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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1929
Page
3
A fragmented page notes two paired names in a quirky riddle style, then lists local notices and sales. It records cattle, calves, shoats, oats, canna bulbs, calves for sale, a bed set, pumpkins, eggs, and dairy notes. Mentions Dr. Adams Beatrice address, Moon monuments in Fairbury, and shipping hogs.
Purebred Buff Minorcas praised for heavy lay and good returns with eggs listed at 400 dollars per hundred from a Diller area farm run by Ben Behrends. Also Purebred S C Buff Orpington eggs 400 per hundred and Mastodon Everbearing strawberry plants 150 per hundred with Progressive Everbearing plants 1.25 per hundred and Senator Dunlaps 100 per hundred from Mrs A W Crossant of Jansen Nebraska Plymouth 41.
Kohlmeyer Hatcheries advertises pure bred chicks with 104c and 124¢ pricing in 500 lot shipments. The ad promotes the Simplex Brooder Store and urges immediate orders from 205 Calhoun St Marysville Ks.
Mrs. F. M. Lambert of Lincoln with daughters Mrs. Elvine Bauman and son Jr and Mrs. Arthur Hawk and husband visited Friday at the home of their sister and aunt Mrs. H. H. Beckwith in Malmon.
E E McCune and M Callander attended the county camp of the Modern Woodmen of America at Steele City as delegates from the local camp. A Mr Green of Fairbury was elected delegate to the state camp with Mr McCune as alternate.
James Fairbank of Davis California writes his friend that his mother is improving, walking several blocks daily and growing stronger since leaving. He notes the country is beautiful with flowers in bloom and crops growing, though smoke may be seen on the mountains.
Miss Nellie Green of Lincoln spent the weekend with Pichard relatives in Beatrice and Diller. Mae Belle Beauty Shop in Beat Rice Nebr advertises a permanent wave. Dan Keckley and wife returned to Long Island Kan after visiting Mrs Starr in Lincoln. Mrs Carrie Green returned home after a week with relatives in Lincoln. Everett Green visited after his son’s trip. John Senior cut his left hand on barbed wire and will heal in a few days. Hubert Filley of Diller led music at a Jefferson County teachers meeting in Fairbury highlighting year’s final agricultural program.
Henry Kleine found an ear with 22 rows and 57 kernels per row in Charles Kleine’s cornfield last fall. He plans to use it as seed this year to test whether it yields even larger ears. Anyone else with a bigger seed ear? Daykin Herald.
Robert Dale Folkers son of Edward A and Clara Folkers lived from August 20, 1927, to March 28, 1929, aged 7 months and 8 days. Last rites were held at the home west of Shea on Friday at 4 PM conducted by Rev. Ludwick of Diller. Neighbors and friends extend prayers and sympathy.
Mrs. William Freitag received a birthday surprise from her children and families. The evening included visiting and refreshments of three kinds of cake and brick ice cream. Attendees included Lawrence Caldwell and daughter Pearl, A. A. Weyer and daughters Gertarde and Evelyn, Weyer’s father, George Freitag and daughter Mary Elizabeth, and Carl Freitag.
John Jacob Ommen born February 11 1875 in Bethel Illinois died March 27 1929 after a brief illness of apoplexy at his sister Erle Roelfs home near Diller Nebr He was 54 years 1 month 15 days He leaves three brothers and five sisters with funeral held March 29 1929 at the Roelfs home and burial in Prairie Home cemetery Rev H J Diekhoff officiated
We thank everyone who helped us during the illness and death of our dear brother.
Mrs Herman Peters who had been ailing was taken to Beatrice hospital Wednesday for an operation and was operated upon for hemorrhoids Thursday morning.
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hand residing northeast of Diller drank turpentine yesterday and was quite sick when brought to Dr. Diehl's office for treatment.
Mrs Frank T. Pearce, previously reported sick, is improving under care of Dr. O C Diehl and nurse Mrs Warman. She has no fever, is regaining appetite, and is expected to be well in a few days.
Mr Chas Brandt and Mrs Mary LaVoe visited Mrs Ramsey Tuesday. Alfred Beran and Vernon visited Beatrice with Mrs Joe Shalla and Donna. Adolph Beran shelled corn Monday afternoon. Jack Armstrong family spent Sunday with his mother. Mary LaVoe and Mrs H C Ramsey shopped in Beatrice. Exam days Thursday and Friday. Idola Ramsey Gwendolyn LePoidevin and Joseph Hiatt are 8th graders from Dist 86 this year. Oats sowing nears. April 10 is potato planting day the 100th day of the year. Old timers say potatoes will yield well. Chas Cully shelled corn Tuesday. Friends of Mrs Alfred Claussen mourn her hospital stay and wish recovery. Mrs Robert Williamson visiting Norfolk this week. John Carrico bought Siekmann property in Diller and will move by June 1. Helen Penner Easter visit. Who can say this fast three times fast without getting the humps mixed up. Is a camel a cannibal animal.
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