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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
4
An unsigned column lampoons politics and social habits, urging balance between civic scrutiny and daily chores. It critiques investigations and slogans while joking about fashion, labor, and consumer shopping in Riverdale and Dalton. The piece emphasizes moderation and common sense.
A farm paper survey finds many ads demanding no quitters. The piece argues that hard physical labor strengthens the worker and that fear of fatigue keeps some from trying farm life.
The article lauds army aviators who recently departed Santa Monica to circle the globe. It credits risk taking with human progress, comparing the venture to Columbus and urging bold exploration over safe, settled activity.
The proposed 20th amendment to the U S constitution would require Congress to meet and inaugurate presidents in January after elections. It has easily passed the Senate and appears likely to win House approval. The piece argues that swift action is needed as many problems demand prompt action from new lawmakers.
Eight Legion members attended the Fourth District Convention at Stanley Sullivan Post. The meeting backed Boy Scouts work, planned a Hard Times Party for April — with 25 cent admission — and raffled a 5 dollar prize. Walter Bachmann won for regular attendance. A flag pole for Dalton cemetery is funded with a new iron design planned.
The Holmes family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father Paul Gall Post of American Legion and Rev Dorjahn.
Notice to stockholders of West Hammond Trust & Savings Bank Calumet City Illinois announces a special meeting on April 11 1924 at 3 PM at the bank to consider a resolution by the Board of Directors to rename the bank First Trust & Savings Bank Calumet City Illinois.
For sale about fifty thousand asparagus roots one year old. Seller Henry Sikma of Oakglen Illinois. Interested buyers contact the area.
Airplane service in Alaska's interior reduces Fairbanks to Livengood travel from several days by trail to about 50 minutes, cutting the journey time dramatically.
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