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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
4
A Delton Illinois weekly column reflects on humor and modern quirks. It notes limits on police testing, shifts in ambition from presidency to baseball, fascination with King Tutankhamen, and social changes from etiquette to workbench interest. It critiques youth activities and the spread of autos in daily life.
Public support welcomed a government budget system that limits spending to affordable levels and allocates funds scientifically. Congress, however, passes river and harbor appropriations double the approved amount, risking a return to extravagant spending. Meritorious projects exist but taxing times are tough.
A compact, period tone note discusses shaping intellect through effort rather than innate wit, arguing people can improve through practice and discipline though inherent brains differ. It emphasizes personal effort over fixed traits and uses brisk, aphoristic phrasing.
Georges Danton a key figure in the French Revolution helped lead the attack on the Tuileries and, with Robespierre, played a central role in dethroning royalty. He was later condemned by the revolutionary tribunal as an accomplice in a conspiracy to restore the monarchy and executed.
The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois states there is confusion over the Chicago hearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission. It denies seeking higher rates and emphasizes the 1920 order allowed higher rates due to costs, with current aim to determine if existing rates are fair to both company and customers. The company seeks lowest feasible rates to widen service use and pass along savings from lower material costs or improved efficiency.
A quotation from George Eliot on moral standard outlining two essentials of goodness. It states the first condition is a thing to love and the second is a thing to reverence, framing ethical virtue.
Platform calls for home protection against snoopers and repeal of Illinois search and seizure act. Supports light wines and beer, broad personal liberty, free speech, press, and assembly, soldiers' bonus, street cleaning, athletic events under city control, expanded playgrounds and beaches, school board elected by people, school house seats for all children, Chicago Plan Commission reform, municipalized transit with subway goals, and rail line removal. Barasa born in Michigan, educated in public schools, University of Michigan, and Chicago Kent. endorsement for Republican mayoral nomination Feb 27 1923 Briggs House headquarters.
Clarence Evers endorses Albert J Ton a candidate for alderman of the 3rd Ward praising his honesty independence and knowledge of local civics. He highlights Ton interest in Riverdale street car service new roads to Riverdale and reducing loop congestion while opposing graft and crookedness. Ton born in the 9th Ward is described as well known and ready to give TON service.
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