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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
2
A collage of light humor and brief anecdotes ranging from a goose theft joke to quips about dance nights and political slips. Includes quips about education, marriage, aging, quarries of crime, and everyday observations with local flavor.
Postal officials urge patrons to prepay postage and address clearly for early holiday mailing. Pack securely then label contents if needed and avoid placing Christmas seals on the address side. Mail service will be limited on Christmas Day with special delivery only. post office hours reduced.
Twenty years ago certain California counties passed ordinances and resolutions denouncing the automobile and prohibiting its use on designated roads after sundown. The actions reflect local efforts to curb motor traffic during specific hours and locations.
Fabrics are made waterproof by a thin rubber coat applied in a process similar to metal electroplating. The method is said to greatly simplify waterproofing garments.
The medieval glass filling nearly all Bourges Cathedral windows is unmatched for beauty among medieval glass. The cathedral ranks as one of France’s five greatest houses of worship.
A Louisville Courier-Journal line notes that the man who rocks the boat makes a neater job than the driver who races a train to the crossing.
The earliest U.S. industry was a glass bottle factory built near Jamestown Virginia soon after 1607. A second glass house followed in 1622 to manufacture glass beads for trade with Native Americans.
The article notes how Vasee and Flowera Flowers help decorate a room when shown in colorful vases and jars. Venetian glass is highlighted as especially lovely. If fresh flowers aren’t available year round, well chosen artificial ones can still create pretty effects.
Approximately fifty Texas legislators resolved to convene a special session without Governor Miriam A. Ferguson calling it. They threaten an investigation of departments beyond the highway agency amid ongoing criticism from Attorney General Dan Moody.
Federal and county authorities raided the White Top champagne cellars at Gibson's Landing ten miles north of Hammondsport destroying 18 000 gallons of champagne brandy and rare wines valued at more than 80 000 and four 25 gallon stills. Charles Wheeler owner was arraigned here later charged with operating the cellars without a license.
The White House referred to Secretary Kellogg an appeal filed with the President by lawyers for Countess Karolyi of Hungary asking a review of Kellogg actions debarring the countess from entering the United States.
The Warsaw onion exchange will be dissolved after a majority failed to honor contracts to deliver all produced onions to the exchange for sale.
John C. Coolidge, father of the President, was seen walking in Plymouth Vermont for the first time since his heart attack more than a week ago.
Two Chicago researchers report that after two years girls cry more often than boys and that female infants typically learn to talk before males. The study notes the persistence of these patterns in early development.
The Italian saber was introduced into England in 1900 and was already popular in other European countries. In continental Europe both edge and point are sharp, but in Great Britain the back edge is sharpened only for about eight inches from the point.
The Shenandoah court of inquiry exonerated Capt. Paul Foley a former judge advocate of charges accusing him of pressuring Mrs. Zachary Lansdowne. The inquiry then attacked credibility of witnesses who criticized the Navy airship policy before the Mitchell court martial board.
William Z. Foster, prominent Workers' Party (Communist) figure and 1924 presidential candidate, has been removed from his executive post by Moscow. He is currently in Russia appealing the decision.
Ford Motor Company bids on the Detroit to Chicago and Detroit to Cleveland air routes appear the lowest yet submitted for the government air mail service.
W. T. Brown of Denver first vice president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers died here in Savannah. He was a prominent official in the telegraphers’ organization and had served in leadership roles across the railway communication field.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Bender law which prohibits trial judges in liquor cases from suspending sentences or remitting fines for liquor law violations.
Archibald Young a 20 year old San Francisco millionaire was killed and Angey Tedlar age 21 the pilot was badly hurt when the airplane fell about 50 feet at Redwood City California.
After its travels the famous Gutenberg Bible printed in 1456 by John Gutenberg now belongs to Edward Goldston in England. He notes that though American collectors have offered large sums, the Bible will remain in England.
A historical note explains that eligibility for an English jury required property standards. A woman must own a house assessed at least 100 dollars or reside in a dwelling with 15 or more windows to qualify.
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