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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1923
Page
1
Dolton village faces growing power shortages as the Sanitary District line between Dolton and Lockport ages. Frequent outages hamper homes and new factories, prompting the board to negotiate with the Public Service Co. while upholding a sign board ordinance from last Monday.
Acme Steel Goods Corp clears ground for two new large buildings at its 155 acre plant on the Calumet river. Groundbreaking will start soon as the plant expands with top end machinery and a bright electric sign visible for miles.
Edward E. Gore, former president of the Chicago Association of Commerce, told the Executive club Chicago will rise as the world’s largest commercial and manufacturing center. He said the St Lawrence waterway would shift steel from Pittsburgh to Chicago, abolishing Pittsburgh as a center and projecting Chicago’s population at 10 million within ten years and greater commerce than two leading ports in twenty years.
A poultry guide notes hen egg output ties to feed costs and profit. A 90 egg hen just pays feed, 91 eggs yields one egg profit, and 200 eggs equals 110 egg profit. It says 30 percent of hens are slackers not paying feed and urges intelligent culling for better revenue.
The article argues there is no scientific basis for the saying it is always darkest before dawn. It cites the United States Weather Bureau stating there is no evidence to support such a pattern in weather behavior.
Bowen school notes announce a new charter application by the Boy Scouts of Riverdale with Bowen as sponsor. Mr. Harry Robinson is Scout Master and Theodore Bush will represent the Bowen school in the Division Seven Declamation at Thornton on February 9. No school February 12 and 22 per the School Board.
The Midwest Sugar Refining Corporation announces readiness to sign contracts for 1923 beet production. Frank Diekman of South Holland, Illinois, can provide information to new territories seeking to grow sugar beets.
The Boy Scout trip to Thornton was postponed due to cold weather and rescheduled for February 24 to 25. Enrollment stands at twenty four with a charter request from the scoutmaster. He seeks boys aged 12 and over to join, and meetings occur every Friday at 7 PM at Riverdale Village hall.
The Will Present Flag Spencer Corps W R C will present a flag to the Girl Scouts on Thursday evening February 15. All members of the Corps and Girl Scouts are invited to attend.
The Crete Band completes arrangements for indoor concerts on February 15 and 16 at Park Hall. The program features six selections by the band, an instrumental quartet, and five soloists. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for children.
The Pointer lists key dates for the upcoming municipal officer elections. Primary filing periods run February 12 to February 21 with withdrawals by February 21. Primary polls open February 21 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. General election occurs March 28 with notices by April 2 and ballots printed by April 14.
A simple method to affix a paper label without glue. Rub a cold potato over the back of the label and press to the trunk or bag for firm adhesion. Works as a temporary, mess-free alternative to glue.
The article notes that shorthand is not new and cites traces of its use by ancient Greeks. It discusses early systems and their influence on later writing aids and quick note taking in historical contexts.
Lincoln's birthday on February 12 is a legal holiday with all banks closed. Local notices include a 1923 melodrama at the Dalton theatre on Feb 18 and 14, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Strassenberg on February 4, and a Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at Dalton M E church on February 15 at 2 30 pm with Mrs West speaking on district work. A 10 cent tea follows, with 5th chapter of a study book. Two hundred Red Cross organizations enable shipping of 12 000 new warm garments overseas, and Smyrna refugees wear the clothes. Frank Bergold resumes painting work, living at 6 East 137th Street Riverdale, open to calls. attend Elo Eddie Taylor banquet at West Pullman Park Assembly hall. Ralph Gerloff Jr burned, may need skin graft after a ditch fire caused by older boys. Boy Scouts Theodore Reich Jr and Wilson Palmer saved him by rolling him in snow.
The mixed choir of St Pauls Lutheran Dalton presents shows on Feb 8 and 9 at 8 p m in the church hall with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Children admitted Feb 7 for 5 cents to ease crowds. Calico Hop by St Marys Ct 229 W C O F Feb 12 at St Marys hall Riverdale with free refreshments. Bakery sale by Immanuel/Emanuel churches Dalton Feb 10 from 2 to 5 p m. A BQo party for Europe aid at A O U W hall Dalton Feb 14 admission 25 cents refreshments. prizes.
A brief item notes the Chicago Board of Education immortalizing a humorous essay about frogs written by a young Norwegian. The piece jokes about the frog’s attributes and odd phrasing, highlighting its playful errors.
Taxes for the year A. D. 1922 in the Town of Thornton are due at listed locations with specific dates and times for each community. Collection points include Lansing village hall Hazel Crest Riverdale Oak Glen Phoenix Harvey West Hammond Dolton Burnham Bergers Cor Homewood South Holland and a central Harvey contact for payments collected by Peter A. Anker, collector.
Sergeant Frank L. Mills of the Illinois 1st guarded a bridge at Riverdale in 1917 and earned the Distinguished Service Medal. He married Evelyn Robinson at the M E parsonage amid a family wedding feast as Mrs. Robinson’s parents marked their 49th anniversary. The couple will live in Kenosha where Mills works for a large auto firm.
Mr A H Tomlinson invites attendees to a free illustrated lecture at South Holland village hall on Saturday evening February 10 at 7 15. The talk explores the Rio Grande Valley with visuals and descriptive detail for local residents and visitors.
We thank friends for sympathy and kindness shown at the death and burial of our beloved daughter and sister and for the flowers Rev Wike and Mrs Cowings Mr and Mrs C Hellmuth Brother and Sister.
Notice states at the annual meeting on January 15 1923 the Lansing State Bank in Lansing Illinois increased capital stock from 25000 to 50000 dollars.
A bar ber jokes about his moustache needing removal after a playful line about kissing a girl who was chewing gum. The exchange is light hearted and humorous, reflecting a casual night scene.
The president described posing for portraits as a relaxing period, noting it was not burdensome though it required attention. This view frames royal and civic portrait sessions as leisurely yet deliberate reflections of leadership.
About a thousand kinds of insects make homes in oak trees with varied life cycles and roles in the forest ecosystem.
The Chicago Washington Park club filed incorporation papers in Springfield backed by major Chicago business leaders led by Arthur Meeker Silas H Strawn Stanley Field and Maj Frederic McLaughlin with aims to promote clean horse racing and push a new Illinois law. The group plans pari mutuel wagering with lower state take, profits directed to roads fairs and schools, and to hold a Derby banquet February 19 at the LaSalle. A Riverdale track is planned for next June with racing regulated under the proposed act.
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