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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
7
A father explains to his son two kinds of business courtesy. The first is shown to customers who pay cash, the second to those who do not. The dialogue contrasts direct payment with nonpayment in a simple nursery tone.
An advertisement column touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tired feet and bunions, Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels, Garfield Tea laxative for constipation and headaches, and herbal notes with philosophical quotes. It urges proper products, mentions a trial package from Le Roy New York, and warns against substitutes.
The second silver wedding celebration for President Taft and Mrs. Taft ended on the White House lawn with an informal reception for about 5,000 to 15,000 guests. Diplomatic corps and government leaders attended as electric trees lit a fairyland scene. Mrs. Taft wore white satin while Miss Helen Taft appeared in pink satin.
A sports note describes Joe sustaining a sprained arm and fears he may never pitch again. His parents plan to consult a doctor or medical adviser to determine his future in baseball.
An advertisement offers a 48 page illustrated Eye Book free from Marine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago, claiming expert advice on proper use of Marine Remedies for eye trouble. It states remedies strengthen weak eyes soothe eye pain and cost 50c, with suggested uses for sore eyes and baby’s eyes for scaly eyelids and granulation.
Prof Branner notes in the Bulletin of the Geological Society of America that ants shape landscapes as geologic agents, with burrows found at 3.5 meters depth and extensive ramification in tropical regions. An old superstition linked ague cures to midnight crossroad visits and burying an egg, but the tale suggests misfortune when the experiment failed.
At a Sandringham shoot the day’s order was not to shoot hens but a guest fired and killed a hen near King Edward VII’s station. He pointed to the bird and quipped to Gurney praising him for his manners toward the ladies, reflecting the king’s tact.
George Ade at a Chicago luncheon paid a gallant compliment to a well known actress. She wore a flame colored harem skirt. Ade asked the name of the color and she replied Flamme de Vesuve flame of Vesuvius. He quipped you make a very pretty crater.
A stylistic meditation on the voice as the true essence of the soul, arguing sound reveals inner truth while appearance hides it. The quote frames voice as the organ of the soul, contrasting audible truth with visible form.
Judge George A Carpenter of the United States circuit court denied the motion for rehearing by indicted packers. They must plead to charges of conspiring to restrain trade. The defense argued Sherman Act provisions were too vague and cited Standard Oil and tobacco tobacco cases.
The Kaiser is described as a great reader whose favorite book is the Bible. A well thumbed copy sits by his bedside and he keeps current events in check. When Roosevelt visited Berlin last year he received several books from the Kaiser, half theology and half military.
A brief dialogue exchanges between Harry and Anna in Harper's Bazar. Harry fears Anna is too old to learn to love him as he reaches for his hat.
A sea captain, his wife, and a powerful seated passenger clash over opinions during a long voyage. The wife quietly kicks the captain to calm tensions, until a sharp shoal of pain reveals the mate has endured shin strikes for months. The tale sources from Youth's Companion.
A quip from Puck argues gendered dress codes reflect enduring differences. It questions if legal equality can reset social norms by forcing everyone to conform to changing fashions or tapes.
A reflective note emphasizes kindness in speech toward everyone. It cautions that it may be God’s will whether that spoken word remains the final utterance to the person addressed.
A discussion on how the anticipation and pleasant mindset before eating triggers digestive juices. It cites Pavlov style experiments with dogs and argues meals should be approached calmly with appealing foods to foster healthy digestion and overall happiness.
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