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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
4
A stream of satirical snippets rails at politics and society. It lampoons reformers, journalism, and public life with puns about Indians, key men, jazz, and billboards. Local quirks and a Chanute death add color to a collage of humorous observations.
Mrs Cal Coolidge recalled mending a bag of 52 stockings soon after marriage illustrating Calvin Coolidge’s thrift ideal. The piece argues that such frugality helped build America’s civilization, though it questions whether modern girls would embrace the task.
The supreme court ruled the government exceeded its powers by not paying in gold on the contract, yet since investors were not damaged they cannot collect. The decision implies about 69 cents per dollar owed but uncollectible, highlighting the dilemma of honoring contracts versus justice.
The American Legion Monthly notes a private’s view after one week in the army that drills and fussing around meals seem excessive. It reflects on how meals dominate daily life, claiming breakfast, dinner, and supper are the day’s three main events and drive interest in public lectures when paired with a good meal.
The 1927 ruling that a driver must exit a vehicle to scout for approaching trains was narrowed by Judge Cardoza who warned such a step is uncommon and often futile or dangerous. He notes that prudent conduct standards come from life, not rigid rules, and questions whether governments always set wise limits. The piece ends with a quip about temper and perception of frailty.
A chaotic collage of quips and jokes shows interviews, banter, and gags. It references newspapers, evangelists, a barber, Mendelssohn, and political figures as bits of humor mix with casual dialogue. The tone mimics a light page filler of a bygone era.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for positions including Assistant Statistical Clerk with a 1620 annual salary in departmental service in Washington DC, Chief Dietitian up to 2900, Head Dietitian 2000 to 2500, and Dietitian 1800 to 2160 in Public Health Service and Veterans Administration. Quotas lag in all states except Utah, Iowa, Vermont, Virginia, Maryland, and DC. dietitian posts exempt from state apportionment. Full details available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at city post offices or customs houses.
The new member is John Stevens McCroarty of Los Angeles a Democrat from the eleventh district who serves as a tea poet and also writes a newspaper column. He replaces Avians a Republican in Congress.
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