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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
4
A satirical piece contrasts political loyalty with danger of a suspender button and mocks campaign rallies, driving safety messages, anti vandalism, and public mood. It notes Illinois leads in electrified industries while residents react to long speeches by turning off the radio.
A commentary argues campaigns often end with deficits and hidden spending. Voters demand disclosure of expenses during campaigns and a balanced treasury by election end to boost credibility and future trust.
The piece argues that enforcing laws will remain weak while politics dominates justice positions. It asserts that elected or appointed judges prosecutors and police tied to political ties fail to curb crime. It calls for voters to demand capable, nonpartisan officials and to press for crime suppression at all costs.
A critical opinion piece laments the rise of gunmen among urban youth, noting violence in big cities surpasses that in the old west. The author condemns modern civilization for failing to curb this trend and warns life may be safer abroad than at home.
The Health Commissioner’s weekly bulletin explains hay fever arises from tree pollen in spring, grasses in early summer, and weeds including giant and dwarf ragweed in fall. It notes roses and goldenrod play minor roles, with treatment clinics at Northwestern, University of Chicago, and Rush Medical College.
Thompsonville Connecticut selects a drastic fix for a 100 by 50 foot roadway sinkhole. The Chicago Motor Club bulletin says cars worth about a quarter of a million dollars will be dumped into the abyss to fill the hole after sand failed. Over 250 old cars have been bought to date by local officials.
Joseph Kotilinek Sr. founder of the Thornton stone quarry, a Bloom township resident, died Friday evening at Villa Park and was buried Monday in Cedar Park cemetery. Immigrating from Bohemia in 1852, he helped establish Thornton quarry with Lott Chapman, using oxen and carts in its early days. He later bought a Lansing area farm and retired in 1895.
A collection of jokes and witticisms ranging from price comparisons and personal observations to puns about marriage weather and aging. The snippets feature light satire about banks slippers alimony nutrition and public life, all in a dated humorous voice.
Chicago construction shows a six month total of 183 million dollars with May 1927 at 27.8 million and six month growth of 44 percent. The program includes housing facilities for about 65 000 residents in the year.
During the first 26 days of June Chicago shows 36 building permits issued for projects costing $100,000 or more. The city is described as a major packing center with a note that most people carry guns.
The term Celestial empire derives from Tien-Chao or Heavenly Dynasty, a Chinese conception of the father dynasty. The phrase reflects historic naming by early Chinese rulers and scholars.
The document lists Illinois as hosting the largest airship field in Belleville, with one third of Chicago Stock Exchange listings being public utility securities representing 42 percent of market value. It notes Illinois leading radio stations, 27 legal reserve life insurers, one million standard bred fowls, 383,834 rural mail routes, and exports in 1927 totaling $208,045,111.
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