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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
5
Harvey Tribune reports Illinois Central trains repeatedly pass each other at Harvey station a dangerous violation of state law and company rules. Through trains ignore slow down orders and speed past the platform, risking passengers and crew.
Madison Wisconsin October 15 The State life fund has enough applications to issue policies Insurance Commissioner Liken sent a circular inviting policy holders to form a advisory committee to assist state officers in charge of the life fund and to advise on how the committee should be chosen
A farmer reports his horse starts and moves slowly then stops. A traveler asks if the horse is sick or balky. The farmer says the horse is not sick or balky but fearfully pausing to listen so he cannot hear whoa commands.
Secretary of War Garrison informs Mayor Harrison that the Van Buren street badge must be removed by April 1 1915 for faulty location and insufficient draw span width. City faces 5000 monthly penalty for noncompliance and cannot replace the bridge in time. A center pier bridge is condemned by the Association of Commerce. a new bridge would cost 350000.
Multiple real estate notices advertise farms and lots for sale in Riverdale Dolton and surrounding areas. Listings include 48x181 foot lot on 136th place and a Leyden avenue lot, 12 lots in Highlawn on School street, a 6 room house with barn and well, and various acreages with installment plans. Contact L Hadorn A S Diekman B P Vandrunen Jr F A Reich or The Pointer office for details.
Classified notices announce shredded corn stalks for sale, burgee-gear, lost jewelry and shoes, a rabbit hound, a 5 burner gas stove, a self feeder stove, an International 40 hp roadster, a four cylinder car, and a wanted typewriter. Contact The Pointer office for inquiries and rewards.
Save a great deal of work by depending on The Dolton Bakery for bread and rolls. Try our apple pies made with fresh ripe apples.
An advertisement urges investing savings in the Dalton and Riverdale Building and Loan Association. It promises good interest while assisting in town development and growth through local savings.
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