This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
4
Methodist church notes invite attendance to Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 and 8, Epworth League at 6 45. The sermon asks believers to consider the meaning of not forsaking gatherings and urges support and presence in all services for personal and communal spiritual growth.
April 24 high school events include operetta May 8 and senior activities through May 21. Pupils note moves of Leonard Holcomb to Fremont Nebraska and a birthday party for Marcella Shutt with cake and ice cream. Teachers thanked for help. Mildred Long joins Intermediate room. Arbor Day observances and Theodore Roosevelt era booklets in progress.
A church report notes good attendance after Easter with bad roads. Beginning Sunday the pastor will lead a series on Leaders and Problems of the Early Church. The first sermon is An Apologist for the Faith Stephen. Evening topic The Eyes of the Lord and The Eyes of the World. Juniors meet 7 pm. Friendly Indians Friday 7 pm. Kensington Ladies Keystone Class moved to May 8. Treasurer says a few pledges remain unpaid as the year ends.
The Senior music class studied Health Exercises and Patriotic songs to present to future pupils. On Wednesday the high school enjoyed lectures by Miss Shumann of Fairbury Mr. Filley from the State Agricultural Department Mr. Leask of Fairbury and Mr. Smith Nebraska secretary of the Y M C A.
The term basilica derives from Greek basili kos meaning royal and described in Athens as a portico where judges dispensed justice. In Rome a basilica became a rectangular hall with a tribune used for high courts and imperial appeals. Later Christian churches adopted the basilica form for large worship spaces.
Wyoming led states in proportional voting increase from 1920 to 1924 with 87.7 percent, per National Association of Manufacturers and Collier's Weekly awards. Mississippi second at 86.1, Texas third at 27, California 26.1, Rhode Island 23.4, New Jersey 11.2, New York 7.4. twenty states fell, twelve in the South, with national net rise at 42 percent.
Path finder Magazine explains that only the male katydid makes the loud noise by raising and lowering its wings. The sound comes from friction of transparent drum like structures at the base of the wing covers. It is mostly heard at night and in early evening with daytime notes differing. The female responds with a chirp and katydids belong to the grasshopper family.
The Corcoran Art Gallery staff in Washington explains painting preservation is delicate work. Restoring old works cracked by neglect or poor materials requires careful handling. Keep paintings away from heat cold and drafts and use pure olive oil on a soft cloth or chamois.
A weather prophesy based on cloud height explains that high clouds carry less moisture and are less likely to bring rain. The saying links cloud aloft appearance with finer weather, reflecting a scientific truth about moisture content and precipitation likelihood.
G. H. McHughes traces Santa Claus from Saint Nicholas through Dutch and Teutonic routes to America. He notes the name’s corruption and says Santa’s image evolved as he traded a gray horse for a reindeer and altered his appearance.
The Electrical World reports a continuous 2700 foot submarine cable laid across the Hudson at Garrison below West Point. It will carry 2300 volt power from the east to the west side for local distribution with ungrounded star-connected transformers, to be updated later.
A US Shipping Board operated ship of 8800 tons shows total crew average pay of 3466 dollars monthly, higher than Great Britain 1782.71 and Norway 1100.14, Holland 1623.58, Sweden 1820.59, France 1818.85. Able seamen earn 18.78 to 6259 dollars monthly, by country and US.
A crowded hall hears an abrupt critic declare disbelief in unseen things. The eminent speaker counters by asking the man to place his common sense on the table before belief. The exchange unfolds during a Rehoboth Sunday Herald report.
A scientist explains tears arise from eye irritation when cutting onions. Volatile chemicals irritate the eye prompting tear production to wash away the irritant, a physical response rather than grief or more fluid production. Some beliefs suggest holding a pin between teeth to lessen tearing, but this is not supported.
A report argues pork raising benefits from government and college studies, not trial and error. It notes ongoing market premiums for fat hogs, cites December 1924 Chicago prices, and explains feed costs to reach final 100 pounds. It advises sustaining feeding to maximize market value given current prices and relative costs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.