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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
4
Curiosities and Clippings From an Old Stratum
A mosaic of stray quotes and snippets spans topics from a Red Bird star named Martin to Russia’s vast geography. It notes a Chicago accident with a hospitalized cat and comments on political blame shifting and rejected wheat surplus remedies. It includes a Washington sentencing and a debate on polar expeditions.
Virginian Invents Lever Action Tire Chain Device
A Virginian inventor develops a device that lets drivers apply tire chains by pulling a lever beside the emergency brake handle when their car stalls.
Explorer Finds Tribe with Split-Language Husbands and Wives
An explorer reports discovering a South American tribe where men and women speak different languages. Some may see this as an ideal social arrangement while others question its implications for communication and cultural exchange.
College students and motor access debate described
A daily page notes national mood remains low while a separate column questions whether college students should be allowed to possess and use motorcycles on campus. The discussion weighs safety and policy implications in a campus context.
Lipton fortune and Lipton philanthropy noted in reports
Reports say the estate of Sir Thomas Lipton totals about ten million dollars, far less than expected for the tea king, with much given to charity as he had no close relatives. Also noted are the Pacific flight by Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Rosenwald’s Rotary Public Service award and its philanthropy, including large gifts for schools housing and YMCAs for Negroes and a museum fund.
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Thomas Lipton
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Rotary Club
University of Chicago
Russia
The Deacon and the Frog Fable on Adversity and Action
A Kettering anecdote about a deacon who passes a bullfrog in a mudhole and later learns adversity enables effort. The frog’s escape by circumstance echoes a lesson that under pressure people can accomplish the impossible, building intelligence and character through struggle.
Death of Senator Dwight W. Morrow Shocks Nation
The death of Dwight W. Morrow of New Jersey at age 58 stunned the United States and world. An ambassador to Mexico from 1927 to 1930 he helped improve relations with that country. He left a wife four children and a daughter Anne married to Col. Lindbergh. Morrow also served as a U S Senator and held roles at the Pan American and London Naval conferences. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for wartime service and chaired the President's Aircraft Board in 1925.
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United States
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Morrow
Mexico
United States ‘Senate
London
Aircraft Board
Anne
Col
Linbergh
Pennsylvania Farmers Warned Against Crooks
Harrisburg officials caution farmers to stay in their current businesses and avoid get rich quick schemes. The agriculture department warns quitting poultry or dairy after gaining experience can lead to financial trouble and urges vigilance against promoters.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pastor Remembers His Pet Dog in His Will
Auburn Maine Rev Charles S Cummings wrote in his will that his dog Peter had a great influence on his life and should be cared for. If Peter outlives him, the dog’s body is to be buried at the foot of his grave with a simple flat slab bearing the words Little Peter the house dog.
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Auburn
Maine
Charles S. Cummings
Peter
Machines Bless Farmers Despite Overproduction Woes
The essay argues that the machine age improves rural life by freeing farmers from grueling hand labor and expanding comforts and opportunities. It concedes periodic overproduction but maintains modern farming, aided by machinery, leaves previous generations far behind in living standards.
Sharpshooters Train in Berlin Movie Range
Police recruits in Berlin undergo sharp shooting practice using moving picture targets. Scenes show people and animals racing across a screen requiring accuracy. High scores in this film based drill determine eligibility for the regular squad.
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Movie Police
Berlin
Such a Dummy and the George Fix
A clipped quotation from Tit-Bits notes a lazy joke about a man blaming electrical mischief on disappointments with a lover. The speaker recalls blowing a fuse to avoid George and a night spent in repairing it.
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George
Little Elsie Refuses Aunt Anna's New Baby
Little Elsie visits Aunt Anna and her newborn. Uncle Ned asks if she wants one too. Elsie declines, saying she would prefer something different.
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Elsie
Anna
Ned
Auto wins its way in eastern lands
In a fanciful overseas report, automobiles spread to distant realms as the Arabian king of Hejaz and Nejd gains official recognition. The Dalai Lama orders a car for Tibetan use, challenging monastic traditions that favor prayer wheels over engines.
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le Automobile
State Department
Ri Ta Saud
Hejaz
Nejd
Arabian Desert
Ibn
Mecca
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Wild Animals to Stock Abruzzi Park Looming Plan
Abruzzi province to stock its national park with wildlife as wolves and bears remain common. A rescued chamois and a baby bear found wandering near tracks prompt officials to enlist shepherds in capturing animals. The park director seeks help to build a sustainable fauna before extinction risks rise.
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Abruzzi
Whiel
Lessy
Calis
Andrew
Britain’s New Embassy in Washington Unveiled
The four acre site hosts a vast British embassy designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in Georgian style. Built with fisher brick and limestone, the building features 97 rooms with baths, showers, a swimming pool, tennis courts, two nurseries, and spaces for staff, libraries, drawing rooms, a long dining room, and a ballroom.
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Washington
Edwin Lutyens
Fragrant foliage plants from past perfumed dyes and scents
Fragrant foliage plants were popular years ago with leaves dried for scenting linen drawers and ribbon boxes. Lemon verbena and scented geraniums were favored. After packing petals in a bottle, alcohol was added to create a delicate perfume.
Tomb 4 500 Years Old Uncovered at Sakkara
The Egyptian Department of Antiquities reports that excavators at Saqqara near Memphis opened the tomb of Queen Neith daughter of Pepi I and wife of Pepi I and found about 800 lines of well preserved inscriptions shedding light on the Old Kingdom history language and religious beliefs.
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Egyptian Department of Antiquities
Sakkara
Memphis
Neith
Pepi I
Old Empire
Seven Wonders of the World According to Papa Teacher
Johnny asks for the seven wonders but only recalls one from his father. The exchange centers on a boy and his papa, framing a family memory rather than a full list of wonders.
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Papa
Johnny
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