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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
4
A satirical column notes lighter pop culture jabs and social observations. It jokes about leap year quirks, hog raising, rent, political endorsements, indorsements, indignation, and manners. It critiques President Coolidge’s oil focus, rail crossing safety, and local business advertising impacts.
The article notes few bad boys in country towns as rural interests channel youth away from trouble. It suggests engaging such boys with activities like agricultural clubs or local sports and providing constructive tools to focus their minds, rather than relying on lectures or scolding.
A party in an automobile notes a baby calf dining naturally and jokes about a self-help restaurant and a calfateria. A girl calls it a child’s restaurant while the chauffeur adds the pun. Health tip follows about a lightning bug coexisting with a tail light.
The article outlines deductible losses from fires storms shipwreck or other casualties even if not business related. It notes 1923 income tax returns due March 15 1924 and lists penalties for failure to file or pay including fines up to 1000 or 10000 imprisonment and 25 percent added penalties. It also covers penalties for willful evasion and negligence plus interest.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our wife and mother. John Perry and Family.
London Tit-Bits notes that touching wood stems from ancient tree worship and belief that spirits reside in trees. The practice spread across Europe among Aryans, Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans, with sacred groves and Druids shaping early superstition.
The text outlines the expected duties of a daughter-in-law in China, stressing obedience to the mother-in-law and self-denial. A young wife must support her husband’s education, share poverty, and care for his sisters. If a second wife enters the family, she must treat her as a sister and love the stepchildren. Fidelity in widowhood is praised as high virtue, and supreme love may require a woman to sacrifice her life for her husband.
A man imagines at the altar that he gains what he wants, but later discovers his aim was not what he truly sought.
After a prolonged absence the boss falls sick and returns to find the office still running smoothly. The narrator notes the staff maintain the usual order and efficiency without him.
Primary election will be held Tuesday March 11 1924 at the village hall Dalton for Village Clerk and three Village Trustees. Parties participating are Peoples Citizens open 6 am to 5 pm. Dated February 21 1924. WM. G. Dolton Village Clerk.
A philosophical admonition argues passions carry injustice and personal interest that can mislead action. It warns against trusting feelings even when they seem reasonable and urges measured judgment to avoid dangerous outcomes.
A brief exhortation suggests men pursue character as the true source of independence rather than wealth or fortune. The piece reflects a moral stance valuing inner virtue over material success.
Town of Thornton tax payments for 1923 are now due at listed locations across nearby towns. Payment windows span March dates with specific hours for Hazel Crest Riverdale Lansing Oak Glen Thornton Phoenix Calumet City Dolton Burnham Berger's Corner Homewood South Holland Harvey and South Holland collectors offices. Peter A Anker is South Holland collector with contact numbers provided.
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