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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
6
A reflective survey notes how popularity, money, and youth shape behavior from bridge players to suitors. It contrasts light and darkness in taste, describes dating signals like the come hither and get away eyes, and ponders what truly qualifies as fine arts in charming yet stupefying society.
A party of 200 Italian students tour this country for four weeks on travel scholarships awarded for high academic achievement. The piece argues for more tangible rewards for scholars, noting athletics receive more recognition and urging broader scholarships to honor serious students.
Europe trembles after the assassination of the King of Jugoslavia and a French minister. The piece compares to 1914 and warns against war, noting that unlike then, current governments must fund any fighting from their own people rather than foreign loans.
A jumble of humorous exchanges and quips from a Riverdale Hubby broadcast and local porch talk. The items mock everyday foibles from a bored public doorkeeper to a four year old’s cow sighting and a bankrupt joke about lending and debt.
The piece recalls pre reform frauds like block buying repeaters and voting under false names. It urges eagle eyed party watchers to guard ballots in cities to prevent schemes, noting voters can be bought less easily now though risks remain.
A historical overview notes a long decline in U S birth rates as deaths once neared half the births. It contrasts pioneer large families and their economic and social roles with modern costs and temptations. The piece ponders potential population decline over a decade and concerns about a generation’s guidance.
The government and police intensify the crackdown on kidnapping with strong penalties. The case involving Mrs Berry Sty of Kentucky prompts renewed public outrage and pledge of vigorous prosecution. A large ransom reportedly financed her release amid widespread alarm. Separately, Shelvin Oregon moved an entire town including key facilities 10 miles by railroad over a weekend.
The rhymed verse playfully asks how Tarzan maintains his hair and beard while swinging through jungles with apes as companions. It imagines his grooming routine as a humorous contrast to his wild surroundings.
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