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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
2
A candidate announces plans to seek the county commissioner seat from the 1st district in the Republican primary slated for July 18 subject to party will.
A humorous piece argues about census figures and averages, ending that the reader and Bill are the two average American men. It critiques absolute counts and quips on gender, race, and social groups using rough numbers from the census.
Fatty Arbuckle is cleared of manslaughter after a jury deliberation lasting six minutes. The swift verdict ends the sensational trial that drew wide attention and speculation.
C L Wescott of the Blue Hill schools outlines a program to reduce expenses without lowering efficiency. Emphasizes maximum class loads, general supervision, combining small classes, cutting special teachers, prudent spending on supplies, and selecting a study plan suited to the community while avoiding turning the high school into a college.
The Lincoln Journal’s boxed article praises Wescott of Blue Hill and Diller high School fame as ideal for Nebraska State Superintendent. It notes his broad educational experience, rural and high school knowledge, financial management skill, and instructors’ effectiveness. The piece urges taxpayers to consider him if he enters the race and endorses him.
Pitcher plants catch insects and spiders in vast numbers and occasionally mollusks crustaceans tree frogs and lizards. Some insects live inside the pitchers feeding on the remains of captured prey.
If bottles must travel with you and corks may loosen, melt sealing wax over a flame and apply around the cork where it meets the glass. The wax seals tightly so the cork stays in place. a simple twist will remove it upon arrival.
The article extols the weasel for extraordinary swiftness, calling it the lightning flash of animal life and a key defense mechanism in small wild species.
An Indianapolis woman recalls childhood mischief when siblings moved a bed to the attic to boast of sleeping upstairs. Their mother discovered the beds amid dust and cobwebs and punished the children by letting them sleep upstairs for a few nights in hot weather.
Sydney reports that New South Wales plans a subdivision bill forcing owners of estates valued over 100000 to split holdings for closer settlement. Compulsory acquisition of excess land would be paid in cash or at current rates. The measure, supported by many landholders but opposed by English big land companies, aims to open sheep runs for cultivation and boost immigration and rural population.
An open air installation for King Feisal of Irak in Baghdad featured a throne showpiece of scarlet rope, tinsel and gilt. After the ceremony an Ethiopian bearer lifted the throne away as the crowd watched. The plain frame bore a stencil advertising Scotch whisky, unnamed in the report.
The Christian Science Monitor warns that New South Wales artesian bores are producing about 21.4 million gallons daily, a 23.8 percent drop. Authorities urge conservation with partial bore closures and penalties for wasteful owners to protect Australia’s underground water supply.
Americans used 319,888,000,000 cubic feet of artificial gas last year, a figure shown apart from congressional debate. The writer contrasts past kerosene lamp reliance with future electricity as the country's legacy to grandchildren includes a copper mine.
A brief note on the term moonshine tracing its origins to illicit distilling. It explains American usage linked to nighttime secrecy and daytime work, compares British smuggling, and mentions regional names like mountain dew in Ireland and refined imports as moonshine in Britain.
A younger pupil at an elementary school asks how many legs 400 horses have. Grandmother attempts the multiplication but halts, saying no living person could solve that sum. The Edinburgh Scotsman records the lighthearted math moment.
In Lancashire England husbands perform more house work than most, often making beds and preparing meals as men in the mills. Both spouses work in the mills, with men handling many domestic tasks better than their wives.
The Leatherneck notes Spud Murphy jokes about his daughter being bent on flaunting the family album whenever he calls. The quip highlights a humorous clash between generations and family pride.
The fragment hints at a discussion of electricity and social ties, noting that without local support a power grid cannot function. The Boston Transcript is cited as the source of the remark about home folks supplying currency for watts.
Quote by W. E. Gladstone on the importance of patriotism as a significant part of a person’s life and feelings toward their country.
A light exchange on impression management features a playful duet about attire. The dialogue hints at attitudes toward appearance without focusing on explicit judgments or consequences.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item jokes about seating at a crowded venue with lines about end seat hogs and the register, capturing a crowded thrift of theater or event seating. The quip reflects common crowding humor and urban reporting tone.
A brief item notes a public fascination with a figure described as universally sought after, as reflected in a Louisville Courier Journal quote about pursuit and notoriety. The line heaven save the mark signals a notoriety or target status in a cultural moment.
A brief comic caption riffs on time and manners with a literal exchange between a gentleman and a boy, suggesting a humorous street scene illustrated in the era's punch magazine style.
A dialogue excerpt contrasts a sexist claim with a rebuttal about women’s resistance to deception. The exchange presents a male statement about reasoning with women and a counterclaim that women are hard to fool, reflecting gendered attitudes.
A placard notes the garage man as a curious figure, describing him as “something of a way” and questioning how he markets air at cost, hinting at a local bargain or publicity stunt.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a humorous exchange about a new rubber heel, implying a novel footwear innovation. The remark frames the invention as a fresh entry in the market with light wit and curiosity from readers.
Dennis informs Crabb's widow of the fatal trolley collision with a mangled car. The exchange is recounted with dark humor as friends press for details of the tragedy.
The Crepe Hanger, wearing blue glasses and carrying a hammer in each hand, frets and gossips while the town ignores his complaints. The old town continues as usual with no one heeding his advice or paying attention to the nuisance.
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