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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
4
A humorous look at politics and life as the nation enters Hoover's era. Poking fun at predictions about cabinet picks and weather bureau, while noting spring tourists, last minute tax filings, and brides proving fitness by making candy as thousands of petitions head to Congress.
The article argues for a temporary halt on immigration due to job shortages for natives. It endorses stricter border and seaport inspections to curb illegal entries, noting that recent immigrants would resist quotas. It cautions that those who break laws to enter may continue to offend after arrival.
The text notes public unease when Col. Lindbergh faces delays and cites a recent minor landing incident in Mexico City. It emphasizes his careful aviation record and the value of his practical help, missions abroad, and conduct for youth, urging fewer hazards and daring feats.
The American Federation of Labor plans a probe into age discrimination targeting workers over 40 or 45, noting employers favor younger, faster applicants while older workers offer experience. The piece also cites Illinois data with eighteen forest fires sparked by hunters and twenty one by farmers burning brush, plus five arson cases.
Judge Green has returned from St. Margarets hospital. Ife campaigns for Police Magistrate at City Primaries. Ernest Urbanski faces liquor law charges. bail set at 1000. Mrs Kowalski home after hospital stay. Neighbors complain about backer blocking lawn on Mason street. John Lewandowski improves health. South Side Citizens League meeting at Hammond Club. Mayor Jaranowski seen as likely to win reelection. Kamradt seeks mayoral nomination. Local theatre project progresses and bonds sold. Wentworth and 153rd street site proposed.
A jumble of humorous exchanges and quips touches on crime, religion, theft, family, and fortune telling. Witty one liners reference stolen harness, church affiliation, and bank rolls while noting attitudes toward gender and character.
A mystery car aims to break the world speed record at Daytona Beach as drivers including Maj. GO O. Segrave of England challenge the current mark of 207.8 miles per hour set by Ray Keech. The car is described as American built and a defense of the world speed title sits at stake on the racing sands.
A quirky note mocks ducklings and human language alike. John Hausman comments on foreigners learning American speech. The piece jokes about shingling a house versus a woman’s hair and the accidental wardrobe mishap of young ducks.
A collection of humorous snippets and quips from a Calumet Record page. A backwoods man, olives, and shop talk mix with a gibe about editors. A German phrase yields sports results, ending with a wry note on travel and bills.
A compact motivational piece outlines a diminishing belief scale from 100 percent to 0 percent. It traces confidence levels from certainty to refusal, ending with the claim I won t. The text reads like a personal pep talk or classroom exercise.
An aphorism urges looking for perfections rather than faults, attributing a Schiller-esque wisdom about self-improvement and judgment. The brief note emphasizes constructive reflection over criticism.
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