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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
3
A tariff for government revenue is a revenue tariff. A tariff aimed at protecting native manufacturers by not increasing foreign goods costs is a protective tariff. A tariff so high it largely excludes foreign goods is prohibitive.
A historical note describes the British flag floating over roughly a quarter of the world's habitable area, highlighting imperial reach and territorial expanse.
Glass for Display Novagem refers to high index refractive glass cut and polished for jeweled arches and other electrical displays. The material’s name labels decorative display pieces used in ornate settings and signal bright optical properties.
In a storefront vignette a three year old girl named Jane, beloved by the grocer, accepts candy and repeats the phrase Charge it, prompting a mother to remind proper etiquette before payment. The exchange highlights playful thrift and familiar hometown routines.
The article notes the Sistine Madonna was executed for the Church of San Sisto in Piacenza and earned the name Sistine. It remains in Dresden, having been purchased by Elector Augustus II of Saxony in 1753 and kept there for many years.
The Village of Dolton announces Special Assessment No. 54 to fund a cast iron water main system with hydrants valves vaults and appurtenances along Woodlawn State Shepard Greenwood and University Avenues in Dolton Cook County Illinois. Final hearing set for September 25 1928 with ten annual installments at six percent interest. Objections may be filed in the Cook County Court.
A Farm and Fireside note says Sherman’s march to the sea spread Lespedeza seed across the South, with horses scattering seed that now enriches many farmers as Japanese clover grows in fields.
Puzzles enhance a person’s mental powers and educational knowledge. Solving them today benefits reasoning, memory, and problem solving, contributing to overall intellectual development.
The Econ o gas Burner allows retrofitting existing heating systems to gas without a new boiler if the current unit is efficient. It uses convective heat in a compact design with automatic temperature control and safe operation, previously used in factories and now marketed for homes to cut installation costs.
Albany New York counsel for Mrs Florence E B Knapp former secretary of state serving thirty days in Albany county jail for larceny of census money have decided not to pursue a new trial. Physician Dr A R Davignon advised against continuing to higher courts due to health condition.
Earl Rowland of Wichita lands at Mines Field to claim the unofficial Class A New York to Los Angeles air derby victory in a Cessna monoplane. He led most laps from the start in New York as officials review times and plane inspections. Robert Dake of Pittsburgh appears set for second prize with thousands in lap winnings. Class B contenders Bullough Dickinson lead toward El Paso with Livingston and Wood following in pursuit for the overall honors.
In Portland William T. Gardiner, Republican, was elected Maine governor by a lead of more than 75 000 over Democrat Edward C. Moran Jr. United States Senator Frederick Hale, Republican, was re-elected by a similar margin over Democrat Herbert E. Holmes. The Maine totals show declines in several cities versus 1924 with Bangor Augusta and Biddeford dropping votes and Republicans leading in early tallies.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge thanked 8400 residents of upper Wisconsin in Brule after an address on the front steps of the summer capitol. The party then boarded the Presidential train for Washington amid rain and applause.
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