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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
3
A father recalls John Henry courting Myrtle Marie and the daughter asks if he called on her father that morning. The father, puzzled, says John Henry spoke of marriage but could not be understood clearly though he claimed they had always loved each other and wished him to write it plainly.
One hundred years ago Napoleon, near despair at Fontainebleau, faced rising opposition after Paris fell to the allies. He clung to a faint hope of recapturing the city and restoring his throne, even sending two marshals with an abdication offer to his son, which was rejected as the Bourbons were restored.
Article by C M Miller stresses intelligent spraying for orchards. It explains insect and disease life cycles, notes that remedies vary by pest, and urges understanding of causes before spraying. Cedar junipers fuel apple rust and must be removed to stop spread.
A historical note describes building a simple garden cultivator from common materials. It explains adjustable width to match row spacing, wooden wheels and handles, a steel axle, washers, a half inch pipe spacer, mortised crossbar, and bent steel blades sharpened to cut soil. Blades attach via slotted upper ends and a thumb-nut bolt.
The article argues for using a fine mist spray rather than a sprinkler for applying spraying mixtures. Paris green can be used with water in cheap hand sprayers, while Bordeaux mixture requires a copper or brass sprayer to resist corrosion. The modern knapsack sprayer costs 12 to 15 dollars and suits small to medium gardens, yielding savings as garden size grows.
A farmer author explains alfalfa as a versatile soiling crop for various animals. Wilted alfalfa fed gradually to sheep and cattle reduces danger, with best results from cutting for hay first and using later cuttings for green feeding. Keep wilting, then cover in cocks to preserve quality.
The article notes the limited ability to consistently maintain nitrogen supply from humus derived from non leguminous plants. It highlights ongoing challenges in sustaining soil fertility due to nitrogen scarcity.
A cautionary note warns that dirty packaging costs buyers and reduces fruit selling price. The ad emphasizes avoiding stains and keeping packaging clean to preserve value.
Coming events include a Lincoln Spanish War Veterans meeting April 24 25 a Nebraska Modern Woodmen convention at Hastings May 4 to 6 the Nebraska G A R encampment at Grand Island May 13 14 a N N G camp at State Fair grounds June 1 to 10 and Eagles Hastings gathering in June plus a State Sunday school convention at Aurora and a Nebraska postmasters meeting in Lincoln. Also the Nebraska Press association outing at Epworth Lake Park Lincoln June 18 to 25.
During remodeling of the old James hotel in Shubert, weather-boarding reveals 1886 circus show bills. The ads advertise clowns acrobats aerialists and other acts touring the continent, preserved on nursery walls for more than twenty five years.
Fremont C C Hole, a Northwestern railroad conductor on the Scribner Oakdale branch, has perfected a rail attachment linked to block signals. When the signal shows Stop the brakes would automatically set, preventing collisions if the engineer misses the signal. He has awaited patent approval after years of work.
President W T Parkinson attends a Seneca Kansas meeting where a new race circuit is formed. Towns include Smithville St Joseph Hiawatha Seneca Pawnee City Tecumseh Auburn Beatrice may join. Harness purses set at 300 each.
Craig-Gustave Anderson, a wealthy farmer near Craig, had both hands and both feet amputated after exposure during a February blizzard. He was walking from Tekamah to Craig when an epilepsy attack struck, and farmers found him frozen the next day in Omaha.
The Nebraska City council canvassed the vote for city commissioners and named Henry Katzenstein and Bert Ryder as elected while Paul Topping and O A Roos tied. To resolve the tie, Roos won a coin flip after a lengthy session. In Omaha a veteran mule serving Ak-Sar-Ben for initiation duties died at about 46 years, noted as the first male to die a natural death.
Receipts from postage stamp sales at Seward post office for the year ending April 1 exceed $10 000, meeting the threshold for free city delivery. application to the postal department will be made immediately.
Every member of the family attended last week’s event honoring Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Has rington on their golden wedding anniversary at Seckee, with relatives gathered to celebrate the milestone.
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