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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
6
Betty confronts suspicions about Tad Craven as Quoin recounts a string of burglaries tied to Craven and a copy necklace. The group debates Craven's character and proposes a discreet plan to recover the jewelry tonight before publicity arises.
Lydia Craven arrives at the Plaza with the necklace, while Quoin and Betty Merrilees dodge Mrs. Beggarstaff’s scheming. Peter Traft races to intercept Craven’s plans, chasing a taxicab through the city streets as events spiral toward a dramatic confrontation.
Peter rushes Lydia into a car as a frostbitten mystery lingers on Fifth Avenue. Lydia greets the breathless return while Peter urges the driver to quicken past slick pavements. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the car speeds away.
A writer suggests setting clocks ahead to gain an hour in the garden each evening or an extra morning hour. The piece notes it could provide two potential extra hours across days, with debate over evening versus morning adjustments. It emphasizes the value of evening time and the general dislike for early wakeups.
The article notes plants defend themselves with spikes and venom similar to animals. Brambles gorse and holly use thorns. deadly nightshade and nux vomica use venom. Other plants rely on unpalatable taste, such as the tercup, and some emit a disagreeable odor like the figworm, deterring most herbivores except goats.
Dr James Cantlie reports adopting ancient Chinese needling therapy for certain cases. The practice reportedly reduces tension in inflamed areas and relieves neuralgic and rheumatic pains, swelling from sprains and fractures, and chronic hip pains often called sciatica.
In Crimson Gulch residents celebrate prohibition with anticipation as Broncho Bob notes locals expect saloons to give away liquor before doors close. The dialogue suggests widespread communal optimism about the upcoming dry era.
A Berlin scientist estimates a lightning flash lasting one thousandth of a second holds a commercial value of 29 cents. The accompanying quip notes that a direct strike would imply far more for the doctor.
In Her Retort a daughter answers Lear’s rebuke with a common line: Then go, father, and fare worse. The exchange captures sharp wit amid family fault lines.
A folklore note explains that a girl dreaming of a cuckoo’s calls can gauge years until she wears a wedding ring. The count equals the number of times the bird is heard in the dream, reflecting traditional beliefs.
Ogdensburg Wisconsin resident Mrs Etta Dorion writes of relief from severe female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits six bottles with ending pain and urges other women to try the remedy with doctor consultation if necessary.
A Macon Telegraph piece extols the sunflower as a bold masculine national flower. It contrasts sunflowers with goldedrods, arguing the kingly plant embodies American democracy and resilience through adversity and harsh weather.
A farmer sues the railway company alleging damages from cows. The railway manager disputes the claim noting alleged passenger behavior of leaning from windows and milking cows as trains pass.
Experts argue that cold feet do not justify hesitation or delays in decision making. They suggest practical steps to overcome hesitation and proceed with planned commitments.
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