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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
4
The Dolton Illinois weekly newspaper edited by Thomas F Kinney and J W Hood is published Fridays from Gov Lincoln Ave and 138th Street. Office and residence phones listed. Entered at the Dolton Post Office as second class matter under the 1879 act.
A collection of aphoristic musings on politics society and everyday life. The writer comments on road safety picnic lunches distant traffic and changing political climates. It notes Coolidge's vacation plans potential ball games and the public mood toward business and debt. The piece ends with social contrasts between industry and traditional roles.
A Washington dispatch notes Mrs. Coolidge walks four to six miles daily, rain or shine, arguing that broad public adoption of regular outdoor exercise would strengthen women’s nerves and backs. It praises brisk hiking for vitality, enduring social duties, and a calm mind amid responsibilities.
A neighboring paper notes amateur baseball falling off as professionals flourish, driven by a shift to golf and tennis among youth. It cites Dalton Riverdale and Calumet City as exceptions and blames a shortage of suitable ball grounds despite some grounds being provided.
The piece argues many neighborhoods lack suitable baseball space and difficulty forming teams. It notes tennis and golf’s accessibility, calls baseball a democratic game, and urges sufficient grounds so youths can play safely without parental worry.
A recent ICW resolution urges inclusion of home management problems in university courses for both men and women. It notes much domestic work is toilful and could be eased by labor saving devices, proposing men study these issues and contribute appliances for better results.
The 1921 federal spending rate on tax receipts stood at 60 percent, now down to 383 percent of taxes due to war costs winding down. Taxpayers should press state, county, and municipal governments to deliver more efficient services and align them with business efficiency expectations.
An Eskimo keeps interior heat uniform by adjusting roof thickness of his snow house. When the space gets too hot he shaves snow blocks to allow cold air to penetrate and cool the interior.
Safety guidance warns against speeding and dim headlights and advises slowing at intersections. It stresses keeping eyes straight, staying near the curb when slow, avoiding passing on the right, keeping hands on the wheel, and using signals for turns. It also notes brakes before horn and cautions about passenger handling and children. It ends with specific left turn edges and lane positioning guidance.
The rear and front tags must be parallel to the axles and rigidly attached without swinging. The rear plate lower edge must be at least fifteen inches above the ground and not underneath any body part more than twelve inches from the rear. Tags must be clean and illuminated from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
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