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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
4
A playful note claims Peaty once at the North Pole is now a rear admiral. It then jokes about Kansas bandits robbing a train of $20,000 and escaping in a large car, predicting quick capture after they spend the funds on gas and repairs.
The four year extension renews government competition against private printers for envelopes and wrappers, a long fought issue by printing societies. The article notes opposition to a two cent rail fare law and mentions Japan’s secret treaty with Mexico being abrogated at Taft’s request and a cable found to Guam being removed.
Fifty years ago bad roads were excusable as the country was poor. Now, with wealth, there is no excuse. A good road brings comfort to travelers, attracts population, raises property values, and supports schools and churches. a farm five miles from market on a bad road is worth less than a similar farm on a good road.
The excerpt contrasts public adoration of famous beauties with critical looks at their portraits. It cites Marguerite of Valois as charming yet immoral, Mary Queen of Scots whose beauty fueled wars, and Fouché’s harsh renderings, implying portraits reveal or distort character.
A Chicago News meditation notes the origins of common writing items. It reflects on the quill and penna Latin roots and the shift away from parchment paper and India rubber. The piece contrasts German and French terms with English usage and hints at evolving materials.
The narrator describes waking first on the Ley Arctic expedition and lighting the alcohol lamp or waking Astrup. Breakfast includes pemmican, biscuits, butter, and tea. After eating, the team repacks the sledge and prepares to move.
The article advises keeping a plant in the room with the plane during winter fires to combat dryness. The plant in this room will need more water than one kept elsewhere in the house.
A simple guide recommends applying kerosene with a brush or soft cloth to silver, then rinsing in hot water. This method aims to restore luster and remove tarnish.
The article outlines practical tips to cut gas use and save money. It advises turning off burners when not needed, using smaller flames, keeping the flame blue, cleaning clogged burner holes, and cooking multiple items together to maximize flame efficiency. It notes potential 10 to 20 percent monthly gas savings with careful use.
Guidance on pruning roses from an old garden note. It contrasts two methods: leaving five canes for abundant but lower quality flowers, or cutting canes to six to eight inches above ground for better bloom quality. First year limits on outside canes. regrowth increases strength. Cold winters mainly affect tops, with roots spared. Fall pruning is not advised.
Instructions outline making a long beaded scarf using net fabric and silver or gold sequins. Create a flowing design with long lines, lay under the net near the hem, and sew sequins with silk to match.
Step by step advice guides careful lace cleaning though the text is garbled. It mentions solting pests horizon and point and suggests wrapping lace with strips around a grass bottle, soaking for hours, patting to test cleanliness, rinsing, and drying on the bottle with a soft towel.
In Jefferson County Nebraska Dore M. Wobiforth petitions to prove and record the last will of Frederick Benien deceased and appoint Herman H. Benien as executor. A hearing is set for April 18, 1911 at 1 PM in County Court. Notice to interested parties to be published in the Diller Record weekly for three weeks.
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