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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1927
Page
3
A study notes Romany speech closely links to ancient Sanskrit and traces of the Middle East. It states Gypsy tongues remain largely intelligible across distant regions, enabling communication among Gypsies from varied countries.
A quirky claim notes amoebae slugging each other while remarking life’s simplicity. The line suggests a humorous contrast between Limite Th amoeba as a basic form and an imagined spectacle with millions spent to observe two amoebae fighting.
Colorado is the most mountainous state with 42 of the 55 highest peaks in the country, marking a dominant share of the tallest mountains.
The article notes the monarchs’ coin portraits shifted after the Restoration of Charles I and Cromwell. Charles II featured Britannia on coinage with the original model drawn from Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond.
The article notes railway sacks made of jute measure 23 by 58 inches with quality 12 by 12. It claims they serve Britain's grain and bread supply, lasting about seventeen years and later sold to paper factories or used by acid manufacturers for rough gloves.
Among the Burmese a belief holds that those born on the same weekday should not marry. To avoid misfortune every girl uses a birth day letter as the initial of her name, with each weekday assigned a specific letter and all children named accordingly.
The compilation names Niagara Falls Yellowstone National Park Garden of the Gods Mammoth Cave Yosemite Valley the giant trees of California and the natural bridge as celebrated scenic wonders.
Eyes of dragonflies contain between 6 000 and 7 000 facets while hoverflies have about 5 900 to 6 000 facets. The data highlights the sharp difference in compound eye structure between the two insects.
Secretary of State Emmerson releases the annual calendar listing eight elections in Illinois in 1928. The statewide primary is April 10 and the general election November 6. Offices up for nomination include governor and other state officials, two congressmen at large, representatives in 25 districts, and state legislators.
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom issues an opinion upholding last session’s statute requiring electrocutions to occur in the Joliet old section or the Menard Southern Illinois penitentiary. The ruling follows a request from Roy Ide, head of the state department of welfare, and rejects a possible execution in the Stateville prison. The act names Joliet and Menard as the designated facilities.
Bids for miles of hard roads with bridges and grading were received. The Watt Construction Co. won route 126 section 116B in Montgomery County for 21 983.56 dollars. Calhoun County celebrated its first highway link. Governor Small urged a Illinois River bridge plan. The Illinois Supreme Court upheld higher county judge salaries in four counties. State Rep. William Weiss died in October. New Illinois laws include life insurance company regulation, drainage district validation, and mortgage title certificate cancellation reforms.
In an opinion to State Auditor Oscar Nelson, Attorney General Carl Strom cites three flaws in the biennial omnibus bill passed by the General Assembly. He says three appropriations do not fall under the act's title and are invalid. The unpayable items include 276 for educating crippled children in Peoria District No. 113 for 1925, 700 for medical attention for injuries as a state employee, and 300 for war compensation to Lester W. Simpson, father of a deceased World War veteran.
From October 17 to 20 a state convention drew about five thousand delegates in the capitol city. Attendees represented the three lodges of Odd Fellowship, including the Illinois grand lodge, the Rebekah state assembly, and the grand encampment. A huge parade, the convention hall events, and Ancient Mystic Order Samaritans entertainment highlighted the gathering.
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