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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
4
A speaker urged to end wars citing a country with no war material production must buy arms or surrender to conquerors. The remark framed war as a choice between expenditure and submission in a world of armed powers.
The article argues that business activity hinges on risk tolerance. When skies are bright, capital flows into ventures, boosting construction and employment. Cloudy times deter investment, as investors seek low risk returns, fearing loss of capital and higher taxes.
A chaotic note claims items of varied origin enter a shared pot for disposal or resale. Authorities caution the public about suspect goods and urge vigilance at markets and stalls. No clear suspects named.
The article warns floods recur yearly with spring melt and rains. It cites Kentucky sections hit hard by the Ohio River, causing displacement and widespread damage. It urges faster flood prevention and warns against deforestation accelerating runoff.
The verse compares snow shovel use across regions noting Southern cities enjoy not depending on the tool while Northern homeowners view winter labor as needless yet physically beneficial. It portrays youthful enthusiasm for sleighing and warns of dangerous falls on icy walks as winter’s unpopularity grows.
A newspaper jester recalls a congressman comparing public opinion to a farm mule. When prices taxes and work pinch daily life, people discuss it at home and in public. Leaders must follow the people’s voice, like a mule following the farmer toward the warm barn.
The article argues against munition sales to Japan and China, noting Japan spent under 11 million dollars and China over 14 million on war supplies in the US. It contends China needed aid more due to fewer production facilities and urges stopping such sales to prevent further conflict.
The United States Civil Service Commission opens applications with varying deadlines by region for roles including mineral economist senior associate and assistant, senior consultant in home economics education, fisheries marketing agents, physiotherapy aides and pupil aides, marine engineer and associates, naval architect and assistants. Salaries range from 1 800 to 4 600 dollars annually. Applicants must meet age limits, not have passed certain birthdays, and may apply through post offices or the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C.
A quip notes the devil is on the move and would need to jump to avoid being run over, hinting at street dangers and quick changes of pace in modern life.
Ole Rastus muses how money in the pocket lightens the step and frees the spirit while empty pockets feel heavy and burdensome. Mrs Toonie adds money burns a hole and kerneckshun, while Ole Rover chases his tail in confusion. Calla Lily signs off.
A street encounter reveals a fashionable woman with a smudge on her nose and fosters a moral about appearances. The narrator later discovers a similar stain on his own nose, prompting reflection on vanity. A joke ends with a husband and wife discussing a misguided household gadget ad.
Prospects of higher income from truck crops attract Cook county vegetable growers to the 15th annual vegetable growers schools set for February 14 to 17. Sessions will be at St Mathews school in the north county and at the Cook county farm bureau hall in Blue Island with diverse topics on soil fertility marketing asparagus insects diseases. Leaders include J W Lloyd and T W Anderson with entomologist L F H Shropshire, plant pathologists from Wisconsin J C Walker and others from Illinois.
Seventh graders celebrate perfect attendance with early dismissals and valentines, while Mrs Kraeit hopes for a speedy recovery. Students thank volunteers for a Valentine party. Grades plan operatic performances for March and April with Graysons H M S Pinafore and Hansel and Gretel. Silent movies fund a class gift starting Feb 20. Athletics report Washington leads Calumet Valley in lights and heavies with girls in second place after a 29 90 win over Franklin. Scouts Troop 9 meets Feb 21 at Washington. firemanship and public health tests upcoming.
In Bowen School, third and fourth graders hosted a Valentine party on February 14 led by Marilyn DeVries with help from Mary Anne Warren and Jean Zoller for refreshments. Room 2 created borders and displayed pictures of YWolland and George Washington while Room 8 shopped for Valentines.
Singing star Judy Garland headlined in Listen Darling with Freddie Bartholomew Mary Astor and Walter Pidgeon in supporting roles. The film opens at the Dale theatre this Sunday and Monday February 19 and 20.
A playful take notes how holiday spending tests financial prudence. The piece uses humorous contrast between fools and wise savers as the season drives money away from wallets. It hints at prudent budgeting amid seasonal temptations.
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