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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
5
A wartime editorial compares U S debt per capita to allied nations and urges every American to subscribe to the second Liberty Loan. It argues loyalty requires giving every dollar if needed, framing support as a tithe to back the nation's war effort and soldiers.
A brief quotation contrasts Mr. Grabcoin’s wealth with neighbors who envy his money. The exchange suggests that neighbors believe life would be richer if they possessed his funds, while the source frames it as a point of view rather than fact.
A cheeky column quips about face powder use. It weighs in on discrimination in makeup application and contrasts different girls’ approaches, joking that more product isn’t always better.
A condensed newspaper card notes a quote attributed to Spenser praising the noblest mind and best contentment. The item presents a brief literary reflection rather than news, framed as a daily thought.
The piece argues small daily acts maintain happiness by avoiding harsh reactions. It notes giving way, avoiding conflict, and choosing quiet restraint over anger as ways to keep clouds away and keep a steady sunshine in life.
For Sale Farms and town property listing small truck farms and home sites near Forest Park Preserve. Highland lots priced at 175 each. A 16 acre tiled farm with an ample brick house and utilities is offered through Lansing State Bank. An acre lot near 147th Panhandle tracks is 900 with one third cash. Second hand houses and a hard coal heater sought via The Pointer.
A. C. Reich notes remaining lots on Atlantic street to be sold at $200 per lot with improvements listed including macadam street, cement walks, gas, electric current, water, sewer, and sewer stubs. Reich also seeks buyers for small farms within 15 miles of Riverdate.
Mixed old classified items including a cook stove for sale cheap two Ford cars and several other vehicles listed by P J VanDrunen South Holland Ill r 2 contact numbers rag buying farm produce and local instrument players wanted for Dolton Concert Band and other notices from Vaughan Farm Hazel Crest and Riverdale area with phone references for Dolton South Holland and local offices
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