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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
4
A 1924 newspaper column satirically notes the auto industry’s booming sales through heavy advertising while urging participation in elections. It mocks overzealous salesmanship, campaign buttons, and the public’s habit of dismissing a single vote as insignificant.
Frank L. Klonowski chief petty officer U S Navy, from Blue Island, died aboard the U S S Mississippi after a turret explosion. He served since 1921, leaving a mother Mrs Marie Klonowski and siblings. His body returned for burial at St Benedict's cemetery with a military funeral by Blue Island Post No 50.
A local Atchison man stands out for his bright and shiny fishpole reel while his jaws are described as dull and rusty, according to the Atchison Globe.
Illinois Central President C H Markham outlined the railroad’s electrification plan at the Woodlawn Business Men’s Association luncheon. He described a modern rapid transit system with smokeless trains, concrete embedded rails, subway speeds above ground, and a lakefront passenger terminal. Markham emphasized real estate gains and long term growth for the Chicago area territory served.
Burlington reunites with college friend Davidson who unexpectedly plans to dine at his house on two consecutive Sundays. Davidson reveals his first invitation came via Burlington’s wife, creating a humorous scheduling mix up.
A Washington Star quote reflects on how sentiment can stir emotion. It notes that some men overlook hard luck tales yet grow teary and sympathetic when a saxophone plays a soulful tune.
Trustees of Township 36 North Range 14 East will sell at public auction on July 19, 1924 at 2 pm Chicago time the High Lawn School site lot 25 26 27 28 and 29 in block 2 of Downs and Reichs Subdivision of the east half northeast quarter northwest quarter Section 4 Township 36 Range 14 third principal meridian Cook County Illinois. Cash in hand one third price balance in 30 days. Purchaser gets merchantable abstract. Fred E Waterman Cornelius Dalenberg CC W Ranger.
Public Service Company of Northern Illinois announces a new issue of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock available to 21 000 stockholders. The firm plans about 10 million dollars in spending on plant and extensions this year, boosting a property value over 70 million. Subscriptions at 100 dollars per share are open to owners of five shares as of July 8 with payment options and an August 1 deadline.
A London Daily Express quip has a sportsman in plus fours retelling Archimedes in vernacular. The punchline claims Archimedes would say Give me a stance and I hole out in one reflecting golf lore.
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