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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
2
July reports show farm mortgage activity totaling 26500 with releases and city property filings. Notable items include J B Hoover’s death connection to Nemaha, a serious injury from a thunderstorm in Monroe, and a rebuilt Osceola weather service aided by Hinshaw.
A massive collision and flood toppled a Denver Rio Grande express near Eden Colorado eight miles north of Pueblo. Officials estimate eighty to one hundred dead or missing as cars were swept downstream. Engineer Hinman died and the engine submerged. Fireman Mayfield escaped after leaping clear.
Superior Court Judge G. Wheeler in Bridgeport restrains M. Merritt & Son from using a label alleged to infringe United Hatters of North America. The decision gives unions standing before the court and upholds the legality of union labor contracts. It also notes strikes are less permanent than court rulings, which have lasting effects.
The state fish and game commission will feature an albino catfish and a sixty pound member of the same tribe at the state fair. The albino is the second of its kind captured in Nebraskan waters and is under Superintendent O'Brien at the South Bend hatcheries. The sixty pound fish came from the Missouri river and now resides at the hatcheries as the collection's pride.
The opening of the Boston Milling company plant in Fremont Nebraska attracted the Omaha Commercial club. Music by the First Regiment band and the Ladies band of Norfolk accompanied speeches by local leaders and business figures. Governor Mickey could not attend. Ross L Hammond of the Fremont Tribune spoke in his stead. The five story mill reportedly represents the state’s finest machinery and capacity.
The post office department orders five new rural free delivery routes in Nebraska to begin service September. Belgrade in Nance county Route 1 covers 27.5 miles serving about 500 people with 110 houses. Boone in Boon county Route 1 spans 26.5 miles serving 505 people and 101 houses. Elwood in Gosper county Route 1 runs 30 miles serving 570 people and 140 houses. Huntley in Harlan county Route 1 extends 28 miles serving 80 people and 100 houses. Johnson in Nemaha county adds Route 2 at 26 miles serving 800 people and 100 houses. Also listed are appointments in Nebraska rural carrier service effective August 15 and August 1s for Bloomfield Emerson B Shelley Virgil E Shelley Holstein Ansley Naponee Lafayette Ford Flora Ford and others with carriers and substitutes.
The item details a schedule or column about two cities, New York and Colorado Springs, over a week. It describes events or notes from a weekly record focusing on activities, appearances, or updates linked to both locations. The piece reads as a concise, era-appropriate digest of happenings and observations.
One robber, John Christie, led Special Agent McFetridge to the cache eight miles below the Bear Mountain scene, recovering securities valued at $50,000 cash and diamonds. The loot included flour sack contents and a split money package, with $170 in silver found under a stone. Christie, taken to Phillipsburg, faces trial in September.
The article outlines three divisions of the Canadian Northwest. It notes arid southern Alberta, rich wheat belts, and northern mixed farming with dairying and stock. It cites growth in cattle shipments, rail networks, and government land sales, urging settlers to pursue diverse farming and take advantage of markets in British Columbia and Great Britain.
Articles filed in Aurora Nebraska by the Omaha and Central railway with incorporators Anthony Texter Charles J Heim Charles H Deeter Frank J Heim and Anthony G Buski. Authorized capital 1 5 million. Purpose to construct and operate an electric railway from Omaha to Hastings. Beginning June 23 1904 termination June 23 2003. Promoters are Chicago men and the syndicate is strong.
The Chicago Federation of Labor representing nearly 300000 union members pledges moral and financial support to the stock yards strike. Michael J Donnelly president of the strikers union presented the case to the federation, which includes every labor union in Chicago.
A short domestic scene shows Dorothy comforting a sick baby brother as the mother warns her to be gentle about teething. The exchange ends with Dorothy asking if hair cutting could make him sicker, reflecting a child's curiosity and concern.
The note claims grocers will not stock Native Starch due to on hand of other brands. Defiance starch offers 16 oz for the same price and requires no cooking, suggesting customers should switch to Defiance.
The reader notes a shop display defaced with an artist’s signature scribble and humor about family finances. A joking exchange touches on marriage expenses and ideals of statesmen, with characters pondering support for a future family and the value of money.
Bay City August 8 special report notes Mr K Henley of this city adds evidence that Dodd's Kidney Pills are a cure for rheumatism. He says after sixteen years of suffering and trying many medicines, the pills gave relief equal to all others combined and he recommends them to sufferers of acute rheumatism, explaining the link to uric acid being removed by healthy kidneys.
Mrs Mother Gray, a nurse at a New York Children's Home, promotes a powder to cure feverishness and teething troubles, move the bowels, and destroy worms. Sold by all druggists. sample free from A Olrasted LeRoy New York.
A fragment suggests a girl feigns interest in another to gauge a man’s feelings. The idea implies the man has a fair chance if he believes the rival is real and ordered by circumstance. The tone hints at social dating observations from an older era.
It is now generally agreed that many of the shampoos in use are injurious to the hair. The best treatment is vent brushing and absolute cleanliness. The hair in a lather of Ivory Soap suds and rinse thoroughly. Let the last water be cool as it closes the pores of the skin and prevents colds. Eleanor R. Parker.
A thoughtful line notes that many men who take themselves seriously are perceived as comical by those around them. The remark suggests social optics override self earnestness.
An advertisement-like note praises Defiance Starch for being unlike others and "one-third more for 10 cents" while citing a high grade tobacco in Lewis' Factory products from Peoria Illinois. It includes a testimonial and a quoted line about Piso's Cure for Consumption.
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