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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
3
The text explains leap years occur every four years with exceptions at the end of centuries. Years like 1800 and 1900 are not leap years unless divisible by 400, making 2000 and 2400 leap years. It notes the next leap year is 1928 and an eight year interval from 2096 to 2104.
Astronomers finish a large telescope at a South African observatory after months of work. The project plans a decade long program to measure known double stars and discover new ones. The lens was manufactured in Pittsburgh and cost 25000 dollars.
A passerby noted in the west end of London wearing evening attire and a straw hat is an American. The note adds that no legal action will be taken if he proves his nationality.
A concise reflection on choosing what to remember and discard. It urges retaining only knowledge that profits and amends, while rejecting what is useless. The quote emphasizes cheerful memory of beneficial lessons.
The text compares heart rates across species and ages. It notes an elephant about 25 beats per minute, a donkey 50, humans 70 to 80, newborns 140, a rabbit 150, and a mouse 175. It states that resting quietly for one or two days could save about 20,000 heartbeats.
The article explains that Mac means son of and is common in Gaelic surnames. It notes Mac is often Scotch while Mc is usually Irish, but no reliable rule distinguishes origins for every Mac or Mc name. Abbreviations vary, with Mc sometimes printed as M.
Quote attributed to Capper's Weekly notes thinking as hardest art. George Barton Dutton, president of Colgate University, argues many are lazy in thought and urges patience with everyone including ourselves. The piece frames thinking as a demanding habit.
Gov. A. G. Sorlie announced a special session of the North Dakota legislature, to be called in late November or early December. He did not provide a reason for the session.
Northwestern hurt by Lewis injury as Illinois Michigan and Minnesota rely on forward passing to win. Maroons topple Penns Yale? not in text. Bears defeat Cleveland 14 to 12 at Wrigley. Georgia Tech beats North Carolina. Princeton over Cornell. Dartmouth over Harvard. Army loses to Yale. Missouri falls to Southern Methodists. Kansas State? not specified. Minnesota routs Iowa 38 to 0 with Joesting back.
Floyd A Deal and associates announce a 20 million dollar consolidation of six steel and tin plate firms in northern Ohio. The merger combines 61 sheet mills with about 500000 tons annual capacity, involving Mansfield Sheet and Tin Plate company Ash tabula Sheet Steel company Falcon Steel company Thomas Sheet Steel company Empire Steel company and Waddell Steel company.
A new radio beacon atop Los Angeles city hall will be named Lindbergh light in honor of Charles Lindbergh the famed trans Atlantic flyer. The beacon intended to guide aviators will serve as a tribute to his historic flight and aviation progress.
Victor T. Maxwell paid $90,000 for an individual membership in the San Francisco stock and bond exchange. In St Paul Minnesota William E Aldrich aged 89 a railroad conductor of 45 years is dead. he had never been in an accident before retirement in 1910.
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