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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
4
Publicizing rules require cash with ads. Display rates set at 30c per single column inch, 40c for special placements, 50c for special positions. Church notices of services and social meetings are free. Card of thanks memorial notices and resolutions billed at 10c per line.
A humorous column from a Memphis scene discusses garden blisters from working, dancing disruptions caused by a floor toad, kids gathering green apples for the next street, anticipation of flapjack season, and the stubborn abundance of Lost ads. It notes rising honesty, women entering politics, and statues to statesmen while ball players ride on shoulders. Night shirts spark parlor terror among late-setting youth.
A short excerpt cites Tom Drier from Forbes Magazine explaining a self test. It suggests two sheets of paper, one labeled What I Can Do and the other What I Cant Dew, then comparing lists with a friend to test knowledge and grow.
An editorial warns motorists may try to bribe officers for speeding but notes such bribes undermine public trust and endanger communities. It calls for stiff fines, arguing corruption of public officers is a greater hazard than reckless driving.
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