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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
European and colonial fronts report heavy casualties as German forces push in Poland and France while Soviet Russia resumes fierce battles. Turkish and British actions intertwine with Mexican oil tensions and Italian earthquake devastation. Amid war and wrecks, aid flows from the American Red Cross, and political shifts reshuffle leadership in Mexico.
A son was born at the White House in Washington to Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, President Wilson's second daughter. The child weighs seven and a half pounds and the family is reported to be well. President Wilson shows joy at the news and it is expected the baby will be named after his grandfather.
Terrible quake devastation leaves 30 000 dead and 100 000 affected as relief workers struggle. Avezzano and surrounding towns report 12 000 to 15 000 dead with 4 000 000 dollars in valuables recovered. 2 000 soldiers aid search and rescue while Prince Torlonia and Marchesa di Sostegno assist. Reverend Tipple leads fundraising and aid in Rome and its hospitals overflow.
Rain and cold hampering rescues as debris blocks access to Avezzano and other towns. Italy mobilizes aid with $1,000,000 from the government and $60,000 for orphans. Royal and diplomatic figures join relief, while trainloads of timber and supplies pour in.
A vintage health ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children. It promotes a child’s tongue check, claims harmless inside cleansing, and warns to beware of counterfeit syrups while recommending a 50 cent bottle with full directions for all ages.
Temple Manning reports a hunter near Johannesburg captured four large snakes. The longest reached just under 20 feet with 24 inch girth while the smallest was about 1 foot long with 12 inch girth. The snakes are non venomous but can constrict fatally. 14 gallons of oil were produced, worth about fifteen pounds.
In a sharp exchange, one speaker voices belief that Townson dodges duties. The other artistically accuses Townson of fleeing when obligations loom, likening his reaction to diving into a coal hole to avoid responsibility.
A reader describes coffee causing nervousness and nightmares, reports sleep improvement after switching to Postum. The letter promotes Postum varieties Regular and Instant, noting boiling guidance and price, and claims broad health benefits.
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