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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
2
Reports from the French and Russian fronts describe shifting German maneuvers near Paris and Lemberg, with claims of heavy casualties on both sides. Zeppelin and bomber actions over France, naval moves in the North Sea, and political shifts in Paris and Rome are noted, alongside leadership changes in the Catholic Church.
President Wilson spoke before a joint session urging Congress to pass internal tax measures to raise 100 million dollars. The Senate in Washington approved the Clayton anti trust bill by 48 to 16. Secretary Daniels announced the fleet will remain in Mexican waters indefinitely. Charles Hibbard's body was found beside his wrecked biplane in Bardstown Kentucky, ending a midair mystery.
Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa of Bologna elected supreme pontiff as Benedict XV. He becomes successor to Pope Pius X with a background as secretary of state aide and archbishop of Bologna. The conclave elected him after nine ballots amid a largely international cardinalate.
Letters from Princeton Illinois and Poland New York praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles and change of life. Nurses also recommend the medicine to patients urging timely use and confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The article reports on Dr. H. Hvndhede’s claim that potatoes act as a powerful solvent for uric acid linked to rheumatism. It notes experiments at Hvndhede’s laboratory showing exclusive potato diets dissolving many times the uric acid produced by diet, and advises thorough mastication and butter with potatoes to supply fat.
A young woman reporter interviews a Pittsburgher about his home life. He explains he was born in Philadelphia and first saw the light of day there at age nine.
A historic ad fragment urges careful examination of every Castoria bottle for infants and children claiming it is a safe remedy. The note emphasizes ensuring the product is genuine and suitable for young users.
The dialogue notes Montana and Idaho adopting a nine hour day for working women while questioning the limit. A critic observes that valuing wealth can corrupt the maker of wealth, likening greed to the dollar mark he worships.
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