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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
4
A 1938 Dalton Illinois weekly column lampoons civic life with rhymes on politics money and public improvement. It jokes about people chasing rooms and declarations while praising sound money and noting rubbish dumps harming towns.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to create a federal coordinator of railroads to end waste and duplicate services. The plan would reorganize and consolidate rail entities to place them on a solvent basis while ensuring the industry can attract capital. The aim is a strong, efficient hand to curb extravagant policies.
Dr Amos O Squire a Sing Sing physician proposes raising the boy scout age limit to 21 to curb delinquency. He notes many criminals are former scouts he argues manly training keeps youths straight and urges new activity for late teens to counter morbid influences.
A real estate man notes homes have stood up through hard times better than other values in the United States. He believes many families with mortgages will manage to pay off their homes despite economic strain.
Admission for the Boat and Sports Show at Navy Pier runs May 5 to May 7. Children under two get in free.
The nation plans to settle debts quickly to release capital for construction. Rapid growth has not yielded many new houses in years, leaving congested families seeking homes. With costs low, the period is favorable for building and many dwellings are likely soon.
Senator Arthur Suebseh of Brookfield sponsors a bill approved by the Senate to validate bonds already issued by Harvey school districts to refund maturing principal and interest. Representative Frank E Foster of Harvey notes the measure is necessary for Harvey high school districts.
Citizens of Flamerrood plan a public cabin and flag pole at the Dixie Highway and Main street corner to aid visitors and promote Homewood as a good place to live during the fair. The site is owned by the Warning estate with Wm J Claussen as administrator. The flag pole, donated by the Doepp estate, has historical ties to Homewood and dates to 1885 with ties to the first Cleveland administration. The daintyly preserved pole will be painted and later returned to its owners after the fair.
A jumble of scenes from a busy post office and gallery mingle with quips about theft and fashion. A clerk notes a bedingote robe with fox fur as customers mock a grotesque portrait, while a couple eyes an odd exhibit and a man frets over a loose collar button rolling away.
Illinois lawmakers consider border line bills to curb cross border car purchases from Indiana to avoid sales tax. The proposed measure would charge an extra fee in Illinois before registering a car bought in Indiana to offset savings, protecting Illinois retailers from unfair competition.
A shoe store near Dalton recounts a humorous if clumsy scene. A very tall woman tries on brown oxfords while a bald clerk assists, she shields her skirt as she misreads a bald head as her knee. The anecdote frames modesty with a light punchline.
A Nanette style tale recalls early road building in New York and New Hampshire communities. It credits Dutch settlers and Pilgrims with pioneering routes while describing social resistance to road improvements and the impact on local life and gossip.
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