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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
4
A humor piece mocks politics and society noting office seekers distract the president from mowing the lawn while scientists question brain cells and sports blow ups. It jokes about editors managing government for less than cost and women abandoning street sweeping for baggy trousers amid a disorderly nation.
President Coolidge praises national unity through amalgamation as the melting pot. He notes the dangers of unchecked faults in immigrant groups and argues adopting strong points from all peoples could make the United States a world leader.
The note observes 250000 people sleeping in New York City parks during a hot spell with no arrests or damage. It suggests fatigue kept rule breaking at bay and compares to a Sunday school boy who behaved after a long hike. It argues ample activity and tiredness prevent mischief and promote discipline.
The U S Bureau of Labor reports that low mood in two shoe making cities stems from varied causes with demand by women for extreme novelty in shoes as a main factor. Higher costs arise from producing the latest fashion, and shoppers pay for that satisfaction.
George Wheeler Hinman argues in the Daily Herald and Examiner that federal involvement in business undermines private enterprise. He criticizes Coolidge era calls for less government in business and warns that political control ruins government ventures and risks national economic ruin. He cites the Shipping Board as an example and urges technocratic, businesslike governance rather than populist meddling.
Excerpted thoughts discuss gender roles and attitudes to women. It cites opinions about a man's character tested by his treatment of older, poorer women. It critiques wives expected to adapt to husbands' moods and desires, with references to Mere Man by Wonor Bright.
Two business rivals, Mr Boom and Mr Steddy, sit on the same board. After a meeting Boom proclaims many ways to make money, while Steddy slyly claims there is only one honest way and hints Boom would not recognize it.
The dialogue snippet shows Alice and Ethel reacting to Tobet Jack's proposal as part of Stray Stories. It captures a playful romance moment and foreshadows a comical or romantic turn in the tale.
Uncertain Max-well contemplates going to the show while Maxine hesitates awaiting her husband’s objection. The dialogue hints at domestic hesitation and potential plans contrasted with marital consent.
Juvenile performers under ten call themselves Big Ford and Little Glenns Woodshed Theater Lullaby Players. Ford Rush and Glenn Rowell created Lullaby Time and lead the Woodshed Theater feature on WLS every Thursday at 7 PM for twenty minutes. The first show Robinson Crusoe's Princess aired after construction began October 15 and the Woodshed house finished November 5 with additional plays Going to School in Mother Goose Land and The Sleeping Beauty.
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