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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
3
An Irish American faced Justice Barry in a past Irish case after being accused of suspicious conduct. The arresting officer noted a so called republican hat. The judge mused it may be a hat without a crown, highlighting a witty exchange from the Boston Transcript.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in children. It promotes a fruity taste and a gentle cleansing effect, claiming a teaspoonful can prevent illness tomorrow and advising to buy the genuine product from the druggist with proper bottle directions.
The Washington Star notes long running experiments with a gyroscope to correct mariner compass errors and even replace compasses in submarines. The device uses the gyroscope’s tendency to keep its axis fixed. a rose indicates course changes and magnetic deviations are detected, with an electromagnet enabling magnetic compass or gyroscope operation independent of magnetic influences.
In the Baltimore American snippet workers note a doctor’s remark about a benignant tumor while a playful jab calls a carbuncle kind-hearted. The humor shifts to marriage life as the wife notices the husband’s nightly patterns and a macabre twist hints undertakers overtaking mankind.
Macoupin county forms a central shipping association from eleven local societies. Ellsworth Pires, 18, sentenced to 30 years for murder of his stepfather James Gaddis. Rotary conference in Illinois March 21 22 with International President McCullough. Chicago delegation to attend. Calhoun county funds rail extension from Reddish to opposite Hardin. Blair denounces school reformers in Springfield. Dr A G Agnew dies at 81 in Carbondale after 62 years practice. Winnebago county opposes tractor lug fines on roads. Illinois Legion drive to aid 500000 idle veterans to start March 20. Arbor and Bird days proclaimed. Quarantine rules enforced in Lincoln and Mattoon. Illinois state charitable and penal institutions’ property valued at $28,269,725. Bible reading approved by constitutional convention 52 to 8. Farm and industry notes include a 60 ft 10 in long 50 lb hog and a fire at the Warren Lexke farm near Dixon. Capt William Wildey’s 56-year grocery run. Illinois Academy of Science meets April 27-29 in Rockford. Coal output outlook steady despite potential strike. Paulton mine sets record with 2080 tons in a day. Chicago to open a night marriage license bureau. Bald eagle shot near Jacksonville survives. Daylight saving plan faces business opposition in Springfield. Democratic convention set for April 21 in Springfield. Republicans meet in the Arsenal. Illinois river drainage districts seek 6 percent power-rate cut. Salary investigation commission appointed. 1921 healthiest year on record. death rate 11 per 1000. influenza declining.
A collection of testimonial letters from women in Youngstown Ohio New Orleans and Indianapolis describing relief from nervousness back pain cramps and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Nepetine Compound. They urge others to try the remedies and share their experiences.
Drugstore reports show many people suffer kidney issues unknowingly. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a mild healing remedy with insurance examiners noting kidney disease is common and many rejections stem from undetected trouble. Sample bottle available for ten cents.
In a lively exchange the crowd notes Old Mr Grabit keeps pace with others, showing sharp wit and bold appetite for advantage. The banter captures his bold humor and social stance amid the lively scene.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura as a daily skin regimen with Soap Ointment and Talcum for cleansing soothing healing and perfuming. It claims no toilet table is complete without them and ends with a quip about maturity and life choices.
A sardonic remark warns that expanding social circles invites greater risk and trouble. The line portrays a cautious view of mixing with more people and potential complications arising from wider associations.
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