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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
5
The car approachable politician tells the big boss he won’t sell out, insisting he’s not that kind of man. He notes he has a higher offer from the other side, signaling a pivotal political crossroad.
A Washington Star quips about Jud Tunkins teasing a wise bird that knows the value of secrecy while a foolish quail risks betraying his location to a hunter. The brief cartoonish verse frames rural wit and caution.
Petit point embroidery gained popularity in France during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries known as au petit point. It spread through royal courts and artisan workshops, shaping fashion and decorative arts of the era.
Sebastian de Campo, a Spanish navigator, first proved Cuba was an island by sailing completely around it in 1308. He showed it was not part of Asia, correcting Columbus who had thought Cuba belonged to the Asian continent.
Frank Ernst, head of the D L Jones Co, was elected president of the West Pullman Park Commission at a regular Monday night board meeting. A longtime Park Board member, he is known for progressiveness and public spirit. His election is seen as likely to bring unusual progress for the South End community. He is a brother of Mrs. Fred Ehlert of Dolton.
J Ernest Shelby of Joplin Missouri has assumed duties as Harvey Chamber of Commerce secretary after Harris Dantes resignation. Shelby brings two years of outside chamber work and National Business Department experience with the U S Chamber of Commerce. He is coordinating a local survey while preparing future plans for the organization.
The old home of the fire department at 121st and Wallace Street was torn down last week, pleasing residents who had long fought to remove the eyesore.
Holders of Second Liberty Loan 4 per cent bonds and converted 4s are called for redemption on November 15, 1927. Interest ceases on that date. Bondholders may redeem at par or exchange bonds for other US obligations in advance of the date. Information from banks, Federal Reserve Banks, or the Treasury Public Debt Office. Washington, May 9, 1927.
Street repairs continue as Fred W Rahn protests a freight car dwelling near his home. Fire department officers urge retaining Wm Boyens as fire engine caretaker, but George Wells is appointed instead. Poppy Days set for May 27 28 in Riverdale to raise funds for disabled soldiers. Additional items involve catch basins locks and crossing watchman duties with actions referred to committees. William C Ludwig presents a hand crafted gavel to President Zornow.
The board opened bids for the Shepard subdivisions water project and readvertised after review. Officials approved bonds for licenses and village posts while setting pave curb and sidewalk plans for Forest Kanawha avenues and 138th Street. Fire hydrant use in the new system was approved over dissent.
Illinois data show six month per capita savings at 192, with deposits rising to 192. Daily Chicago calls reach about 3.8 million. McLean County is largest by area 1166 square miles while Putnam is smallest at 176. Electric railways carry twice as many riders as US troops to France. Two mines Orient and Zeigler West Frankfort set world records for single shift coal hoisting. Illinois produces most suspenders and operates 260 motor coaches over 584 miles. The first Illinois school opened in 1783 at New Design, now Monroe County.
The text identifies granite as the lowest rock in the earth's crust and calls it the bedrock of the world. It presents a basic claim about Earth's geology, noting granite as foundational to the crust.
Kansas City reports that the government is willing to back a cooperative marketing plan with twenty five to fifty million dollars. Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine told a group of cooperative farmers in session here that support is available.
The treasury calls 1.7 billion in outstanding second Liberty loan bonds due November 16 the tenth anniversary of issuance. Bonds will stop bearing interest after that date and may be exchanged for other securities before November 15. Cashing starts after October 15.
High winds tore the nonrigid TC-10 from its mooring mast in Leavenworth Kansas destroying the airship. The craft had recently flown from Fort Sill Oklahoma to San Antonio Texas.
John Early who escaped from the leprosarium at Carville Louisiana has been recaptured and returned to the institution in Raleigh North Carolina after several weeks on the run.
Twenty thousand farm workers in the Brescia district accepted a ten percent wage reduction. The action was reported to Premier Mussolini.
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