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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
Patriotic ad copy begins with advertising rates and lists a lengthy poem praising the women of the nation. It celebrates mothers daughters wives and sisters who support the war effort by nursing and prayer, urging God’s blessing on their sacrifices.
The column mocks European rulers and U S policy amid war talk. It notes Illinois leadership in recruitment and recalls U boats and conscription debates. It references England’s past defeat, Uncle Sam’s resolve, and calls for universal peace despite high costs.
A Hartington gathering chaired by diverse speakers featured Mr. Korpff born in Germany who recounted arriving with five cents and summerwurst and now owns a thriving farm. He declared there is no German American, only loyal Americans ready to serve. fourteen enlistments were announced as locals, foreign born included, pledge allegiance and sacrifice for the war.
Chicago embraces White City as a summer feature akin to Lincoln and Jackson Parks with thousands passing the white arch at Sixty third street and South Park avenue to glimpse White City's thirteenth season. The area glows with white and green buildings and colorful electric lights, creating a memorable scene as crowds express surprise and admiration.
Not responsible for debts contracted by any person other than myself. G. A. Vigieal of Lansing, Tle.
Classified column listing immediate openings for 50 general housework and clerical staff at Ridge Employment Agency in Roseland. Also multiple real estate offers including 1834 acres in Dalton for sale, Atlantic street lots at 200 each, macadam street improvements, and rentals including a 6 room flat, a cottage with land, and a house with barn and two acres near Dolton with asparagus and fruit. Contact details interspersed.
Mixed ads list five Ford cars and other second hand vehicles, contact P J VanDrunen in South Tolland Lil for details. Also offers a 25 to 75 dollar weekly dental mechanics course, a real estate inquiry by A C Reich, a 2 horse wagon and buggy harness for sale, hogs for retail at Vaughan Farm near Hazel Crest, and shade trees offered by Vaughan Farm west of Hazel Crest.
Classified item offers one good delivery horse, grocery wagon and harness in good condition. Inquire of B. Sciernga, Lansing, Ill., Box 94. Also for sale a small black farm horse by K. Rinkama, South Holland. Tomato and vegetable plants for sale by Mrs Allilgendorf, 612 Sheridan St., Dolton.
In New Castle Indiana homeowners report their houses were destroyed by a cyclone and most were insured for fire but only a small share carried cyclone coverage. An insurer A. F. Diekman of Dolton Illinois promotes cheap cyclone insurance with rate applications.
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