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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
4
The article recalls the June 14 1777 adoption of the United States flag by Congress amid wartime hardship. It links the symbol to a boost in morale and suggests its influence on early victories like Burgoyne and Bennington, urging students to learn the flag’s significance and sacrifices behind it.
Opinion piece argues retaining 1920 graduates in hometowns, urging local work opportunities, promotion of country life, and caution against draft dodgers and profiteers. It criticizes national convention politics and suggests generous public spending on institutions, while noting disability and lip reading issues.
Canadian papers argue U S pulp mismanagement has wasted supplies and driven up paper prices. They say better coordinated pulp trade with Canada could ease shortages and avoid developing distant forests. Canada would benefit from selling a fair, reasonable quantity rather than pushing the U S to exploit remote sources.
The piece notes women in picket shoes scorning bound feet in China and asks what happened to roaming tramps. it concludes labor union hours are easier than tramp life. It also observes farmers too busy for co operatives spend time gossiping at the grocery store.
A new comprehensive program to study cancer causes is announced in London led by Sir John Sutton. He notes cancer remains mysterious after 230 years of inquiry, is neither contagious nor hereditary, and suggests a parasite from uncooked food or water may be the origin. A concentrated effort seeks a chemical specific to treatment.
Nebraska price commissioner Mrs. Charles G. Ryan urges women to resist buying if garments change markedly or are priced high. She notes retailers suffer from constant style shifts and argues sensible women prefer conservative, economical fashions amid rising costs.
The second World Conference on Christian Fundamentals gathers at Moody Church Tabernacle Chicago starting Sunday June 18 with three daily sessions. Opening service at 2 30 p m. Delegates will discuss enlarging Christian knowledge deepening faith and meeting modernist threats.
The Liberty Boys of Riverdale defeated North Harvey Riverdale 6 to 0 with Massy Simnick earning 11 strikeouts and limiting hits. Catcher Kay contributed two doubles and strong handling behind the plate as Riverdale broke the game open with multi run innings.
The Thorns defeated the Orioles 9 to 3 in the return game. Evers had an off day for the home club. Next Sunday the Orioles visit Phoenix A. C. at Phoenix for a regional showdown.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held in Chicago on June 12, 1920 to fill a contemplated vacancy as fourth class postmaster at Lansing Illinois and other vacancies as they occur. Candidates must be US citizens, 21 or older, and reside within the local post office district. Compensation last year was 760 dollars. Applications on Form 1758 may be obtained from Lansing postmaster or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
A quip about an aspiring school founder needing an oculist for eye pupils, delivered as a joke about someone planning a new school. The exchange plays on the double meaning of pupils as students and eye pupils.
The Board of Directors of District 149 invites bids to lay about 2080 square feet of cement sidewalk at Berger school per city specifications. Bids will be opened June 16 at a specified time. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. By order of the Board. Herman Faden, Clerk, South Holland, Illinois.
The article notes that gold was used for wedding rings since early times and that the plain band remains preferred over diamond settings. It cites Fuller in Holy State, claiming a diamond ring implies possible interruption of perpetual reciprocal regard between spouses.
The Acme team defeated the office Acme squad 22 to 17 Saturday afternoon at Riv dlae. The locals led until a battery change caused a turnover and shifted momentum, as the visiting team surged to the win.
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