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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
5
The text explains Helen’s amused remark about “a lot of mans in this house” during a visit with an aunt. It then defines carpetbagger as a needy political adventurer who travels the country pandering to prejudices to obtain office, named for carrying only a carpet bag of possessions.
A Tit-Bita item explains that birds cannot bend the leg to open toes when perched, so they do not fall asleep. It notes a hen folds its toes when lifting a foot and opens them as it touches the ground, illustrating how perching works.
Harriet Fulmer N R N advises daily infant care measures to promote breast feeding and reduce illness. She prescribes four daytime feeds plus one nightly, plain boiled water for thirst, loose clothing, daily tub baths, and infant welfare station visits. She warns bottle feeding risks and stresses early independence.
A third year teacher assigns a test asking for a sentence with the word character. A girl writes about all teachers on the third floor having good character, others on other floors left unstated. A local report notes teachers sometimes wear gowns with tassels and a boy’s piece mentions a teacher in a bathrobe.
The Detroit News reports Java marriage rites feature intense fasting for brides and a groom’s religious instruction. A groom endures a water immersion ritual while reading verses, and the bride fasts for weeks, with emaciation deemed beautiful on the island.
A compact note on an Arabian proverb listing six cues of foolishness. Anger and speech without profit, change without progress, inquiry without object, trusting strangers, and mistaking foes for friends indicate a person’s true character. The saying emphasizes discretion and discernment in judgment.
Dr G Gallegos dentist lists contact details at 1st Trust and Savings Bank Building 13702 Indiana Ave Riverdale with hours 9 am to 12 pm 1 to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm Monday to Friday Saturday night and Sunday by appointment.
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