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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
4
The Association of Schools of Journalism meeting at Columbia University hears Prof Crawford of Kansas Agricultural College stress wide reading as essential for writers. A successful newspaper man needs a flowing current of ideas and strong powers of observation to pair with expression.
A town column riffs on lazy students farmers motorists and philosophers. It jokes that farming profits come from others working the farmers while criticizing gun culture and fashion. It notes youths danger from cold weather and coasting and warns about burglars and lawbreakers.
The article contrasts the Chinese habit of settling debts at New Year to avoid disgrace with our lenient stance. It argues that unpaid debts burden prosperity and burden the thrifty, since many rely on others to earn a living rather than paying what they owe.
American sentiment supports joining a Geneva conference on armament reduction. The piece argues fewer armies and navies lowers the chance of war and U S involvement. It notes public spending heavily funds former wars and future preparation, urging cuts to redirect funds to progress.
Luther Fuller has been appointed General Agricultural Agent of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway with headquarters in Danville Indiana. The move is part of the railroad’s policy to develop the territory served by its lines. Fuller brings extensive railroad development experience and is known across the East Middle West and South for his work as an agricultural agent.
C. M. Filson of Salem Newfoundland will join Mr. Fuller as Agricultural Agent, following the appointment of a new chief agricultural officer at the Erie Railroad.
The Hot Stove League profile lauds Eddie Taylor, a versatile infielder from Chicago who endured a broken leg, a fractured skull and an ear drum injury yet pursued a spring challenge with the Boston Braves. His early career spanned Danville Cairo Albany Pittsfield and Albany, with a .328 average over 116 games and 21 stolen bases.
The brief profile states Eddie stands five feet seven inches and weighs 160 pounds. Eastern league writers once labeled him the top shortstop last summer, but he is open to trying second or third base if Bancroft blocks the shortstop job next spring.
At the first meeting of the new year Alberta Shoop was elected treasurer and Elizabeth Robinson secretary. A patrol leader’s meeting is set for January 16 at local headquarters. The troop held a Christmas party December 21 at the Legion Dugout hosted by Helen Stanczik and the writer, featuring games and dancing. On December 5 Helen Stanczik attended the Camper’s Reunion at the First Regiment Armory, where a film titled A Day at Camp was shown.
A terse notice claims marriage and divorce in Siberia are easily obtained by simply taking out a license. The piece notes the process is straightforward and lacks complex requirements.
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