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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
3
In a Western prairie setting a pair of coyotes Mr and Mrs Coyote teach their fourteen young about hunting and family in a tale. The coyotes discuss intelligence loyalty and the lure of poultry berries and the night wail that wins Mrs Coyote.
A Philadelphia Inquirer writer argues that death from old age is not a natural death. The piece cites Kentucky’s senility figure Uncle Johnny Shell and notes that nature punishes senility with accidents, starvation, or predators rather than prolonged old age.
A humorous exchange questions the value of a son in law. A parent replies that the daughter’s marriage makes him richer, while the other person quips that a son in law may amount to nothing. The dialogue reflects light domestic wit about in law status.
Indigestion and dyspepsia are described as overcome by Tanlac with claims of renewed health. A Clifton Forge resident, Mrs. W. H. Hocker, praises Tanlac for relieving year long stomach trouble and nervous weariness. The ad notes Tanlac assists digestion, purifies blood, and builds vitality, urging readers to buy. Also promotes Cuticura Talcum Powder as a fragrant skin and powder product.
Public notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the SP é signature and to trust the familiar Fletcher's Castoria brand in use for over 30 years as a remedy for infants and children.
A traveler quotes a Straddle Ridge resident about Tug Bald and his brother in law shooting at him from across the holler. The resident says the targets are never hit within ten feet and that the six week caper is childish and harmless. The piece is sourced from the Kansas City Star.
Brown notes his wife is so tender hearted she cannot whip cream while White says she won’t beat rugs and cries at skinning onions. The exchange ponders how what we lack is desired and what we have is undervalued.
A mother teaches generosity to ten year old Tommy by praising him for giving half a candy box to a poorer boy. The boy’s gratitude is shown by the neighborly act of letting him lick candy in front of others as praise for his kindness.
Witty exchanges reveal Maud doubting a suitor as he remains unlucky in love. The dialogue plays on a poor catch and a pun about horses, noting the city’s ample supply of horse sense amid the humor.
A brief exchange notes an obstacle in the way of affection with lines about sharing the world at a beloved’s feet. The dialogue hints at others currently using the space or opportunity, framing a witty urban sentiment.
A brief fragment notes a domestic quarrel over finances and a dress as a punchline from the Detroit Free Press. It mentions a mother desiring a new dress and a father delaying due to golf club dues.
A playful exchange centers on Paul and a pie filled lesson. The little girl jokes that her lesson about Paul at Philippi must have involved plenty of pie, prompting a light family moment.
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