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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
5
A lifelike image of Thomas Hobson, Cambridge carrier credited with the phrase Hobson’s choice, has joined the British National Portrait Gallery collection. Dated 1629, the portrait reflects a faithful school style over technical polish and depicts Hobson with a strong aquiline nose and resolute eyes.
The Plimsoll Act aimed to curb unsafe overloads by marking a loading line on ships. It sought to prevent unseaworthy vessels from sailing for insurance gains. The act influenced international practice as governments restricted overloaded ships entering ports to protect sailors and maintain fair competition.
Readers learn about John Dickinson Sherman as an eighth generation American descended from Puritans. The article highlights his notable relatives Roger Sherman and General William Tecumseh Sherman, plus James Schoolcraft Sherman. It praises his wide range from Pony Express tales to Iroquois sketches and modern business battles, urging readers to follow his work closely.
It reports a plan to develop an efficient fireless railway locomotive in France. The design uses a boiler heated by a stationary plant, storing enough power for four hours of yard switching and charging in about fifteen minutes.
Riverside beat Thornton Township 26 to 8 after receiving the kickoff and scoring on a Guest run. The home defense stymied threats while Waukegan plans a tough visit next Saturday with an expected even matchup.
The event allows any parent accompanied by a high school student to be admitted at the same rate as students, under the designation Parents Day. This policy facilitates family attendance and aligns adult entry with student pricing.
Requests for used garments for the German poor are directed to Mrs Paul Schafer. Women and children garments should be forwarded via her care. Contact Riverdale 0618 or leave at her home 60 East 136th Street.
Forest preserve commissioners purchased 161 acres north of Orland at the southwest corner of Laird Street and Keane Avenue from Frank R. Campbell and others for 344 530. They plan a fifty acre lake created by damming the area to attract wild birds and provide hunting grounds for various species.
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