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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
15
A humorous Life article outlines nails as short iron pieces used in hammering thumbs and building, noting various sizes from tacks to adult nails. It playfully describes finding a nail in a box, hammer absence, and quirky uses from fish sinkers to foot care, concluding with a sharp jab about seeking a single nail in stores or a fair deal in politics.
The farmer describes a trip in his cousin's car after returning from the city. He compares the experience to falling into a deep well, noting the motion was straight ahead rather than downward. The exchange with his friend Aaron adds a humorous timeless flavor.
A bucket brigade of young women and lines of water carriers helped contain a blaze in Winnebago near Rockford. The Rockford fire department made a ten mile cross county run to assist, and the district was saved with two buildings destroyed.
Savanna rafting downriver by Mountain Belle. Polo hosts Evangelical Lutheran Synod convention October 17. Bloomington farmer Albert Tyson dies after ingesting carbolic acid. Vandalia pastor Georg Pflug resigns for Newton. Westville's Adolph Wisnoski fined for hunting without a license. Fancy Prairie horseback accident injures Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Walters. Springfield robbers steal goods from Wabash freight car. Harrisburg miners to receive back pay. Waukegan attempted holdups by two men. Quincy federation meeting at Y M C A. Nashville bonds for city hall defeated. first women voters noted. Oakford grandmother Rachel Hennings dies. Champaign jury finds Roughton killed Harrison Wilson in self defense. Freeport Odd Fellows temple dedication set. Jacksonville farmer Patrick Guiane killed by freight train. Normal white baby found in dog kennel. Centralia man fatally stabs wife after broom attack. Freeport Rock River Conference officers reelected. Joliet W C T U condemns fashion, police needed. Salem farmer Thomas Johnson dies by self-inflicted gunshot. Sat Evening Post anecdote about desert prospecting and an abusive husband.
In a courtroom exchange the lawyer questions if the plaintiff was drunk while the witness refutes the notion calling the attorney ostentatiously sober. The judge comments on the distinction in demeanor during testimony.
Becker explains to his wife where he has been, detailing how Jones handles night work and the implications for their household routine.
For cold and sore throat relief the ad touts Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops. It urges purchase at all good druggists and mentions a smooth bore phrase unrelated to the product.
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