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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
4
The article notes the tax reduction bill likely will be set aside until after March 15 and warns against misplacing it on a woodshed shelf. It also mentions President Coolidge’s seasickness returning from Cuba and the awkward moment it created for political job requests.
The remark notes that while claims of non intervention exist, actual behavior suggests ongoing influence in Central American republics. The statement hints at tension between official policy and actions and implies criticism of interference.
Some people argue stealing is easy money and they mock paying for jail meals. The remark suggests a belief that crime pays and highlights a cynical view of prison costs.
The article notes that mischievous youths who borrow cars will find transportation provided by the county free boarding house while they are entertained there.
Editorial urges motorists to adjust headlights and calls for wise men and philosophers to wear spectacles that cut through fog and bias. The piece argues clear sight is essential for guiding society.
The claim argues war should be outlawed but notes it continues until society effectively locks it away. It frames war as a force requiring strong restraint and institutional enforcement to prevent violence and destruction.
The passage notes Congress keeping the President so occupied he cannot find time to go to the barn and use his new jackknives for whittling.
The text urges residents not to adopt a superior attitude when approached by solicitors who say their approach is better than harsh treatment.
A Vienna dispatch notes Austrians write 22 letters yearly, English 12, Americans 7, not counting business correspondence. The piece recalls past habits of lengthy letters and contrasts them with modern greetings, telephone calls, and the waning patience and philosophy of old fashioned letter writing.
Leon Trotzky, an idol of Communist movements, is exiled to a remote Siberian point by the Russian Soviet government. He predicts revolutions may sweep Europe and America, while others doubt rapid reforms and warn against destructive radical schemes.
A famous ball player recently transferred from the New York Giants to the Boston Braves says Horns’ success comes from eating, sleeping, and talking baseball. He devotes his life to ball playing and urges others to apply similar focus to their work to overcome problems and improve skill.
An editorial urges calm exits during a theater fire to prevent panic. It notes that proper exits and protections help public safety, but emphasizes that audience members must remain composed, avoid shouting fire, and leave in an orderly fashion for safe evacuation.
The 1927 annexation growth matches Chicago's outward expansion. McCook formed in Lyons township at 1 280 acres. Acacia in Norwood Park with 120 acres. Brookfield added 160 acres in Proviso and 160 in Riverside. Westchester gained 232, Broadview 110. New villages Olympia Bloomfield 800 Northfield Northfield 780 Northfield New Trier 495 Olympia Fields Rich 1 970. Other entries list Blue Island 240 acres Hazel Crest 80 Niles 710 Glenview 220 Park Ridge 250 Des Plaines 540 Northfield Northbrook 1 160 Wilmette 85 New Trier Glenview 330 Wilmette 1 035 Niles 305 Niles 80 Tessville 70 Westchester 232 Brookfield 160 Broadview 110 Brookfield 160 Blue Island Thornton 180 Lansing 320 Worth Chicago 1 230 Alsip 1 220.
The Illinois Rangers, formed in 1812, matched the Texas Rangers in purpose and name and predated the well known Texas organization by several years.
The Illinois State Bar Association counts more than 3,400 members. The Illinois State Fair takes place in Springfield from August 18 to 25, 1928 and Illinois plans a major road program to build 1,583 miles of concrete roads in 1928.
A cryptic note hints at a mixed haul feeding a central pot where stolen items and lawful goods mingle. Police probe traces origins while community gauges the scale of a growing black market.
A man asks a famed detective to locate missing articles hidden by his wife during housecleaning. The detective, renowned for never failing, admits the case is impossible and is finally foiled, a rare defeat in his storied career reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Thomas Kinney achieves first class boy scout rank while Edward Ripley and Conrad Kern celebrate Second Class honors at Bowen School Notes.
Smythe questions Bjones popularity at the club while Wylie labels him the worst poker player, sparking a sharp exchange about reputation and skill.
In M. O. Rike's Hear Ye a poker game scene shows Rastus after calling to lay cards down declaring Ah wins with three aces Mose counters with two eights and a razor Rastus praises luck and the exchange ends with a racially charged remark reflecting the era's language and attitudes.
A playful dialogue shows Sally searching for a missing German police dog. Fred suggests advertising, Sally counters dogs cannot read, and a minister quips with a remark to a drunk man who replies with hiccups and self awareness.
The teacher asks for a sentence using the word paradise. Johnie recalls his mother’s rule to stay away from gambling.
Bill questions the burial of his wife while Sam replies with a blunt joke about her death. The dialogue exposes a cadenced, darkly humorous tone between two characters as they confront loss.
Dialogue shows Mabel accusing abuse by a caller toward her maid and Walter apologizing after realizing the caller was not Mabel. The exchange highlights miscommunication and tensions within household staff disputes.
A terse exchange reveals underlying danger as Sam warns against harming an ally while Lester asserts a lethal end is near. The dialogue hints at a hostile dispute likely within a secretive faction or criminal circle.
An Irishman takes a night shift at an observatory and admires a learned professor at the telescope when a star falls. He exclaims in mock awe, you are a fine shot, delivering a humorous line on the scene.
A Wisconsin editor visiting Chicago eyed a hat priced at fifteen dollars. He asked where the holes were, prompting the clerk to ask what holes. The editor fired back that the holes were for the ears of the ass who would pay such a price.
Brief dialogue fragment shows a humorous back and forth about a drunken state and Ben Franklin's birthday. The speakers joke that Franklin cannot celebrate his own birthday, highlighting a witty social aside.
Arthur Roush known as Artie among friends is rated among the best amateur pie bakers in the area. Several tasters say his butter scotch pies deserve professional consideration and he should consider a regular business venture.
A humorous remark quoted by Literary Digest notes a Tokyo for sale ad claiming the best cook in Tokyo, with the employer forced to diet to avoid obesity, reflecting cultural stereotype and satirical commentary.
A colored minister asks who wishes prayer for a failed pledge. Brother Jones answers and confesses recklessness with money. The group agrees to pray after the collection plate has been passed.
A child expresses astonishment at beginning school in fall stating she cannot read or write. The comment reflects early schooling concerns cited by the El Dorado Times and underscores parental guidance.
A kindly house wife questions a visiting hobo who asks for help. The tramp, after reading the financial pages, jokes that his technical position is unsound, delivering a light line from the New York Sun.
Medical researchers report potential treatments for paralysis from neck down injuries showing promise in restoring some motor function. Small trials indicate neural pathway rehabilitation could improve independence and quality of life for affected patients.
The bulletin notes 250,000 gasoline stations, 53,000 storage garages, and 86,000 independent repair shops and dealers service stations in operation nationwide. It cites production shares with 34 percent in 1925 and 47 percent in 1926 for tires.
A hen in Ulster, a previous year’s pullet, is reported to lay two eggs at a time on four days a week and has laid three eggs on two occasions. The owner attributes the unusual pattern to sunstroke the hen suffered at one month old.
A traditional remedy suggests applying a cold starch poultice to a bruised area to prevent skin discoloration after a fall or blow. The method emphasizes cooling and starch as a simple home care approach.
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