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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
A lighthearted column surveys home weddings as signs of modern domestic trends and notes on fashion and romance. It wittily contrasts appearances with late nights returns and jokes about taxes, trench mouth, and flirtations with danger on the roads. It also touches on coeds, rose maiden imagery, and apple pie as American symbols.
The president witnessed a powerful display of U S naval strength near New York as a warning against war while stressing Americans have no intention to seek conflict. The fleet serves as a deterrent, not a threat, with war seen as insanity and unlikely to occur.
President Roosevelt signs a treaty that frees Cuba from United States control and confirms by the senate. The text notes the prior government right to send armed forces to Cuba under conditions to maintain order and criticizes military intervention as unlikely to attract American youth.
The speaker argues that it may be necessary to let opponents act occasionally as self harm falls on them more than on others. They could damage some American mills and other property, but such losses would be a small portion of the overall cost of a military expedition.
A discussion traces the ancient seven wonders named by Antipater and their fate, noting many were destroyed or lost while the Pyramid of Cheops remains. It then cites a modern list praising inventions like radio and telephone as civilization’s wonders that will endure with humanity.
A collage of humor and dialogue from a vintage paper features quick patter about marriage money and social mores. Snappy exchanges touch on aging spouses, dancing prowess, bathtime antics and workplace gripes with a playful dissonance.
A Kansas town editor showcases a vivid wedding description full of poetic praise and humorous surprise. The bride moves with grace in a filmy gown as a lily incident draws a wry smile from the pastor and the groom.
Dr. William J. Mayo argues dabbling in spiritualism harms mental integrity. He cites Conan Doyle Crookes Lodge as examples of scientists drawn to reincarnation by waning faculties, notes future understanding will reclassify many phenomena, and urges rejecting supernatural explanations while seeking multiple skills.
The remark notes that many actresses declined serials deeming them breakfast food films. It reflects Hollywood views on serialized productions and the perceived quality of such projects.
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