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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
Chicago model Miss Kingsnorth was blindfolded and photographed amid embalmed corpses in an anatomical lab. She fainted when the bandage came off and later required medical care hours after the terrifying scene designed to produce a shocking image.
Nine workers from the sash door and interior finish room were called out on March 3 after a disagreement with Chicago & Riverdale Lumber Co. A new nine hour day pay scale ranges from 38.3 to 35 cents per hour for machine and bench hands and took effect March 1. The dispute began Tuesday and workers returned Wednesday morning.
Model Town Justice De Young of Thornton residing in South Holland filed his annual report to the County School Superintendent. He states no fines were assessed no criminal cases heard and no village ordinance violations pending. No funds to remit to the school or village board.
Payment of gas bills can be made at the C. and R. I. Depot in Delton. If the office is unavailable, check upstairs. J. R. Stanley serves as the agent.
A minister notes a potential $10,000 subscription from "Mr. Heavyweight" toward a new church, contingent on others matching the amount. His wife observes disappointment that the man may only give $100 in cash.
Garrick Theatre hosted a Wednesday night program on March 11 for university and psychology faculty. Over 300 students from Chicago University and Northwestern University filled the house, with instructors in boxes, marking a unique theatrical occasion. Jewelry shops report rising interest in the cat's eye jewel tied to The Witching Hour, though buyers are cautious. C D Peacock's, a 71 year old West shop, has never sold an opal, while cat’s cape jewels from India fetch 100 to 150 dollars.
Lenten services will be held at St Marys Church Riverdale every Wednesday at 4 pm and on Fridays and Sundays at 7 30 pm. Evangelical Immanuel Church Dolton hosts evening services at 7 45 pm. Rev Adelbert E Helm, pastor, invites public attendance. Ben Garrity, longtime Penn R R crossing keeper at 137th St Riverdale, left for Cleveland after two years. John Gertzen was appointed to his post starting March 1 after Garritys layoff following a failed physical.
A North Woodward avenue family hosts novelist Robert Barr at dinner. The maid, excited by serving Harr, hopes one day to wait on Shakespeare, reflecting youthful aspiration amid a formal evening.
The Outlook urges readers to forget past faults as lessons and use history as a journal of travel. Focus on current course and future direction, discarding lingering regrets to progress with purpose.
The article notes luminous birds beyond owls and cites The Water Birds of North America. It mentions the great blue heron with phosphorescent breast plumage, calling the bird a “bird lantern” and suggesting light draws fish and aids sight.
A witness questions the defendant's soundness of mind under oath. He notes the defendant married a poor man's daughter rather than a wealthy man's, implying a cautious rather than ambitious character.
The gossip notes that old Gotalotte suffered during the recent panic and is now hard up. He reportedly can only afford three for a five cent cigar, highlighting his strained finances.
Property listing offers 10 acres in Riverdale Village, section 5, township 36, north of range 14, east of 3d principal meridian. Sold as is to interested buyers, part of a local land sale ad.
Mrs A accuses Mrs C of hypocrisy after a conversation where Mrs C tried to elicit a negative remark about Mrs B. Mrs B questions how the accusation arose, and Mrs A explains the setup as Mrs C pressed her to reveal her true thoughts.
Found bracelet on Chicago street claimed by calling The Pointer office. For rent a 21 room railroad boarding house managed by A S Diekman. Mastiff dog, 1% year old, for sale inquire at The Pointer office. Lot 50 by 173 feet on Prairie avenue for sale inquiries to Mrs Wichmann 18343 Indiana avenue Riverdale.
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