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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
3
Thirteen years after serving in the war in Canada and the United States these veterans are refused compensation from both governments. They reside at Oak Forest Infirmary in Cook County, a famed institution praised as a model for care of the poor.
Goiter sufferers appear more frequently among women, with rates indicating a gender disparity in thyroid enlargement cases. Medical observation notes the condition is common in female patients and calls for attentive screening and treatment.
In St Paul gym last Sunday Harmony Girls of Dalton were outplayed by Harvey Jr Girls 26 to 12. St Paul Lights lost to Foster Boosters while Bremer and Messerschmidt sparked a late surge to lift St Paul Heavies. Legion edged Apollo Club of Chicago 43 to 28 after a 16 16 halftime and 28 25 lead for Apollos. Eight more games are set for Sunday January 25 at St Paul’s gym.
Ford total worldwide production for 1930 was 1,500,010 vehicles with 45,032 built in December. US and Canada output fell, but Ford held about 42 percent of the domestic and global share, up from 35 percent in 1929. The company boosted plant production as about 40,000 workers returned to work last week and this week. Hegewisch shops added 1,500 employees.
The Manteno state hospital, begun a year ago, has admitted 100 mentally afflicted men as its first patients. The 1100 acre site, valued over 3 million dollars, will eventually house 1000 patients and serve the metropolitan insane population for years. Inmates are assigned as new structures finish. Tasks such as washing dishes and cleaning are noted as endurance activities.
The Ivanhoe Woman's Club met Jan 13 1931 with Mrs Leon Sawyer presiding. Lecturer Mrs Leila Blomfield shared vivid New Zealand travel and culture highlights while her son aided with projection. G Varied scenes of Auckland Wellington Arapuni hydro plant impressed attendees.
The obituary notes Nathan Straus died in New York at age eighty three, praising his philanthropy in promoting pasteurized milk and safe bottling practices that reduced infant mortality. It cites his brothers Tsador and Oscar Straus as notable public figures and mentions a monument in New York. The piece contrasts his legacy with broader international topics and urges readers to travel across the United States.
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