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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
6
A collage of quotes and opinions covers topics from nobility and anonymity to romance and finance. It notes 40 day candor and 28 day eagle periods, and mocks anonymous letter writers while contrasting views on kissing and marriage across Kansas and Cairo.
In Jamaica drought worsens while readers note Swettenham’s loss. A Texas judge decides a table fork is not a deadly weapon, suggesting in Texas the fork is seen as a useless ornament.
The remark notes relief that Mark Twain will visit a nation where he can access a bathroom across the street without long travels, signaling improved public facilities expectations.
A soft-hearted burglary incident ends with the thieves returning a stolen watch after discovering the engraving From. Mother on the case. The note prompts sympathy and prompts police to close the case with the recovered item.
In dealings with Mark Twain the British show cunning restraint, keeping him from recounting humorous observations about women abroad.
An English censor of American customs remarks that Americans do not sit down gracefully. He suggests the habit formed from hard sits on England during past incidents. The comment hints at cultural differences in demeanor and seating manners between the two countries.
A trap used in French shooting sessions captures cock partridges by luring them with a mirror. The bird sights its reflection and rushes to attack, triggering the trap as it enters the decoy setup.
An editorial note claims American children face four counts by the National Educational Association, though the average man could imagine ten or twelve offenses for the boy next door.
The Canadian census bureau reports a six year population increase of 1 133 585 with many new citizens from the United States forming a desirable element of the population and contributing to national growth.
The Hague talks lead to a pact where France and Great Britain agree with Spain to preserve the status quo in the Mediterranean. The agreement reflects the peace conference spirit among the major powers and aims to keep the region peaceful without entangling new disputes.
Fire broke out on a British steamer that seemed doomed until extinguished. With the vessel capable of being raised, owners debated blowing her up to avoid total loss and preserve value.
A Denver bank teller explains a lie detection method based on voice and body cues. He says avoiding eye contact reveals truthfulness, while a liar shows hesitation and throat clearing as he speaks.
Kingsley of the New York Life Insurance Company addresses policyholders detailing four core points. He emphasizes strict economy widest publicity for the company as a global institution and pursuing new business under law while prioritizing policy-holders' interests.
The article notes Spain’s literacy gap with only about five percent literate, 2.5 percent literate but illiterate, and 62 percent entirely illiterate. It cites south Spain as lacking readable clerks and postmen, who are unpaid by the state and paid by letter recipients, charging at least one cent per letter.
Dr. Juliet Severance recalls a medical college case from 1858 about a gouty rheumatic patient unable to move and to endure a strict abstinent diet. Dr. R T Trall teaches the need for discipline while the patient groans that he wants to enjoy life. The piece ends with a sharp remark about the cold-storage brand of affection.
A testimonial extols Postum as a coffee alternative curing stomach and nervous issues. The speaker notes family members and neighbors improved after quitting coffee, claiming others were similarly helped. The ad invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
Reports from Charles E. Haynie of International Harvester and F D Levering of Central Grains claim Nebraska winter wheat averages near twenty bushels per acre with total output close to last year’s 50 million plus bushels. Government figures list 2,517,000 acres sown and last year’s crop at 52,288,000 bushels.
The state board of assessment nears final order after increasing merchandise valuation in Douglas county by 15 percent and reducing Lancaster county merchandise by 5 percent. A seven mill total state tax is levied, with 1 mill for outstanding warrants and 1 mill for the university, remaining unchanged by law. No school tax is levied amid repealed statutes and a $100,000 appropriation for weak districts and high schools.
Sutton National bank has posted a 4000 bond and is named a state depository. First National bank of North Bend and National bank of Ashland each bonded for 5000 are also designated. Funds will shift from Commercial National Fremont First National Hastings German National Hastings and Fullerton National, carrying 2000 to 5000 dollars each, as they resist the new 3 percent rate after 2 percent.
Representative D. J. Killen of Gage county, president of the state pharmaceutical association, conferred with Food Commissioner J. W. Johnson regarding the poison label requirements and enforcement.
The Lincoln State Fair runs September 26 with promises of record entries across all departments. Secretary Mellor notes heavy exhibits, larger livestock and horse classes, expanded implement displays, and daily airship flights by Chas J. Strobel at the Jamestown Exposition style event.
State Treasurer L G Brian reports July balance of 439175 23 with 433671 35 cash in state depositories and 5503 88 cash on hand. Redemption fund from a one mill levy totaled 23109 69, with about that amount paid to redeem warrants. Total trust funds uninvested 148680 55 including 1455522 in the permanent school fund. Total invested funds in interest bearing securities rise to 7672167 82, with bonds 6685137 35 and state warrants 1037030 47.
Dr A 8 von Mansfelde of Ashland files with the secretary of state to appear on the Republican primary ballot for university regent. The form also lists district judge candidates A B R Olson Wisner Henry E Maxwell Omaha Hiwood T Hudson Schuyler and L K Alder Ainsworth all Republicans in their respective districts.
Deputy Food Commissioner J W Johnson announces inspectors Mrs Harriet A MacMurphy of Omaha as food inspector and Mr Molyneaux of Omaha as drug inspector. James Berkoff, Iowa graduate, from Iowa, added to the dairy inspectors list.
The supreme court clerk H C Lindsey issued a death warrant on behalf of the court directing Warden A D Beemer of the penitentiary to hang Harrison Clark who was convicted in Omaha of the murder of Joseph Fleury. The supreme court affirmed the death penalty and fixed August 30 between 11 a m and 3 p m as the execution window.
Independent packing houses to be built in Havelock to serve AllianceNebraska and Alliance company in Alliance with capital stock of 25000 fully subscribed. Charlies Williams of Sioux City organizes a packing company in Havelock. Alliance operation to process 100 cattle or more daily.
The Adjutant General Schwarz office confirms no change to the national guard encampment date. The camp will open Monday August 12 as previously planned.
Lincoln Commercial Club Secretary Whitten offers to arrange spice rooms for attendees with no lodging during State Fair week. Hotel tiles will be secured to provide sleeping space for visitors.
A New York dealer promotes a coral pink polyantha rose named Rennchen Muller with revoluta curling petals and compact height for bedding or pot forcing. The piece also discusses Ficus pandurata as a distinct rubber plant option and a grafting method, plus general plant care including soil, mulch, and weed control.
Peel and cut rhubarb and weigh it. For every pound of rhubarb use three fourths of a pound of sugar. Cook rhubarb without water until reduced to half. Boil sugar with a little water to a ball stage. Add rhubarb, stir, cook five minutes, then fill jars.
A retro jelly recipe describes making a gelatin dessert with lemon juice sugar and sherry or madeira. It is molded in oval wine glasses or egg shells and a marshmallow is added at the center before finishing in champagne glasses with a splash of sherry.
A cooking note advises moistening dough with a little soda stirred in to make light flaky pie crusts. It suggests using less lard while maintaining rich flavor and digestibility.
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