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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
5
Railroads report nearing maximum freight and passenger loads. Officials warn system strain as trains run at or near capacity, prompting calls for efficiency improvements and potential investment to ease bottlenecks.
The 32nd annual Illinois Firemen's Association meeting in Murphysboro January 13 to 15, 1920 promises new thrills with a grain dust explosion demonstration and two prepared reels. Speaker D J Price will discuss prevention, and a staged blast near spectators will show hazard without risk. Delegations from grain interests join national figures including John G Gamber Alfred Fleming W H Miller James Crapo. Riverdale and Dolton departments will attend with Fire Marshal Reich Frank Bergold Edward Dillner Fred Ott Leonard Diehl.
Government gains resemble oil prosecution success while addressing suburban timetable issues. The period sees many divorce filings during holidays and a predicted surge in 1920 matrimonial plans. Community members note few are eager to commit to resolutions.
The Senate and House exit with a sense of duty after sending bills the other side will reject. Reform of the packers precedes a predicted drop in meat prices, mirroring earlier declines seen when Standard Oil was broken up.
Dr Gallegos lists office hours from 9 am to 12 pm, 1 to 5 pm, and 7 to 8 30 pm. Saturday night and Sunday by appointment. Office located at 1st Trust and Savings Bank Building, 13702 Indiana Ave, Riverdale.
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