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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
4
A concise, local column from Dalton Illinois offering light observations on merchants subscriptions and entertainments. It jokes about home merchants needing a chance, stock market losses, voters listening, and social customs from Washington's birthday to modern dances and egg prices.
The Department of Agriculture estimates 75 billion birds globally and five billion in the United States, noting birds curb pests and protect crops. The piece argues birds are essential natural allies, while high gun prices limit bird hunting and pest control.
The article notes about 26 million cars exist globally, with the United States owning roughly 20 million. It highlights America’s dominance in rapid motion bringing convenience and progress, while warning that widespread car use can foster indolence and a reluctance to endure hard work.
The text argues that cars will help by reducing loneliness and linking rural areas to towns, making people brighter and healthier. It warns, however, that vehicles must not soften resolve or turn people away from patient, industrious effort characteristic of old world nations.
Miss Setsu Matsudaira elder daughter of the Japanese ambassador to the United States poses in an exclusive portrait. Born in Japan she has quickly adapted to American life and is a favorite among the younger diplomatic circle.
Representative Charles J. Winter of Wyoming, famed as the only bard in Congress, wrote the Wyoming state song and is a chronicler of the West through his historic novels. He is pictured singing the state song "Wyoming State March."
Charles Jaskolka earned praise from Chief Swanson after a collision at 147th and Halsted. He claims a bright oncoming car blinded him, causing a slip from brake to gas. Judge Heckler fined the other driver $225 and Charles returned home to New Chicago with his wife and two children.
A major indoor business exposition will run March 8 to 18 at Eagles Hall Grove Street and Western Avenue Blue Island Michigan under the Greater Blue Island Booster Association. mehr than 65 exhibitors will show merchandise and equipment including radios automobiles and accessories with contests and an automobile give away.
The expedition records that Robert Peary planted five flags at the North Pole in 1909. The flags included a silk American flag gifted by Mrs. Peary, the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity colors, the World’s Ensign of Liberty with a red white and blue field, the Navy League flag, and the Red Cross flag.
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