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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
7
A comic sketch captures a cocky young man courting a girl at a social dance. The dialogue shows flirtatious chatter, playful jokes, and light self mockery as he tries to charm the partner. The scene reflects social dance culture and dating slang of the era.
A man, claiming to solicit funds for a refined and intelligent gentleman in need, visits a newspaper office. The editor jokes that he is the described person, then offers a mock tearful blessing after the man refuses to disclose the benefactor’s name.
A mother notes her daughter's stomach distress from undigested food and reports Grape-Nuts improves digestion and brain function. The ad cites Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville and ends with a slogan about why readers have seen letters.
President Wilson met with Chairman Underwood to discuss revised tariff rates and income tax details. The Ways and Means Committee weighs reducing customs collection costs and how proposed duties will affect revenue, with Underwood coordinating with Hill and Palmer on tax specifics and insular tariffs handled by the War Department bureau.
A wireless message reports the Swedish steamer Texas of the Norway Mexico and Gulf line is disabled and 43 passengers were transferred at sea. The Harfleur found the Norwegian bark Rimao mid Atlantic with seven other vessels nearby unable to help. The Rimac captain said rations lasted over a month and last food was eaten before assistance arrived. Four vessels in distress reached Mobile port Monday.
Actress Virginia Harned is now Mrs. William Courtenay. the couple kept the marriage date private. The announcement came at a Rye New York dinner where she was formerly Mrs. E H Sothern and a leading woman to him. Friends were surprised by the news.
London March 26 Lady Dorothy Nevill the noted author died at her home in Charles Street Berkeley Square after several days illness She would have been eighty seven on March 31 Her death marks the passing of a prominent literary figure connected with London society and journalism.
A Kansas City Independent tale describes a motorist who refuses speed and instead pauses on a hill to savor the view. Neighbors report the driver appears sane, yet the narrator fears he may be dangerous due to his unusual restraint.
A head waiter asks if the order is taken. The diner confirms and asks to change it to an entreaty. The exchange ends with humor as the diner requests a change to speak more pleadingly.
Kind mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature and care advised since it has been in use for generations. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and reminds that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A fragmented page snippet lists assorted ads and quips including Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for feet, Dr. Pierce's Pellets for digestion, BromO Quinine laxative, Bee brand cold remedy, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. The tone mirrors early 20th century advertising with brief product pitches and humorous lines.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as effective for pimples blackheads rashes ringworm and eczema. It claims quick relief gentle action and safety for infants and children and offers a paid trial by writing to Dept 5-K Resinol Baltimore with prices listed for the products.
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