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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
2
The Diller Record by Frank T. Pearce is entered at the post office at Diller Nebraska for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
The piece argues that large scale wheat pooling cannot fix farmer problems as supply exceeds demand and 60 cent advances tempt bootlegging. It cites a 128 million bushel carryover and foreign price struggles, then contrasts speed limits urged by a telephone company with car ads, urging governors on all cars. It closes with Socrates’ quip reprinted from a Pennsylvania Farmer reflection on child manners.
A stranded young woman asks where to stay in a small town. An old man says there is no hotel but she can sleep with the station agent. She rebukes the suggestion, while he coolly notes the agent is also a gentleman.
A New York Post quip notes advice to the young about living in a way that ensures a future Supreme Court nomination will not disrupt a senator’s comfort. It adds a broader remark that administrations face blame for hard times but also claim credit for good times.
It is estimated that there are now 75 000 miniature golf courses in the country reflecting a surge in recreational venues. The figure underscores expanding leisure options and a booming niche within the recreation sector.
Dr. John Q. Stewart predicts moon trips by 2050 with speeds up to 1 000 mph sooner. He envisions a 110 foot spherical rocket ship weighing 70 000 tons with a crew of sixty and twelve passengers for a two month lunar cruise. Telecommunication may rely on light beams beyond conventional radio.
The text traces Yellowstone from early Sheepeaters and 1808 trapping rumors to Henry Washburn's 1870 account. It notes exploration by the U S Geological Survey in 1871 and Congress establishing the area as a national park in 1872.
A golf obsessed reader questions etiquette while a racing editor replies with playful jargon. The exchange riffs on fuzzle patt fetter tee and mocks a golfer who snags an iron by suggesting a humorous workaround and a niblick finale.
Florida’s southern tip lies in the tropics and its avifauna includes tropical species not found elsewhere in North America. The frigate bird is common along southern coasts year round, the scarlet flamingo appears in Cape Sable, and West Indian doves have been taken at Key West and nearby keys.
A 19th century frontier incident near Fremont allegedly inspired the naming of Rawhide Creek. A New York emigrant boasting to kill a Western Indian shot a squaw, was captured by raiders, and died during a brutal skinning, with the creek afterward called Rawhide Creek.
The article explains a party game where players sketch a head first then fold the paper to hide it. Paper moves clockwise with each player drawing a body then legs and feet. After four rounds the drawings are revealed for display.
A history lesson prompts discussion on surname trades as the teacher highlights names like Smith and Taylor. A student quips that the Webbs were spiders and airs, sparking laughter.
Dialogue envisions radio's potential to connect relatives without hosting them. The Scotch uncle and Millenium Nephew discuss future travel to visit kin once the technology is perfected.
Pa asks why numbers appear on automobiles. Another person, Pat, clarifies the purpose is to identify ownership. The exchange reflects a discussion on car markings and their use in tracking owners.
The Odell village board awarded the waterworks construction contract to Arthur A. Dobson Construction for about $24,000. Work begins October 1 and should finish within about forty five days given favorable weather this year.
C F Redlick of Minneapolis will demonstrate his method for rupture treatment at the Marietta hotel from 10 AM to 4 PM without charge. He claims the Perfect Retention Shields seal ruptures in any position with instant relief and lasting containment, reducing associated stomach, back, and constipation issues. Free inspections offered for those treated in the past ten years at 535 Boston Block, Minneapolis.
Creditors of Kate Tucker deceased must present claims to the administratrix before County Judge of Jefferson County Nebraska on December 26 1930 for examination adjustment and allowance Three months from September 26 1930 to file claims. Claims not filed by December 26 1930 will be barred. Dated August 13 1930 E R Bee County Judge. Denney Denney Attys for Estate.
In Jefferson County Nebraska the petition of Emma Klusman seeks probate of the alleged last will of Fred C Klusman deceased The hearing is set for October 15 1930 at 9 o clock A M in the county court Notice will be published in the Diller Record for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing to inform interested parties
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