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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
4
The piece mocks American fears and habits on Independence Day and vacation time. It jokes about drivers, hair waves, women, and daily lectures at home, contrasting British and American attitudes and suggesting a possible shift if war arrives. It uses humor to comment on national behavior and neutrality.
The auto industry’s aluminum alloys driven by Bohnalite revolutionize propulsion and reduce effort in machines. Charles Bohn predicts the metal will supplant steel and wood in many uses over the next decade, with textile and shoe machinery already adopting aluminum for speed and smoother operation.
General John J. Pershing aged 75 continues as chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission. A West Point graduate of 1886, his long career includes pivotal service in American military history and ongoing dedication to memorials.
In a record of General John J. Pershing’s life, the text traces his rise from early campaigns in the Sioux war and the Apache campaign to command in the Santiago campaign of 1898 and victories against Moro forces in the Philippines. It notes his promotion to brigadier general, leadership of the 1916 Mexican expedition against Villa, and command of American forces in France at World War I’s outset. It highlights his 1919 creation as General of the Armies and the top medals from Allied nations, while recounting the 1915 Presidio tragedy when his wife and three children perished in a fire. Mrs. Pershing was the daughter of Senator Warren of Wyoming.
James W. Bennett recounts a Hangchow pharmacy using deer carcasses to make healing pills from various body parts. Other cures include bear paw gout remedies and baked infant brains for leprosy prevention. The article notes sinister pills claiming courage from the heart of a bandit Ah Tsong.
A Boston Herald excerpt shows President Lincoln pressing for a chaplain appointment while Secretary of War Stanton resists. The exchanged letters reveal blunt exchanges and two presidents’ insistence against formal vacancy constraints.
The American Economies association spoke in Seattle arguing good clothing boosts self reliance and confidence, challenging the view that excess spending on attire is waste. Well dressed people need not be spenders. skilled tailoring can refresh old suits to look new, affecting perception and performance.
A Travelers Insurance booklet features El Holman humor addressing automobile safety. Jokes warn against loose nuts, racing trains, jaywalking, and reckless driving while lampooning green drivers and quick fixes. The piece includes a racy quip about the wheel and reminders of common driving mishaps.
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