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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1931
Page
5
The article notes ice cream making instruction began at Pennsylvania State College around 1892, spread to LowN state college by 1901, and now appears in 30 state colleges. It mentions many polto ta yr thes ae a tyis yet courses, reflecting continued expansion and unclear details.
The first states to try tick eradication were Virginia and North Carolina in 1906. The originator of arsenic dip to kill ticks is claimed to have been Australia. It was used in the United States until 1911, when it was permitted for interstate movement. This was its first official federal recognition.
Some sharks bear live young while others lay eggs. The large eggs are square or oblong with a tough horny coat. Each corner forms a tendril likely to tangle with seaweed to keep the egg from being tossed by waves.
A quotation from Women's Home Companion urges that the first need of the country is a school for homemakers. The call emphasizes practical domestic training as a national priority and reflects early 20th century reform ideas.
Notable births on July 4 include Nathaniel Hawthorne 1804 Giuseppe Garibaldi 1807 Stephen Foster 1826 Joseph Vennell 1860 and Calvin Coolidge 1872.
The Treasurer details cash receipts for the Riverdale-Dalton Labor Day Celebration listing donors and amounts from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The parade judges also announce prize decisions for floats and entries with honorary mentions.
Senior Division saw Bert Riel beat Truman Steinko 6-0 6-3 in singles. Marie Kinney edged Carolyn O'Brien 6-4 5-7 6-3 in girls singles. Bert Riel and James McCarthy captured men’s doubles 6-8 6-3 over Steinko and Vandenberg. Mixed doubles went to Rita Carlyle and Bert Riel 6-2 6-3 with Kinney and Lyons as runners up. Junior Boys Kinney defeated Kipley 6-8 6-1 6-4. Henrietta Olson beat Elaine Olson 7-5 in girls singles. Kinney and Kipley won boys doubles 7-5 6-2 with Baseheart and Kurz as runners up. Elaine Olson and Rita Carlyle won girls doubles 6-3 over McClellan and Lorenzen. No mixed event for juniors.
In the gold leaf industry, early steps used machinery only for preliminary work while ore finishing remained by hand with large hammers. Recently efforts aim to mechanize the full process to increase efficiency and consistency.
A provocative piece contrasts American wealth with Spain's perceived happiness, arguing material abundance does not guarantee fulfillment and questioning national contentment in domestic life essays.
A Caltech scientist invents a delicate wirer apparatus to measure stellar heat. The wires are so minute that 1,000 of them would weigh as much as a single drop of water.
The Mohawks beat the Calumet Park Boosters 5 to 4 in ten innings at West Pullman Park. Turk Simnick delivered the game winning homer in the 10th after Straven pitched a solid game for the Mohawks, who push toward season end with a Sunday matchup against Hillside Florists at Riverdale Park.
The Arrows beat Holy Cross 9-4 at Gage Park behind 5 hit pitching by Dick Kreutzberg. His fifth inning single drove in two runs as part of 11 hits against Lempke, sealing a 12-3 league record and second place. Next Sunday at Riverdale Park opponents remain TBA, with a pending four game vs Mohawks.
The Dolton Merchants won the final game of a three game series 7 to 4 over the Dolton Hearts. Bruhn delivered his seventh straight win with no defeats this season, allowing seven hits. Liesberg had four hits including three doubles as C Markus started on the mound. Beatch of Aurora pitched for the Hearts.
The Constitution requires congress to meet annually with a two year life. The first session may extend to the second session if congress wishes. The second session ends when the congress expires in March.
Foresters in Pennsylvania report deer will eat a wide range of available vegetables and will try unfamiliar foods, indicating adaptable foraging behavior and potential impacts on crops and gardens.
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