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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
4
A string of satirical comments on American life warns of poverty overextension moralism and social pretensions. It notes housing garages education political turmoil and class biases with pointed satire and regional references to Indiana and Illinois.
Elbert H. Gary marking his 80th birthday urges avoiding business slumps by steering clear of hazardous speculation and by saving money. He calls for enterprise to advertise goods and workers to stay industrious to keep prices fair and production efficient.
Major Henry W. Lee promotes George E. Brennan as Illinois U S Senator and calls for modification of the Volstead law. The piece argues end to bootlegger reign, real temperance, and warns that flouting Prohibition undermines respect for the federal government amid crime and graft.
An editorial urges uniting beyond party lines to elect George E. Brennan to the United States Senate. It argues his integrity and platform can modify the Volstead law, restore national dignity, curb rum crime, and defend personal liberty, asking readers to set party aside for national welfare.
In many schools students earn part of expenses by waiting tables, a popular option. Princeton University had 92 applicants for 51 positions this fall, showing the value of practical labor in education. Students learn deftness and neatness while gaining useful skills for daily tasks.
More than 21 000 people visited the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois during Open House Week October 4 to 9. Waukegan and Joliet hosted the largest groups as visits spread across 278 communities served. Charles W. Bradley called the turnout gratifying, noting tripling from the previous year’s 7000 and Scouts and students taking part in district side activities.
The article argues for liver and bacon at dinner rather than breakfast noting liver’s high protein and calories and its content of all three vitamins. It highlights iron in liver as particularly valuable for anemia and states no difference in value among liver types.
A fragmentary humorous reminiscence describes an older generation with scandal and oddities. Characters include Grandma with bobbed hair Grandpa with a hip flask Father in “trick clothes” and Aunt Nell praising free love. The text mixes punchlines about aging, deception, and social mores with light satire.
A report notes a resident in a neighboring township posts a quarantine sign on the house every first of the month and has not spoken to a bill collector for three years per Niles Tlegister.
A compact audiphone receiver designed to fit in the outer ear aids the hard of hearing. Developed by Bell Telephone laboratories for Western Electric, the six tenths ounce unit works with a microphone and amplifier to restore conversation in normal rooms. It uses normalloy permalloy to boost sensitivity and prevent acoustic shock.
The Calumet District of the Boy Scouts of America announced the appointment of D. V. Medalie as District Commissioner following the resignation of C. E. Evans who moved away months ago. The Executive Committee completed a thorough canvass to fill the post.
A seasoned leader with deep roots in Chicago's South Side Scouting, Medalie is praised for long service on district committees and as chair of the Court of Honor Committee. Supporters cite his knowledge, community ties, and industrial contacts as assets for the top voluntary role.
The Harvey council and South Holland officials annex thirty acres near the northeast corner of Harvey. The new subdivision Sibley Riverside Heights lies south of 147th street and east of the river, moving from South Holland into Harvey jurisdiction. An additional property between the new area and Sibley Heights may be annexed to close the city boundary gap.
Notice states a special meeting of Lansing State Bank stockholders on August 16 1926 to decide a capital increase from 50000 to 100000 dollars represented by 500 shares of 100 dollars each. More than two thirds of all stock were present and voted in favor of the resolution, with Walter J Winterhoff as Cashier.
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