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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
3
A missionary recalls Mandarin etiquette as harsh mockery of a wife used to illustrate social custom, while Jim the alligator and Towser the dog near Memphis share a rare friendship. The six foot reptile travels with his owner and hunts pigeons in summer.
A concise digest highlights recent events across Illinois towns and cities. Local officials update residents on projects, incidents, and community developments affecting multiple communities statewide.
Knox College announces a fundraising push on its seventy first anniversary. President Thomas McClelland says trustees seek 250000 within one year from February 15, 1908. The General Education Board and Andrew Carnegie pledge 50000 each, with 150000 to come from others, of which 50000 will fund a science hall.
Elgin-Frank Slocum an inmate from Woodsteck killed himself in the Northern Illinois Insane hospital by cutting his throat with a shard of window glass. A coroner jury found death resulted from self harm while he was despondent after smashing a glass pane with a metal fire hose attachment.
About 1000 miners from Crerar-Clinch Coal company in DuQuoin walk off after stormy meeting with operators over powder pricing. No agreement reached with union leaders State President Walker and others present. Equitable and Davis mines to suspend temporarily.
Dean Eugene Davenport of the State University College of Agriculture told 1 500 Illinois Farmers Institute delegates that the state spends millions to support the army and navy while neglecting soil research and dairy development. Judge Otis Numphrey urged alfalfa adoption as a regular crop, but faced general disapproval.
Solomon Carlock age 13 son of farmer Gillam Carlock ten miles east of Hillsboro ended his life by hanging in a barn after going to feed livestock. He failed to return for breakfast and was found suspended from a rope tied to a rafter. No cause is given for the tragedy.
George Adams once Benton city marshal is sentenced to 14 years in the penitentiary for killing John Malone last October. Malone's drink and alleged threats to Adams led to a self defense plea, with broad expectation of acquittal existing prior to the verdict.
The body of James Cullen, 40, was found lying face down in a wheat field about 40 rods from the county almshouse. Cullen, who had been delirious, had escaped the hospital wearing only underclothes.
Kate Reynolds tried suicide in East St. Louis but was stopped by roommate Clyde Smedley who wrestled her away from the poison. In Edwardsville Charles O Fowler was acquitted of embezzling 7748.30 from Fowler Fuel Co where he served as president and treasurer. Zim French, 24, of Sangamon Valley, Virginia, killed himself by poison. L T Colman, an Illinois Central brakeman, died after being struck by a moving train near Freeport.
Savannah reports August Woodill a section man on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul killed while switching cars. Pana revival baptisms total sixty at First Baptist Church. Clinton resumes Snellwill trial after three weeks’ respite.
A Southern girl recalls an embarrassing subway moment when a stranger mistook her for someone else, sobbing upon seeing her face and fearing she resembled a lost relative. The tale, quoted from the New York Press, contrasts beauty with the burden of identity.
Alfred Yorke, a young explorer back from the French Congo to London, reports three immense gorillas in the region including sections of the French Congo and German Cameroons. He describes natives driven off and a caravan attacked, saved by carrying ample ammunition to rout the beasts.
In a curiously formal exchange Mr. Cum nox and his titled son in law report steady progress in their relationship. They claim they can now look at each other without visible surprise or curiosity, signaling a blandly improving dynamic.
A domestic scene shows Old Hubby and Young Wifey arguing over the price of fabric. She notes three guineas per yard while he questions the expense, and they discuss altering the dress.
A humorous exchange from Harner's Bazar recounts how Tommy explained his good arithmetic marks. He says they did ten examples daily with five tutor’s help from the teacher and the other five helped by Eric Jones, then swapped helps.
Advertisement warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Fall's Catarrh Cure by F.J. Cheney & Co. It notes the cure contains no mercury, is taken internally, and urges ensuring genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo makers. Includes price 75c per bottle and mention of Hall's Family Pills. Also a caption about William V. McManus, new president of the Letter Carriers' Association of New York.
Mr Brown discovers astronomy volumes bought by his wife, a gift linked to studying astronomy. He recalls his earlier remark about studying economy, revealing a humorous miscommunication and a shift in household priorities. The moment blends domestic charm with wry irony.
The article notes a tattoo craze shifting from soldiers in the South African war to slum youths especially girls. A tattooer says the business thrives on love and a girl recently had I love Jim Curley inked on her arm. Early next morning she returned after the incident demanding the covering of the tattoo.
A renowned German doctor denounces coffee as harmful to the heart and recommends Postum as a healthful alternative. He cites his own experience with patients and family, claiming many benefits from using Postum instead of coffee. The advertisement includes the slogan There’s a Reason and points readers to The Road to Well-Being in the product packages.
The text promotes a trusted product as a whole health aid and family laxative. It touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven, world approved remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
A Nutley youngster visiting Newark was taken to a first theater experience. He described the scene where a Butler announces the carriage waits, then recalled a big man with gold buttons and exclaimed I must hurry to tell Granny about the play. He quoted the line My God, there's hack outside. The Times notes the memorable account.
A Boston girl touring Florida laments the lack of beaneries everywhere. She searches for familiar meals as she views greenery and winter sunshine, sighing at the absence of a simple beanery.
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