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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

3

Isle Royale National Park Idea Grows From Isle Royale Land Talk

The piece outlines a movement to conserve Isle Royale as a national park or monument. It notes federal and state land contributions, donor lands, and private gifts, with Secretary Work backing a monument precursor and urging high park standards. It also describes the island’s geography, wildlife, and a prehistoric habitation site found by William P Ferguson.

Isle Royale National Park Service Congress Franklin K. Lane John Dickinson Sherman Sle Royale National Park Lake Superior Mississippi United States Lafayette Isle of Mount Desert Maine Canada Michigan Keweenaw County Keweenaw Point Upper Peninsula Great Lakes Fort William Duluth Sault Ste. Marie Lakes Superior Haven Red River Work Interior Department Island Copper Company Detroit Uncle Sam Lafayette National Park Scenic West Grand Canyon Mount Desert Island America Grand Canyon National Park Appalachian Mountains Everglades Florida Ohefinokee Georgia William P. Ferguson Franklin, Pa

Castoria Advertisement Endorsed for Generations

Fletcher's Castoria has been used for over 30 years to relieve babies and children of constipation colic and diarrhea. It calms feverish symptoms and aids digestion for natural sleep without opiates. The genuine product bears the signature of the company.

Fletcher

Hobo Hustling to Fill Engagements Spreads in Philly

Willis Booth of the international chamber of commerce praised prosperity at a Philadelphia luncheon. A charity group invited a jobless man to a four course dinner and urged him to attend more events, but he declined due to a full schedule of meals at shelters and charities, illustrating pervasive urban hunger.

Willis Booth International Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia Refuge For The Destitutes’ Assistance League United Church Charities Screen Stars Detroit Free Press

British Museum Plans Fossil Expedition to West Africa

The British Museum trustees have long hoped to send a field expedition to East Africa a fruitful fossil region in natural history. Financial hurdles delayed progress but Mr W J Cutler of the University of Manitoba will sail for West Africa to investigate promising fossil sites and seek overseas museum cooperation.

British Museum W. J. Cutler University of Manitoba West Africa

Good Business Rules Card for Modern Executives

A businessman presents cardinal rules for success including a square deal and keeping promises. He urges discouraging gossip and encouraging loyalty while promoting the most efficient workers. The guidance emphasizes integrity and merit in any line of work.

Knew His Limitations and Confidence in Conquest

A wry reflection contrasts a line about women’s hearts with a remark that confidence equals half of conquest. The pair presents a witty juxtaposition on understanding affection and the role of self-belief in achievement.

Nerves Warn Woman of Earth’s Shocks

An Englishwoman with extreme nervous sensitivity reportedly predicts earthquakes worldwide before official news. Prof. H. H. Turner notes she suffers electricity like tension during quakes, with a severe attack on September 9 and India’s quake two days earlier on September 11.

H. H. Turner The Quarterly Review India

On Guard The Traffic Rule Escape

A Detroit News anecdote tells of a woman avoiding a traffic violation citation when an officer warned them after a baby in the car grabbed the officer’s book and tossed it into the street. The officer laughed and allowed them to drive on.

Detroit News

Man in Franklin Faces Pipe Fire Odor Call

John Rice of Franklin New Hampshire found matches in his hip pocket causing a smudge as a gas leak suspicion arose. A gas company man advised him to call a fireman. A wary comment ends with a quip about meddling people.

John Rice Franklin N. H

Appalling Problem Confronts Americans Life Tables Show

A health pamphlet cites United States Life Tables 1920 to warn that the average person loses vigor by age 31 and useful years by 40. It condemns caffein and promotes Postum as a safe hot drink, offering a thirty day trial with free Postum and guidance from Carrie Blanchard.

United States Carrie Blanchard

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