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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
7
Washington office reminds that a letter may accompany a package to ensure simultaneous delivery. The letter must be addressed and stamped in the usual manner and may be tied to the outside of the package for secure delivery. The rule, in effect for some time, is not widely known.
A farmer sells an old tin chicken coop to Ford for metal. Days later Ford sends a car in response to the shipment, claiming the accident explains the return and hoping to maintain relations. The tale mixes humor with miscommunication about the metal trade.
A slow lawyer argues before Chief Justice Jervis. He begs pardon that his arguments lag behind the lordship’s mind. The chief justice snaps, For God's sake, don't stop to tell me that.
The damp spring leaves ditches and low spots full of water allowing mosquitoes to multiply by millions. The Chicago Tribune notes the season promises widespread irritation and urges community action to curb the itch and nuisance.
A concise guide explains a simple test to distinguish butter from margarine. Place a pea sized piece on an iron spoon and hold over a gas flame. Real butter bubbles quietly with froth while margarine crackles with a crackling noise like a green stick over fire.
The Harvey Tribune notes Harwell Walker, top honors at Illinois State University last year, famed for long walks. He reportedly told family he needed exercise and chose a stroll to Aurora then train home, leaving relatives worried until he reappeared unconcerned. He aided Dalton’s First National Bank opening eight years ago.
A broker tells of a famous man who died from overwork after neglecting lunch. He planned a two o’clock meal but worked until four, then felt emptiness and cramps. He checked his waistcoat and wondered what he had eaten that disagreed with him. The tale conveys a weighty caution.
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