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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
5
The Dodgers start their football season on October 21 against the Erco Boosters of Roseland at Riverdale Park. Game begins at 1:30 PM, inviting all fans to support a champion Riverdale team.
Local baseball players are invited to try out for the Lincoln A. C. heavies and lights at Lincoln avenue school gym on Thursday evening Nov 1. Trials are open to all and provide a chance to join a team with a full season schedule. Ed Needles is the coach of the new organization.
County Court orders a supplemental special assessment for sanitary and storm sewer work on Lakeside Avenue and nearby streets. Collectors at Dalton Village Hall must collect within 30 days. Eight installments due 1929 1930 1936, first installment 7468.83 and seven more 6000 each at 6 percent interest. Dated September 15 1928. JOHN C. WERNICKE Collector. Oct. 1926
Lake Baikal’s fish differ from typical Arctic ocean species. They resemble North temperate fauna but are distinct to Baikal due to long isolation, leading to a fauna unique to the ancient lake.
Clams grow slowly with edible size taking two to four years. Growth time depends on food availability water temperature and other environmental conditions. The article notes variability in maturation tied to habitat factors and seasonal conditions.
A collage of neighborhood sightings and gatherings flows through Ivanhoe as residents visit relatives in Waverly and Windsor, welcome guests from Chicago and Elmhurst, and mark Doris Rich’s ninth birthday with a Halloween themed party featuring games and prizes.
The Board of Local Improvements of Dolton Illinois on October 16 1928 awarded the contract for a cast iron water main system on Woodlawn Avenue and other streets in Dolton Docket No 54 to Robert Livers. The ordinance describing the project was passed August 20 1928. Dated October 19 1928. John Harms Jr President.
In 1927 Illinois awarded 46 Red Cross service honor medals and the 910 building and loan association reported assets of 388,097,830, up 32,588,530 from the previous year. Taxpayers paid more income tax than five neighboring states combined while Illinois ranked third in August electricity production with 574,207,000 kilowatt hours generated. Chicago’s July 1, 1928, population is estimated at 3,157,400, up 455,697 since 1920.
The article explains a legal distinction between flotsam or floatsam as wreckage still afloat and jetsam as goods cast overboard that sink and remain underwater. It notes the terms describe drifting or discarded maritime debris and differ in preservation and location.
The quote notes that people often mistake others due to their own self deception. It attributes the insight to Sir Philip Sidney, highlighting how personal bias colors judgment of others. The line reflects a philosophical view on perception and truth.
The Department of Commerce reports Illinois fiscal year 1927 totals with per capita figures, debt, revenues, and tax data. It shows $79.48 million in revenue and $70.79 million in operating costs plus public service outlays, with highways accounting for $19.28 million of costs and a per capita net debt of $19.33. Tax and license structure, including property and special taxes, business licenses, and nonbusiness licenses, shaped the revenue mix.
Village of Dolton announces sewer work on Woodlawn Avenue and adjacent streets in Cook County. Docket 60543 references ordinance passed August 20 1928 authorizing O'Brien Bros Construction Co. Date shown October 15 and Illinois mention.
Describes Assyrian men covering hair with gold powder and gold thread, curling beards and hair, and painting eyebrows, while Assyrian women did not curl their hair.
A school health article explains the Shick and Dick tests and toxin-antitoxin immunization for diphtheria and scarlet fever. It cites Illinois State Bulletin examples and urges universal immunization for children six months to eight years.
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