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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
3
Historical traditions trace the fate of the original twelve apostles. Most reportedly died by violence, while John alone is said to have died a natural death in old age.
A titled cross breed, the Dobermar, traces roots to a German shepherd and a fox terrier. Named from the first treeder, Dobesmoann, the animal reflects a blending of pinscher lineage and newer cross breeding practices.
It is estimated that twenty six percent of the food used in the United States is served in hotels and restaurants. Their annual expenditure totals about five billion nine hundred thirty one million dollars.
A joke notes a magician in a music hall drawing loud applause by making Wahine the orchestra saxophonist disappear then spoil the act by bringing him back, eliciting humor and mixed reactions from the audience.
The Paul Gall Post will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening October 15 with a joint installation of officers for the Legion and Auxiliary. Walter Stroh will begin redecorating the Legion room this week, aiming to finish by the next meeting. Past Commander Lester Brookfelt leaves for Florida, and John Reinke at the U S Veterans Hospital seeks notes from comrades. Homewood Post programs include speakers Captain John Corby and Judge Marcus Cavanaugh, with the first talk set for October 5.
Postmaster Arthur C. Lueder reports over a million address changes filed in the past year in Chicago. Many movers failed to notify the Post Office, leaving first class mail and parcel post undelivered and causing large amounts of circulars newspapers and magazines to be returned or destroyed. Notify the post office with old and new addresses.
A picturesque empire frock in metal brocaded faconne taffeta is described with attention to its hem. The description highlights the garment's refined texture and decorative detail.
The Izaak Walton League backs converting McGinnes Slough near Orland Park into a 225 acre fish and game sanctuary with a dam, ban on hunting, and stocked game fish. County Commissioners voiced support while residents push for a lake of about 250 acres and seasonal skating, with efforts led by Blue Island Chapter and local groups.
In a county stamp series the water buffalo is depicted as the burden bearer while horses are rarely used in China, reflecting local agricultural roles.
The Washington school reports PTA meeting with Mr Mc Darmath of the Chicago Daily News as speaker. Seventh grade assembly featured poetry, songs, a play Fire Spirits, and a salute to October Blue Weather. Boy and Girl Scouts formed teams, elected leaders, and plan a hike to Thornton Forest preserve on October 3.
The Chicago Motor Club distributed a safety poster to about 86 000 schoolrooms in Illinois and northern Indiana. It urges pedestrians to walk on the right side facing traffic after citing rural highway accident statistics. A separate note mentions a Michigan liquor case with life sentence and harsher outcomes elsewhere.
There are about a hundred pheasant species native to Asia in the domestic fowl family. They are named after the Vhasis River on the eastern Black Sea shore. The naturalized American pheasant is a hybrid of the British and allied ring necked breed.
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