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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
7
A wife notices her husband’s distraction at a restaurant and discovers the cause is a beautiful woman in black. The husband earnestly calls her an attractive widow, and the wife sighs sadly that she wishes she were one.
A narrator notes a surprising compliment from Wombat as they observe his book case. The moment hinges on finding the speaker’s works shelved next to Shakespeare, prompting reflection on intent versus chance.
The input presents a garbled quote about cheering for a forist and a response what do you mean with a fragmentary frame. No clear event person or organization is identifiable.
A new peeled peach machine at California Peach Growers Plant No 9, Fresno Home Packing Co., promises low cost peeled peaches at 8 or 9 cents a pound and a big demand as a key outlet for the peach industry. Other items note social chatter and hunting anecdotes from the period.
England imposes strict gasoline limits for private motorists to free up fuel for military needs. Both prime minister Asquith and Speaker Lowther face tight six gallon monthly quotas, with Asquith unlikely to drive to Berkshire frequently and Lowther unable to motor to Penrith. A South London tram passenger even spotted Lowther in summer gray with a carpenter aboard nearby.
A schoolhouse burned down last night amid vacation, prompting concern about disruption to students and community safety. No injuries reported as investigators assess cause and extent of damage. Local officials coordinate temporary arrangements for classes and relief efforts.
A witty exchange describes a motoring outing with Mr. Smith and notes he lost his temper. The joke lands on his quick temper causing two tires to explode, illustrating the volatile driver's behavior.
The piece contrasts cretan and egyptian art highlighting Cretan small scale naturalism secular themes over monumental religion. It notes cretan towns and palaces lacking grand temples, with wood columns plastered walls and tiny paintings as well as skilled small sculptures, inlays and decorated pottery.
The article surveys historical uses of plant materials in English and French papermaking. It notes esparto grass for rag stock, thistles in 1786, autumn leaves in 1788, corn husks in 1820s England, tan bark in 1889, a 1854 patent by Alexander Brown for ferns, and 1862 trials with maize and sorghum stalks for paper.
Theodore Dreiser commented that the public favors trash and that good works must be presented to provoke interest. A poet offered proofs of a new volume but the critic declined, claiming the poet’s word sufficed, and hurried off leaving unfinished beer.
A brief cartoon style dialogue features Mrs Powderly praised for her complexion and gratitude toward her husband who buys her everything she wants.
A speaker vents fury over losing twenty dollars, wishing to kick himself. A suggestion to speak to papa is offered, with a casual aside about a treasure in a wife’s possession and bridge winnings funding a new car.
A caller notes last year 3000 people killed and 5000 injured by fires. He argues many fires stem from poor housekeeping and careless behavior and urges action to curb fire hazards nationwide.
Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois and Ohio together account for more than forty percent of the value of minerals found in the United States. This emphasis on these four states highlights their dominance in mineral production and economic impact on national resources.
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