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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
A historical tally shows London firemen logged 3,393 Saturdays of activity in ten years versus 3,002 on Mondays, the day least frequent for calls. The note highlights weekend firefighting intensity in the city’s history.
The essay argues life extension and body beautification as a constant pre occupation. It notes the age of full female beauty shifting toward 40 and cites Cleopatra over 30, Diane de Poitiers at 40, and Dejazet at 70 as examples, suggesting aging is no longer an exception.
Herr Ullman, School Director of Berlin, argues trade schools are essential under current conditions. He warns that without practical training many boys will become idlers with limited futures unless wealthy parents fund ventures.
The writer details a contraption using a single gas oven with two shelves and an upside down preplate to create three baking levels atop a stove burner, claiming gas savings. The piece also warns of storm season and urges protection by Nebraska Mutual Insurance Co. with address in Lincoln Neb.
Instructions describe recycling used soap scraps by forming a thick lather and pressing onto a fresh cake. The mixture is left overnight to fuse, producing a single combined soap cake for later use.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ordered a temporary injunction to enforce the Sibley rate law reducing express charges 25 percent below 1907 levels. Judge J J Sullivan was named referee, with hearings to determine merits. The suit, filed July 5 by Attorney General Thompson, shifts between state and federal courts as actions continue.
Mrs. Mary Alexander wife of Sheriff W C Alexander of Howard county died after taking carbolic acid in what appears a suicide. She had suffered pain from a diseased arm, entertained guests that afternoon and seemed in usual spirits before asking her husband to help in an adjoining room and passing away shortly after saying goodbye. Married about two years.
Burlington railroad gains approval to publish an in transit milling rate for grain moved through Nebraska stations to Missouri River north of St. Joseph and in Iowa. Grain may be milled en route for a two cent per 100 pounds extra charge, effective April 24.
Fire department and about one hundred citizens searched for Vance Cribbs, three year old son of BW Cribbs, a Union Pacific foreman. The boy wandered off early evening. police notified when he could not be found. He was found at midnight in an outhouse a mile from home, underdressed and partially overcome by cold.
Doctors at a Beatrice sanitarium report a small steel piece recovered from the appendix of T. J. Buskup a Crab Orchard resident. They believe he swallowed the object causing inflammation in the appendix during an operation for appendicitis.
Peach trees around Table Rock show strong buds ready to bloom after cold weather. If about one quarter of the buds blossom and conditions remain favorable, the peach crop looks very promising.
Electors in Nebraska may vote on two amendments at the primary to join the party ticket for the general election. One would increase the supreme court from three to seven judges and raise salaries. the other would allow investment of state and school funds in school district bonds and other designated securities.
Interior Department cites quarantine delays for immigrants at the Santee area between Nebraska and South Dakota Springfield due to cattle inspection. They request governor appoint an inspector to speed processing at that location.
The Midwest Life of Lincoln Nebraska seeks local agents to represent it in every town. The firm offers all kinds of life policies and promotes liberal terms and the best lines in life insurance. Write to the Lincoln home office for more information.
The supreme court reappointed its six commissioners. Department No. 1 includes E. R. Duffie of Omaha E. E. Good of Wahoo and A. C. Ep person of Clay Center. Department No. 2 features Jacob Fawcett of Omaha E. C. Calkins of Kearney and Jesse L. Root of Plattsmouth. If a constitutional amendment increasing judges is adopted the court commission will be replaced by four governor appointed judges.
The column notes a list of Lincoln advertisers and asks readers to mention the paper when writing or calling on them. This reminder emphasizes local business support and newspaper visibility for community listings.
A northwest gale fanned a small Chelsea dump fire into a vast blaze that wiped out about one third of the city. Over 1,500 houses burned and 10,000 homeless as flames raged ten hours under a 45 mph wind. Fourteen militia companies guarded the ruins. three bodies unidentifiable in morgue. Estimated losses near 10 million with insurance around 5 million. Two deaths officially confirmed with reports of two more. 50 to 100 injured and extensive damage in East Boston prevented by swift fire response.
Count Andreas Potocki governor of the Austrian Pol ish province of Galicia was shot by Ruthenian student Mieroslaw Stoxynski while meeting a student delegation. Three shots killed him. he died after asking his secretary to inform the emperor. He said he was his most faithful servant.
Hand mixed paint is defended as the most scientific option, made on site to suit each job. It argues painters know exactly what is in their mix and warns against machine mixing and patent medicines. National Lead Company offers a free tester from New York headquarters.
Journal excerpt notes police hesitation during a cock fight with a humorous exchange about whether to intervene and arrest participants after the event concluded.
Wisconsin Republican delegates at the national convention will stand La Follette with 25 votes and Taft with one. Taft supporter Walter Alexander is expected to win a delegate through the tenth district returns by about 1000 votes.
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