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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
5
The Cosmopolite rails against local prejudice and intolerance, lambasting narrow views. He singles out Sniggies Sniggles, a New Yorker who treats Manhattan Island as Alpha and Omega, provoking a furious table pounding over the map of the universe labeled New York and Vicinity.
A typewriter dealer recalls selling a machine to Mrs. Van Rensaleer as a Christmas gift for a boy who then dismantled it. The wrecked device, packed in a soap box, required two days to repair and left the fixer hopeful about the boy’s interest in machinery.
The Riverdale Improvement Association installed its new officers led by president J. M. Deam last Monday evening and discussed awarding prizes to property owners who maintain the best yard and surroundings during spring and summer. The group will outline details and other plans soon.
The Riverdale Hose Company No.1 plans a Masquerade Ball at Schwab's Hall Riverdale on Saturday evening January 16 1909 The Business Men's Association will hold a dance at Village Hall Riverdale on Saturday evening February 6 The Riverdale Volunteer Fire Co will host a Masquerade Ball at Fleischhaur's Pavilion on Saturday evening February 20
Proposals to be received January 18 1909 by the Village of Dolton Cook County Illinois for 800 feet of four inch iron water pipe. Work to extend from Park avenue to Kanawha street and connect two fire hydrants. Plans at Village Clerk’s office. The board may reject bids. Dalton Illinois January 7 1909. George H. Schaefer Village Clerk.
The article warns a lost man to avoid panic and overexertion while wandering in snow. It advises moving slowly at about two miles per hour, resting as needed, and watching for tracks to rejoin the last direction of travel.
A fragment from Fliegende Blaetter shows a housewife directing a new maid, warning that if her sons become familiar she will tell them not to, and telling to box her husband’s ears if needed. The text reflects domestic instruction and spousal dynamics in a sarcastic or admonishing tone.
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