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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
2
A condensed World War notes summary reports French advances after the Marne turning point. German forces retreat with losses as Russians push in Galicia and East Prussia, while Belgium recaptures Brussels. Turkish capitulations and Ghent centennial plans are noted alongside a Lima earthquake report and Vatican bulletin.
Washington sees protests from German American groups and individuals over the Belgian officials delegation visiting the United States to press charges of atrocities by German troops. Secretary Bryan meets the Turkish ambassador to urge restraint on domestic commentary. Wilson asks Bryan to verify ambassadorial statements reported in newspapers and addresses railways in a White House letter promising cooperation on the ongoing railroad crises. The Senate approves extra diplomatic expenses and a million dollar consular appropriation tied to the European war, sending the measure to the president after House approval.
From Nantes H M Tomlinson reports a major German strategic shift as Paris nears. He describes German withdrawals and redeployments from Rheims to Troyes, Allied regrouping in front of Paris, and French and British troops resisting with steadiness amid chaotic retreat.
London reports a telegram from Emperor William to President Wilson dated September 4. He protests the alleged barbarities of opposition forces, mentions dumdum bullets found on French, Belgian incitement, and guerrilla violence. He cites destruction of Louvain except the Hotel de Ville and laments civilian losses.
St Louis opens the world’s largest primary fur market drawing dealers from multiple regions. Traders showcase pelts and fur products amid exhibitions, with buyers forecasting strong demand and prices for top-grade hides.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, highlighting its claimed safety and 30 years of use. It notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and emphasizes brand trust.
Ray Bryant of Cassville Missouri describes years of ringworm like skin trouble with clear blisters and cracking hands that left him unable to use them. He says Cuticura Soap and Ointment fully cured the condition after trying many remedies.
A builder in suburban Everett recalls a dusty travel stained carpenter who walked from the Bunker Hill monument to find work. He spent a quarter to view the area from the summit and found opportunity in the builder’s partially erected houses. The man became a valued employee and remains with the contractor.
A wry aphorism notes that heartbreak often attracts many women eager to mend a wounded man. The line implies social dynamics where suitors step forward to offer comfort and healing after romantic disappointment.
A Springfield woman credits quitting coffee and switching to Postum with relief from years of nervousness and heart trouble. She says health improved over six to eight months, and notes coffee was the underlying cause. Postum is advertised in Regular and Instant forms with pricing and store availability.
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