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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
4
The excerpt rails at tax critics who neglect voting, questions church fairs profits, and mocks politicians chasing jobs. It contrasts weather signs, highway danger, and free cats with fiscal duties, noting income tax claims, modern congressmen, and rural gunplay versus hoe play.
The treasury advocates tax increases to raise 920 million dollars and warns Congress that without a balanced budget the United States risks credit loss. The public groans at new taxes while fearing hoarding money and bank losses from asset dumps, yet aligning expenditures with income could place the economy on a path to recovery.
The article argues against the view that prosperity from 1922 to 1928 cannot return. It contends that demand remains strong as millions still seek autos, radios, and appliances. It notes half the population lacks autos and many want to buy them, indicating room for growth.
The speaker describes a vast global demand for modern appliances and current comforts. He notes nearly two billion outside the U S have heard of these products and will buy them once they can exchange goods for production. He urges organized industry and prudent government policy to create work and stabilize growth without inflation.
A nationwide tribute honors Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes as he retires from the U S Supreme Court. At nearly 91 he remained active for two decades past the usual retirement age praising his independence and original thinking in a world of conformity.
Arkansas confirms Hattie W. Caraway as senator by near unanimous vote. The article notes women entering politics and suggests continued presence rather than retreat from public life.
London designers announce a spring shift to shorter dresses with day wear skirts at 14 to 18 inches from the ground and evening gowns rising three inches above the front with a flowing length behind. Sports wear will stay knee length as buyers seek practicality for shopping and travel in the new style.
Miss Butler, daughter of Maj Gen and Mrs Smedley D Butler, announces engagement to Toeut John Weehle of the United States Marine Corps. The couple were publicized after Miss Butler’s Philadelphia debut several years ago.
A fragment from a humor column mixes crime innuendo with a Ziggy style jab about February and women. It mentions a pot of stolen items, gendered commentary, and a quip about Gandhi not lasting in strip poker.
The page lists February notable birthdays including Lindbergh Edison Lincoln Washington. It includes jokes about marriage, economy for Southern farmers, a motto about buying, and quips from a seaside encounter. It also features humorous exchanges about privacy, manners, and relationships with dated humor.
A 1980 Bradstreet's report notes 95 percent of business failures were non advertisers. The piece argues that proactive advertising attracts business while passive waiting leads to failure, urging businesspeople to advertise to protect ventures and homes.
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