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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
4
A collage of quips on money politics and social change reflecting public weariness. It jests about the Congressional Record costs five thousand dollars daily, gov maneuvering, home life shifting from kitchen to garage, and a groaning over crime, manners, and fashion amid a nation seeking practical respite from vexing issues.
Mrs. Roosevelt and Frances Perkins announce two experimental camps for unemployed women to be opened in New York state. The plan aims to train women for useful home making and domestic duties, emphasizing sanitary, healthful living and proper food as essential for families.
Norman St. Davis representing President Roosevelt outlines U S stance if Europe wars erupt. The United States favors arms supervision to ensure armament agreements are kept but will not pledge to pressure an offending nation. Europe should settle its quarrels without active Uncle Sam aid while maintaining neutrality and aiding peace efforts within limits.
On Flag Day June 11 the nation recalls the adoption of the stars and stripes. The article notes the early weakness of the colonies and their doubts, contrasting that past with the United States now viewed as the most powerful country in the world.
Fragmentary reading notes emphasize American principles of freedom justice and equal opportunity. The passage reflects on progress and the enduring power shaping the nation.
A reflective piece notes how schools prize superior students with awards, while athletes receive louder cheers and beauty queens more adulation. It argues that tangible prizes for scholars encourage genuine effort and long term success in business and life.
Illinois study notes three core issues: sales tax, appropriations, and reapportionment. The report cites added federal relief funds of 2.1 million dollars and Cook County back tax collections exceeding 10 million dollars in three weeks. Also listed are highway police, reappportionment work, Century of Progress expo details, and road fund allocations.
A muddled collection of quoted lines touches on theft, air entering a pot, an emigrant seeking an order from the superintendent, and a ship captain asking about landing in America. It includes remarks on waging another war, self-reliance, and farming efforts with scant coherent narrative.
A satire on go-getters forming a club to ban the word cant and run a scam. The plan uses social pressure and melodrama to extract money from members, followed by travels to repeat the scheme in other towns. The pieces include quips about marriages, work fatigue, sock jokes, and social sham.
Since January the State Public Health lab examined 405 dog heads for rabies and hydrophobia, finding about one third positive. The heaviest month for mad dogs was noted, with three human deaths reported. The department distributed anti rabies treatment to about 600 bite victims, exams and care offered free where needed, mainly in Central and Southern Illinois.
Three year old Donald Moran son of William Moran draws cheers from Governor Horner Mayor Kelly and thousands along Michigan Avenue as he marches baton in hand at the head of the Roseland Leeson drum and bugle corps in the annual loop parade. He salutes with head and eyes to the left and receives hearty applause in the governor and mayor’s box.
Motorists complain pedestrians cross crowded streets defying signals and cops, weaving through traffic. The report questions how anyone has survived so far without being hit by wheelbarrows and baby carriages.
Dr Frank J. Jirka director of the Department of Health warns citizens of Ahinois about malaria and typhoid danger from high water. All drinking water in the state should be tested before use.
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