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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
4
A Dalton Illinois weekly column critiques changing times in the 20th century. It jokes about double incomes, rising demands, football heroes, scholars, wanderlust, and youth rebellion while poking fun at politicians and social trends. It notes a surge of new laws and the idea of bustling towns.
Ex President Coolidge ex Governor Alfred E. Smith and Julius Rosenwald join in administering a $6,000,000 philanthropic fund left by Conrad Hubert. The trio’s collaboration, crossing political lines, aims to turn endowment into broad public good through prudent, practical strategy and shared service.
The note hints at historical shopping habits with many consumers buying in small lots during autumn. It suggests a shift from bulk to piecemeal buying as seasons change and prices or availability influenced purchases.
The article notes that historic large storage allowed low costs by buying in bulk. Modern shoppers buy small lots due to lack of proper storage. Scientists say storage requires about 40 degrees and many homes lack suitable cellars, potentially raising home construction costs.
The piece notes 52 000 laws sought or introduced in current year with 16 921 becoming law. It argues people rush to legislatures for daily problems, but wisdom is fallible and lawmakers face many subjects. It urges voluntary action and personal initiative over state power.
The U S department of commerce notes a 33 percent rise in pocketbook production over two years as prosperity grows. The piece reflects on wallets and purses, noting shallow suit pockets, reliance on handbags, frequent pickpocket incidents, and the need to avoid carrying large sums.
The civil service system expanded in 1911 to most state office appointments. Illinois has 232 cities 29 towns and 839 villages. The 1825 school law began state tax support for public schools. The state ranks 29th in hydro electric capacity with 1 917 farms over 500 acres and 490 national banks totaling 1 839 001 000. Rural mail routes serve 404 490 families and 10 738 farmers use grain binders.
A jumble of lines features characters debating voting age, love, jokes about lipstick and money making schemes. The fragments suggest a lighthearted, vignette style with assorted one liners and character quips.
A collection of light sketches and wry one liners on love, honesty, work, and social mores. The items joke about relationships, responsibility, showgirls, reporters, fables, and daily life with a satirical, period voice. Notable quips reference Paris, flappers, cinema, and a home scene with a husband and baby.
The Live Stock Exposition runs from November 30 to December 7 at the Chicago Stock Yard. It will showcase top livestock products from farmers and breeders, with wheat samples from New South Wales entered to compete in the International Grain and Hay Show.
William F. Hildeman, 45, Chicago Heights businessman, was severely injured when his coupe was struck by an Indiana Harbor Belt Line freight at the 140th street crossing in Riverdale. He reportedly had about $50 and a diamond ring taken, and spent days in Ingalls Memorial hospital.
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