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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
2
The Diller Record notes London as among the gayest cities yet lacking true liveliness. London Lady's Pictorial observes few highSpirits, serious talk prevails, and hotel guests rarely show bright, memorable conversation. It asks how to restore joy of living.
The article explains stamping reforms where 6000 cities will be named on issue stamps to curb theft. Large cities will have city and state names embedded in the design, while smaller ones will have names printed across the face after stamping, mirroring Mexico and Liberia precedents.
A Berlin correspondent notes the Kaiser's new imperial garage features electric motors with luxurious fittings. Cars are pale turquoise silk brocade interiors, natural wood and ivory details, ivory white interiors with blue and gold accents, and doors bearing Gott mit uns above the imperial crown. Chauffeur seat in pale blue leather.
The English royal household sees members occupying thrones across Europe. A princess sits on Norway's throne while Princess Margaret of Connaught may rule Sweden. Aunt Princess Alice’s daughter is Empress, and the Duke of Albany's son holds Saxe Coburg Gotha. The eldest Duke of Edinburgh’s daughter is Romania’s Crown Princess, and Greece's Crown Princess is Edward’s niece. A Battenberg daughter sits on Spain's throne.
The agent of a Canadian railway arrived in St. Petersburg seeking laborers to build a new transcontinental line. Authorities opposed bringing Russian workers into close contact with American workers, so recruitment failed.
J D Daughtrey of Suffolk Virginia reports kidney trouble for two to three years with 20 pounds of gravel and sandy sediment in urine. He says since using Doan's Kidney Pills three years ago he has not passed a stone, though he once kept 14 gravel stones. He calls the pills a fine kidney tonic and notes sales at 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Women recently joining the Wandsworth Rifle Club prove expert with scores often reaching 35 out of 40. The club committee seeks more women sharpshooters to arrange a match between the women and men.
The summer rush of fine white goods makes starch choice critical. Defiance Starch is free from injurious chemicals and safe for delicate fabrics. Its strength allows using half the usual amount to achieve a perfect finish comparable to new goods.
The Maine Journal explains June icebergs mostly originate along Labrador coast from winterled ice fields, July icebergs drift from near Baffin Land, and August ones come from farther north. They travel southward until warmed by the south Atlantic waters.
The best violin strings come from Italian makers using lambs from spring and September slaughter. The sun drying and bleaching of woods and strings, more than artificial methods, yields superior materials. Intense heat slows oil distillation, keeps varnish warm, and imbues Cremona violins with their enduring mellow tone.
A Midhwoman writes that eight years of nervous prostration including numb speech bilious attacks and heart flutter eased after quitting coffee and drinking Postum. She credits improved sleep color flesh appetite and ability to do housework to The Road to Wellville influenced by a grocer who urged the change.
A San Francisco contractor bought obsolete smooth bore cannons sold at Mare Island. Attempts to break them with dynamite, blasting powder, and an electric drill failed. The cannons were moved to hills near Point Richmond while efforts to open them continued. Some cannons came from ships that sailed in 1812.
A Bakersfield California grandmother reports a seven year old granddaughter suffering from severe itching and bleeding sores after measles. After trying various treatments nothing helped until the Cuticura Remedies, which after one complete set over five days cured the child and she has remained well since.
The seedy Bohemian explains his habit of being always broke and refusing to worry about money. He says he has reached the end of his rope and chooses to make the best of it and take his medicine with a smile.
State of Ohio Toledo county and state sworn statement by Faase J Canaee and F J Cheney for Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the medicine is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The notice dates December 6 1886 and names A W Gleason as official.
A widow honors Mathurin Bezuquet on his tomb noting he died at nearly 100 with a devoted wife. The text also urges trying Defiance Starch for hot and cold starching, promising a refund if not satisfied, followed by a Ruskin quote on motive.
A jumble ad page quotes Publius Syrus about human nature and mentions a cigar brand Lewis' Single Binder from Peoria Illinois. It also mocks actors dodging fate and promotes Garfield health aids claiming liver regulation and cleansing effects with herbal ingredients.
A man from Witten Germany who had been nearly deaf for years suddenly regains full hearing following a powerful explosion. The incident is reported as a remarkable medical and physical reaction to the blast.
In a Pinch. Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE a powder. It cures painful smarting nervous feet and growing nails. Greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A cure for sweating feet. Sold by all Druggists 25c. Trial package free. No substitute. Address A. S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
From Baltimore comes a summary of ten years of medical research at Johns Hopkins University using the X ray as a diagnostic tool. Dr. F Howard Baetjar compiles results showing early diagnosis and study of aneurisms morbid dilation of arteries with notable benefits.
Mrs M J Wight of Auburn Maine recounts using Dr Williams Pink Pills after a difficult 1901 birth and again for rheumatism. She reports rapid health gains for herself and her infant during pregnancy, with lingering relief after resuming the pills. The pills cost 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2 50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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