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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
4
A collection of satirical vignettes notes Americans electing polarized leaders law bending drivers and shifted reputations. It links political tension to everyday folly and imagines Longfellow chronicling modern wrecks of automobiles while business men chase unpaid bills.
A survey by the President and Assistant Director of the Federation of British Industries shows the American share of global production of key resources such as coal oil copper steel wheat cotton lumber autos railroads averaged over 65 percent. It notes the United States, with less than seven percent of world population, holds a high level of individual prosperity across classes.
The article compares ancient building feats to modern power driven labor. It argues one American worker with power equipment can outperform vast numbers of slaves in a day. Examples include tractors in road building, logging, and farming, and the electric motor elevating workers to productive roles with higher wages and living standards.
The report notes more than 40 girls aged 13 to 16 married illegally in Cleveland over the past three months. Editors warn precocious young love and recommend better upbringing over parental blame.
The Illinois Commerce Commission granted on March 9, 1927, authority for W. W. Crawford as receiver of the Chicago and Interurban Traction Co. to discontinue service and dispose of property. Five days notice to the public required. Annual operating loss about 40 000 dollars.
Athletic authorities plan to name the school champion swimmer during the first week of April as part of an inter class meet held in the school pool. The article notes notable young women and hints at competitive spirit among students.
A collage of one liners and quips on money, manners, marriage, and modern life. It riffs on resilience tests by a pen maker, social witticisms about wealth and work, marriage humor, and observational humor from a mid century mindset.
Nature Magazine notes hibiscus flowers range from crimson to pink and yellow or orange tinges, with no true blue varieties observed. Describes pinks fading to near white and blends of crimson and scarlet in various forms.
A note recounts an old Greek legend of Eschdes sent to fetch sacred fire from Delphos to Athens and back, a 125 mile journey in one day. It also mentions Ledward Payson Weston in 1875 walking 115 miles in a single day.
The excerpt questions the value of an eight hour workday and asks what one does with time when not inclined to dancing or movies. It reflects social attitudes toward leisure and labor.
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