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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
4
A May 23 1924 item notes campaign issues including farm relief and cooling tensions over Sunday car use. It jokes about holidays becoming holier days and lampoons joy riders taking cars for free lodging. It mentions a Potomac flood but says President Coolidge remains safe in the White House.
A telephone official urges clearer speech to improve telephone use. He blames mumbling and slurred delivery on fading school drill in reading aloud and enunciating letters. He argues better articulation would speed and efficiency in conversations.
Washington society enjoyed the circus with President and Mrs Coolidge in attendance. The piece reflects on circus magic shaping a child’s first visit and praises performer training, balance, and dedication as a model for achieving great things.
The Boy Scouts of Dalton gathered after two week hiatus for knot tying instruction and games. Frederick Kasten presided with William Lau assisting, as the group planned signalling, first aid, and a future rescue drill using fireman lifts.
Dolton Juniors beat Riverdale A C 10 to 3 last Sunday. Needles pitched well, then eased late. Manager Fred Ehlert and captain Edward Needles, both Thornton Township alumni, lead a promising squad. A fundraiser Tuesday June 10 at Harmony Grounds features Douglas McLean in Going Up to raise equipment funds.
Baseball Sunday May 18 saw Evers pitch a wonderful game with solid field support as the Boosters shut out Clipper A C Blue Island 21 to 0. May 25 the Boosters meet Posen A C with first pitch slated for 3 p.m.
The article explains how dust and tiny particles from meteors volcanic eruptions deserts pollen and butterfly wing scales accumulate in the eye. It notes microscopic proof of these sources and frames eye irritation as a reflection of universal disintegration.
Cemetery lots with burials are typically exempt from taxation and cannot be seized for debts in most states. A lot with no burials may be bought or sold like ordinary real estate, unless local rules impose different restrictions.
Fragmentary text depicts a narrative about loneliness affecting a nan and the tension to elicit a confession. The wording suggests introspection and a focus on emotional state rather than explicit action.
Advertises a patented Cutting and Bunching Machine for asparagus growers to cut two thirds in bunching. Promotes risk free operation with testimonials from users. For details contact Wm. Sikma in Oak Glen Illinois by telephone Lansing 72 W AT-Tp.
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