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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
4
One year prepaid rate shown as 1.60 and 16. post office entry as second class matter. Advertising rates provided on request. Local ads charged at six cents per line per insertion.
The Daykin people celebrate a new high building valued at $25,000 under construction in their town. The project reflects local pride and communal progress as progress continues.
A picnic committee member was cornered by three locals who argued an old fashioned picnic needed chuck luck and sick horses, but he could not be swayed.
The writer finds it comical to watch a locomotive hauling a Burling ton motor car and one coach, whistling at each quarter mile to show what it carries. The piece praises the old Iron Horse for reliability as it travels.
The piece laments seeing young women in tavern booths drinking beer pretzels and smoking alongside men. It argues that old fogies must accept the growing drinking habit among women as a social change.
Odell has two beer taverns two hard liquor retail stores a wholesale hard liquor warehouse with many bottled goods and a wholesale beer business. Despite abundant outlets many dealers say the hard liquor shops are not performing well and people will be ready for the picnic.
The Plymouth News argues state police can be trained officers under civil service who can pursue criminals beyond county lines, unlike locally elected officials limited by county borders.
The Society for the Taking Care of Other People's Business held a special meeting last week to discuss young men in trunks and girls in shorts. It notes no outcome yet and mocks health claims about sun tan.
University of Nebraska forester seeks the location of the state’s largest elm. A notable tree on A C Morris Farm along Prairie Creek near Stromsburg measures 162 inches around at four feet. The tree is in a state preservation area and could live for many years.
The new wheat adjustment program replaces the expiring contract and runs 1936 to 1939 with option to withdraw after two years. It imposes a 15 percent base acreage reduction in 1936 and allows up to 25 percent variation in later years. Chester C. Davis AAA administrator says protections apply for performance and potential Supreme Court outcomes. Nebraska readiness to sign contracts and issue them to producers ahead of seeding time is noted.
The Odell picnic ended its twelfth annual event with entertainment from local talent including a vocal solo and a long distance bicycle stunt. The grounds near the school hosted rides and concessions as Odell beat Humboldt 2 to 1 in a tight opening game and later defeated Plymouth 22 to 2.
A Hutchinson Record paragraph notes a Newton girl who quit a regular date saying a fellow’s hesitation to embrace an opportunity shows his character. Another Newton girl complains a boat ride on Athletic Lake ended with the boy too bashful to hug the shore.
Fragmentary text shows a mention of E Henry of Inle sia a Colt and a reference to keeping a baked item secret for years. No clear event or context is discernible.
At a Tuesday musicale at Mildred Mayborn home Darrel Beckwith won first prize for most points January to August and Fern Nippert placed second. Gretchen Fanders told a Circus Story as several piano numbers and clown acts were performed by performers including Ina Ring Folk Patricia Bevan Brett Lemont and Denice Anderson.
A Kansas City Star excerpt describes the true horse swapper who sizes up a horse by teeth and build, tests its running or work ability, and may condemn it to pressure the owner. Skilled traders know tricks to "ginger" a plug horse to hide flaws, revealing a common or worthless animal once the pep fades.
An Indianpolish News writer extols the groundhog or woodchuck as a year round benefactor to skunks rabbits ground squirrels and other creatures by digging tunnels and abandoned dens that become homes for those less inclined to dig. Once hunted by wolves and wildcats the groundhog now faces mainly fox and dog threats and guards its den when danger nears using sharp front teeth as weapons.
Creditors of the estate of Allen F Colman deceased in Jefferson County Nebraska are notified that the filing deadline for claims is November 29 1935 and the debt payment deadline is August 3 1936. A claims hearing will occur November 30 1985 at 9:00 AM in the County Court room to examine hear and adjust all claims. Dated August 3 1935 R Bee County Judge. First pub Aug 9 last Aug 23
Final account and report of administration with will annexed filed by the administrator for the Estate of Charles Brandt died in Jefferson County Nebraska. Hearing set for August 30 1935 at 9 am before the county court to determine heirs at law and finalize settlement. All interested appear contest if desired. Dated August 6 1935 County Judge E R Bee seal. First publication August 9 last publication August 23
Creditors of the estate of Sarah J Walmap deceased must file debts by July 27 1936 in the County Court of Nebraska. The court will hear and allow claims on November 25 1935 at 9:00 AM. Dated July 26 1935 E R Bee attorney for forest estate. First publication Aug 2 last Aug 16.
The piece notes how fashion and child play reflected the guillotine era after the French revolution. Women wore hair styled in ways linked to executioner imagery while dresses bore chain and iron motifs. Toys echoing beheadings appeared, illustrating the era's lasting cultural impact.
Thomas Jefferson, the third U S president and Father of American Democracy, was born April 8, 1743. He viewed farming as the best occupation and the foundation of all wealth and pursued scientific farming, improving methods and introducing new crops by studying Europe.
Camel biology shows water storage in stomach cells and fat in the hump may act as a metabolic reservoir. This mechanism helps camels endure long dry spells with limited drinking water potential.
Advertises a Sunday package from Good Stories Woman's World and Illustrated with togethered titles. Mentions a $1.85 price and delivery via onroute postal service, highlighting a gentle woman readership and a circle journal offer.
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