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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
4
A weekly Dalton Illinois note quotes playful lines about sun spots blamed for misfortunes and students skipping lessons. It jokes that philosophers seek peace but not home, teachers attend conventions, and old fiddlers gain respect while Nero is mocked. It touches on Pullman porters, bank spending in campaigns, lambs versus stock market, and children’s sleep and school rhythms.
A New York minister in a sermon contrasts Queen Marie of Roumania with American women who spend time on rapid entertainment. He says Marie's public service contrasts with self centered socialites whose sports exhaust them. He urges involvement in public causes for enriching friendships and gratitude. Illinois showcases similar citizens.
The article notes Mars recently came nearer than in 15 years and discusses possible Martian signals to Earth. It argues life elsewhere would differ from humans and cites Mars atmospheric oxygen as far below Earth levels, with water vapor about five percent of Earth's.
A collection of jokes and witticisms touching love marriage family and daily life with plays on phrases and comic misdirections. It features puns about popularity of publicity watered stocks and the absurdities of modern manners and fashion.
Paul Gallo 82 and Anthony Dassie 22 were in serious condition at Ingalls Memorial hospital Monday from burns suffered escaping a flaming two story building at Leavitt and 151st street Saturday night. Fire officials believe the blaze started from an exploding still.
Under Senora de Costa guidance the Christian Mothers in Buenos Aires organized fundraising to create the Christ of the Andes statue, securing funding and commissioning the monument as a symbol of peace.
The article compares gown customs in the British empire and the United States. It notes each university’s distinct robes and cap shapes, with red hoods signaling a doctorate in the British system, while the US employs a uniform framework adaptable to institutions.
A brief aphorism notes that a quiet mosquito hints at coming mischief as it settles into activity, comparing the insect to a child whose silence precedes actions. The lines capture a playful, observant tone about small, nearly invisible disturbances.
An essayist notes that the world rarely realizes a poet's value until after death, after which, the writer is deemed safe from criticism. Vancouver Province reflects on posthumous fame and the lasting impact of poetic work.
A fragmented quote attributes a critique to Henry Ward Beecher about fairness and division, contrasting saints at meetings with sinners elsewhere. The OCR text presents a clipped reflection on justice and social behavior attributed to Beecher.
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