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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
4
A collection of satirical reflections on the president, Congress, and public life. Observers joke about officials wearing high hats, loafers, and the pace of government while noting crowds, tax bills, holidays, and the desire to meet or see White House dogs.
The piece notes Calvin Coolidge’s eight pound gain over six years in office, his relief from hay fever, and improved health tied to regular sleep and exercise. It urges busy workers and housewives to adopt steady routines and a calm temperament to avoid overstrain and illness.
The author urges a balance of philosophy and daily activity along with adequate sleep to sustain health and longevity. Emphasizes regular habits over excess to maintain well being and a longer, happier life.
An editorial discusses President Hoover's duty to greet crowds, noting the vast number of handshakes on his first day and weighing political necessity against distraction from his real job. It argues the practice should continue only if it aids his work, otherwise it should be limited.
Shoe trade statistics show women buy more footwear than men and spend more as they embrace new styles. Last year women bought six percent more shoes while men bought four percent less. The article notes women crave beauty and finish while men walk less, aiding auto sales but possibly harming health.
A skilled check forger visited Calumet last week leaving counterfeit instruments endorsed with I S Schulman and G F Maulden. Victims Kleinhuizen Bros Wellworth Shoe Store and Mayfield Clothing on Michigan Avenue faced $43 15 payments after small purchases, with convincing perforation engraving and watermarked paper. The suspect was a tall middle aged working man.
A. W. Ormsby in charge of re assessment says tax lists will not be ready until probably October due to a neighborhood reassessment. Illinois Supreme court and legislature have authorized the extension of time in Cook County to allow for reassessment, delaying the payment period by about five months.
Illinois reports 12 846 farms with electrically operated water pump ing systems and 1 269 miles of long distance pipeline for manufactured gas between cities. Arbor Day set for April 12 by the governor urges tree planting. Illinois University football team shows a net profit of 294 881 49 for 1927. Six Chicago commercial buildings exceed 10 million dollars each.
A scattered collection of quips and vignettes echoes a lively society column. Jokes about publicity agents, celebrity misadventures, and flirtatious misreads mix with quick sketches of everyday banter and social norms.
A mosaic of humorous vignettes and wry quips on gender, family, and odd news. A Riverdale boy asks for a quarter, the ice man’s remark to mama is quoted, and a cheeky line about tears closes the column with nostalgic satire.
A concise reflection credits sympathy with saving lives as surely as medicine, noting its value in daily care and shared burden, attributed to Atchison Glche.
The article notes that poisonous lizards include the Gila monster and a similar Mexican species. It discusses their venomous bite and the rarity of such lizards among North American reptiles.
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