Boys Warned About Raw Fruit And Halloween Conduct
A local advisory cautions boys to avoid raw fruit due to safety concerns and to exercise care with behavior during Halloween.
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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
4
Halloween risks loom as yards replace woodshed safety
In the vicinity, the garage stands in for the woodshed, raising concerns about loose property around Halloween. Many residents tire of their jobs, yet public officials seldom resign, leaving leadership steady despite local demoralization.
Tired President Coolidge Reflects on Work Ethic
The passage notes President Coolidge appears fatigued by his duties while contrasting views that those unwilling to work should be forced to labor with the idea that success stems from conscious planning and effort. The commentary emphasizes the role of deliberate personal strategy in achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Cooldige
Patriots urge Coolidge stay in White House
If Calvin Coolidge were as desirous to stay in the White House as many anxious patriots are to enter, the Republican elephant would sleep better this winter. The piece notes women once used Halloween tricks to guess future husbands but now draft them at will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Ball players stay busy spending winter money
Reporters note that many ball players keep active during winter by spending their earnings, rather than resting. The focus is on financial activity and leisure rather than on training.
Subscribing in America Feels Like a Poor Man's Task
A satirical note claims the United States is the richest country yet obtaining a subscription newspaper feels like a struggle. The piece venues the irony of cost and effort, hinting at consumer friction and access barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Doorbell Ringing Becomes Yearlong Halloween Sport
Children treat doorbells as a favorite pastime during Halloween while adults and canvassers appear to enjoy the season throughout the year, creating a whimsical, pervasive festive mood.
Weather or Market Echoes Old Folks’ Vigil
Observations hint that modern attention shifts from wind and weather to the stock market with similar outcomes. The old habit of watching the skies mirrors today’s focus on financial fluctuations.
The Corn Crop Gets By
In a cool start to summer the corn crop looked bleak but warm fall weather and late frosts held off. The crop now appears to total about 43,000,000 bushels less than last year, ensuring affordable animal feed for beef, pork, and poultry.
Can Dogs Think A Psychology Class Studies A German Shepherd
A Columbia University psychology class observes a German shepherd owned by Jacob Herbert of Detroit showing complex task handling. Prof Warden doubts true thinking while noting dog intelligence rivals human folly, praising discipline and usefulness of dogs and their loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Jacob Herbert
Detroit
Warden
Group life insurance supports workers and families
Four million people hold group life coverage through employer plans. The average benefit is about 1200 dollars, with 40 percent of wage earners uninsured. Employers funding varies, and families of deceased workers often face hardship without coverage.
Padded Mitts Return at Buda Club Tonight
A full card of six fights headlines at the Buda Club House Friday October 21. Feature bout re matches Willie Wolcott versus Walter Newton with Dan Nardi and Frankie Muir re matched, Carl Small versus a strong opponent, Battling Ward brings power, and a lively program of wild hand wallops planned with Buda A C girls ushering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda Club
Harvey
Willie Wolcott
Walter Newton
Harry Gilmore
Dan Nardi
Frankie Muir
Muir
Carl Small
Austin Plant
Battling Ward
South Town
A. C
Buda A. C
Navy seeks 840000 pounds of applesauce for sailors
Post office officials and air mail contractors will meet in Chicago October 22 to set parcel post rates for air service across the United States. President Coolidge backs funding for a Columbus monument at Palos Spain to be built with American money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coolidge
Christopher Columbus
Palos
Spain
White House
Federal license extensions issued for broadcast licenses
The Federal Radio Commission ordered that all broadcasting licenses expiring October 15 be extended to November 1 pending issuance of new permanent licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Radio Commission
Farm conditions improve says Fed report
A Federal Reserve Board report notes farmers are in better shape than a year ago and rely less on banks this fall than in the prior season, signaling improved credit access and financial stability for agricultural operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
New Serum for Infantile Paralysis Developed in Cooperation
A local pharmaceutical firm and Mayo Foundation announce a new commercial treatment for infantile paralysis after ten years of joint research. Ten thousand units of the serum have been shipped to centers in the United States Canada and Mexico for patient use. The serum is produced by immunizing horses with the paralysis organism over six months and processing their blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mayo Foundation
United States
Canada
Mexico
Yale Fund Reaches 17.7 Million in Campaign
The Yale Club of New York reports collections totaling 17 746 778 dollars in the drive toward a 20 million dollar goal. The campaign was launched six months ago in support of the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Fund
New York
Yale Club of
Insit
Mixed Goods From Many Sources Fill The Pot
A curious note describes items entering a shared pot from varied origins. The text hints at theft or uncertain provenance while emphasizing universal inclusion of whatever arrives.
