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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
7
A saying notes that poverty can stem from honesty while a purse thief receives much blame. The aphorism contrasts virtue and crime, observing that the honest poor may be judged harshly for poverty while thieves attract scorn and trash.
Suwannee River Land Belt offers fertile land for farming, stock raising, and diversified agriculture with ample rainfall, good water, and long seasons. Prospective settlers are urged to write J. B. Clark, Land Commissioner, Live Oak, Perry & Gulf Railroad Co., Box 1, Live Oak, Florida, for details.
A boy named Danny gazes at a depiction of Elijah ascending in a chariot of fire. He points to a halo and quips that the prophet is carrying an extra tire, in a moment mixing awe with a child’s humorous misread.
A vintage ad urges attention to kidneys linking health to overall organ function. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as an effective remedy and offers a sample bottle for ten cents with a request to mention the newspaper.
New York records a death rate of 14 per 1 000 population for the year 1916. Officials note health conditions and citywide factors contributing to the figure.
Vintage ad claims $100 reward for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It promotes internal use and blood system action, notes forty years of sale, price seven shillings and sixpence, testimonials offered, by J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A local firm is puzzled by a question about who painted Brown's house. The conversation suggests Fits and Starts claimed credit, prompting further inquiry.
A series of testimonials from women in Aurora and Cincinnati praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles and regained strength. The letters describe back and side pains, weakness, and improved ability to perform housework after six bottles. They urge others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Illinois state news covers Galena adding a special teacher for French while Oregon high school girls sell sandwiches on Saturdays to fund the soldiers library fund. Fort Beggs marker appeal, Clergy changes, infantile paralysis cases in Chicago, Tb cases, and health efforts across the state are noted along with other local items.
Oshkosh Wisconsin plans to extend and improve its street railway system with new equipment and track work to enhance service and capacity.
A vintage ad touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for feverishness headaches and teething disorders. The formula is said to move regulate the bowels destroy worms and break up colds. Used by mothers for 30 years all druggists 25 cents sample free Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
A ball sailed over a fence into a suburban garden and a batsman knocked on the front door to reclaim it. The father erupts with fury while the boy quips that he has one ball and the family has ten children, highlighting the absurd exchange.
Orville Wright spoke at a Dayton dinner about postwar flight growth and the crowd imagined terms for air travel frenzy. He mused on "air fiends" becoming as common as motor enthusiasts, joking about names such as aerysipelas influezwa influenza and finally proposing skyratica as a fitting label.
Elihu Root, returning from Russia, told a New York dinner that Germany sought a separate peace while he was abroad. He said Germany soon abandoned the plan, declaring the Allies inclined to pursue separate peace terms.
Quote attributed observation notes that a man may be unaware of his own craziness without a wife to advise him. The remark reflects social humor about marriage roles and self awareness.
A visitor declares Washington residents cannot vote while noting they gain more credit than many who could vote but abstain to avoid political bosses, reflecting tension over civic participation and influence.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for facial treatment and hand care. It instructs applying ointment to affected facial areas after washing with soap, washing with hot water, and soaking hands in hot lather before applying ointment. Free samples offered by mail with a booklet from Cuticura, Dept. Ly Boston. Sold everywhere.
In a quiet family scene, Roland explains to his mother that his jittery behavior during the sermon came from not being sleepy like his father. The exchange reveals a child's attempt to justify his restlessness.
A Victorian aside warns against promising big. The tone notes uncertainty as preferable to grand pledges and hints that appearances do not guarantee detective success.
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