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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
The Record office describes a full remodeling with shiny front desk dark oak trim new linoleum and cream back shop walls painted by Rolf Beck. The editor notes 52 years of files in an oak cabinet and other stock room needs attention while inviting readers to visit and see the improved layout.
Stele City News editor Haddix remarks on including past items in papers, noting mixed reader interest and a shift away from printing long-ago birthdays while aiming to stay current with other outlets. The exchange emphasizes changing editorial tastes and the desire to avoid older social trivia.
Abe Baker of Blue Springs was fined 50 dollars and costs and given 10 days in jail by County Judge Noble after pleading guilty to contempt of court for changing his testimony in the extortion action against Frank Hatridge of Kansas City. Baker retracted his initial claim that Hatridge extorted 600 dollars, admitting he lost the money in a card game.
A cat advertisement in last week's Record led to rapid sales with all kittens claimed within a day. Several applicants were disappointed as the free kittens disappeared by the next morning, illustrating strong demand for cats via the paper.
The Diller Record describes a 30 year old man with a wife and two children who never owned a car. The piece suggests President Coolidge fit that character when defeated and advises the young man not to be discouraged.
The report notes frequent rain across the area with 0.64 inches Friday and 0.72 inches Saturday, plus 0.66 inches on Wednesday. Wheat shows some red rust damage while harvest may start soon. corn remains late. A shower occurred Thursday morning as well.
Residents near Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs observed a June date confusion as a blizzard on the mountain dropped six inches of snow and a temperature of 46 degrees. Shirley Temple, visiting with her parents, experienced her first snow at Berthoud Pass and planned to reach Pike's Peak top.
An editor's nostalgic remark contrasts marriage and romance with past eras at the Toona Tribune. The piece playfully questions societal expectations around love and propriety in a Kansas setting.
In the Vatican Rome the Transfiguration by Raphael is celebrated as perhaps the greatest picture in the world. The work received final touches from the master and was brought to his deathbed so his eyes could rest on it before his funeral.
The Hanover Democrat reports Rick of Maryeville observes a bee carrying honey cannot sting in self defense and notes a bee that landed in his shirt sleeve two weeks ago seemed to be fleeing toward open country.
Collier's Weekly states Red Square received its name in the Middle Ages from the Russian Krasnya meaning both red and beautiful. The article argues the name predates the 1917 revolution and Communist associations.
A girl who learned to pray for what she wants told God to take care of Himself. If anything happened to God, she said, only Roosevelt could help, and he isn’t doing as well as her father expected.
The Finnegans of north town report two dogs killed an eight month old steer and were feeding on the carcass at 2:30 a.m last Saturday. Mr Finnegan heard barking and found the animals across the river pasture in the pasture area.
Steele City News notes Senato Norris in the Congressional Record speech defends Nebraska's unicameral setup. He emphasizes structure and character, but offers little on law quality or quantity. The piece questions whether it passes better laws or simply more bureaucratic work.
A Clear Water Mirror quip compares Rip Van Winkle to a merchant who fails to advertise. It notes the difference lies in waking up and acting, suggesting that awareness without action remains unproductive.
June 30 marks the last day to file candidacy for the upcoming primary on August 9. Candidates must submit required forms and fees by close of business to be included on the ballot.
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