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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
5
The readable portion mentions a Saturday gathering with Misses Bynsop and Martin at their home or venue. The text is incomplete but indicates a social meeting or ceremony involving these individuals and a nearby date.
A compiled local page shows names and fragments from notices and ads. Content mentions Ed Wagenaar returning from Washington, Sear Drug Co selling salve, wallpaper offers, and various scattered references to cattle, land, and employment notices. The text is incomplete and messy with many garbled phrases.
H Diller and J L Henricus traveled from Fairbury on Sunday to spend the day with Diller friends.
J O Pearce relieved by a letter from son Giles Otis Pearce who escaped the San Francisco earthquake after leaving the city the evening before the disaster. The item notes eggs for setting and lists local names Mrs Frank Hace Mrs Cas Hoop and J O Pearce.
An ad notes rheumatism ruins life but a happy home remains valuable. It claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves pain after one application and, with short term use, provides permanent relief. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
Farmers invited to see an edge-drop corn planter in an exhibition before placing orders. J D Fanders promotes the device and urges interested buyers to view it.
Mrs. R V Folkers and W N Sparks received a letter from sister Mrs Wilhoit of San Francisco. She says their home survived the recent earthquake and fire after they briefly fled, fearing destruction.
A vintage ad argues science proves the moon has an atmosphere yet humans cannot live there. It then touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic curing ailments from headaches to lassitude, sleep issues, and female weaknesses, guaranteed by Spear Drug Co at 50 cents.
A fragment listing civic actions and tips including running for public office buying elevator stock watching the sheriff voting the straight Democratic ticket and converting property into money to buy eggs reflects a mid century guidance column.
A civil service examination for clerks and carriers at the Fairbury post office will be held on Saturday May 12 starting at 9 am. Applications must be made on the prescribed form obtainable from Miss Bert Ballard at the Fairbury post office. Applicants should secure blanks promptly.
Suffered five years with kidney and liver trouble causing back pains and headaches. Mr Arthur S Strickland of Chattanooga Tenn credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing him. He has been well for six months. For sale by Spear Drug Co.
A notice cites instruction from Dil fer Camp No 1668 M W to discuss at the next camp meeting on Saturday evening May 5 1906 the purchase of a lot to build a future home and the buy of uniforms for Foresters. All members are urged to attend. Ed Wagenaar purchased Arch Shalts residence and three lots in north Diller for 520 dollars and will reside there until possession of other property south of the railroad track.
Weather has been warmer for several days as farmers prepare ground for corn. Grace Low had mumps, Elvena Steffen has mumps. Mr. Hooker shelled ecorn Monday delivering to Mr. Willems at Shea. Grace Low helps. Mrs. Gheen worked a few days. Mrs. Monasmith and Mrs. Steffen did cooking for Mr. Hooker's corn shellers on Monday. Mr. Dvorak will shell corn Thursday. Logan & Co. shelled corn for Mr. Hooker Monday. Jon Novotny and family visited Odell Sunday. Nellie Mollie and Willie accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. Linn and family attended church at Steele City Sunday and dined with Mr. Graves. Rev. Rains preached his first sermon at the Baptist church in Steele City last Sunday.
Come to Shea for canned goods and get value. Tomatoes in short supply at 3 cans for 25 cents, corn 4 for 25 cents, beans and peas 10 cents, other staples like sweet potatoes and pears 2 for 25 cents. Wittems and Kunter.
L. B. Napier of Bugles Kentucky credits Bucklen’s Amica Salve with a permanent cure after a decade of piles. The advertisement claims the salve heals wounds burns and sores like magic and is sold for 25 cents at Spear Drug Co.
A pleasant hour at the Presbyterian parsonage marked by a missionary meeting. Mrs Knauer spoke on the resurrection and life of Christ and its costs for mankind. A buffet luncheon followed with items served and twenty ladies attended. Mite boxes totaled 34.81 dollars.
Dr Suring and Mr Bersen of Berlin ascend in a balloon to 30 000 feet then 33 790 feet losing consciousness briefly. One could not be aroused during the ascent while the other opened the valve and also fainted. They regained sense only after the balloon descended to 16 000 feet.
The United States Geological Survey reports a near tenfold rise in aluminium production over a decade. Output reached 8,600,000 pounds in 1904, up from 7,500,000 in 1903 and 7,300,000 in 1902, with the industry starting in 1883 at 83 pounds.
H. Dawson of Endicott and son Ira Dawson of Omaha attended the horse show in Diller last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Alex Bell and their daughters Mrs J B Copeland and Mrs Billy Hull were in Fairbury on Tuesday.
A Well known merchant of Bae Eye recalls a twenty year battle with severe lung hemorrhages and chronic coughs. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a complete cure and lasting health. The ad touts the product as a remedy for hemorrhages bronchitis and colds with a guarantee on every bottle from Spear Drug Co.
In memory of F. T. Emerson and brotherly loss expressed by Diller Lodge No. 0 UL and Naomi Chapter No. 44 EOS. The resolutions mourn a beloved brother and husband father, offer condolence to the widow and children, commend faith, and order copies and minutes to reflect the bereavement.
A committee of Diller Camp No 1668 M W A presented resolutions in memory of John B Lidiy a member husband and father. The lodge expresses sorrow for his passing and requests the widow receive support while the camp drapes its banner in mourning for thirty days and records the resolutions.
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