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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
3
Cranston breaks into Lennox's snowbound home and, after a brutal search, threatens to burn the place and destroy hidden letters. Lennox crawls to safety as Dan and Snowbird race to reach him, the house collapsing in flames behind them.
Dan and Snowbird observe a faint mist near the trees and hear a crackling blaze, realizing the fire may be sweeping toward their house and trapping their father inside. The eerie murmur and burning scent heighten danger as they fear the structure is engulfed.
India’s official forecast shows a 36 percent rise in wheat planting and a 384 percent jump in yield for 1919 20, with expectations the crop will exceed 10 million tons. The United States will still supply much grain to Europe, while India grows more corn, boosting self sufficiency and market potential.
A taxi driver who knocked a man down in Gracechurch Street has summoned him for using abusive language. The remark appeared in London Punch, lamenting that pedestrians cannot be knocked down without provoking temper.
Pat Casey notes that railroad engineers lead a fast life, though he avoids judging people. New York Central Magazine presents his view on locomotive crews and their pace.
The Jones family, with South American ties, recall Brazils heat and peculiar sounds. Jones Junior says the coffee trees pop and roasted grains fall, while Dad notes nights in Brazil feature strange noises as rubber trees stretch.
The article notes that genuine old Cremona violins fetch higher prices when well preserved. It warns against cracks and disfigurements and urges violinists to keep instruments in perfect repair and wipe off dust and resin after playing.
Major Gen. Milton J. Foreman announces four staff promotions from the Illinois National Guard Thirty third division. Albert A. Sprague and Arthur E. Inglesh become lieutenant colonels, Lawrence M. Kegan and William Q. Settliffe named majors, all assigned to division headquarters. Inglesh is governor Small’s son in law and serves as state house administrative auditor.
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