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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
4
A string of pithy observations notes freight car shortages, court excuses, and the theater of commerce. Merchants advertise to win trade while prices and trains affect everyday life. The public is urged as judge in labor disputes and newspapers build up community pride.
Much of the roast lamb available today is nearly young and tender enough to be mistaken for mutton. The trend reflects milder growing conditions and selective breeding affecting meat texture and flavor.
A French doctor declares all deleterious effects of tobacco smoking may be prevented by adding the stamens of coltsfoot. The tobacco keeps its aroma and only gains a slight resemblance to Oriental tobacco in appearance.
The article argues many see cars as essential for business or isolation and social pressure, leading some to borrow or mortgage furniture to buy one. It warns against spending beyond means and delaying financial independence, noting those who borrow for nonessential cars sacrifice future security.
A government scientist notes four to six distinct American horse varieties coexisted in North America. Some bred for forest life with broad feet, others were swift with deer like narrow feet on the plains, while sizes ranged from larger than Pereherons to smaller than Shetlands.
A full grown buck antelope is smaller than any adult American deer and differs in form. The animal is noted for its large head carried high on a short thick neck per the American Forestry Magazine.
Reports indicate revival of coral industry off Algiers and potential resumption near Tunis. Exploration studies compare old wasteful grappling methods with divers, who can reach about 180 feet and yield higher quality coral while protecting banks.
A Los Angeles Express interpretation notes a California judge says marriage may bind a man to pay a bride’s debts from cosmetics to gowns and fur. The tongue in cheek column warns of laundry, lingerie, caterer, and honeymoon expenses that could follow from wedlock.
A paper to the British association highlights the beaver’s ability to secure thermal and chemical constancy in its environment. It notes that while humans excel in this regard, beavers in some parts of the country have shown greater activity than people in shaping artificial surroundings.
Erie Times notes a sharp observation that a simple sucker can locate a swindler, a punchy contrast to seasoned detectives, highlighting a gag that flips crime hunting on its head.
An expert notes small quantities of gold and silver in Cambria Wyoming coal. Iron pyrite distributed through the seam suggests it carries the precious metals. Coke from the coal is used in smelting. gold per ton ranges one to two pennyweights, offsetting high ash. A similar occurrence is reported in South Africa.
Barry Payne’s column recounts a river excursion where two men plot to rescue a millionaire to gain a reward. John pushes the man overboard. the narrator pulls him out, but the scheme fails and the pair end up with the money used to free John from jail.
The frescoes on Knossos palace walls show ancient Cretans in elegant dress with low-necked bodices and long flounced skirts. Both genders appear to wear corset-like garments and wasp waists are common, prompting a remark that the depicted figures resemble Parisians.
A clerk reports the judge warns a party for contempt after remarks during a hearing. The ruling underscores the court’s friction with defiant statements and cautions the offender to refrain from further disruption.
A brief quote attributed to Anon encourages self love with a warning that others may hate you. The line reads Love thyself and many will hate thee.
The article notes India's vast artificial lakes for water conservation. It cites Dhebar in Rajputana with a reservoir covering 21 square miles, and a masonry dam over 300 yards long and 32 yards high. It also mentions several southern reservoirs exceeding 12 square miles in area.
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