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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
3
The Savannah completed an Atlantic crossing from Savannah to Liverpool in 1819 in 29 days 11 hours, a voyage partly steam powered and mostly sail. In 1833 the Royal William, 830 tons, built in Canada, achieved the first Atlantic crossing entirely under steam.
Chicago reports detail a fatal day at grade crossings in Park Ridge Glen View Blue Island and Gary Indiana. Three men and five women died. a fourth man and a four year old boy were seriously injured. Names include Bernice Gerdes Evelyn Griebel and Peter B Gerdes. Additional victims Mrs Alice Evans Isabelle Evans and Harvey Evans are mentioned with fatalities and injuries.
Washington reports a formal British government protest over the seizure of the Canadian schooner Emerald off New Jersey. Britain claims the vessel was outside American jurisdiction and that Emerald's boats did not contact shore, with no warrant under U S policy for interference.
Gen Gabriel Taaffe Heb, returned from the United States, told the French senate that the issue of Wied war debts to America will dominate the next election. He said Americans think France will not reduce armaments and France must prove its willingness to settle debts and show good will.
The Diamond Dyes ad claims simple instructions in every package allow any woman to dye or tint worn items at home. It promises rich color on wool silk linen cotton and blends with no streaking fading or running and guarantees perfect results.
A French experimenter tested handgrip strength under colored lights and found red to be the most stimulating color, with orange yellow green and blue following in that order.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It cites sworn statements and customer testimonials claiming wide success and offers sample bottles by parcel post with ten cents. Large and medium bottles available at drug stores.
Before the war passport rules were simple and cheap but wartime changes raised fees from $2 to $10 and increased red tape. European nations adjusted similarly, making international travel harder and more costly, prompting grumbling among applicants.
Louis Powers, Bertillon expert at Sing Sing for 20 years, retires after fingerprinting and photographing more than 20 000 convicts. Known as the camera eye of Sing Sing, he identified criminals worldwide and attended trials to verify prison records. He notes little profit beyond salary and that imprisoned women awaiting death were very vain.
Italy has long led in violin making and string production with renowned quality. The article notes Italian strings and violins as premier, attributing success to talent and nerve among accomplished makers.
A clipped aphorism reflects on truth overpowering pretense. A mother and daughter exchange hints of routine chores while the narrator frames humor as a witness to honesty. The tone resembles a confessional aside in a daily column.
Paris report cites Professor Mercksen stating nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke environment may suffer memory loss. Experiments with mice showed several hours of smoke-saturated air caused forgetting of tricks learned and reduced activity in tests.
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, assistant chief of the U S army air service, established a new official world speed record by flying a one kilometer course at Selfridge field in four heats, averaging 224.05 miles per hour.
The musician Spinks and his wife discussed a concert scene overheard on their return from a convention. He complained that Yankee Doodle and Dixie clash when played together yet noted some notes were omitted from one air, leaving drums to fill the gap. He added he could hear the discords mentally.
A light exchange quotes Edith about Jack wanting a wedding date set. Miss Flytte responds wryly on the seriousness of fiances’ engagements, reflecting humorous social chatter in Boston.
A comic exchange features Boob asking if tunneling in is understood and Simp replying it is easier than cranking a car, reflecting playful banter and wordplay in a vintage style.
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