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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
5
Debtors Delays Highlight Slow Pay Issue in Congress
The passage notes ongoing bill work in Congress while some debtors delay payments. It also critiques the country’s unskilled labor and observes how people struggle with dancing the latest dances, implying broader social concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Frugal Fashion Cuts Prompted by Criticism
A remark notes that women labeled extravagant can still afford attire by shortening skirts, cutting costs as a coping response. The comment frames dress choices as a sign of economic constraint and social expectations.
Tired business man misses intellectual subjects
A reader notes that a worn businessman does not value intellectual topics, but suggests that arriving home earlier at night might reduce fatigue and increase interest in learning.
Women should be kind to husbands and dances without partners
The piece notes women should show kindness to their spouses and mentions some let men go out only a few evenings monthly. It cites many girls at dances without partners as a sign of faltering male support and comments on easy money seekers ending up in free public institutions.
Graduate athletes urged not to reject offers for low first year pay
The statement encourages male college graduates not to turn down opportunities solely due to a $10,000 salary in the first year. It frames long term value and potential future earnings as outweighing initial pay.
Men Marrying Money Often Ties To A Boss
The saying suggests that men who pursue wealth in marriage often end up taking on a powerful role within the household, effectively marrying a moneyed partner who also acts as a boss.
Vicious Circle of Theft and Hunger Cited
A reflection notes that men steal to feed their hungry families while acknowledging that hunger often stems from the same cause. The piece implies poverty drives crime and questions social relief.
Old Fashioned Home Advocated By Conference
A conference in New York by the child welfare committee of America urged the old fashioned home as best for children. Speakers lamented that marriage is no longer treated as a sacred bond and urged restraint, patience, and commitment before starting a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Child Welfare Committee of America
Children and Disease in School Attendance
The U S Public Health Service advises when children should stay home for contagious illness. Don’t keep kids home for trifling reasons. consult the family doctor early to prevent serious health consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
Supreme Court backs Kentucky co operative marketing law
The United States Supreme Court sustains Kentucky law legalizing cooperative marketing associations. With 42 states having similar laws, the decision supports cooperative marketing as a stable system for farm product disposal. It allows discrimination to aid agriculture and urges scattered farmers to unite rather than form oppressive trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky
Fewer Acres, More Food Suggested by Efficiency
The statement notes that in 45 years New York state farms have grown output on 4.5 million acres, implying the nation could feed itself on half current cultivated land with strict scientific methods. It argues for technical education for farmers to reduce costs and boost profitability, paralleling engineering and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Wedding feast and anniversaries mark Lansing notes
A wedding supper at the home of Chas LaSalle in Bernice followed a Saturday morning marriage to Lydia Peterson of Hammond. Guests came from Pullman Hammond Liberty and Bernice. Local couples also marked anniversaries including Leo McLaughlin and spouse on their wedding day and Henry Lange with 23 years. Church activities at First Reformed Church include Holland and English sermons, Sunday school and Endeavor services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. LaSalle
Bernice
Lydia Peterson
Hammond
Pullman
Liberty
la Salle
Martin Siberius
South Burnham Avenue
John Gehrke
Henry Schmidt
Ferdinand Barkow
Viola
Peter Esser Jr
Claude Patterson
John Weise
Spain
Cohen’s Opera House
Chicago
Frank Genovese
Ruth
Henry Lange
South Torrence Avenue
Eli Abramson
Sophia DeMik
Anna Lange
Mary Hildebrandt
Elmer Erikson
Wm. Lipke
Banco
First Reformed Church of
Lansing
A. Karreman
Holland
Christian Endeavor
T. TerMaat
Protestant Reformed Church Services in Holland Schedule
A Grand Rapids student will preach at Bock's Hall Oak Glen. Sermons in Holland are set for 9 a m and 2 p m with Protestant Reformed Church services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Reformed Church
Bock’s Hall
Oak Glen
Grand Rapids, Mich
Holland
Trinity Ladies' Aid Hosts March Coffee Party and Bunco
Trinity Ladies' Aid of Oak Glen held a Thursday afternoon coffee party on March 1 and enjoyed bunco. A nine member club meets biweekly. Last Thursday they played cards and had refreshments at Mrs Emil Koehn's home on Indiana Avenue. The Friendly Society met at Herman Volbrecht's home in West Bernice on a Saturday evening, February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Ladies’ Aid of
Oak Glen
Bunco
Emil Koehn
Indiana Avenue
Friendly Society of
Herman Volbrecht
West Bernice
Unclear Text Mystery Pot Story Emerges
Journal entry fragment hints at stolen items mixed with legitimate goods. The note describes a suspect pot where both stolen and non stolen items accumulate, raising questions about origin and intent. Further context or names are not present in the readable text.
Preacher Urges Husbands to Kiss Wives as Wife Complains
A sermon on divorce unhappiness prompts a husband to kiss his wife on returning home. She bursts into tears, listing troubles like a sick baby, furnace out, plumbing leak, and a drunken arrival, saying it is too much.
One-Eyed Pete Flaunts Four Aces in Poker Standoff
In a tense poker game Pete shows four aces while Texas Slim draws his gun and demands the spoils. He protests in a soft, coaxing tone claiming that ace hand isn’t the one he dealt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Texas Slim
Getting the baby to sleep is hardest at eighteen months
A parent notes sleepless nights peak around the eighteen month mark. The child resists naps and nightly routines, challenging routines and patience, while caregivers seek strategies to soothe and settle the infant.
