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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
3
A Country Home note argues that in typical cities or suburbs with evenly tall houses, the chance of being struck by lightning is roughly once in a thousand years per residence, highlighting safety considerations for suburban living.
Quote from Country Lome noting explorers rely on experience rather than amateurs. The saying claims the unexpected is expected and hazards are occupational risks of exploration.
The report notes Kojac Illinois holds a world record yet ranks third in the state for Portland cement production, reflecting a surprising national and regional context amid industrial output.
Washington faces a tough reapportionment as the House with 485 members considers how to allocate seats after the 1920 census. Major fractions or equal proportions methods could shift seats, with California gaining and Illinois potentially holding. The President will present state figures and entitlements next session.
Sergeant Samuel Woodfill aged forty seven from Fort Thomas Kentucky is under observation at Vines Memorial hospital with a stomach disorder. Pershing praised him as the outstanding AIF soldier and he has received the Congressional Medal of Honor the French Legion of Honor Croix de Guerre and numerous other decorations.
Washington reports the farm board denies any policy reversal on commodity stabilization for 1930 crops. Officials say there has never been a stabilization program and purchases of 1929 wheat were an emergency measure to offset the crash. The board plans to push farmer marketing and acreage reduction to curb surpluses.
Blue Larkspur in Edward R. Bradley colors captured the Arlington cup and $25,200 before 25,000 spectators at Arlington Park. The three year old finished the mile and a quarter in 2 03 4 5, just a fifth of a second off the track record, matching Gallant Fox’s time a week earlier in the Classic.
New York state continues to lead the United States in population with 12,609,555 people. The figure, compiled by the Associated Press from 1930 federal census county totals, shows an increase of 2,224,328 and 21.4 percent over the 1930 count.
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