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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
6
A column of witticisms and observations by F. T. Pearce. Topics include summer endings, sunburn at beaches, 1909 as the aeroplane era, divorce trends, overcoats versus bathing suits, cross channel flights, Servia, youthful romance, and China gatekeeping by federal authorities.
Despite the claim of petroleum butter, the world still enjoys teaching clever calves to drink from a pail. The note playfully asserts farmers continue simple livestock lessons amid odd rumors.
The workers who create popular tunes argue that not all curious compositions are from one source. They say the case shows multiple authors or pieces, challenging the claim of a single origin in court.
Uncle Sam shows off $200 million worth of battleships off Massachusetts coast but notes the historic Mayflower remains the era’s most famed vessel.
The article warns that Messina property fails to promise profits due to fluctuating mood and weak openings, undermining confidence in market stability.
The Duke of Abruzzi reportedly breaks all records in mountain climbing in the Himalaya. He is to be congratulated as mountain exploration is an achievement not granted by birth but earned through effort.
The good old summer time is having things all its own way. The weather men announce that there is nothing in sight at present to suggest any marked changes from existing meteorological conditions.
Dispatches note rising revolutionary disturbances in Hayti and Santo Domingo with familiar names like Jiminez and Jose St. Pierre Gior dani appearing. The situation remains quiet until the Wozy Gilgete engages, otherwise expected activity is limited.
A report to the American Chemical Society biological chemistry section states cheaper beef cuts offer similar food value as tender loins porterhouse steaks and sirloins while requiring longer chewing due to tougher texture.
Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan, reportedly offers another large sum as his wealth is pressed for surrender while reports from Constantinople say he will be tried for his role in last April’s revolt. The possibility of further payments looms as a result.
Castro claims the American government plans wicked schemes to deceive the world. He believes the mighty republic targets him personally and likens U S actions to an elephant shoving an angry ant.
A severe hailstorm swept from the Platte River to Prosser on Friday night, destroying crops across eight miles by two and a half, killing one horse and injuring livestock. Windows shattered, and early settlers report it as the worst hail event in the area with damage estimated around 150000 dollars, possibly higher. The hail persisted for over half an hour, leaving corn fields mown down and vegetation crushed. By Saturday morning residents were freezing ice cream with hail stones.
Bloomfield Nebraska reports another coal vein struck by Bloomfield Gas and Oil Company drilling. First vein six feet thick, second vein reached after five feet rock, third vein found after eight feet rock and fire clay. Third vein quality appears better though thickness unknown. State geologic department to analyze samples. Drilling continues toward 1,800 feet to strike oil.
Charles Kastrau died of heart disease in the Northwestern Railroad yards of Fremont Nebraska on Friday night. He was sixty four and unmarried and had been walking after dinner when he was stricken. The coroner Overgaard declined to hold an inquest. His body was moved to his brother Godfrey Kastrau’s home on South Broad street.
Earl Clark 22 son of South Omaha postmaster drowned Sunday at Marysville mill. He and three companions swam in twenty five feet of water when he was seized by a cramp and could not be reached. Body recovered at five and taken to Staplehurst. They had been harvest field workers.
Lorton elevator chief L F W Horstman, in charge at Nebraska City, Nebraska, nearly died Friday when starting a gasoline engine. He was caught in moving machinery, his clothing tore away, and he was found unconscious with a severe scalp wound and a broken arm.
A birth and a death occurred on Burlington train No 2 Friday morning near McCook and Hastings Nebraska. A baby was born to Mrs Oliver Westolph of Chicago and both mother and child are in satisfactory condition. John Kremer of Omaha died of tuberculosis as the train arrived in Hastings.
Broken Bow Nebraska reports the severest rainstorm in years with nearly three inches of rain in about an hour, followed by a second storm Sunday morning. Wind and hail damaged crops especially in the northwest part of the county.
Rudolph Bluhm died Friday morning from tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail about a week earlier. He had just erected a new home in Seward that was nearly ready for occupancy when the fatal illness took him.
County Superintendent Vogt reports Colfax county population at 4046 for 1909. Mrs. Elizabeth Harpster hanged herself at her daughter’s home near Liberty. Gordon backs a northern state normal school site. Cherry county W C T U held annual convention at Crookston with strong county representation. Treasurers report shows county work receipts $1068.05 and disbursements $1061.45. Nebraska City notes Constable Richard Witte’s long service at age 83. M L Frady of Tobias Merchants hotel died from a hemorrhage. Wheat yields reported in Gage county with fields near Adams averaging 36 and 40 bushels. Vincent Schreier lost $27 and gold watch on Northwestern train. search found nothing. Hall county W C T U convention in Grand Island elected officers. Rozel Bloomingdale injured by hay fork accident near Nebraska City. John Clarence from Cass county appeals murder sentence. Herman Dissmeyer’s son injured by a mule near Adams. Adams carnival planned August 20–21 with over $600 in entertainment. Union old settlers reunion June 21 shows Judge Barnes and ex-Governor Sheldon as orators with ball games and M W A band.
King Edward and Queen Victoria and Albert welcomed Emperor Nicholas on the royal yacht at Spithead. The Russian squadron, led by the Stanart, inspected the British fleet as 150 ships lined the Solent. Bands played the Russian anthem and crowds cheered amid flag draped shores and a rain haze.
Reports show Spain's internal turmoil continuing with Barcelona emerging from isolation and Madrid avoiding a general strike for now. Insurrectionists reportedly control several towns while troops move to crush the revolt ahead of Alejandro Lexour's return from exile. The gunboat Temerario is said to head toward San Felice to aid forces.
A citizens committee appointed by the Colorado Springs chamber of commerce plans a monument to Gen. William J. Palmer founder of Colorado Springs and builder of the D and Rio Grande and Mexican Central railroads. The Fifteenth Pennsylvania cavalry survivors have cast a bronze tablet for Palmer hall at Colorado College to be placed in September.
Secretary of State Junkin sends sample ballots to Nebraska counties for the August 17 1909 primary with rotating candidate order. The plan assigns first names by county and precinct to ensure equal chances across parties and offices including supreme judge and university regents.
Adjutant General Hartigan returns from Ashland where he attended Nebraska national guardsmen state camp. The ten day program featured rifle practice for seasoned troops and camp life drills. Dress parades surpassed prior efforts and team work among officers and men was praised as they shouldered full responsibility for the camp's success.
The state occupation tax, resisted by Omaha firms, is being collected by the secretary of state. Nye-Schneider-Fowler Elevator Co paid its $200 annual tax under protest after M. & O. Railroad Co did so the day before. Total receipts reach $22,000 from about 1,000 corporations, with 7,000 to 8,000 on the books though many are defunct. The annual tax is estimated between $40,000 and $50,000 by collectors, with other forecasts ranging up to $150,000 to $300,000.
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