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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
4
Rates listed for WANDFAD classified lines with pricing per issue. One issue costs 25 cents or 50 cents for 10 lines and over, two issues cost 35 or 75 cents, four issues cost 50 cents or 1.00 dollar, cash with each order required.
The United Charities launches farm outings for city youths with 35 children leaving for Peru Indiana this week. About 750 farmers in fifteen towns have requested children by age and appearance. Last year the charity aided 14 000 women and children and aims for 20 000 this year with free rail transport from twenty five Chicago lines. Each two week outing costs one dollar, targeting needy children.
The George W. Jennings Wrecking Co. leases land at Western Avenue and 147th Street near the Grand Trunk and Indiana Harbor Belt line to install tracks for wrecking work. The firm, known for tearing down old box cars, operates yards nationwide, including a large facility on 87th Street with a lumber mill. About twenty three hundred cars are to be pulled down and around one hundred men will be employed. Operations start in about two weeks once the track is ready.
A playful exchange recalls a couple who eloped by aircraft while the girl's father pursues them in a balloon. The banter notes a changing era and its modern contraptions.
The Englewood Times cites consumer habits on extending credit and paying bills. It argues that regardless of wealth, owed funds belong to creditors and prompt payment is reasonable, condemning snobbery and excuses that delay settlements.
The Cook County Press Club passes resolutions endorsing George F. Roberts editor of the West Pullman Reporter for the Thirteenth Senatorial District State Representative race. Roberts, longtime district resident and business leader, is praised for public service, improvements secured, and commitment to community. Signed by Carl P. Morgan chairman and committee members Fr H Burke F L Merriam Thomas Ir Kinney.
The Educational Press Bulletin notes 5430 one room schools in New York with many districts showing tiny average attendances from one to ten. It highlights state funding of at least $125 per school while some schools serve only a handful of pupils, prompting questions on equity and efficiency.
The U S Public Health Service reports 78 percent of rural homes lacking sanitary conveniences. Cholera and typhoid spread similarly. scarlet fever claims over 10 000 American lives yearly. Hookworm enters through the skin. The message urges health investment as “treasure in the Bank of Nature.”
Employment and housing briefs show positions at Asbestos Shingle Co in Riverdale and Harvey cutting school. multiple rentals including a house with two acres on Lincoln Avenue and a blacksmith shop for lease at 18788 Indiana Ave. Properties for sale include several farms, 13 1/2 acres in Dalton, and cottages on 136th Street and Wabash Avenue with financing options.
Miscellaneous roomer wanted inquire Mrs A Baumgartner 13733 Wabash Ave Riverdale 411 for sale fresh Milch cow inquire Roel Van Vuren South Holland Lil 21 for sale iron safe inquire A C Reich real estate office Riverdale phone 368 Found two stray horses inquire A Housinger 173d Waisted St Homewood lil phone 61 Classified ads list plants late cabbage celery Homewood Lost in Dolton a lady watch reward is pointer office For sale roan mare weight about love family horse also a rubber lured Larry Apply Charles Sloward Homewood phone 47 W For sale cheap detachable motor and row boat Luque Wim Bleisch hauer for sale S C Rhode Island Red eggs Plymouth Rock eggs 5 C B leghorn eggs for hatching 600¢ a set Chicago Street South Holland IL wanted at once 090 second hand bicycles trade your old bicycle in for a new one I L pay the highest prices for old bicycles ill Vanderbilt agent South Holland Ill
Used car sale offering Studebaker Buick Rambler and other makes in various conditions all sold with a guarantee and service. Some late models feature electric starter and lights. Prices up to 60.00. Also International water cooled 4 ton truck bargain listed by W. C. Zeseh in Riverdale. Peter J. Van Druyen advertises two Ford autos and a 1914 Touring car in South Holland Indiana.
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