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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
7
Four couples faced Judge Kowalski for disorderly conduct in Calumet City Forest Preserve autos. The court fined both sexes $25 and costs, condemning the practice and warning against second offenses, citing respect for virtue and marriage vows.
The NC 4 naval seaplane led by Lieut Com A G Read completed the first transatlantic flight from Rockaway New York to Plymouth England after 57 hours and 14 minutes of air time. Crew included Lieuts E F Stone Walter Hinton Ensign H C Redd and Chief Machinist S Rhoades all Americans. The voyage began May 8 and concluded May 31 1919.
The article details Jewish mourning practices: next of kin close the eyes, bathe the body, anoint with spices, wrap in linen, and place in a tomb. Mourners go bareheaded barefoot, cover mouths, wear black, and sit in ashes while funeral songs are sung. Splendid rock tombs with niches are sealed with rolling stones.
Major Muggs, retired, plays 18 holes before lunch and struggles with his form. Upset by a persistent spectator, he confronts him. The man replies in a quip about listening rather than looking, highlighting the humor of the scene.
The Salome Sun reports Laberatoy Bill Withers returned from New York after selling a mine to investors who wined and dined him. He cannot recall details of the deal or even if he kept or sold his mine, and he plans to return with the other burros while criticizing New York as a harsh place for a white man to live.
A simple plan to loosen a stubborn knot. Place a hard object under the knot and hammer it on all sides. Then apply very hot water or dip in scalding water for a few minutes. The knot should loosen enough to pick apart with fingers, using a skewer if needed.
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