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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
4
A compilation of satirical observations on American society touching on youth, women, politics, and civic life. The piece notes NYC's population, gender roles, women learning to drive, door to door canvassers, and the rise of paid political workers with a tone of social commentary.
Chicago real estate pages report rapid subdivision sales as farms are platted for housing. While desirable tracts may grow steadily, distant sites without transportation infrastructure risk becoming burying grounds for investors. Values rise with new paved roads but avoid unimproved lots far from transit.
An address at a national conference of Jewish social service agencies in Cleveland discussed delinquent boys. It argued they are not less intelligent but mechanically inclined, often weak and moody, prone to running away, and would benefit from testing in public schools and mechanical training to tailor treatment and education.
Proponents argue investing in education and professional development for workers yields better outcomes than facing losses from misconduct. The plan frames training as a preventative measure to reduce crime-related expenses and promote productivity.
A jumbled column mixes crime talk with jokes about fashion and city life in Los Angeles. It notes a Florida pennant on cars, hints at theft, and ends with a quip about a Riverdale shoplifter and a cashless shopper.
A speaker protests unfair treatment while rain falls, vociferating that it is not fair. The scene centers on a woman voicing frustration as raindrops patter around her.
In a playful verse a young lady meets a bow-legged suitor who invites her to sit. she agrees and tumbles into a cella revealing a comic misadventure. The dialect and rhythm evoke a rustic tale with a humorous payoff.
Hicksville New York residents vote three to one to keep the town name rather than adopt a slang friendly title. The piece notes pride in history, Quaker founder links, and a broader point that towns endure ridicule yet remain solid in reputation and banking strength.
Advice on securing vehicles to prevent theft includes locking doors ignition and wheels, closing windows, removing the distributor, carrying license and vehicle identifiers, marking the engine, locking spare tires, and avoiding leaving valuables. Also advises verifying used car sellers and reporting theft promptly to police.
Samuel Insull, president of Commonwealth Edison, predicts the Calumet region will become the world’s second largest steel area after Pittsburgh, with potential rise beyond Pittsburgh. He foresees vast changes in Chicago’s steel town, linking gas and electric utility cooperation to industry growth. The region’s plants now generate about 300000 kilowatts, while local utilities supply roughly 10 percent.
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