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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
4
A Dalton Illinois weekly column reflects on Thanksgiving with satirical notes about politics in Washington, sleep and mental sharpness, weather predictions, safety concerns, smoking in kitchens, driving hazards, and the odd image of convicts and vagrants seeking winter shelter. It wryly muses on apples and schoolbored children amid town life.
Quote attributed to wisdom about confidential tips and inside information. The saying warns that those who share tips lack knowledge while those who know keep silent. The line appears in The Economist as cautionary advice for investors.
The passage notes a vast non US population of about 1.625 billion as a potential market. It argues that once nations establish stable government, they become achievable markets for products, with opportunities for expansion beyond domestic sales.
The Minneapolis Tribune estimates crime costs the country 19 billion a year with 10 billion in losses and 3.5 billion in loot plus diverted manpower. Each family bears about 500 dollars yearly, due to taxes and lower prosperity. The piece notes some victims suffer more from fraud, yet many balk at contributing locally to prevention.
The essay argues Theodore Roosevelt remains a guiding example for honesty courage and self discipline. It notes modern cynicism clashes with his constructive approach and urges contemporary citizens to strive for noblesse and community service as Roosevelt would.
Edward E. Gore president of the Chicago Crime commission warns that parental neglect or over-indulgence drives youth to crime. He argues many youths would avoid trouble with proper home training and that schools and churches cannot substitute for parental guidance.
U S commerce officials tour multiple cities where textile and boot and shoe makers face weak markets. Congress may back new foreign trade offices to promote exports. Advertising and evolving consumer demand could shift sales as fashions and conditions change.
Nature notes strange animal curiosities noting the privet hawk moth increases its weight 11,000 times in 82 days, and the goat moth grows 12,000 times though it takes three years. Some butterflies lack mouths and do not eat in their lifetimes.
A Staffordshire witchcraft case recalls lingering beliefs after 1736 repeal. Historical figures claim up to 800000 witches died in Europe between 1484 and 1782, while recent lynching reports hint the practice persists. The Highlands feature common use of clay figures to cast spells.
The Board of Local Improvements of Specialville Illinois invites sealed bids for cast iron water main supply pipes on 143rd Street and other streets. Bids due December 8 1926 at 8 00 p m at Village Hall. Bid bonds of 10 percent required. Rights reserved to reject bids. Charles J Thompson Secretary. November 26 1926.
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