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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
5
The Bureau of American Ethnology notes the Delaware Kidian term amokhobhe meaning canoe wood for the sycamore tree. A separate item says Mexican ten gallon hats trimmed with leather and metal ornaments weigh from to 3 pounds.
A reflective note asserts anger is a useless passion that harms the bearer more than the target. It emphasizes anger’s futility, arguing it accomplishes nothing and only spreads misfortune within the mind of the person who harbors it.
Philosopher’s note emphasizes courage as not blindness but the resolve to undertake necessary tasks within human limits. It frames achievement as a disciplined will rather than reckless daring.
A political endorsement in favor of John W. Jaranowski for Recorder of Deeds and Elliott Sproul for Congress plus Howard W. Elmore for Sanitary Trustee urges southern Cook County voters to back Republicans. The letter highlights river dredging, road improvements, and district development, arguing Jaranowski’s advocacy benefits Dalton Riverdale Lansing Burnham Calumet City Blue Island.
The campaign centers on electing Judge John A Swanson as State's Attorney to combat organized crime in Chicago and Cook County. Supporters frame the race as a fight by decent residents against crime and anarchy, noting party labels matter less than the candidate's ability to address lawlessness.
Biographical sketch praising Clayton F. Smith as Alderman candidate and public servant. Details his roles on the Council Finance Committee, Board of Local Improvements with the Chicago Plan Commission, Warden of Cook County Hospital, multiple elected offices, and tax and public works achievements. Notes birth, marriage, affiliations, and health and civic reforms attributed to his career.
Voters in Dolton South Holland Homewood and Calumet City are urged to participate in the upcoming city election. Officials emphasize lawful voting, registration deadlines, and local ballots addressing municipal measures and leadership.
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