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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
2
The article notes a strong start to 1923 with expectations of a prosperous year barring war or pestilence. Textile and apparel makers report high spring sales, steel orders are up, and consumption of electricity gas and oil is higher. Retailers foresee solid midyear sales and the public remains optimistic about the economy.
An editorial warns that intolerance hides in well meaning people. It cites Massachusetts Sunday law efforts Utah cigarette bans Kansas anti smoke rules New York hotel dancing controls Kentucky evolution debates Texas school doctrine bans and South Carolina pool rooms urging vigilance against overreach. It notes the fire of intolerance can destroy liberty just as surely as overt oppression.
A man named Harry Howell faced an incident involving his pet dog and bird dog dying within hours. The report mentions the event and a man identified as Kile self. Fifty one years old.
A secret society named the Order of the Crusader spreads across Great Britain with closed doors meetings, crimson robes, and a ritual resembling the Ku Klux Klan. It claims aims to place Crusaders in local councils and churches, with donations of at least 2 pounds at initiation. The piece notes the organization’s British reach and troubling symbolism.
Jacques Richter pretended to be a beaten Arctic youth for three weeks to gain Canadian sympathy and pursue a supposed highwayman. Investigations reveal him as John George Richter Jr, son of a Cincinnati shoe merchant, who never saw the Canadian wilds.
An Adventure Magazine piece recounts two young Wyoming horse thieves who settled a dispute with a back to back duel. They would walk 20 paces, turn, and then face and fire. one was later hit by bullets and five shot wounds were described in the story's Old West framing.
A historical note describes a lovers at parting custom of sharing a token such as a small coin or white stone. The pledge symbolized constancy and relied on hospitality along the road in ancient times before inns existed, with the token later linked to the white stone in Saint John’s Revelation.
Fragmentary report notes Gap Johnson of Rum Ridge returned from the Ty seat and described an incident involving his wife. Johnson claims a man struck her with a clabboard and evoked disbelief from onlookers.
Two journeyman barbers run a small shop selling a tonic for bald heads. While alone they debate the product, and one partner questions its effectiveness. He notes no customer returns for a second bottle, casting doubt on claims.
Stanford University researcher Prof R W Doane fed 26 Holstein cows both insect infested coconut meal and uninfested meal. Cows ate equally well and produced the same milk yield and composition. Copra cake by products, increasingly used as cattle feed on the Pacific coast, were found to carry cigarette beetles and other insects.
The article notes a bold 1923 year mark on a gay pretty blouse. It catalogs printed silks this season in vivid colors and features a Deauville kerchief that was highly popular. A matching silk neck finish and draped hat tie complete the ensemble.
The London Times describes Yarnbury castle, a vast stone age fortress six miles from Stonehenge with a mile long ditch a 50 foot high ram part and detached earthworks guarding the eastern entrance, suggesting a high civilization 6,000 years ago.
Creditors of Hulda C Meikle deceased must file claims with the Jefferson County Nebraska county court by June 14 1923 for examination and allowance. Three months are allowed from March 14 1923. claims not filed by June 14 1923 will be forever barred. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. L Rain attorney for estate.
A sharp townwide letter condemns a resident dubbed the Shiftless Goop for neglecting yard work ash and trash removal and failing to care for family or home. The missive argues the town would look worse if all neighbors followed this example.
First publication April 6 with last publication April 20 for the estate of Harm H. Suokes. Benjamin administrator petitions for final settlement and allowance of the final account filed April 30 1928. Notice to interested parties to appear in county court and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
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