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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
3
A Washington resident endures a blistering summer day, noting perpetual heat from morning through night. Relief arrives in the form of street vendors with fried cakes roasted peanuts and hot sausage as the visitor reels from the heat.
Rumor of a Black Hand letter reaches the Capitol causing alarm among senators and reporters. A golf course scene shows officials and players debating the claim as officials state the matter is a joke. The senator demonstrates ink on his hand to prove the hoax.
Harris Champion a Alabama born man from a farm background came to Washington seeking work but after a day of freedom confessed love for Lee Chapman led to a plan to steal jewelry worth 4000 dollars. He was caught with the diamond ring and bracelet and held on larceny charges.
Locals in Georgetown Del dispute the spread of an apple that apparently contains no core. Restaurant owners call it an outrage and warn customers may desert eateries. The Waiters' Union reacts coolly, fearing tipped income loss if such apples reach menus.
A roundup of events across Nebraska includes the State Fair races September 2 6 the Seward and Tekamah chautauquas August 24 28 the Grand Island state convention July 30 and addresses by Dr Harvey W Wiley at Kearney Chautauqua July 20 and Lincoln Epworth Assembly concerts August 7. Also noted are a Beatrice carriage factory rebuild a Beatrice boy injured by a truck a Beatrice bank deposit total and various local civic updates.
Miss Elizabeth Weston drowned while wading in the Blue river at Windy Bend Nebraska. She stepped into a deep hole as a camping party watched unable to swim. Her body was recovered minutes later and attempts to revive her failed.
A fire at Sutherland wiped out all the East Front street businesses for a block except the State bank and Burkland's general store. Losses include C. B. Wood hardware William Garman general store D. Love furniture Fordyce millinery Lee Case livery and A. B. Yates clothing. Total estimated at about 56000 with partial insurance.
The two year old daughter of William Nash of Kearney was badly burned and fatally injured when a torpedo exploded in her mouth. Dr. Kirby was summoned but little hope for recovery was reported as her lower jaw was broken and cheeks mangled.
In York a four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Curran wandered from her parents during a Cedar creek picnic in a grove Thursday afternoon. Searchers found the child had drowned in the creek.
Russell Williams, 15, of Johnstown, was thrown from a horse when it reared after a passing automobile. The horn of the saddle pierced his chest as the horse fell backward. He is not expected to live.
Mrs. Guy Stockton, 30, drowned after stepping into a 12-foot hole while wading with her husband in a creek near Norfolk Nebraska. She leaves a 3-year-old daughter.
Dan Upton of Oklahoma is York's new pitcher. The home team defeated York at Hastings Friday 9 to 1. Bockwits returns as Superior's manager. Calloway signed by Superior to play for the balance of the season. Cy Mason will catch for Superior. Humboldt tops Beatrice 9 to 3 in a ragged game. Kearney beats Columbus 24 to 15. Herache pitches and hits for Hastings 6 to 2 over Seward. Grand Island loses 9 to 2 at Kearney. Johnny King of Alliance signs with Philadelphia National League. Campbell from Lincoln joins Yorks. Columbus loses 11 to 10 at Grand Island. York pitchers shelled in 18 to 4 loss to Superior.
The readable lines describe mixed snippets about relationships and fairness. It mentions Hewitt and Jewett and a woman’s view of her husband’s expectations, implying tension over what is reasonable in a marriage.
A fragment from a suburban page notes a character in Life magazine asking if Mrs Gillet is informed, then quips she is “only party wife.” The item moves to a casual aside about a farmer who keeps eight bail that chase you when you go out, reflecting light social gossip tone.
A reader recalls counting one wasps nest in a single day and estimates there were more than 25,000 wasps across nests. The anecdote contrasts expected numbers with observed activity in a study context.
A Hellicom, and Pittsburg drummer visiting a small town stop for a bite. The owner, unfamiliar to the drummer, explains he inherited the place from his father. The drummer recalls knowing the elder and mentions rescuing an old cheese sandwich from the cover.
In a rustic tale Aunt Sarah stores a dish from her mistress for her own family. The children confirm it tastes good and eat eagerly. Next morning two springers are found in the yard turning soil as Aunt Sarah asks what they are doing. They answer they are hunting more macaroni worms.
A Washn family swears off tea and coffee after ten days on Postum. They report stomach problems, pimples, bad breath, and nervous tension while drinking coffee, then improvement in a month and a half after switching to Postum.
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