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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
7
The passage lists nicknames for major American cities: Cincinnati is "The Queen City" and "The Paris of America" while "Porkopolis" appears as a jab. Chicago is "The Windy City" and "The Stock Yards City". Washington is called "The Federal City" and "The City of Magnificent Distances."
A guidance note from Popular Science Monthly advises never to store a brush full of paint and to clean it thoroughly after use to protect the chisel edge from damage.
A reflective quote by Charles B. Newcomb on handling personal weakness and self mastery. It contrasts indulgence of faults with asserting sovereign rights, framing discipline as security.
The colonel speaks to junior officers about preparing for the final examination. He notes exam papers are with the printer and asks for questions. A quiet voice from the rear asks, Who's the printer, sir.
Honest reflection and fearless pursuit of true values are stated as the path to higher efficiency and reward in heart, soul, and body, signaling a shift toward a new era in the land.
The piece notes how cities earn nicknames from leading industries. Trenton is The Pottery City, Troy The Collar City, Fall River The Cotton City, Akron The Tire City, Hollywood The Movie City, Paterson The Silk City, Waterbury The Brass City, and Danbury The Hat City.
A Brooklyn Eagle quip recalls economist Adam Smith wandering 12 miles along the king’s highway to a crowded church, wearing only his nightshirt. The lighthearted anecdote underscores his absent mindedness in a moment from history.
The Night Watchman quotes Mark Twain on weather noting that talk does not change conditions. The piece urges better management, clear thinking, and hard work by all to restore industry to normal, inviting readers to suggest ways to help the boss.
A Kansas City Star note describes a club scene where a woman gains the largest attendance after being first to bob her hair. Her husband speaks to the crowd, drawing close attention as if reporting a daring polar expedition.
A reflection on the paradox of progress where advances in physical and technical fields outpace improvements in human relations within industry. The author argues that solving human problems cannot rely solely on machinery and technical fixes.
The passage notes John Keats, described as a rugged figure rather than a delicate poet, once covered his tongue and throat with cayenne pepper to enjoy the taste of claret in all its glory. It portrays his unusual palate and drinking experience.
The passage notes Caesar feared showing baldness, Balzac removing his hat when speaking to himself, and Napoleon’s vanity over his foot. Buffon cites five great modern geniuses Newton Bacon Leibnitz Montesquieu and himself, as a witty boast.
The Illinois Central Magazine quotes Aaron Martin Crane warning that worry harms work and health. He argues serenity and joy strengthen the system and prolong life, while unrelenting worry leads to slow but certain self destruction and robs friends of joy.
Napoleon's retreat from Moscow covered about 1400 miles from near Vilna to Paris. He averaged nearly five miles per hour given the poor roads and harsh weather, a remarkable endurance feat for the time.
A quotation extols imagination as the world’s greatest power. It states that saying something is impossible makes it so for the speaker, while others who envision completion will achieve it. It emphasizes creative thought as ultimate force.
The article extols staying on the job and pushing through challenges to prove propositions. It argues that consistency leads to executive promotion and significant achievement.
Two boys in a playful scene improvise a game during rain. One suggests making the ugliest face as a lighthearted attempt to rough out the day. The other joins in, joking about a tart expression and the momentary amusement of friends.
The name Calvary derives from Calvaria the Latin form of Golgotha meaning a bare skull. It was given to a rock or prominence shaped to resemble a skull.
In Cook County at 200 State Street Calumet City a special stockholders meeting on April ith 1924 approved by 354 shares a unanimous resolution to rename West Hammond Trust and Savings Bank to First Trust and Savings Bank of Calumet City. Filings with Illinois Auditor and Cook County Recorder confirm the change. dated April 18 1924. David Posner president Carroll secretary.
The habit of calling inhabitants Americans likely arose because other demonyms are awkward. Canada easily yields Canadians, Mexico yields Mexicans, and Citizens of the United States of America are most conveniently designated as Americans.
Origin of Schools in Scotland details the establishment of elementary schools by the 1882 act and notes earlier regulation by Scottish Parliament. It cites an act as early as 1690 providing for parish schools connected with the kirk and school maintenance.
A National Physical Laboratory device in England can accurately compare length standards and measure the millionth part of an inch, eliminating guesswork in precise divisions.
A proposed burglar alarm system would let a single upstairs switch control sight in every room, offering protection for a businessman's wife and children during evenings. The concept emphasizes centralized monitoring and security across the home.
Time quotes Gladstone as prime minister of Aneland urging thrift of time to yield long term profit and waste to diminish intellect and mineral stature, warning of dire outcomes in afterlife and future. The remark emphasizes time as a costly resource with lasting consequences.
The New York Tribune reflects on a verse about burial in a potter’s field and its unsettling suggestion that the dead’s peace will be disturbed in the grave.
The passage shows Uncle Eben advising a man that claiming a boss race is crooked will provoke a strong reaction. He predicts indignation and suggests the man may stick around to seek information on the likely betting favorite.
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