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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
5
The column mixes political jabs and street talk crossing Chicago Springfield and national figures. It rails about perjury and war talk while noting a possible visit by King Alfonso to study events. A satirical farmers’ tale closes the item with a moral on inheritance disputes.
A parishioner extends thanks to church members and friends in Dalton and Riverdale for hospitality during Christmas vacation. He notes four years in America and reports joyous holidays, gifts from “Dalton Santa Claus,” and a growing church attendance and Sunday School. He invites nonmembers to join and share in the blessings.
Hyde Park Woodlawn Pullman Roseland Riverdale and Harvey residents protest the Illinois Central suburban fare increase. The Chicago American backs suburbanites highlighting property value impacts and urging action as officials note the public response. Harvey Herald calls the outcome uncertain.
Wanted notice in Cook County seeks a man over 30 with storage and a buggy to sell Stock Condition Powder. Salary listed as 70 dollars per month. Address given as 9 Industrial Building Indianapolia Ind.
An ordinance of Riverdale Village authorizes selling the Roan horse called the Fire Horse kept at Peter Ripley’s barn on 137th Street. Bids must be published in The Pointer and opened January 14 1913 with a bid cash wine check. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids and the ordinance takes effect after passage.
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