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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
2
Representative negroes of Mississippi tell the country why so many of their race are leaving the South. They fear life is insecure and may be taken at any time upon the slightest pretext. They seek civic rights and oppose lynch law and mob violence.
A description from Adventure Magazine warns that during shedding season snakes, including rattlers, are blinded by their shed skin and strike toward nearby vibrations. It notes this period is the most dangerous as more stock, dogs, and people are bitten and venom potency appears higher.
F W Herrick, who rented a five room cottage in Columbus Nebraska for 27 years at $15 a month, paid $4 860 in rent and upkeep. When the lot was sold for an oil station he plans to buy the house and move it, arguing that homeowners should buy on monthly payments to own their home free and clear.
The article notes public meetings in Britain and the dominions begin with God Save the King or Queen. It argues Americans should teach children to sing America and the Star Spangled Banner, praising national songs though acknowledging the latter is hard to memorize. It laments many stumble over the first verse of the National Anthem.
An elderly farmer learns from John W Oliver that after a long absence he pursued education at Wisconsin University where he now teaches history. The farmer jokes about the size of the school and number of teachers, expressing surprise at the breadth of history studies.
The entire private collection of George R. Sims, journalist and playwright, was auctioned in London amid fading public interest. Items such as a murder chair fetched around five shillings, autographed letters from killers sold for a few dollars, and even historical pieces like leg irons and a Newgate prison lock drew little bid.
In a Times note, a country dance fiddler known for punctuality resists switching from The Girl I Left Behind Me to Speed the Plow. A dancer asks for the preferred tune, but the fiddler cites the tune’s pace and humorously links it to Spend the Plow before returning to The Girl I Left Behind Me.
Joe Viola, age five, survived a five story fall at 228 East Ninety-seventh Street with only a fractured ankle. He lost balance while playing on a roof, struck four clotheslines, and landed on his feet.
A brief dialogue scene features Mrs. Kriss dressing for the opera and her companion remarking on the lack of noticeable activity. The exchange hints at preparation and expectation in a cultural setting.
Cartoonish dialogue showcases Rastus teasing Martha who retorts that he is not notable except on paper with black edges. The exchange reflects period newspaper humor and regional vernacular in a Boston Transcript page snippet.
A witty judge defines flirtation as a girl who shuts her eyes to the past and alternates openness for the present and future in a single sharp remark. The line captures a sly social observation characteristic of the era.
A New York Maj. quips that a scientist finding only four teen fundamental movements on a dance floor is wrong and could uncover more while dancing.
A compact collection of quips on ambition vanity manners and gender with wry reflections. The piece lampoons self importance public demand for fiction and social norms while pairing witticisms about men women and everyday life.
A humorous, puzzling old note on how many apples Adam and Eve ate. Various misdirected tallies give totals like 10, 16, 90, or 898. The text presents playful miscalculations and ends with an enigmatic, unreadable final figure.
The Interior department reports public schools in Alaska rising from 67 to 75 and teachers from 188 to 144. These centers serve Eskimos and North natives, with educators acting as instructors, guides, nurses, financial advisers, and community builders. Separate schools exist for white children.
The state of Nebraska Jefferson County notices the petition of Lydia S. Rowe, administratrix, for final settlement and distribution of the estate of Anna Rosina Schaedel, deceased. A hearing is set in Fairbury County Court to show cause why the petition should be granted, with publication in the local newspaper.
A travel pitch extols Colorado as a vast mixed terrain with mountains and lakes, offering endless vacation options. It invites travelers to ride the Burlington luxury limited and to plan now, promising pleasant journeys and flexible routes to the Pacific Coast, with ticket agents available.
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