Local seed and produce notices in brief
New potatoes and pie plant advertised by G. T. Mills.51 Good home grown alfalfa seed for sale by J. W. Fouts. tf tf
02 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
New potatoes and pie plant advertised by G. T. Mills.51 Good home grown alfalfa seed for sale by J. W. Fouts. tf tf
Will Fox traveled to Lisco on Monday seeking enlistment as a machinist after being released from the draft for that purpose.
Mrs J W Fouts and her two daughters Averal and Elizabeth and son Arnold traveled to Beat rice and back yesterday with Mrs Maude Grape and daughter Evalena joining from Beatrice for a short visit with Diller friends.
Ex-County superintendent R C Harris announces candidacy for State Senator representing Jefferson and Thayer counties. He visited the Record office Tuesday as part of his campaign outreach.
The Uncle Sam Aid Club hosts a Red Cross ice cream social on Tuesday evening August 6 at John Hilder's. Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Gladys I Neely of Winterside Nebr has been at the state university Lincoln this summer and came Sunday to visit her grandmother Mrs Mary Miller and other relatives.
Mr. Benford Bell and the Minses Pearl Bell along with Lillian Wohlfarth Dora Willems Fern Hayes Bessie Werman and Flossie Raymond, students at the Penu State Normal summer school, returned on the early Friday morning train to their homes in and near Diller.
R. Starr with Mrs. Starr and Mrs. Ollie Brooks of Superior left Tuesday morning to drive to Cisco Texas in Mr. Starrs car. The trip is mainly business but includes visits to relatives and they expect to be away about three weeks from Diller.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tinetman hosted relatives Sunday at their Beatrice area home about fifteen miles north. They left that evening with three cousins Mrs. Wilson of Salt Lake City Utah Mrs. Maggie Pitman of Cheteka Wisconsin and Mrs. Jessie Moots of Clatonia who stayed until Monday evening before returning home.
A brief item notes several used vehicles for sale with a dealer or seller credited to J. D. Fanders. It also mentions a Home Guards company being organized at Steele City as a local defense or militia formation.
Phil Dawson plans a large cement block sale pavilion at Endicott Commerce Park. The project aims to expand storage and retail space, attracting regional customers and supporting local trades.
John Plager went last Friday to inspect land he owns and maintain his property. The visit focused on checking conditions and ensuring proper upkeep of the plot.
August notice states the ice house will not open after 11 o clock and names Rex Green as the contact or responsible party.
Clifford Blauser traveled from Burlington to Falls City on Wednesday to visit his brother Lawrence and the family.
Miss Marie Stotts, after attending Huffa commercial school in Kansas City, has accepted a book keeper position with Auto Supply Co. in Kansas City.
The Burlington depot and section house receive exterior and interior repainting in railroad red with dark green trim. The section yard fence also gets a fresh coat of paint.
Word from Rev. Larkin says he is slowly recovering after surgery in an Omaha hospital. He is now able to enjoy sunshine in a wheelchair on the porch.
Bejl, who visited relatives here for several weeks, returned yesterday to her home in Hiawatha Kansas. She will enroll at the University of Topeka at the opening of the school year and pursue a regular college course.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stafford of Fairbury returned from California and were greeted at the Fairbury depot by Mrs. Stafford’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fanders. They brought them to Diller where Mrs. Stafford will stay until danger from the prevailing epidemic in Fairbury subsides.
Mr Herman Susse and son Fred drive to Smith Center Kansas and Byron Nebraska in Mr Sasse s Ford to visit kin. While they are away Misa Martha Eisenhawer of Gladstone Nebraska will stay with Migsella Susse and join Mrs Herman Sasse and children for Sunday dinner with Ernest Sasse and son and Mr Joe Miller of Steele.
F E Hale ships cattle to St Joe. A 7 pound girl born Sunday night to Mr and Mrs Elbert Fasnacht near Diller. Dr Solis Pitts returns to Alda Neb. Benford Bell joins army quartermaster and heads to Omaha. Geo W Pitts dies and funeral scheduled. Waggoners return from Omaha after operation in hospital. W E Mudge attends Dempster Mfg Co 40th anniversary parade in Beatrice. Dempster plant influential in Beatrice. Powell Wyoming resident visits. Boss remains jovial and fond of storytelling during Beatrice and Diller visits.
The Thayer County Fair at Deshler Nebraska runs August 27 to 30 and promotes war efforts with government publicity. An exhibit from the State University features demonstrators and lecturers, plus a war kitchen and daily classes on conserving and stock judging from 9 a.m. to noon. A big stock show with races and entertainment including The Four Casters, Happy Hooligan, Gloomy Gus, and Theatre Duffield patriotic fireworks welcomes visitors.
An old gesser builds a business from a dollar eighty, funding stock and an ad. He grows with a glass storefront and half page ads, drawing customers to a thriving postular store. He insists luck played no part, only smart advertising.
The Sunday school meets at the usual hour. No morning preaching. Pastor and Mrs. Wagner plan to attend Epworth Assembly from Thursday August 1 to Sunday August 11. Union services at Christian church in evening with Mr Atwood in charge. Epworth Assembly begins August 1 and ends August 11. Cars may attend Sundays. tickets at the gate.
District Agent promotes an equitable land leasing method to improve rotation and farming practice. The piece praises the city farmers twilight effort by the Shock Troops and discusses pit silos as long lasting options. It notes shortages of farm machinery and the value of repairing second hand equipment and highlights Rambouillet ewes as a priced option for yearling stock. FE. Samuelson.
The Fairbury Journal lists candidates from both parties for county offices. Democrats lack a rep for representative and Republicans no candidate for surveyor, with vacancies fillable by county committees. Also noted: two congress candidates, a state treasurer hopeful, and other county roles across Fairbury, Beatrice, Hebron, and surrounding towns.
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