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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
5
Gen. Cole, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps Pacific, landed in Shanghai for an inspection tour of Marine forces in the Oriental theaters. He arrived with U.S. Marine units stationed in the region.
Washington reports set a new peace time spending peak with 1930 appropriations of $4,63,554,342, plus large flood control and tax refund allocations. War department funding rises to about $435 million while Navy trims near $2 million, Post Office soars to $842 million. Deficit risk hinges on private bills and revenue.
Advices from Johnson City Tennessee report that the Amalgamated Coal corporation with 65 million dollars capital incorporated February 28 under Delaware laws has arranged to take over 85 or more coal mines operating in Kentucky and Virginia and that the consolidation will take effect before May 1.
F R from Fried richshafen Germany plans to fly Graf Zeppelin to the United States in May June and July with possible circumnavigation and three stops at Lakehurst New Jersey San Diego California and Tokyo F W von Meister Zeppelin company representative announced
At Cornell University chemical microscopy is used to test rare coins and antiques. Dr. T. J. Chamut emphasizes initial inspection with a microscope before destructive tests. A Lampsacus gold state coin appeared ancient but analysis revealed an artificial aging layer of gum, starch and color matter.
Ernest Kettler listed with address 87 East 137th Street Riverdale Illinois phone Riverdale 46 providing local contact details for inquiries or appointments.
In a move to boost American tourism to Mexico, an official order eliminates the passport need for visitors. Travelers may use a chamber of commerce credential proving identity and good character, recognized at border gates for swift entry. The Laredo Monterey highway is improving for anticipated summer traffic, with tourist camps and a new bus line linking the two cities.
Pennsylvania State Forest School students T C Evans and H A Foreman report rattlesnakes can rapidly replace fangs with six or seven immature sets ready to develop. Dr E A Zeigler compiled the findings showing only removal of the poison sac can render the snake harmless.
The fragment notes Giotto is credited with an early portrait seen as a landmark in Renaissance art. It mentions a likeness of O uute as a foundational example. The source emphasizes Giotto’s pioneering role in creating a recognizable portrait style during the period.
A succinct aphorism by Douglaes Jerrod frames love as a natural and beautiful necessity inherent in human beings, shaping desires and relationships. The quotation emphasizes love as essential to the human condition and personal fulfillment.
In Port of Spain, Trinidad, reports describe oysters growing on trees and crabs feeding from fruit trees. Locals note a lake of pitch and tar rivers, with mangrove oysters once noted by Columbus and Raleigh. Soldier crabs climb trees, and armor clad fish called cascadura are said to taste good.
A brief note warns against blaming faults on heredity, urging readers to take responsibility and stay active. It cautions that the hereditary bugbear is a convenient, paralyzing excuse that leads to inaction and a lazy approach to self-improvement.
Advice on banishing mice suggests placing camphor where they frequent and sealing holes with putty mixed with mustard to deter reinvasion.
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