Hypocrite described as lipstick-faced smears on vanity
The quote defines a hypocrite as a man who daubs lipstick on his face to mislead others into believing girls admire him. The remark frames hypocrisy in terms of performative charm and gendered perception.
Lil Says She Gets to Bed at Ten Each Night
A brief quote captures Lil claiming a strict curfew of ten PM while another notes having a photo as proof. The source labels it as a juggler remark from Notore Dame Juggler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil
First Trapeze Widow Laughs At Husband's Passing Joke
In a courtroom exchange the first trapeze widow asks about her late husband and the second widow quips the response Good to the last drop as the judge weighs the case.
Honest man and good lawyer honored in grave
A reflective line notes an honest man and a good lawyer lying together in death. A visitor asks why it is necessary to bury two men in the same grave, prompting contemplation on justice and memory.
Auto-tourist disputes fault in collision challenged by local power ties
A driver insists she had right of way after a collision. A local officer says fault lies with the other party, noting that the other driver’s family connections include the mayor, the police chief, and the officer’s own close relation.
Red Schmutzler tops pinochle hand at Shell station
In a sociable game at a Shell Gas station last week, Red Schmutzler scored 1500 trump and 40 pinochle for a 1540 hand. The feat sparked interest in his upcoming Lincoln Fields visit this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Red” Schmutzler
Red
Lincoln Fields
Mouse in the room prompts a sleepy husband
A London beggar tale recounted in a Boston Transcript strip depicts Mrs Bridley waking at 1 AM to fear a mouse in the room while her husband dismisses it as a cat and urges sleep.
Lady of the House Dismisses Burglar Alarms
Cartoon caption shows a salesman and a sharp reply from a householder in a Western Christian Advocate vignette. The lady laughs at alarms while the neighbor’s remark hints at a bold joke about theft. The panel captures a light domestic moment and public humor.
Back to Nature voice course offered by Professor Feuchtinger
An advertisement from The Times Ad in the Seattle Daily Times promotes an unsoiled voice culture course taught by Professor Feuchtinger. It lists price details: cost $100, selling for $50, with options to exchange for small pigs or other items. Contact address 3-49-86 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feuchtinger
Times
Seattle Daily Times
Heard at Home Anna's patient reply
One day a mother chastises little Anna for soiling her dress. Anna replies with a gentle line about warming to her mother as they grow closer and better acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Mamma
First Study of Comet Reveals Orbit by Gravitation
The 1680 comet became the first to have its orbit computed from gravitation. Newton calculated a roughly 600 year period, and its perihelion passed 140000 miles from the Sun’s surface. It traveled the near solar path at 370 miles per second with a tail about 100 million miles long adjusting its direction to the orbit.
Post-Mortem Visit Dear Old Soul
A diary style note records a visiting sister, described as Emily, sending a regretful letter about not attending the brother's funeral. The message conveys sympathy and hope she can attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Bowling News Roundup from St Paul League February 27
The American Legion extends their lead to one game after beating Band three straight. Shell Boosters win three straight over Colts while B Woods posts high game 195. March 5 schedule lists Alleys 1 and 2 Legion vs Shell Boosters and Alleys 3 and 4 Colts vs Band. Standings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
St. Paul’s
Band
Shell Boosters
Colts
B. Woods
Hausman
Shell Boosters Schedereereeee Doccsesse Socs
Taylor Albrecht
Locker
Miller
Hausman’s Colts
Struss Ees
Trapp
Bremer
American Legion Schlieman Aadasa Saseiewesees
Wiebke
Woods
Schultz
Janes Sedan
Wiegel
Niemeyer
Markus
Dolton A C Routs Thornton Lights In Local Showdown
Dolton A C dominated play from the opening whistle at the Lutheran school gym, winning 82 to 21 over Thornton lights. The team hopes to continue the winning streak Sunday March 4 at 2 p m against Chicago Heights Aces, praised for their 26 losses in 28 games, promising a fast display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton A. C. Lights
Thornton Lights
Lutheran School
Dolton
Dolton A. C’s
Chicago Heights Aces
Boy laments no vacation before starting school
An uncle asks why the five year old cries and the boy explains he has no vacation because he has not yet started school. The exchange highlights the child’s disappointment at missing a summer break due to not beginning school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Notice of Bids For Dolton Water Main Project
The Board of Local Improvements of Dolton Illinois invites sealed bids to construct water mains on Michigan City Road and other streets. Bids due March 17 1928 at 8 PM. Bids must be accompanied by 10 percent bid bond and bidding sheets fee of 25 dollars. The contract will be paid in bonds bearing 6 percent interest. The board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Dolton
Michigan City Road
Cook County
Illinois
Dalton
WM. S. Gentry
Care for Watches After Cold Snap Winding Tips
A major watchmaker advises warming a cold watch for at least a quarter hour before winding. Winding soon after cold exposure risks spring damage. Wind slowly, avoid jerks, count safe turns, and wind in the morning. Keep the watch in the day’s position overnight for better performance and longevity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kinney-Hood Printing CO. Publishers
Thomas F. Kinney
J. W. Hood
Edward C. Kinney
Mgr
A. M. Levy
North Michigan Ave
Tower
Riverdale
All Communications
Deadwood Gulch
Notore Dame Juggler
Bowling News
Thornton
The
First National Bank of
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
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