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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
5
A Dolton reader recounts a New York marriage guide scam, a sewing girl’s blunt reply, and dismissive tales of a Riverdale store. The piece attacks idle talk, promotes steady work, and contrasts live workers with “dead men” who hinder enterprise in town life.
The comic line speaks to equal opportunity for all as Mr Dooley notes doors vary in how they respond. Some doors open, awaken sleepers, and serve as night watch, while others merely knock and retreat or even strike when opened.
A Home Circle column urges steady hope and practical care in raising children. It emphasizes loving work, modest tastes, and kindness to curb pride and foster a wholesome home. The piece warns against treating kids with impertinence and urges polite, patient parenting to build a secure family life.
On account of discontinuing housekeeping a number of household articles will be sold at a public auction on Saturday afternoon October 16. The sale starts at 2 o'clock at 817 Chicago Street, Dolton.
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