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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
3
Treasury officials report nationwide subscriptions reaching multi million figures with per cent quotas assigned to districts. The release lists subscriber counts by state and district, noting Indiana’s near top position and Chicago’s Cook County figures. It highlights the drive to fulfill Uncle Sam’s quota and the steady flow of subscriptions from the public.
The first Berlin newspaper appeared in 1661 under Elector Brandenburg with Cornelius Bontekoe as editor and Robert Voelker and Elias Locker as privileged sellers. It was weekly, sold Sundays, with readers lining in the open air for the summer, and the elector read it after church. A tale warned against riches, and other curiosities included an insomnia cure anecdote and a jab at preserving news.
Popular Mechanics notes Swiss and French gas production blends wood or sawdust with coal due to coal shortages. Retorts in Geneva mix 10 percent sawdust with coal, reducing coal load to about 260 pounds from 1,240 pounds. Alternating wood and coal charges mitigates acid corrosion.
A column mocks English pronunciation of many names and recalls prewar Trafalgar Square as a suffragette rally area. It also notes Francis cutting and coloring magazines and the Statue of Liberty, joking about red cheeks for the statue.
A rural speaker relays Uncle Eben’s guidance to keep moving toward a goal rather than forcing a single best step. The saying emphasizes steady progress and patience over frantic effort.
An advertisement touts a "Daily Fly Killer" that kills thousands and lasts the season. It claims to prevent disease and offers six units prepaid by express for one dollar. Addressed to H. Somers of 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY.
A confused narrator vows to dismiss a nurse for frightening children with bogeyman tales. The nurse allegedly promised restraint but supposedly warns the kids nightly that the Huns will come if they do not sleep.
A dialogue shows a mistress debating if her husband is a good provider. The maid notes the husband plans to buy new furniture only if he earns money and the job suits him, urging that he must work to provide. The exchange highlights concerns about financial duty and employment.
Advertising copy promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples with a five minute facial routine using Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples offered by mail from Boston. Also notes a proverb about the unreliability of boasts and the abundance of small pleasures in daily life.
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