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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
2
A proposed constitutional resolution by Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota calls for abolishing the United States Senate and the office of vice president and for reducing the House to 300 members. The measure appears in a speech to Congress.
Germany will spend 83 million dollars over three years to grow its peace army by 29 000 men and 31 million on the navy, in addition to the current program if approved by the imperial chancellor. Equal suffrage granted to Chinese women by Nan King parliament becomes effective immediately. Women must read and write be property owners and face same restrictions as men voters. General Orozco decrees death for President Madero and confiscation of all Madero family property if rebels win. A plot to assassinate Knox could lead to executions of prominent liberals per Bluefields reports. English suffragist Helen Pittsfield sentenced to six months hard labor for trying to burn a London post office. British coal mines minimum wage bill passes first reading in Commons, backed by Asquith Grey Lloyd George and Sydney Buxton.
Personal Gen. John W. Noble former secretary of the interior in President Harrison's cabinet died at his home in St. Louis after a month of illness. He recently celebrated his eightieth birthday.
Washington report notes deadlock between House and Senate over attach ed riders to army and other appropriation bills. If impasse persists, Congress may postpone funding for departments or prompt presidential vetoes. Also details Sioux Indians visit to President Taft and background on Red Cloud and Fetterman era.
A historical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a tonic to regulate stomach liver and bowels. The sugar coated pellets are claimed to invigorate digestion and are described as easy to take as candy, appealing to readers seeking quick health relief.
A farmer writes in asking how to care for ailing bees. The assistant editor replies that treatment should be humane and with respect.
A Boston club tale notes one member’s ice cold demeanor causing frequent jokes. A newcomer suggests a dinner custom to heat the claret to match the dining room, illustrating the club’s lighthearted banter about him.
A Georgia woman writes that persistent indigestion and heart palpitations faded after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She says her stomach, heart, and mind improved, flesh and strength returned, and friends were astonished. The testimonial, signed by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich., cites "The Road to Wellville" as context.
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