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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
3
Two remarkable churches among the Eskimos are described. On Blackhead Island Cumberland Bound a missionary used sealskin stretched over whalebone ribs to erect a meeting house, while another built a snow church with sent pulpit and altar. The sealskin building later collapsed under hunger and cold.
A playful exchange in which a speaker questions whether dancing girls are acceptable and jokes that those who cannot dance are left out. The remark hinges on social norms and gender expectation expressed in light humor.
The Channel Islands enjoyed neutrality in Britain’s wars for over two centuries by grant of Edward IV, revoked under William and Mary. Loyalty and coastal trade with Brittany and Normandy shaped the policy, enforced by a 1483 papal bull. Guernsey vessels were freed from privateering while English-held goods faced capture.
The fragment ponders Gobbler’s generosity, noting his willingness to share his last half pint with a friend, reflecting a local sense of humor about neighborly conduct in the Home Sector.
Secretary Daniels defended the U S Navy before a senate investigative committee calling Admiral Sims’ criticisms baseless. He accused Sims of lacking vision praising Britain and seeking British honors while belittling American efforts and prioritizing merchant protection over transporting troops.
A Galesburg woman testifies to a two year cough relief after using Milks Emulsion. She claims 15 bottles cured her and she gained strength, with the product touted as a pleasant nutritious food and medicine. The ad urges trying six bottles under a money back guarantee.
Secretary of Commerce extends prohibition on killing sea otters in Alaskan waters to November 1, 1925. Officials hope the fur bearing animal will rebound from near extinction as demand and fascination with its velvet fur endure. The article notes historic use by Aleuts and Puget Sound natives and praises the otter’s beauty and cost.
An advertisement declares catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally with Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness and offers a hundred dollar reward if Hall's fails to cure. The ad invites readers to obtain druggists' literature from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A clipped dialogue notes Mrs Banks and Rev Snickers discussing a daughter pursuing nursing. The exchange asks after her health and mentions she was advancing to her final contaminations, implying completion of her studies or a hazardous medical training.
Claim that harmful acids and gases damage the body are stopped by Eatonic. It asserts a guaranteed remedy removing the cause of indigestion and bloating, with over half a million users reporting relief. Available from druggists with a refund if unsatisfied.
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