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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
3
The piece humorously critiques early 20th century tensions. It notes President Wilson’s possible 1916 candidacy and public skepticism, mentions bread shortages and public discontent, and discusses German prospects, ally dynamics, and war weariness while reflecting on European events and US stance.
Frank Cockbourne of Chautauqua County New York a Cornell graduate and tomato grower built an 80 acre farm to raise 30 tons per acre and aims to raise the record each year He credits scientific fertilization applying 600 pounds of fertilizer before planting and 600 pounds later as the secret to high yields and soil improvement He hopes to turn tomatoes into wealth with low cost farming backed by New York state tomato experts and agricultural education
A terse notice demands payment to Blinkie at 4631 W 12th Street Cicero Illinois with urgency implied by the exclamatory heading. No further details are provided about the sender or the amount or purpose.
A Los Angeles woman was brought back to life after ten minutes by three physicians using heart manipulation and artificial respiration. A Padang vessel arrived in New York with an unaware crew, while London reports Ty Cobb in a mistaken interview with Lord Kitchner. Other items note a one armed man supporting fourteen on a acre, Moses Wooler’s 100th birthday tango bid, Bertha Palmer's six week woodland health experiment, and a Healdsburg meteoric floss fall ranging from specks to twenty foot sheets.
The piece argues William Allen White's Kansas critique is discredited. It notes Emporia College and Washburn College faced withdrawal of eastern patrons and annual donations, shifting funding locally as White’s reputation wanes. Kansas ideals and wealth claims are challenged, with Emporia and Washburn as focal points.
In Springfield Meyer J. Stein of Oak Park files a complaint seeking to revoke the charter of Public Service Company of Northern Minors. Stein alleges his power was cut for a past due washing machine payment and accuses the firm of blackmail asserting no right to cut light over a merchandise transaction.
A weekly event titled The Beloved Adventurer screens every Wednesday at the Dolton Theatre inviting local audiences to an ongoing program.
The Garrett Glee Club of 18 members led by Professor Carr will entertain at Lincoln avenue school auditorium Friday January 15 at 8 o clock. Tickets at Lund's Drug Store. adults 25 cents children 15 cents. Program includes Glees dramatic readings violin solos brass quartets and minstrel numbers with a full three part program and orchestra accompaniment.
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