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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
8
I extend heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted during my husband’s long sickness and death. Special thanks go to the Royal Neighbors, the Knights of Pythias, the Fire Company, the Gun Club, and Machinists Union. Mrs. C. D. Hanp.
French actresses wear elaborate paper lace garments on stage as the most exquisite laces are copied for theatrical effect.
Thomas Flood, who suffered severe burns at C. E. I. yards after pouring gasoline into a stove, died in a hospital last Sunday following ten days of painful recovery.
A fragmented OCR note contrasts misery with dogs and gear like muzzles, suspenders, and stiff collars, implying discomfort or conflict between restraint devices and animals.
A digest of visits and movements in Dolton, Riverdale, and surrounding towns. Mrs. Harry Packard and children visit friends in Gas City Indiana. Mrs. N H Thompson returns from Panama Town. families and individuals travel, relocate, or host gatherings. Floral dealer D C Noble attends National Flower Show and discusses his business history and notes on chrysanthemum quality.
The Pullman Free School of Manual Training site at forty acres northeast corner of 111th Street and Indiana Avenue was bought by the school. Deed filed yesterday shows transfer from David B. Lyman and Pullman Land Association trustees to the school for 100000 dollars. George M. Pullman left 1200000 dollars for construction and upkeep.
Mrs Nicholas VanHess a pioneer resident of Thornton township near Bernice died aged 77 while visiting Wildwood with her daughter Mrs John Yonkers. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 1 from her late Bernice area residence. she leaves two sons three daughters and many grandchildren.
A quip about Binks and his twins prompts a lighthearted exchange. The speaker notes Binks is the most avoided when he starts boasting about his offspring. The joke hinges on the fact that his children are twins.
A short piece contrasts genealogical pride with personal merit, asserting that true reputation comes from thoughts and deeds rather than family history. It includes two quotes about friendship from Gen. Skoboleff and Cicero, urging honorable conduct and loyalty.
A newspaper note reports a large rise in opium use in New York City with an estimate that at least five thousand white individuals are using the drug.
An aeronautical quip notes the risk of flight with one prayer in a dirigible, two in an aeroplane, and six at marriage, illustrating humor about aviation and life milestones.
Coming events include the Swastika Pleasure Club private dance at Lunds Hall Dalton on Saturday evening November 14. The Forester Team of the Woodmen hosts a ball at Schwab's Hall on Thanksgiving Eve and the Camp holds a Masquerade on New Year's Eve. I Will Division 613 Locomotive Engineers plans a ball at Lunds Hall Dolton Thanksgiving Eve. The Best Boys schedule a dance at Lunds Hall on Saturday evening December 12. Lost a gold watch and chain between West Pullman and Lansing. finder rewarded by returning to The Pointer office.
In an era of scientific marvels, observers debate whether a flying object sighted is a flying machine or a woman's hat. The New York Press notes the common misreadings of aerial curiosities as technological wonders or trivial objects.
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