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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
3
A Nebraska family honors the gifted son of fitness guru Bryan Dunn. Public recognition follows his achievements in regional competitions, drawing attention from local schools and sports communities across the state.
The speech by Ignatius J. Dunn argues Bryan as the Democratic standard bearer, citing his honesty, statecraft, and opposition to special interests. It highlights his reform record, direct election support, tariff reform, trust opposition, labor friendship, and peace advocacy as the basis for his leadership.
The passage lauds William Jennings Bryan as a fearless leader and the democratic standard bearer. It portrays his refusal to surrender amid abuse as proof of superb courage and argues that his success stems from principles, not office. Governors Glenn of North Carolina and Swanson of Virginia, plus others, second the nomination.
William M. Mauss, Chicago's industrial commissioner, visited New York and extolled Chicago as a growing industrial center. He compared Chicago's rapid rise to Tin Can, a town he visited recently, noting its remarkable development and calling Tin Can the finest young town in the west, a remark met with skepticism by locals.
The dialogue features Billy longing to be a giraffe to clear a baseball fence. Tomamy warns that mornings bring soap and water scrubbing, making a giraffe neck impractical. The exchange blends humor with a playful lesson on daily routines.
A New Yorker recalls Mrs. Gary in Cairo who guards her husband’s book collection. She refuses to sell, saying the books are his and must stay with her, even at risk of loss to a connoisseur’s sale. The scene includes three rare editions and a Poe copy, all left untouched.
A Houston Post item notes a jail inmate is believed secure but rumors surface that two wives await his release. The piece hints at possible public fascination with a convicted man and concerns over prudence in trusting his freedom.
In a rural chorus of wit and talk, Mrs Haymow-Wall boasts the electric business’s rapid growth. The speaker notes motor wagons boats and new weapons for police, while others cheer and jabber about progress and the era’s rapid pace.
A witty dialogue from the Tribune features a young Green joking about a woman’s sixth sense while an old grouch dismisses the notion. The quip captures a playful social exchange between generations.
A man privately tells his wife that he finds the pretty woman across the way a fright, suggesting he has reached years of discretion.
A playful portrait contrasts Mrs Gudehart and Mrs Fair as two distinct personalities Mrs Gossip and her friend. The piece highlights their sunny disposition versus a shady character in a light lensed vignette.
A testimonial from Anabel Wilson of North Branch dated Oct 20 1907 describes severe eczema on a child covering the face and head. After doctor advised Cuticura Remedies the condition fully cleared with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment producing relief and cure.
Belis or bells likely originated in China with early use to drive out evil spirits and calm storms. European records show bell ringing linked to church defense against devils, with bells in Europe dating to the sixth century and common in Western churches before the eighth century.
An advertisement from Chapman & Tharp of Pueblo Colorado promotes investing five dollars to receive full paid non assessable mining stock. Offer guarantees 1000 shares at ten cents each if accepted within sixty days. later price drops to cents and rises toward par. Prospectus and full details furnished with certificate.
A quirky ad line praises everyday bravery when danger is absent and promotes Lewis Binder’s cigar from Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois asking smokers to call for the product. It playfully notes taxes as an unavoidable burden and mocks wealth.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Fig and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative option. It claims gentle cleansing and relief without weakening after effects, noting doctors approve its safe components and urging purchase of the California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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