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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
5
A brief quotation from Josh Billings on a man who intrudes into a fight and is labeled as the likely worst whipped man in the party. The remark reflects social mockery and sharp wit.
A description of a chromium group metal known as Tuiesten notes it resists heat, remains white and pliable when pure, endures high temperatures, and melts at 6150 degrees Fahrenheit. It is highlighted as a rare metal suitable for lamp filaments.
The United States Beet Sugar association urged a high sugar tariff in its Palmer house meeting. They noted U S production costs exceed Cuba and beet farmers show relative prosperity. Officials said efforts to eradicate the white fly insect reduced Idaho Utah yields by 270 million pounds. Steven H Love of Salt Lake City was reelected president. Harry A Austin of Washington DC is secretary treasurer. W L Petrikan of Denver and A E Carlton of Colorado Springs and C M Mclean of Holland Michigan were named vice presidents.
Lincolnshire Country Club plans a vast development at Crete Illinois near Riverdale including four eighteen hole golf courses a large clubhouse a boating lake bridle paths tennis facilities and trap shooting with two courses to open this year Temporary sareens expected in May. many local residents among its members expect the project to become a leading regional sporting center.
A respected Swennebunk citizen named Mame recent slips in intellect causing concern among family and friends. When asked about his health he quips I’ve lost my mind but I don’t miss it, reflecting a humorous outlook reported by The Outlook.
Public notice details an election held April 1 1924 in Dolton Illinois to decide forming the Dalton Park District within described townships and sections. Voters will decide if the area becomes a park district and elect five park commissioners under Illinois law. Ballot options include For Park District Against Park District and Vote for Five Park Commissioners.
Official ballot issued by E K Jarecki County Judge Cook County Illinois for the Dolton Park District election on April 9 1927 polls open 6 am to 4 pm at Dolton Village Hall Dolton Illinois dated March 18 1927 and signed by EH K Jarecki County Judge
The Illinois landscape shows diverse growth with 22 new industries since December 15, 1926. Illinois farmers produced over 8.5 million cabbages last year while electric railways rival Iowa and Wisconsin in mileage. The Chicago Surface Lines carried near all US steam railroads' revenue passengers in 1926.
The jumping mouse, known as kayrgares mouse, is a common wild rodent that stores no food for winter. It builds a warm nest and spends the cold months in a deep dormancy more profound than that of most American animals.
Gov. Henry L. Whitfield of Mississippi died after a bone cancer attack that began in the left leg and led to an amputation on November 30. Lieutenant Gov. Dennis Murphree became acting chief executive after Whitfield fell back to bed.
The United States opposes international supervision of armaments and rejects league proposals to regulate national industries during emergencies. Washington cites constitutional objections to international semi war industry agreements and argues training in chemical defense remains essential for national security.
Oil magnate Harry F. Sinclair was found guilty of contempt of the United States for refusing to answer questions before a public lands committee. The verdict by a District of Columbia Supreme Court jury imposes at least one month in jail and a $100 fine with possible higher penalties on appeal.
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