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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

6

Notice of Bids for Village Dolton sewer improvements

Notice announces sealed bids for vitriied tile pipe house connection sewers in Park and Lincoln avenues Dolton Illinois to be received until June 21 1926 at 8 00 p m in the village hall. Bids must follow the ordinance maps plans and specifications on file with the Village Clerk and include a 10 percent certified check. The Board may reject any bid and Dolton Secretary William G Dolton signs.

Board of Local Improvements Dalton Park Avenue Lincoln Avenue Illinois William G. Dolton Dolton

Baccalaureate Ad Vice Says Education Aims for Character

A baccalaureate address urges graduates to seek high aims and ideals. The preacher emphasizes character as the final aim of education, noting knowledge alone is not enough without trained instincts toward what is righteous and noble.

Of Little Benefit The Classics Not Popular Subjects Now

The Newark Advocate notes that classic subjects are not valued for wealth creation without effort, arguing they offer little practical benefit in modern times.

Newark

Illinois News Brevities Highlights Local Strikes And Trials

Marion Carterville typographical union votes to strike with pay rise demands from five to ten dollars weekly. Mrs. Jennie Stone of Loxa Coles county burned to death reviving kitchen fire with kerosene. Freeport to receive a 20 000 pound German war cannon promised by the federal government for a park. John Walton Winn granted a stay of execution for murder until July 9 in Chicago. Two Peoria youths drown after canoe capsizing on the Illinois River near the Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club. Maj Rufus W Putnam leads a federal inspection of the Illinois waterway. Grain elevator management course at the University of Illinois discusses surpluses. Milk hauling license fees extend to private haulers per AG Carlstrom ruling. Diploma ceremonies for 200 Illinois National Guard non commissioned officers at Camp Grant Rockford announced by Lieut Col W F Hemenway for Saturday June 19.

Marion-Carterville Typographical Union Jennie Stone Loxa Coles County Freeport John Walton Winn Chicago Albert Grandpa) Nusbaum Peoria Illinois College of Agriculture University of Illinois Carlstrom Ilinois National Guard Camp Grant Rockford Milton J. Foreman W. F. Hemenway

Reproving Faults Gentle Methoded Their Shame

A quotation attributed to Atterbury notes that the speaker’s gentle method of reproving faults makes people feel more ashamed than afraid to repeat them. The line emphasizes restraint in correction and moral influence over punishment.

Atterbury

Notice of Bids for Dalton Water Main System Construction

Village of Dalton announces bidding for cast iron water main construction on Stewart Avenue and adjacent streets. Bids due June 71, 1926, at 8:00 p m daylight time, at Village Hall. Plans and specs on file with Village Clerk. Bid deposits ten percent. bonds bear six percent interest.

Tortillas in Mexico and their traditional making

In Mexico, tortillas are large round staple foods made from corn. The grain is soaked, ground into a paste, formed into discs, then cooked on flat heated surfaces.

Mexico

Notice to Contractors for Dal ton water system bids

Public notice invites bids for installing a system of water service pipes on Park avenue and Lincoln avenue in Dalton Illinois. Bids must be received by 8:00 p m daylight savings time on June 21 1926 at the village hall Dal ton Illinois. Accompanied by cash or certified check payable to the President of the Board of Local Improvements. Dated June 7 1926.

Board of Local Improvements Dalton Park Avenue Lincoln Avenue Illinois William G. Dolton Dolton, Dlinois A. D

Remove Dent in Table with Moisture and Heat

Step by step method to raise a dent in wood furniture. Dampen a cloth with warm water and place it over the dent. Apply heat carefully with a nearby iron without scorching. Repeat until the bruise lifts, then rub in linseed oil with a cloth. Finish with a polish using equal parts turpentine and linseed oil.

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