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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
4
No Title Provided
The article offers a mix of social commentary on politics, education, and civic life. It notes jails full of clever felons, schools feeding leaders to reach city centers, college attendance, driving safety, flour purchases, and voters reading ballots. It contrasts old ballot counting tricks with current scrutiny and reflects on youth moving from rural to urban environments.
Modern pioneers of American industry honored in New York dinner
Henry Ford Thomas A Edison Orville Wright Charles M Schwab and other leaders were praised as pioneers of American industry at a New York dinner. The piece contrasts past frontier pioneers with today’s innovators and notes ongoing search for new scientific and technical frontiers in a settled nation.
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America
New York
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Orville Wright
Charles M. Schwab
Abolishing Illiteracy Demonstrated in Kentucky Counties
A remarkable effort in Kentucky mountain counties shows 100 percent literacy in areas once among the most illiterate in America. The piece notes the need for accessible classes and tailored instruction, arguing that eradicating illiteracy boosts work efficiency and cleaner politics, an end worth pursuing in Illinois cities as well.
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Kentucky
America
Illinois
Disputed Elections Remain a Caution From 1876
Historical observers recall 1876 as a disputed election with conflicting claims. The passage warns against repeating that constitutional crisis and notes future students will study the period for its unresolved results.
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United States
Election lessons from the 1876 vote urge fair laws
The piece notes that four states produced electoral vote sets and tensions rose to near civil conflict. It argues reforming election laws nationwide to prevent fraud claims in close presidential contests and urges state legislators to ensure careful and fair elections.
Marking a Ballot and the Need for Clear Instructions
The piece argues ballots must be printed clearly and ballots marked unambiguously. It notes disputes arise when voters misinterpret marks or exceed specified counts and urges precise instructions to avoid controversies.
The Cheering Crowd Brings Fresh Political Spirit
The piece notes a rare surge of public enthusiasm in campaigns, contrasting it with past apathy. It observes lively cheering at rallies as evidence people are awake and involved, while criticizing detached critics who offer only cynicism.
Death in Electric Chair is Painless
Frederick Tisdale writes in Liberty that electrocution is swift and painless. The article explains the strap in, electrode attachment, and timing from entry to death, noting the current runs about two minutes with possible additional shocks. It claims penologists say death is instantaneous as the heart stops and brain is paralyzed.
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Frederick Tisdale
Liberty
Silk From Wood Fiber Finds Wide Use In Nation
The country now uses about 70 million pounds of artificial silk produced from wood fiber each year, reflecting a shift in textile supply methods and materials.
Murder and Miscellany in a Humorous Potpourri
A string of jokes and quips unfolds from a vaudeville style piece. The dialogue features a father and young man discussing advances, a child report about a grandmother and cake, subtle social observations about voting age and aging, and a barber hair scene.
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Bobby
Reflections From a Distant Era on Fashion Morality and Wits
A collage of snatches on attire trends and social mores, from Sappho’s immorality to bobbed hair and pink lemonade, plus quips on manners, fevers, and fame. It parries with witty exchanges about aging, love, and daily life in a bygone era.
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Isza
Police Chief Considers Dismissal of New Chauffeur
A police officer urges firing the new chauffeur who previously drove a taxi. The chief questions the issue as the driver allegedly steered the patrol wagon around the station twenty six times before stopping. The remark about boxing exhibitors suggests a pun on corners and the square.
White Sox Fan Taunts Cubs Fan Over Betting Cigar Joke
A White Sox supporter taunts a Cubs fan after the city series with a quip about betting a five cent cigar. The Sox fan suggests the Cub fan bets based on his size and proposes a stick of Wrigley’s gum as the prize.
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White Sox
Teeney Weenie
Cub
Wrigley
Hair as a Lubricant in Skin Friction Reduction
Hair on the arms and legs acts as a lubricant between skin surfaces. Without hair, areas would rub and blister, making movement painful.
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