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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
4
A sardonic summary notes a cold winter forecast and fuel worries, insurance prompts, and political ironies. It questions public campaigns from insurance sales to Eat More Pie, while observing quirks in youth, advertising, and coal and water shortages amid winter concerns.
The article argues Col. Mitchell's proposal to unify national defense under one head faces entrenched, long standing departments. It warns independence for the aviation service could worsen buck passing and coordination, risking fragmented command similar to Allied failures in World War I.
At Columbia University an annual conference on politics featured Dr. C A Beard who argued democracies can fund public works but struggle to manage public affairs efficiently. He warned that government requires active citizen effort rather than passive support, urging capable individuals to exert influence and bear the load toward better governance.
The piece argues about rising education costs from 1910 to 1920, noting a 143 percent rise while enrollment grew 20 percent and national income rose 129 percent. It suggests longer school attendance requires more teachers and equipment, explaining higher costs and urging parents to keep children in school longer.
Village of Riverdale orders grading and paving on 139th, Edbrooke, Michigan, Wabash and Dearborn streets with reinforced concrete. County Court of Cook to hear final assessment on September 26, 1925. payments in 10 installments at 6 percent interest. Public objections invited before hearing.
The Calumet Record notes persistent chatter that General Motors may build a new plant in the Calumet region. A Chamber of Commerce member reportedly cited the Ford plant as a reference, but no confirmation or denial has been obtained.
Blue Island broker Frank T Baird negotiated a 100000 real estate sale in Homewood. He sold the Henry Funk property at Main and Morris to a Chicago finance company, including a theatre drug hardware grocery and bakery store, an 18 room hotel, a residence and a 7 room flat. Gottschalk of Homewood State Bank is the escrow holder. Attorney Robert M Gilson handled the legal matters.
The 1925 hunting season for mud hens ducks and other water fowl opened at sunup Wednesday September 16 with a posse of game wardens checking licenses. Heavy fines await anyone without a valid 1925 license found with a gun. Reports say wild water fowl are plentiful this year.
Helen Stanczik reports Troop No. 1 resumes weekly meetings at Riverdale village hall every Tuesday from seven to eight p m. Merit badges earned include Hostess Health Pioneer. Handdy womans badge recipients Ruth Reich Hazel Nerche Florence Geimer Ruth Stutzhem Alberta Shoop Margaret Werner. Alberta Shoop named new troop scribe starting next week.
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