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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
4
A wry collage of old time vignettes contrasts childhood play with gangland fantasies and jokes about taxes, science, politics, and daily concerns. The piece ties everyday absurdities to social foibles from schooling to poultry, cats, and town events.
A reflective view notes an impulse in American boys that makes them dislike being at the bottom of the class. The author argues if this feeling forms in youth it will cling through life, shaping attitudes toward education and social standing.
Rail companies complain about low earnings and labor constraints and argue liberal advertising could attract new business. They could promote fast trains, comfortable journeys, excursion rates, resort attractions, and freight shipment facilities to raise receipts.
The piece criticizes both idle youths at school and adults relying on public relief. It argues the world does not owe a living and urges the able to seek work. The community should be generous to those who try and stop feeding the able who refuse employment.
Benjamin Anderson Jr of Chase National Bank argues that restoring export trade is essential for industrial prosperity. He notes poor foreign countries cannot buy much, tariffs hinder imports, and lowering tariffs would require more foreign goods. Peaceful conciliation could reduce war prep and boost American exports.
The report of the postmaster general urges continuing three cent postage to avoid a 70 million dollar loss if two cents were restored. It argues higher rates deter business and that Uncle Sam needs every dollar, while the public would welcome a return of the little red stamp.
The article weighs whether price fixing should be allowed in revised NRA forms. Proponents argue it curbs monopolies and unfair labor practices, while opponents fear high prices and reduced competition. It cautions that banning fixing may lead to wage suppression and permitting it could enable price gouging. It concludes that free competition benefits the public but a perfect system requires virtuous people.
Article calls for federal regulation of interstate oil shipments replacing a failed Supreme Court statute. It argues oil as vital national resource, with U S producing 70 percent of world output, and urges government power to curb overproduction to delay depletion.
The premier of Italy and France's foreign minister sign an agreement addressing Italian African expansion and Austrian independence, signaling a shift toward peace. The note recalls Sarajevo and the US entry into World War I, warning that European quarrels threaten American safety and costs.
Governor Henry Turner announced the December share of state motor fuel receipts and Retailers' occupational tax funds totaling 1 785 620 04. The month’s distribution includes 860 020 01 from motor fuel tax and 875 000 from Retailers' occupation tax as reported by Kr I Ames Jr director of Finance.
A collage of humorous lines about crime and luck, wealth and social trends, plus playful exchanges from couples and families. Observations on government farming, fate, and everyday mishaps appear as light vignettes. The pieces mix wit about timing, money, and pride with punchy one liners.
Director C F Thompson of the State Department of Conservation, citing the State Natural History Survey, says pheasants and quail are compatible. Observations in three states show nesting and fledgling loss from pheasants is rare and not significant to bobwhite survival, addressing farmer concerns about pheasants destroying quail populations.
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