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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
4
A weekly Dalton column in Cook County Illinois offers satirical observations on money, taxes, holidays, driving, health, and prohibition. It notes people hoard Lincoln cents, high holiday travel costs, relics of picnic parties, and jokes about inheritance taxes and one eyed cars.
The article notes St Paul’s claim that women should not speak in church and observes the United States Presbyterian Church voting to admit women to full council membership. It argues that women, comprising two thirds of the congregation, deserve equal influence and questions male governed church systems. It cites devotion to Christianity as the reason for equality.
The piece argues that a Supreme Court validated Oklahoma law could curb wasteful oil production and other wasteful practices. It laments fear of higher prices and monopolies, warns against ignoring waste, and urges vigilance to preserve national wealth. It stresses the need to protect abundant natural resources for prosperity.
A clipped item notes a business crowd using the motto Cheer up the reader while facing uncertain times. The piece hints at optimism amid market pressures and social chatter surrounding the group.
The piece argues against panic over unemployment, noting many jobless people return home or find work tomorrow. It cites Henry Ford and health officer Dr Henry G Lampe urging cheerfulness, garden work, temper control, and sane summer living as tides of prosperity rise and fall. It also highlights Clara Mae Young’s schooling moves across Illinois Central System locales.
A Meriden Journal query prompts Pathfinder Magazine to define chivalry as the noble quality in a man who is considerate of every woman who is beautiful and not married to him. The piece contrasts old knightly ideals with contemporary behavior.
In Tlavana Cuba lobster is inexpensive with vendors along the Mualecon selling fresh lobsters to passing motorists for 10 cents each. The article notes the contrast with U S prices and depicts lobster as a common street delicacy.
A Winnipeg man, annoyed by a neighbor’s late night loudspeaker, purchased a saxophone to restore quiet at night, ending the nighttime disruption along the front.
Henry Barnard then secretary of the state board of education of Connecticut organized a teacher's class or institute at Hartford Conn in 1889 focusing on teacher training and education reform efforts for the era.
A brief note explains ivory billiard balls are crafted from long process blocks cut into three inch squares, then rough shaped, dried for six months, and finally chiseled smooth and polished by machinery. The item cites Western Newspaper Union from 1932.
A curiously jumbled clipping weaves crime talk with finance tips and witty lines from a college graduate. It contrasts theft and legality, warns against risky investments, and interjects light dialogue about love and work from Cleveland and Christine, plus a comic remark about hatless job hunting and a piano store visit.
A short comic strip joke features a college student asking for a gallon of gas. The garage clerk snaps back asking where the can is. The student sighs that the can is about a mile down the road.
A rural school teacher received a curt note asking Willie be excused for the day because he "caught a skunk." The message showcases concise writing and a practical reason prompting an absence.
A quirky collection of issued jokes and lines shows a brash taxi sign trick for hitchhikers, a doctor patient quip about appendicitis, a flirtation exchange, a theatre interlude with a blunt remark about stepping on toes, and a stern line about effort opening doors. The humor hinges on quick reversals and blunt social observations.
A lighthearted quip from GaBBYY GERTIE about stretching the imagination leads to a joking note on how too far a stretch can snap warmth between friends. The remark circulated in column chatter and drew smiles.
Frank Emilie of Uniontown Pennsylvania wins the heavyweight title at the American Army event in San Pedro California. He is attached to the cruiser Chester.
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