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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
2
A collage of absurdities and jokes touches oysters in hot water and prohibition, a tall dwarf in a side show, fossils in Illinois, family mischief, and classroom quips. It feints at headlines while delivering a rapid string of punchlines and wordplay.
A tersely framed satirical piece sketches views on women’s age notions dress shopping and social behavior. It layers quips about dating marriage earnings and class norms with pointed asides on propriety and humor in everyday life. The tone mirrors a midcentury social column with sharp witticisms.
President Coolidge urged further economies in federal spending at a government business meeting broadcast on radio. He cited 1921 to present year outlays, a debt reduction, and a projected $373 million 1926 surplus if expenditures are kept within a three billion dollar limit. He called for payroll cuts and eliminating wasteful spending.
Dolton A C Heavies defeated Gari aldi A C 26 to 19 despite a dim gym. Bruhn and Clausen each scored five baskets to lead Dolton. Heavyweights face Northwestern Railroad Y M C A next, with high school gym admission 25 cents.
In memory of our beloved son and brother Leonard Evers who died two years ago January 30 1923. Our happy home we once enjoyed far memories linger. Mr and Mrs Leonard Evers and Family. Also a government tax notice outlines head of family exemption rules and dependent credits under the 1924 act with examples of exemptions and credits for various dependents.
An antiquated note states that of the seven wonders originally listed, only the pyramid of Cheops at Ghizeh remains intact as a lasting marvel.
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