. The Washington Evening Star comments on practical work versus talk.
Thirteen members traveled to the district Beverly meeting despite bad weather. Comrade Brookfelt named to fill the late treasurer Prickett’s vacancy. Dalton and Riverview ex servicemen have joined recently. Harry Culler joined from Napoleon Indiana. Walter Bachmann plans a firing squad drill at the village hall. Doc Johnson to form a brush clearing squad. Johnny Tuhi draws attention with a tailored gob suit at a parade.
The Women’s Auxiliary to Paul Gall Post of the American Legion re organized naming President Mrs Lucy Kinney First Vice President Mrs Emily Ripley Second Vice President Mrs L C Garry Sergeant at Arms Mrs Edith Rudolph Treasurer Miss Scotch Jenness Chaplain Mrs Cora Jenness The next meeting is set for Sunday February 12 at 8 pm at the Legion dugout.
The famed sleuth arrives and notes the thief escaped through a window broken on both sides. He expresses astonishment and warnings as he surveys the scene.
In the Indian army water is carried in goatskin bags to respect soldiers' faiths. Mohammedans cannot drink from pigskin bags and Hindus cannot drink from calfskin, so goatskin avoids religious conflicts.
A prisoner clashes with a bald headed magistrate remarking that judging conscience by hair is flawed. The magistrate notes the witness testimony could stain the prisoner’s conscience, while the prisoner counters that judging conscience by hair is impossible.
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