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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
8
Dr A J Parker announces a half price cut on first class dentistry until February 1st. The offer targets patients with defective teeth, promising health and savings. Office hours are 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. daily except Sunday at 13739 Leyden Ave Riverdale. Good Teeth means health.
W. R. Meeder was surprised when a group gathered at his door Saturday evening. He prepared to defend, but saw smiling faces and joined the friendly gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Meeder for an enjoyable evening.
If you are looking for skates call Hr. Hahn at 444 Lincoln avenue Dolton. He carries a fine line of Barney Berry skates at prices below Chicago stores. For first class shoe repairing call Mr. R. Pilz at 455 Lincoln Avenue Dolton IL.
Despite a gloomier year 1908 saw 3,214 miles of new railroad built, down from 5,212 in 1907 but above 1904 by 600 miles and double 1895. New car production fell sharply from 1907 with 76,555 freight and 1,716 passenger cars built.
The United States consul at Chemnitz reports Germany offers a 2400 dollar prize for the best preventive method against damage from factory smoke on vegetation and forests. A 500 dollar prize is awarded for the best literature compendium on the subject.
The tax collector, John Shilling, announces due taxes for the town of Thorn ton for 1908 and lists dates and locations for payments across multiple towns. Collectors will receive payments at city halls, inns, banks, and village halls on specified January and February dates.
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