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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
5
The verse ponders whether Wilson or Huerta is right as war looms and public figures debate. Bryan and Sullivan are cited, with symbolism of the dove of peace and arrows for the fray. A separate note mentions a dead zone curfew and Chicago’s bid for three baseball pennants.
The John C. Klein grain elevator a three story iron and wood building largest in Blue Island burned early Wednesday forenoon. Firefighters from four volunteer companies and two Chicago units fought the blaze aided by Chief John Link. Chicago forces arrived under Assistant Fire Marshal J. McAuliff and quickly extinguished the fire causing the roof to collapse and several explosions. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. Fire believed caused by spontaneous combustion. Also noted are two Dalton Downers subdivision lots for sale at 33x125 feet.
An ordinance amended Sec 12 of Chapter 4 to set the Village Clerk’s compensation at 300 dollars per year payable from the designated fund in equal monthly installments. The measure takes effect after passage and publication, dated April 28, 1914, as recorded by Village Clerk F. C. Bergold.
If you want your cattle or horses insured against death from any cause apply or write to A. S Diekd man. Phone 468. Dolton Illinois.
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