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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
7
A general guide describes building a sail wagon from a wooden board and wheels. It outlines the sail wagon frame, steering, mast, sail, and improvised wheels, with notes on making wheels from hubs, spokes, and rims, including a fifth wheel and steering joints.
The passage notes people pursue mating ore to ann and finding anything for a sail wagon, highlighting many wagon and sail designs. It mentions smooth roads open space and wind as key for a successful sail-wagon race.
Camden Maine inventor attaches two extra wheels to the rear of a motorcycle turning it into a four wheel bike. The wheels hover half an inch above the central wheel on level ground and three rear wheels engage on rough or soft roads while cornering.
A German design described by Popular Mechanics uses two air cushions subdivided into five compartments each sewn to a fabric covered caoutchouc shell. The cushions inflate quickly, rest on both sides of the body, keep the head and neck free, and allow vertical or horizontal swimming with long endurance.
A father and son walk by a park full of statues and notice a large sculpture titled Woman. The father explains it is not a statue but a figure of speech, provoking the son's question and the old quip.
The American Eagle on the Buford, en route from China to San Francisco, spotted a tired national bird far at sea. The eagle alighted in the rigging, a sailor retrieved it, and the bird was caged and taken to San Francisco aboard the transport.
A four year old in a sleeping car wakes his mother and matter of factly says he is in the top drawer, revealing a humorous misplacement of his awareness during the night. The tale portrays a child’s confident but mistaken self view in a train sleeping car setting.
Fashion notes show bordered materials like veils chiffons and cotton textures dominate summer shops. Ornamental bands mimic ribbons laces and Indian arabesques, with black bands giving a French look. Spring hats of brilliant straw or satin in single colors with trims are popular, while bodices feature moire kimono waists and beaded veiling yokes.
The description highlights satin hats with a blue ribbon forming a large bow at the back, creating a smart black and white effect. An illustration shows a kimono waist paired with a princess skirt, detailing how the two pieces complement each other in the ensemble.
Green leaves form the base of a hair wreath for a bride, orange blossoms arranged between. The second illustration shows a lace cap of semi Dutch persuasion on silk-covered wire, lined with chiffon, a pearl bead string rounds it, ending in a large pearl cabochon which secures the plume at left.
A camp guide advises girls to bring stories and jokes for campfire evenings. A storyteller earns praise, while candy making, even simple fudge, boosts camp esteem. Prepare with practice, as comforts are limited and remedies for minor injuries may be needed.
Watches grow more beautiful each year with revived enameling. A standout is a thin French piece with a gold leaf edge, a black enamel face and back adorned with tiny roses convolvulus and daisies, and detailed foliage.
Charles Understein of Chicago reports severe kidney disease with weight loss from 196 to 136 pounds and paralysis. after taking Doan's Kidney Pills, he passed multiple gravel stones and gradually recovered his health. The ad urges the product and notes Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturer. A separate blunt suicide quip appears at the end.
A Tennessee mother reports her infant’s skin eruption covered the head face and limbs, causing hair loss. After trying multiple ointments and doctors she used Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment, noting rapid improvement and complete recovery within weeks and continued satisfaction with Cuticura products.
A cautious Miss D. known for decorum lectured as suitors of her pupils gathered in the drawing room. She shocked guests by urging them to view the girls dormitory baths where American battles are said to be stored.
A quip on marital finance tension. It suggests that in the situation described any choice seems incorrect, highlighting the pressure and flawed options when funds are unavailable. The remark frames the moment as a moral puzzle rather than a solution.
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