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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
4
This clipping lists advertising charges for first and subsequent insertions, display rates, and free church notices. It also contains a series of satirical observations on suffrage, debt, conversations, stocks, parent teacher associations, Sunday trousers, American motor ownership, and school hours.
The article discusses the enduring groundhog superstition tied to February 2 and spring weather. It contrasts primitive beliefs with modern science, noting early people’ s keen observations and their attempt to forecast nature despite overestimating the groundhog’s predictive power.
The Cook County Farmer notes an Illinois State Fair study showing a laying hen requires a specific mixed feed to reach 120 eggs annually. Maintenance uses most corn, with 18–19 pounds toward production per 50 pounds of balanced ration. Many flocks reach only 60 eggs due to improper feed.
The notice lists weekday northbound train services from Riverdale with schedule details. It notes departures and times for main stops and highlights changes to daily routing. Passengers are advised to consult the timetable for exact departures and connections.
Russian children without shoes or adequate clothing risk illness or death as winter approaches. American Relief Administration reports to Herbert Hoover describe scarce fuel and high prices, with overcoats costing more than a year’s salary. ARA launches a Clothing Remittance system costing 20 dollars per package, delivering garments directly to needy families in Russia with a receipt back to the sender.
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