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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
4
A Chicago American column argues there is no universal ideal man for women. It says women imagine various men but prefer no single stereotype, noting marriages prove diverse tastes. It adds humor lies in men not becoming fixed types, preserving playful variety in relationships.
Dan's year end report notes a $125 million withdrawal from major trusts sparked hoarding but a lasting prosperity. It predicts normal conditions will return soon. M W Heyenga of Barkmeir Bros Co visits Heartsburg after holidays.
Arthur Pullen fourteen son of Mr and Mrs F E J Pullen of Grant street Dolton was injured while skating with friends on a pond near the old Chicago Brick Co yards. His feet slipped during a jump he fell on his head and was carried home unconscious. A physician later found a bruise on the back of his head but not serious.
Judge Heman G Hand and Mrs Hand celebrated a golden wedding on Christmas Eve with all their descendants present. The event drew four living generations from three family branches and a five generation photo was showcased at Fordtran studio Riverdale. A poem by niece R D Hepp of Janesville Wisconsin honored the couple.
A 17 year old Riverdale girl appeared before Judge Baumgartner on a grand larceny charge. She confessed to stealing a coat and garments from a Harvey family where she had worked as a servant. The court, lacking jurisdiction for sentencing, appointed a guardian and urged employment to reform.
Morris Jayne, the crack billiard player of Dalton, posted his best run of the past week, a twenty seven.
London TiLl-Bits notes a traveling youth irritating a company with accounts of climbing many mountains. The piece frames the humor around a hostel guest and a joking response about more peaks.
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