Fragmentary note hints at a social divide and bias
Readable fragments describe a place with wealthy elderly residents guarding money and others showing prejudice. The text hints at social rifts and indifference from those who control resources.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a place with wealthy elderly residents guarding money and others showing prejudice. The text hints at social rifts and indifference from those who control resources.
Fragmented OCR notes mention rye for sale by Henry Wiemers. Other text references Dilter at a Jenson press meet and a barrel delivery of oil, with names like Mrs Kate Tucker and Mrs Dedric Pa, plus addresses in Fairbury Nebraska.
Movements described as brilliant shooting around dawn were reported by several Diller parties. The fragment notes a Sunday morning event with unexplained brightness and a belt-like phenomenon observed near the area.
The garbled text reads like a fragmented note about reducing a finishing bill and mentions a size roll and a plow term. No coherent event, person, or organization is identifiable for a proper news item.
An assortment of short items notes rye for sale by Frank Cully and a wave of social visits. Mentions of a Judge and wife visiting Dr. OrSehrs off Monday evening. Neighbors Blauser and Lamb travel by motor to relatives.
A fragmented note recalls a canyon picnic event with a central participant identified briefly as the one present. Details are sparse but imply a small gathering amid rugged terrain and summer weather.
Relatives and agents gather for a picnic with Wayne Thompson Lucile Ous Lincoln Diller and C. J. Geer noted as part of the family event. Parents expected to join during the gathering.
Jerden Sanman arrived from Lincoln on Monday in a new vehicle and drew wide attention as onlookers saw a shattered garage area and cement foundations scattered on the ground, drawing a strong reaction from witnesses.
A Dakota doctor and relatives journeyed about six miles north of Diller to lakes known for clear waters. They caught a variety of fish and enjoyed the trip, noting the tall, stocky guide and the pleasant scenery along the crystal waters.
Mrs Mills of 621 South street sustained ankle injuries and cuts after a Sunday auto accident. Mrs Mile of 8 Daughter Lane escaped with minor injuries and both were treated after the collision. Police reported a blown tire and the two occupants transported to a local hospital.
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Weele of Curtis Nebraska after illness. Attending mourners include Mrs. Charles Gilliland of Lincoln and Mr and Mrs J Smith Diller and Mrs Clara Meyers of Diller. Wagener Brothers Undertakers handled the burial service with the ceremony taking place in the local cemetery.
Hubert Engleman with his parents Mr and Mrs Augustleman of Beatrice and Henry Hers and family north of Diller left this week for a motor trip to Sheboygan Wisconsin to visit relatives the former fete pmo and the latter Wednesday.
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