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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
6
The Detroit News notes that Japanese umbrellas are made from heavy oily paper in bright colors and are used in rain. Citizens burn paper napkins and handkerchiefs after use, considering it a cleaner practice than disposal. Lanterns and lamp globes are also paper.
Primary election to nominate Village Clerk and three Village Trustees held March 11 at the village hall Riverdale. Parties participating are Peoples Independent Republican. Polls open six AM to five PM. Dated February 21 1924. George L Koehler Village Clerk.
Judge Wm L Morgan heard Eric Osz and Lillian Osz argue over beads found in his pockets. The estranged couple, parents of an eight year old, failed to reconcile after a hour long session. A temporary order required Osz to pay his wife $20 weekly. Beads belonged to Signa Hustin from South Shore hospital who lent them for repair. Both sides were represented by counsel Thomas Green and Elmer Schnackehberg.
A teacher asks who was the first man. A pupil recalls George Washington. The teacher corrects that Adam was the first man. The child replies that Adam would be first for foreigners.
The marimba is an African origin instrument similar to a xylophone with hardwood keys tied to a curved frame. Gourds beneath act as sounding boxes and a parchment film from spiders nests covers their holes. The instrument projects sound for miles and has been developed in South America with visiting marimba bands in the United States.
The article discusses overhead expenses tied to maintaining the bank building. It notes costly equipment like steel vaults to keep depositors’ money safe and covers light heat supplies fire and theft insurance taxes and salaries to trustworthy employees.
Aunt Emmy helps Molly overcome money woes by opening a household checking and a thrift account. Molly deposits two dollars weekly, learns to track balances, and receives two passbooks and a checkbook. The bank offers friendly guidance and the plan aims to build discipline and savings.
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