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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
5
The article recalls the Temple Gardens in London where tradition says the red and white roses of Lancaster and York were first joined in 1430. It notes the gardens long hosted famous roses and mentions a 1700 account listing two cosmetic box trees and a note on perimetric pruning.
Dalton event runs October 11 through 15 with a church fair. A Riverdale Park picnic occurs every Sunday. Hazel Creek Day is set for Saturday September 10 with extensive preparations noted.
For sale a hard coal stove and a parlor lamp. Inquire at The Pointer office.
A farmyard comic scene ends with an owl occupying the rooster's preferred roost. The rooster scolds the interloper as the owl explains doctors orders and late hours have harmed his health and he must sleep with the hens. The exchange preserves the quirky, humor tone of a farmyard tableau.
Local notices reveal a new cake supply arrangement with Ken sington Bakery to handle their goods, expanding available flavors and delivery options. The deal signals a shift in the bakery market as customers anticipate broader selections and reliable sourcing.
A. S. Diekman lists acre property and multiple lots in and around Dolton with several houses noted on Lincoln avenue and Washington street. The record highlights Dolton real estate opportunities including several parcels and potential development sites.
A piece urges vigorous advertising for business success and criticizes careless civic behavior. It warns residents to report rumors, enforce fines for littering, and favor nearby stores. It notes a $200 penalty for taking or misdelivering mail, including newspapers, and urges compliance.
Captain Joseph O Donohue, likely the oldest Chicago fireman by age and service, died at 2214 Ogden Avenue last Monday. Joined 1870, he served twenty two years on the fire line and eighteen years as chief clerk in the fire marshal’s office. He was 67 and left a widow and nine children including Joseph O Donohue a pipeman with engine company 6.
Belleville August 31 Helen G Mantle eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Mantle weighs forty eight pounds and is said by physicians to be the largest child on record Her birth weight was eight pounds and she grew rapidly reaching measurements in arm chest waist thigh and neck that alarmed no one though her appetite remains normal Her parents weigh modest amounts and all ancestors are normal indicating an isolated extraordinary growth.
Handsome new launch Iwonda owned by Daniel Perry can be chartered for private trips to any point along the river or lake. Also notices seek Cosmopolitan Magazine representatives in Riverdale and Dalton to renew subscriptions and extend circulation with successful methods. full or spare time positions with salary and commission. For sale store property of Peter Pauls estate at Lincoln avenue Delton with barn wagon shed and store front frames.
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