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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
3
Freshman ball players win jobs on seven of sixteen MLB teams. By midseason six rookies in field positions had 249 RBIs with a .322 average, while four rookie pitchers went 28 and 14 for a .700 mark. Cincinnati standout Johnny Vander Meer threw consecutive no hit no run games, with teammate Frank McCormick also thriving.
The piece profiles rising stars across MLB including Joe Gordon of the Yankees at second base, Ken Keltner of the Indians at third, Sammy Chapman of the Athletics, Enos Slaughter of the Cardinals, Hank Steinbacher of the White Sox, Bob Klinger of the Pirates, Jim Bagby Jr. and Willard Hershberger of the Reds, noting strong rookie credentials and high batting averages.
The text argues modern players overemphasize home runs and undervalue base stealing and smart baserunning. It cites Lange as a brainy slugger, compares him to Ty Cobb, and notes Lange’s 100 base steal peak in 1896, with Ward, Hamilton, and the 115 mark as historical leaders.
Elen Moody confirms her status as tennis royalty with a Wimbledon victory over Helen Jacobs. Jacobs, dominant 15 years, marks a dramatic comeback after three years away, following a back injury that halted major play after 1935. Jacobs has eight Wimbledon singles titles since 1927, seven national US crowns, four French titles, and many doubles honors.
In Van Meter, SEN Red Feller pitches as 200 high schools in the circuit compete in local prep baseball. The piece notes 57 high schools and hints at Hiness and All-Star ck preparing to demonstrate a new movable goal post concept.
Practical notes on keeping milk from curdling with baking soda and polishing furniture with cold water chamois. Tips include repairing worn stockings, fitting furniture casters with wax, and cleaning rhinestones with gasoline before polishing.
A fragmentary text references a stage scene with dialogue about winter and a character named Alexander. The garbled wording suggests a borderland between theater notes and overheard speech, with missing context and unclear attribution.
A curious exchange hints at a social moment where one person wonders if another, described as a “fat old girl,” is flirting. The remark prompts questions about intent and boundaries in a casual conversation.
A witty remark at an art gallery pokes fun at the show. The joke asks why viewers dislike the pictures and jokes that they forgot to add humor under them. The line reflects lighthearted commentary on art display.
A poetic note portrays a man who braved oceans, mountains, and jungles without fear yet hesitates to cross his wife. The verse contrasts his fearless travels with a domestic hesitation.
A clipped excerpt compares steadfast effort to a honey bee gathering nectar and a fly landing on a dome, illustrating stubborn persistence and quiet determination in a compact aphoristic tone. The lines evoke endurance and focus amid small, everyday challenges.
A brief comic note asserts that marriage is the elixir of life and jokes that it also causes divorces, reflecting playful social views on matrimony and its ups and downs.
A magistrate hears a beggar's defense as he pleads he is not lazy and seeks work. The sergeant notes the man's hands are soft, suggesting years of unpaid idleness.
The article states that naturalization of Chinese and other Orientals is not permitted in the United States, but native-born individuals are U.S. citizens. It cites the Fourteenth Amendment, which defines citizenship for anyone born or naturalized in the country and subject to its jurisdiction.
A brief exchange contrasts pride and practicality as one speaker asserts self possession in society while the other dismisses the claim as trivial. The dialogue hints at class or social friction in a restrained era.
A nursemaid seeks guidance as a baby resists sleep. The mistress suggests using persuasive methods before singing or other soothing actions.
A man invited to a house party telegraphed the hostess to say he could not attend and expressed disdain with a curt remark. The note read Regret cannot come Lie fellows by mail.
A villain flees across a railway bridge in a sensational film. A child asks what he will do next and learns he plans to blow the bridge, but the boy notes the villain is out of breath and may fail.
A collection of brief aphorisms on manners, reform, family, and happiness. Observations include views on modesty and thumb printing, self belief, parental interest, appearances, and the incentives behind marriage for money. Poetic reflections mix humor with social commentary.
Gradually add milk to ice cream powder until dissolved. Pour into freezer can then freeze with crushed ice and salt. Pack and churn as directed to yield about 1% quarts. Recipes vary with milk or cream options and sugar additions.
Simple home method to make ice cream using powder and sugar. Mix ice cream powder with 2 tablespoons sugar per % package, add flavors like vanilla strawberry or chocolate, then freeze in one or two trays for 3 to 6 hours depending on tray amount and fridge speed. For a larger batch, double the recipe and use full contents of the package.
The milk tree grows in Brazil and is valued as highly beneficial for people. It bears a strawberry cream flavored fruit and its trunk yields milk comparable to a cow. Natives rely on it for milk, which stays fresh eight weeks before souring into a white wax used for candles.
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