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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
4
Dalton weekly publication lists editorial staff and Chicago representation. It notes the Dalton office in Cook County Illinois and the address for communications at 6 North Michigan Ave Tower Building.
A series of wry observations link fatigue from politics to voter turnout and the fate of defeated candidates. It jokes that tired voters need clearer election outcomes and that losers gain no public obligation to serve, while implying politicos must face the year’s accounts.
The piece argues that revising tariff laws is politically perilous and often hurts parties in elections. It urges removing tariff decisions from partisan fighting and handling changes on a scientific, nonpartisan basis to end political turmoil and protect business.
The piece notes that gracious congratulations after elections have become common, improving public perception of defeated candidates. It argues courteous conduct helps politics earn respect and suggests pre election courtesy could also be good politics.
The piece notes deposits in U S savings banks and trust companies rose by 267 million dollars in the year ending June 30 after a prior drop of 195 million, suggesting rising household security and a potential uptick in spending as confidence returns.
The article discusses whether students should be allowed to possess cars during term time. It notes cars ease family support gaps but tempt distractions from studies, with weekends spent traveling to see girlfriends and attend games. It suggests privileges could be tied to scholarship levels.
Ignace Paderewski, the famed pianist, laments that people abandon steady musical study for other pursuits. He argues cars divert minds from culture, especially in America where roads tempt youth, and urges developing talent early through focused practice at a young age.
Illinois led in ratifying woman suffrage, Aurora produced the first electric clock by Prof. F. H. Hall, and Chicago sees vast air traffic. The state serves 5,675,500 with manufactured gas, Cook County Forest Preserve spans 338,000 acres, and Illinois ranks second in 1929 marriages.
The Massachusetts war memorial is planned for the state’s highest point Mount Greylock at 3505 feet above sea level. The memorial will stand 93 feet tall with a light ball 10 feet in diameter atop the structure.
A collage of humorous lines and quips from a bygone issue includes jokes about horns on cows mistaken for horses, wedding banter, a carpenter, and a piano of puns. Notable bits involve a maid, a newlywed, a grandmother, and a Riverdale school exam riddle, finishing with references to Lindbergh and Washington.
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