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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
4
The piece reflects on voters avoiding machine governed elections while others push for public jobs. It notes satisfaction with current government operations and laments the shift from a march of civilization to a fox trot. It mentions many being urged to run for office after proposing public positions.
Forest stewards push for expanded tree planting while politicians back plum trees. Past Thanksgiving gratitude shifts to caution over eating too much, urging moderation among communities.
A critic argues that excessive laws burden citizens while lawbreakers gain by newly created rules. The remark highlights tension between governance and enforcement across the political landscape.
The remark suggests a legislative approach to enforce shorter skirts by pushing Congress to pass a law. It frames a provocative solution by treating dress length as a matter for federal action.
The report notes that individuals jailed for arson are criticized for inciting further unrest through inflammatory rhetoric. Community leaders condemn the incendiary talk while prison sentences highlight ongoing tensions between punishment and public discourse.
The readers are told speeding drivers fear railroad grade crossings being removed because it would end the thrill of races with locomotives.
A brief notice notes only a few weeks remain before Leap year with none of the girls in the neighborhood reported to be rushing to marry on January 1.
Cities face a growing auto parking problem as horse era streets fail to handle modern traffic. Cars crowd streets and create danger for pedestrians, especially children, making generous parking space essential for attracting motorists and sustaining commerce.
The piece notes how sudden floods in New England and other 1927 disasters wiped out savings of merchants and farmers. Yet persistent hope drives many to recover, adapt, and even improve methods after losses.
Business leaders report conditions steady with activity not far from desired levels. A National Association of Manufacturers survey based on 22 industries finds 33 percent better, 27 percent unchanged, and 40 percent poorer than last year, yet confidence remains. Bank deposits rise, living standards improve, and lower money rates spur ongoing production and purchases. The text suggests a durable, healthy foundation for continued growth.
A rhetoric on children’s right to education notes 30 million U S children aged 5 to 17, only 2.5 million in school, 27.5 million seeking entry daily. It cites annual costs of about two billion dollars and praises sacrifices by American families, while condemning ungrateful youths who fail to participate.
An enterprise to produce cheese from sheep milk is launching on the Day farm east of Crete. A 100 head starter herd from Slav origin is joined by 296 acres leased by four Whiting, Indiana investors. Plans call for 400 sheep at full operation with hand milking and local market delivery soon.
A cow must assimilate 700 pounds of corn to supply the lime in 100 pounds of milk, outlining a curious feed-to-output ratio. The note frames a historic agricultural calculation linking feed intake to milk yield in simple terms.
A brief crime item notes a chaotic mix of stolen and legitimate items destined for a single batch. Authorities describe the case as a local theft and distribution network where contraband goods mingle with lawful purchases, with investigations ongoing.
A husband jokes about his wife sewing on his garment while she reveals she is making all her own clothes now. The exchange hints at a shift toward self sufficiency in their domestic routine.
An elderly countryman recounts a London trip to his wife. He stayed in a hotel where the bedroom light burned all night. He admits he could not blow it out because the light was in a bottle.
Phyllis recalls accepting George who claims to be in the seventh heaven. Joan quips he may have seen engagement six times before.
Judge Parry recalls an Ennis, Ireland, crier who attempted to clear the court by shouting All ye black guards that isn t lawyers quit the court. The anecdote spices legal history with a vivid courtroom scene.
A twenty year old note recalls Kensington police station buying two Arabian horses touted as Chicago’s best. The pair sometimes pulled the patrol wagon to Riverdale on Saturday evenings.
An old railroad anecdote recalls a chief engineer asking what was needed to fix a failing locomotive. The master mechanic received a reply that humorously suggested nothing more than jacking up the whistle and building a new engine.
A young female fan ran onto the Riverdale Park field during Homewood’s third quarter surge to grab the water pail from the water boy and offer the team a drink. When the water boy tried to reclaim his pail he received a punch in the jaw from the same spectator.
An Irishman and an Englishman aboard a steamship returning home debate patriotism. The Irishman cheers for Ireland while the Englishman curses Hell. Pat agrees that each man supports his own country.
At the Armistice night celebration the American Legion praised Odenwald for impersonating Little Eva Tanguay. Frank Wulff thanked him for his contribution, noting the crowd’s limited appreciation of his high class comedy and lamenting the lack of taste among the boys.
A recently appointed judge faced his first case a bootlegger. Unsure of the punishment he stepped out to consult an older judge who advised him not to sentence the offender to more than four dollars.
An elderly passenger asks a steward for her berth and forgets the number. A fellow passenger suggests she recalls a detail that the port hole overlooked a lighthouse, prompting her realization.
A witty exchange about a wife waking from light sleep when a thermometer falls, revealing a humorous domestic moment.
The professor, with two tickets to a popular town play, misses the event due to a prior engagement. He offers the seats to friends, who reply that they are his hosts for a dinner party.
A brief anecdote recalls a charitable gesture where the speaker returns $5,000 to John D. Rockefeller saying he needs it more, urging him to keep the funds. The line reflects mutual respect and humor in a high society exchange.
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