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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1927
Page
4
Dalton Illinois weekly publication lists office contact in November 11 1927 issue. Public notice indicates standard postal and editorial contact details for reader correspondence.
Many readers return from long car trips with greater knowledge of distant states than of Illinois. The piece remarks on overlooked state features and the value of discovering local scenery closer to home.
The piece notes a shift from wartime symbols to crime waves and then a hair wave, and it warns motorists to avoid crossing tracks as they risk being hit and not collecting from the railroad. It also mentions political talk heating up and the common occurrence of missing men when collecting debts.
The text notes many missing boys for housework while they excel in football. It highlights their endurance on the field but tiredness when tasked with gathering wood for the kitchen stove.
Citizens claim the country is lawless yet reveal broad willingness to obey statutes not personally objected to. Observers note widespread compliance reflects a nuanced respect for government rules and social norms.
One reason for divorce is that many men discover after marrying that they are supposed to provide for their family, a burden that can strain unions and lead to separation.
On Armistice Day, many people honor the holiday by taking part in preferred sports activities, showing broad public enthusiasm for national remembrance through athletic pursuits.
Widespread debate centers on a taxation measure aimed at raising revenue by shifting burden away from individuals and onto other parties, prompting strong opinions about who should pay and how the funds will be used.
The fire marshal says 300 pyromaniacs with prison or incendiary ties are at large in New York City. Fires are suspected nationwide as caused by this dangerous obsession. Some adults with childish minds seek the thrill of fires and should be reported to authorities at once.
Designers contest the beauty of current short skirts arguing they break classic lines of beauty. They claim longer dresses that sweep the ground offer greater symmetry and finish. The debate hinges on differing views of womanly attractiveness and possible statuesque ideal.
The article argues that the world values active women over decorative ones. It favors motion and effectiveness in women, criticizing long skirts as ungainly and praising dancing, sports, and work as striking modern beauty. The piece asserts society has shifted from parlor bric a brac to action and achievement.
Admirers of Col. Lindbergh note he has taken a job with the Daniel Guggenheim fund for aeronautics, turning down lucrative offers. He places public service ahead of money, believing honors come to those who promote a worthy cause rather than accumulate wealth.
A Packard sedan belonging to Joseph H. Price is struck at the Margaret street crossing in Thornton by Extra No. 895 loaded with sand. Six passengers are injured, with Hugh Price in critical condition. Mrs. Price dies at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. J. H. Price and others are in serious condition.
Zeb Hopkins says the new Opera House is too far from the gallery to the stage for amateur night. He notes the long throw from seating to performance area makes hosting difficult.
A scientist reports that glow worms have a keen sense of hearing after completing a series of tests on the crawlers. The findings suggest sensory abilities beyond known expectations for these larvae and invite further study by researchers in entomology.
A cryptic message hints at a large stolen and legitimate mix of items funneled into a single pot. Police investigate sources and motives behind the aggregating thefts across multiple regions.
A tired business man in a theatre becomes irritable after enduring a performance without a cigarette. In the lobby he asks an usher where the men’s smoking room is, receives directions, and is told to ignore a sign and enter the room labeled Gentlemen.
A farmer's wife and a hired man share a scene at home after an early return from town. The hired man admits he left before the end of a theatre program because the second act is scheduled to occur two years hence, adding a time jump to the mood of the evening.
A clergyman, after reading his sermon text, asks the young man at the door to enter and confirm whether she is present that night. He argues this is better than cracking the door and letting cold air sweep the back row.
Two thousand trees are planted yearly in the Cold Brook public school forest in Russia town Herkimer County New York. School forests enjoy tax exemption in New York while pupils help establish wooded tracts for education and public benefit.
A famous criminal lawyer boasts of winning via eloquence while a rival taunts him about taking dirty cases. He replies cheerfully he cannot answer, then asks what the rival has been doing lately, implying continued questionable work.
A Farm and Fireside remark jokes about balancing dignity with practicality. The unbending character risks headlong clashes with realities others navigate with ease, a nod to common sense over rigid conduct.
The many friends of Mr. J. Hausman of Dalton and Riverdale reveal he is ambidextrous. He did not realize the trait himself until very recently.
A noted sculptor describes carving as removing unwanted stone from a block rather than complex creative effort. The exchange emphasizes practical technique over inspiration.
Tommy confronts Mr. Dubleigh with a handful of beans while his sister hosts a social visit. Dubleigh feigns familiarity and explains they are beans, testing Tommy’s memory of last night’s claim that he did not know them. The moment reveals trust and sly manipulation in a domestic social setting.
A private asking for a light mistook a khaki passerby for a fellow soldier. The man offered a flame, and the private realized the bearer was a brigadier general. The general, smiling, reminded him not to take offense and noted he could have been a second lieutenant.
While strolling the suburbs, observers notice a youth tinkering with a dilapidated auto marked R. F. D. He explains he painted it to mean Rescued from the dump.
In a household a gold headed umbrella vanishes during a rainy morning. Father questions son and daughter who deny knowledge. The younger brother suspects the sister's beau, who allegedly bragged about stealing one that night.
A fragment notes a man described as a large irrational creature who is always seeking something. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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