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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1935
Page
4
A collage of wry reflections on everyday temptations and social quirks. It riffs on lost dogs, swanee river sewage, sleepless teeth grinding, home life, war paint, garden talk, American diet and pie, bird songs, and the risks of idleness. The piece juxtaposes humor with cautionary undertones about behavior.
The passage praises the value of animals as workers and suggests that ten million more faithful creatures could assist farmers. It notes their simple demands of food and shelter and implies humans could learn from their industry and diligence.
The National Safety Council urges motorists to check for traffic before backing from a curb. Relying on honks is not enough and failing to look can cause accidents and damaged vehicles as a result of careless backing practices.
The piece recalls Michael Pupin’s ascent from Serbia to prominence in the United States. It argues humble origins do not bar success and notes immigrants often value American ideals highly, sometimes more than natives, urging recognition of potential in every child.
Farmers bemoan oversupply while a scarcity of horses and mules emerges. AAA estimates a need for 10,000,000 more draft animals as the swift modern era leaves Dobbin behind on roads and daily toil. The piece notes the horse’s remarkable toiling devotion despite progress.
In discussing the book Ten Thousand Enemies the author argues crime flourishes in America under lenient policies. While pity may arise for criminals, the piece warns of innocent victims and urges a firm stance to keep society safe, comparing unrepentant wrongdoers to wild beasts.
The piece notes progress toward regular commercial flights across the Atlantic and Pacific, highlighting efforts to establish an aviation base on the Azores. It compares distances Newfoundland Azores and Azores Portugal to emphasize rapid future travel, citing Columbus's 36 day voyage and hinting at broader peace objectives.
Notice to legal voters and residents of Thornton Township Cook County Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting will be held Tuesday April 2 at 2 p.m. in Thornton village hall. After selecting a moderator, reports of officers will be heard and money appropriated to pay township expenses. Township Clerk to act as clerk of the meeting. March 10 1985 Walth. Wint ertilofe Township Clerk.
Washington lawyer William A. Robert of Washington DC learned he was a vice presidential candidate in 1982. His party the National Association Opposed to Blue Laws did not notify him.
A collage of humor snippets and wry observations from an old column. Jests range from expectant fathers and missing loafs to billiards slang and lampooned bureaucratic boasts. Notable lines by Kasper and Jerv weave through light satire and quirky one liners.
Dolton Illinois announces an April 16 election at village hall and Immanuel church school hall to fill one village president six trustees and one village clerk. Polls open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on election day. Notice dated March 1 and signed by the official in Dolton Illinois.
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