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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1933
Page
4
A July 21, 1933 column mocks land booms and free delivery politics while warning against pocket picking and pawning shirts for speculation. It notes a Pennsylvania county famed for 1885 plant varieties, contrasted with gardens overrun by weeds.
An owner and employer view the challenges of drafting industry codes under the National Recovery Act. They must regulate many shops with differing needs while balancing labor demands and consumer costs. The piece notes relief rolls and the need for practical solutions.
The article argues that a minority of producers refuse to join voluntary codes under the National Recovery Act. It suggests government action should target objectors who hinder compliance. It contrasts the large industry with small shops and asserts they cannot be treated as equals under regulation.
Government cautions against exploiting wartime price rises and inflating costs beyond justified expenses. The editorial recalls past profiteering scandals and warns that self enrichment amid national peril will not be tolerated while supporting fair compensation for honest business.
The piece recounts Jimmy Mattern story of 16 days wandering in northern Siberia with dwindling food supplies. It contrasts modern comfort with Mattern’s daring quest for achievement and fame, noting how such trials shape world experience.
In early auto days ownership marked wealth, yet rising production drives demand. April to June output is 20 percent higher than last year and July projections show 118 percent growth. Public enthusiasm grows as gasoline power transforms transportation into a cherished privilege.
A summer camp teaches order as a key habit. The piece notes that boys who leave tents and messes behind lose popularity and risk parental embarrassment, linking tidiness to success and a worker’s judgment by his desk or bench.
A Kansas City Star column urges young graduates to seize fresh jobs and ignore past methods. It argues yesterday is dead, recovery will be uneven, and alert youth will spot new chances in science, affordable housing, and other evolving markets.
A collage of quips and playful sketches features a Riverdale family, newlywed banter, a Scotchman with apples, a mother’s beauty and fashion hopes, and lines on love, politics, and social habits. The humor reflects sharp one liners and affectionate family scenes.
The article explains termites or white ants thriving in warm regions build large nests with many compartments. The center houses a king and queen whose captive chamber coordinates colony egg production. Guards and caretakers support the young across the vast nest.
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