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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
12
The September 20 Business Outlook notes rising optimism in business circles. Manufacturers and jobbers report high demand and overtime, with a belief that tariff operations will help the country prosper. Dry goods anticipate spring strength while iron and steel see mixed pricing but overall confidence remains high.
St Marys Congregation announces a bazaar to be held the first week in November. Funds will support church programs and community outreach.
Statewide planning begins for the Illinois Centennial to mark statehood with the 100th anniversary in 1918. The Illinois Centennial Commission, created by the General Assembly, aims to hold a grand display in the middle west with events in every county. Mrs Jessie Palmer Weber of the State Historical Society is helping organize the effort.
The Washington Monument Society notes Colorado and Washington will place tablets inside the monument. Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico still lack representation, and the society urges those states to send stones for inclusion.
For Sale 12 lots in Highlawn on School street with bargain pricing. Inquiries to A S Diekman, Dalton 468. Also a 6 room house with barn and well on two large lots. Inquiries to B P Vandrunen Jr South Holland Illinois. ARM property offers acres and riverdale lots from $100. Houses built on installment plan by F A Reich Riverdale.
For rent eleven room house and 54 acres one mile southeast of Dalton near Berger station inquire at Painter office. Farm land in this neighborhood by F A Reich Riverdale Ill. FOR RENT six room flat all modern improvements apply at Pointer office.
A slate of local classifieds lists items for sale and inquiry. Dogs hunters seek a fine young rabbit hound. Household goods include Blair Camera 3x54, a 5 burner gas stove, a self feeder parlor heater, and an International 40 hp roadster in racing style. Vehicles include a four cylinder passenger car. A Riverdale grocery and market is available with building. An 80 acre farm near Hazel Crest Illinois is for sale or lease with house and barn. Inquiries directed to local Pointer office and addresses in Dalton Roseland and Perry avenue.
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