Dolton Kids Hail Eskimos and Oddities in Street Chat
A Dolton pair met two young men offering a ride on Lincoln Avenue. The girls reply with a playful banter about northward travel and Eskimos, then share a string of light verses and quips. The column then ponders law respect and golf club whimsy before gifting a joke about Adam and Paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Lincoln Avenue
Eskimos
Phrase about self centers and a woman's trust in a mirror
A reflective reflection on self regard and the impact of language. The speaker notes how excessive self praise can alienate others and how words can distort a woman’s view of her own reflection as a mirror.
He Got the Job
A playful exchange features a woman declaring she will marry whom she pleases and a man approving, celebrating the match with a merry declaration. The dialogue centers on decisive romance and mutual consent.
Francis Wulff Enters Flivver Inscription Class
Francis Wulff joins the advanced flivver and slicker inscription class at Chicago night school after scoring 85 on a recent flivver inscription reading I do not choose to run in 1928. He is described as a bright boy and is praised for advancing in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wulff
Chicago
Frank
Francis
No one blamed for wreck cars spurs local garages
No one ever made a mistake the Ira Hastings and Twin City Garages saw business in wrecked cars. The two shops advertised repair and salvage services to replace damaged vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Hastings
Twin City
Riverdale Park Rivalry Teases Waucans Bears Clash
A playful note hints Riverdale Park fellows could join the field and boost the Waucans to challenge the Chicago Bears, signaling a potential future matchup between the teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Park
Waucans
Chicago Bears
Lunatic asylum gets $7500 legacy from marshalled litigants
A Marseilles lawyer left $7500 to a lunatic asylum in a codicil claiming the money comes from madmen who spend lives quibbling and fighting lawsuits. He calls the bequest a restitution for those excessive legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Affliction Honors the Noble Spirit of the Great
The quote extols how true nobility shows in affliction as a palm like ascendancy under burden, praising the high heart and princely bearing of those tested by hardship. Sir Philip Sidney's words frame endurance as a mark of moral greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Philip Sidney
Real Genius Genius Reveals Familiar Truths As Self Discovery
A witty profile describes a man who repeats known ideas as if his own discovery. His knack lies in presenting common knowledge with confident flair, crafting an aura of novelty around familiar concepts.
Builder of Model Village Dead in Cincinnati
Mrs. Mary Emery, Cincinnati philanthropist, founder of the Mariemont model village, dies at her home in Cincinnati. She was renowned for creating the suburb that served as a landmark of planning and civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mary Emery
Keep Spirit Young Quote by Garfield
A short reflection on aging and resilience urging the spirit to stay youthful while wrinkles may appear on the brow. It emphasizes maintaining inner vitality and courage despite time. James A. Garfield attribution.
Origin of Cricket from France in the Middle Ages
The London Mail notes that cricket originated in the East and came to this country from France in the Middle Ages. It explains the name derives from the French word criquet meaning the stick used in bowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
France
London Mail
Modernized Lot Wife Tale Foreshadows Mrs Kirk
A Missouri newspaper cites Capper's Magazine comparing Mrs Lot to Mrs Dave Kirk. The quip notes Mrs Lot turned into a pillar of salt while Mrs Kirk supposedly became a telephone pole after looking back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Dave Kirk
Missouri
Napoleon Bonaparte Birth and Corsican Roots
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio Corsica. The Bonaparte family came from Tuscany and settled in Corsica in 1529. His mother Descended from a Florentine family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Ajaccio
Corsica
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Origin of Crochet and Netting Roots
The piece traces crochet to the ancient art of netting and notes crochet first appeared in English in 1848, linking it to knitting traditions and historical textile crafts.
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