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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
7
A Boston banker praises Thomas W. Lawson’s Thanksgiving proclamation as fine oratory. He notes Lawson’s habit of sharp quips and recalls attending a millionaire financier’s funeral where JJ asks about the service’s progress. Lawson’s reply hints at a defensive stance.
Eddie begs to stay up for Aunt Emma's midnight arrival from Elurope. his mother refuses, saying five hours after bedtime is too long. Eddie insists he can stay awake if papa sings lullabies to him.
A Margery led a dolls school with a physiology lesson on cleanliness. The pretend teacher reminds children hands are for staying clean and feet must stay clean to avoid an accident, reflecting a Metropolitan Magazine parenting tone.
C Goldsborough a Harvard trained violinist living at Rand School of Social Science shot novelist and sociological writer David Graham Phillips on a Manhattan street. After firing six bullets he turned the Colt on himself and died. Phillips survives with non fatal injuries at Bellevue hospital. Motive unclear though Goldsborough spoke of a Washington based critic. A threatening telegram bearing Phillips's name preceded the attack.
Washington reports the formation of the Republican Progressive league by progressive senators representatives governors and others to promote popular government and progressive legislation. Officers include President Jonathan Bourne Jr and George W Norris with Chase Osborn as treasurer and an executive committee of prominent lawmakers and activists. The declaration calls for direct election of senators and delegates, direct primaries, recall and initiative, and a strong anti corruption act.
In a terse exchange Mrs Stockson Bonds-Stockson is accused by Stockson Bonds of whistling, and he says he never witnessed her alone. The dialogue raises questions about habit and propriety without clear context.
A cautionary note warns against flashy advertising for worthless goods and praises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a proven success from merit and broad word of mouth. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and rely on trusted, well advertised products with wide national sales.
A Memphis man questions charity balls as reverent. Episcopal bishop Thomas F Gailor replies with humor that if it helps people he would dance the length of Memphis in full canonicals.
An advertisement-style note extols Resinol as a remedy for pruritus and itchy skin conditions. It cites a relieved case of pruritus vulvae and a severe eczema case, praising the product as indispensable. The message includes testimonial from F. C. Ines of Philadelphia and a separate note on Cider and Laundry Bluing pricing and a box offer.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the premier remedy for women during the Change of Life. It cites letters from Natick and Cornwallville praising relief from nervousness insomnia and fibroid growth, asserting the medicine is made from roots and herbs and inviting letters for advice.
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