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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
7
The article debates how far top hitters can drive balls across baseball, golf, and polo. Babe Ruth is cited as the lasting long distance champion with a noted 520 foot Florida ball, though few hits exceed 430 feet and no clear measurement exists for carries beyond the park.
The article notes Jimmy Thomson dominates long drives as the PGA’s driving contest winner in six straight events. It stresses that distance is measured on level ground with no wind, cites typical carried distances of 270 to 275 yards, and argues 300 yards on flat ground is unlikely without favorable conditions.
A public appeal from Elmer Twitchell to President Roosevelt urges continuing changes in auto models during the emergency. He argues new gadgets, colors, and bumpers bolster morale as Americans endure crises, while a stagnant design may undermine confidence and support for the war effort.
In prime, Tommy Hitchcock could drive a polo ball around 150 yards with few equaled. Dev Milburn, Wilburn Guests among longer hitters. An eyewitness recalls Wins ton Guest teeing a golf ball and driving the polo ball 300 yards in one ride. Golf machines reach 500 yards, illustrating the gap between man and metal.
The text argues distance comes mainly from club head speed. It cites Ben Hogan under 135 pounds gaining yards, Cyril Walker at 110 pounds outdriving 185-pounders, and Bobby Jones using a 12 ounce driver from his wife’s set, noting lighter clubs can increase swing speed with less effort.
The fragment references a dubious headline about Germany predicting England folding, attached to a bizarre quote about a naked man on a gangplank and preparing for a depression. The text appears as disjointed commentary with no clear reporting context.
Kathleen Norris reflects on the harsh social price for women who err, describing a secret, lasting stigma that haunts a wife with an intimate knowledge of another man. She uses Naomi’s letter to illustrate how a single misstep can ruin dignity, confidence, and happiness.
Naomi must end contact with Donny and break her engagement to Clark. The reader is urged to consider ethics of past loves and the single path to future happiness, with advice to move toward decisive, honest choices and embrace womanhood.
Dr James W Barton warns that self treatments for headaches stomach pain and other symptoms may relieve surface pain but hide serious causes. Relying on purgatives or repeated pain relievers can worsen conditions such as anemia high blood pressure ulcers gall bladder disease or appendicitis without the patient seeking medical evaluation. A single use may be harmless but regular use obscures causes and can be dangerous leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
A Public Health Reports study of 400 native white addicts admitted to Fort Leavenworth shows they are not thin or frail. They are of normal build, slightly above average height and weight, with an average 6 percent weight gain after five months under treatment. The piece argues addiction stems from character, not gross constitutional weakness.
Article advises that dreams reveal hidden feelings and can help solve problems. It suggests keeping a 32 page booklet with scientific explanations for common dreams and why some are prophetic. Readers are invited to order a copy.
The text explains mouth ulcers may arise from stomach or intestinal disturbance if dental or oral infection is not present. Leukoderma are white skin spots from pigment loss and are not serious. Leukemia is a form of anemia with increased white blood cells and is serious.
Reader Home Service at 635 Sixth Avenue New York City offers a copy of The Meaning of Dreams for a 10 cent price. The notice requests patrons to enclose a dime with their request.
A reflection on civic courtesy and national affection. The author argues that nations deserve a well formed public spirit and that love of country grows from its beauty and manners. The piece encapsulates Burkean ideals of culture guiding patriotism.
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