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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
6
A passage quoting Daniel Webster urges defense and preservation while calling for peaceful works. It advocates advancing arts, developing land resources, building institutions, and promoting great interests to achieve deeds worthy of remembrance in our era.
The article notes an average profit of about 100 dollars per acre for Maine blueberry land and praises the crop as a quick, low effort producer. It highlights Porcupine mountain to the east Machias line as rich bluepea land and mentions several canning factories dedicated to the berries.
In a primary school test a student answered the senses question with a humorous list the five senses as sneezing sobbing crying yawning and coughing. The pupil defined a sixth sense as an extra one namely snoring reflecting playful insight from the Boston Transcript.
A writer notes that in complex civilization people struggle to identify ethical principles. He cites guidance like the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount as possible foundations.
A man unable to pick a wife from three admirers sent proposals to all, intending to marry the first to consent. He did not foresee that the other two would sue for breach of promise when rejected.
The Phoenician tradition links Atlantis to a high civilization. In recent years scientists have explored the sea bottom in the region seeking natural history specimens, hoping drag nets yield relics from drowned towns of the lost continent.
Fragmentary remarks on peace treaties and Senate debate describe strained talks and tired senators. The passage hints at miners, sugar shortages, and social roles amid tense air in Washington. The text presents garbled lines about vows, speeches, and policy without clear actions or outcomes.
An experienced young woman notes a time in every engaged life when a day’s beard adds thrill, but once novelty fades clean shaving is preferred. The Ohio State Journal comments on changing perceptions in romance and grooming.
The article explains that storms push birds offshore then, in the storm’s spin, may carry them far north or back ashore. It notes wind patterns and the looping cyclone can explain unusual northern sightings of birds.
The piece argues against relying on luck for big propositions. It warns luck can fail and lead to defeat. It praises the disciplined man who anticipates trials and marshals energy to win honors through careful preparation.
Tillie Clinger recalls asking for lodging at a unfamiliar house and inquiring about other boarders. The landlady replies there are none unless it's her husband who can quit anytime he wishes. Found in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The text notes that in 1600 about six million people spoke English, fewer than those speaking French, German, Italian or Spanish. It compares today’s figure to roughly 120 million English speakers, about twice the speakers of French, Italian or Spanish and about one and a half times German or Russian speakers.
E K Hardy outlines postwar aims for the American Red Cross urging 4,000,000 annual members in 1920 and a $3,000,000 fundraising drive across Illinois Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Nebraska plus renewed volunteer support and confidence in the organization.
The Farmers Voice Capitel argues against war time refits and radicalism, condemns revolutionary ideologies, and supports a ten hour day and industrial peace. It urges law abiding citizens to join in meetings to set a new economic standard of living for Illinois and the nation.
Twenty six national Red Cross societies form the League of Red Cross societies to combat plague famine and disaster. The league has begun in Poland where typhus rages and threatens western Europe. A medical commission is sent to report on control methods. Members include Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Denmark France Great Britain Greece Holland India Italy Japan New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Romania Serbia South Africa Spain Sweden United States and Venezuela.
Red Cross organizes club days from November 2 to 11 inviting business, commercial, rotary, kiwanis, advertising, fraternal, women's and other clubs to reserve one meeting day for Red Cross appeals as a forerunner to the main drive.
A St Paul Farmer correspondent argues against school theatre linked entertainments fostering professional careers. Social workers praise amateur dramatics as a powerful tool to develop poise and confidence in youths. Participation in school house plays enlivens country life and helps restless young people cope with adolescence.
A fragment notes concerns about labor strikes easing while demand for vacations rises. reads as a snapshot of public mood about work stoppages and travel, suggesting economic or social shifts influencing leisure plans.
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