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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
4
A collage of witty observations on society and politics. It notes ladder climbers on construction jobs, fashion quirks like suspenders, and humor about neck and chin in races. It hints at Channel swimmers, noisy cities, and outdated ideas, ending with a remark on merchants and advertising.
The League of Nations voted to admit Germany and grant it a seat on the executive council, ending its status as an outlaw nation and opening a path to reclaim moral standing. Germany must play the game straight to win back recognition and influence in Europe.
The Trusts President Coolidge says no new trust law changes are needed citing existing protections. Experts doubt whether more legislation is necessary as mergers and price fixing may evade laws, reducing competition and harming public interest. The piece notes the difficulty governments face in policing combinations and the risk of de facto monopolies.
The concern would intrude on the game and reject governance by existing trade controllers. If able to produce goods cheaper than current rates, it could erode the trade where prices ran high.
President Cermak urges the state to boost Cook County highway work, noting Cook County pays about one third of Illinois vehicle taxes but receives a small share of bond work and license-fee proceeds. He cites figures from 1918 to 1925 showing Cook County contributing over 25 million in auto fees while county road work remains limited.
The article discusses youths running away from home, contrasts old fashioned escape by sea with modern practice of begging rides in cars, and warns that runaway episodes can lead to lasting misery due to growing criminal elements and dangerous risks.
The village Know Illinois When Plankesaw became Danville after 1791 subdivision by a realtor. 42 lots sold at 22 dollars each. Illinois coal mines produced 4,268,197 tons in July, nearly matching 1925. Only 33 of 984 US gas companies are in Illinois, yet they yield over 11 percent of national output. Illinois advances in hardroad building with 800 miles of detours remaining per the roads department.
A collage of humorous lines and aphorisms on theft, gossip, golf ads, prairie scenes, and social quips. It mixes quips about crime, fashion, advertising, and local life with a light poem about prairie land. Notable bits reference a dancing phrase, heiresses, and Florida strawberry pricing.
Construction starts on the first unit of the Ford Dearborn hangar south of Lansing. The cantilever steel and glass structure will cover 124 by 680 feet, touted as the world's largest and most fully equipped hangar. leveling of the 1500 acre landing field began in June with first unit work starting in August.
Last week's editorial urged saving the Arcade building at Pullman. The Pullman Car and Manufacturing Co has spent $7,000 on architectural studies, but two sets of architects concur it cannot be restored. The 40 plus year old structure lacks cellar and foundation and cannot support modern use, so it must be removed despite regrets.
Illinois boasts the world’s largest glass sand deposits located near Ottawa, Illinois, highlighting a major regional mineral resource. The find emphasizes Ottawa's role in supporting industrial glass production and materials supply.
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