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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
4
The White House and its grounds in Washington are valued at 22 million dollars, and most locals have decided not to offer. Some claim mail and express workers should be so eager at Christmas that buyers may delay purchases until just before the holiday.
Mail and store workers report their names were missing from the distribution list for Christmas gifts, sparking friction over who will receive items. The discrepancy raises questions about eligibility and access to holiday offerings among frontline staff.
A farmer hunts for secure shelter away from stray bullets as the hunting season begins, focusing on safety and protection from accidental gunfire.
The remark notes that many hunters believe rural residents have little to do besides repairing fences torn down by sportsmen who hurry through the countryside.
Some hunters think it necessary to leave a souvenir of their trip by burying something in the woodlands. The fragment suggests a practice of marking or memorializing hunts through hidden tokens. The text notes the habit as a present concern among a portion of the party.
A reflective line notes that Truth may fall but will return stronger when people aid her ascent. It suggests courage and collective action can hasten recovery from setback.
The year 1928 seems to attract more interest among our girl friends than the prospect of a presidential election. The leap year fascination appears to dominate conversations and social activities more than politics at this time.
A columnist argues that skipping playgrounds for boys risks higher future police costs. The piece contends proactive child amenities reduce delinquency and long term public safety expenses.
The article notes many students train on campus while a large number of readers at home pursue education. It highlights the shift in learning lately with emphasis on reading at home and college training in football practice.
A medical authority argues dreams reveal deep animal instincts and personal strain. Sleep thoughts reflect inner tensions more than waking morals, with past concerns indicating a calmer mind while work and home worries signal excessive fixations. Some people dream little due to easygoing habits.
A reminiscence on how early life was confined to a 10 mile radius, with limited travel and little regional awareness. The rise of cars, film, and radio expanded horizons, though some people now change jobs more often.
The piece notes Mrs. Calvin Coolidge writes long hand personal notes while others shift to telephone calls and postcards. It cites a business man who believes long letters keep customer enthusiasm and loyalty, with better response and interest in his goods.
A brief note hints at a crime scheme mixing stolen and legitimate goods. Authorities describe a common scheme where items from various sources are consolidated for resale. Investigators pursue leads to identify participants and recover stolen property.
A railroad superintendent receives a report from a passenger conductor describing a train incident. A card notes a nail head pierced a seat cushion and tore a passenger's pants, dated October 10 at 4 15 p m. The writer indicates the information is for potential future claim use and signs as Cond. P S that the passenger was a man.
Grand Rapids Postmaster Robert G. Hill praises the service and salaries while recalling a Paint Rock inspector who criticized a postmaster running a corner shop operation. The dismissive response came when Scraggs returned with a cigar box of stamps to show he would not tolerate the critique.
Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete welcomed stocking of Deer Lake after a petition to state officials. Illinois Fisheries Commission shipped one million fish including crappies bass and perch to Deer Lake with Stratton supervising the transfer. The club plans a 1929 spring fishing season and bans fishing until then to allow habitat for the new stock.
A Scottish professor returns from a long walk with sore feet. He bathes them in hot water and then dries them one by one. He repeatedly dips each foot back into the basin, puzzled by how many feet he has. He realizes the humor as the situation continues.
A playful competition unfolds between Mr. Struss and Mr. Max Nurkey for Riverdale's Beaux Brummell title. Struss leads with a line about a broken heart and a real gold watch chain, while Nurkey touts twenty feathers in his brown derby, one per victory over the ladies.
A reminiscence recalls a time when friends asked for butts or a drag. One man walked two miles seeking discarded cigarette ends and finally threw a butt into the Calumet river, ending the wait.
A widow considers a simple inscription for a tombstone, pondering whether the words Gone Home capture the final message. The exchange reveals the dealer’s cautious tone and the husband’s last, lonely plea reflected in the subdued choice.
Will Rogers renowned humorist arrives at Lansing airport Tuesday November 15 en route from Buffalo New York to the West Coast. Party includes Jack Joyce Stromberg Geo Speelman Walter Kennedy Bayley Brattie and Ropp with S E Browne pilot and George Kinsley first mechanic. Col Bliss Lansing Ford Air Port manager arranges their stay.
A quote from Sir Leslie Stephen emphasizes that true influence comes from prompting independent thinking rather than feeding ready-made opinions. The idea stresses the value of intellectual autonomy over persuasion.
Illinois coach Robert Zuppke proposes a new ground rule to double mark goal lines on football fields to reduce injuries. He sent a letter to University of Chicago coach A A Stagg and national rules committee outlining the plan and its aim to clarify line boundaries and improve safety.
A compilation notes Illinois achievements and statistics including Revolutionary War sites near Rock Island, university enrollment with 8 870 men and 3 163 women, Urbana and Chicago medical school students, utility stock market share, state governors count, road construction records, and early brick house history near Kaskia.
A fragment notes a man described as easily angered over a collar issue and mentions Haloid and Farm and Fireside in a historical context. The readable bits hint at a discussion of explosives or dangerous materials linked to a local setting without clear event details.
A century of study traces vitamin origins and nutrients, and researchers conclude ham and eggs contribute key vitamins. The article notes ongoing exhaustive research and the unlocking of long hidden nutritional facts.
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