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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
2
Excavation for a $20 000 hotel at O Neill proceeds while a new grain elevator nears completion. Several incorporations, land sales, bank charters, and public works updates across Beatrice, Plattsmouth, Ashland, Norfolk, and West Point mark cautious regional growth.
Attorney General Norris Brown and former Chief Justice Sullivan prepare formal complaints against grain men who violate a court restraining order. Probes aim to wind up the grain dealers' combination and protect farmers, with possible contempt actions and criminal prosecutions if needed. The timing hinges on Supreme Court judges' availability and potential speedy proceedings before September 18.
The Nebraska Prohibition Party met in Lincoln and nominated Judge Fred B. Beall for the supreme court and Nathan Wilson and H. T. Sutton for regents. Delegates approved a platform stressing strict enforcement of laws, equal suffrage for those with mental qualifications, and an initiative and referendum amendment. About $890 was raised for the state campaign fund.
C S Albie, believed dead, appeared at Sheriff Bauman's office to claim belongings held since his disappearance. A body matching his description was found near Ames and sent to Lincoln for study. relatives in Rutland, Vermont identified photos. Albie says he was in California on business and had not time to pack. The Ames shooting victim's identity remains likely unknown.
Private Roy Davey of the Lincoln Light Infantry was arrested under guard for allegedly refusing to accompany his company to a military camp at Kearney. Plumber F C Phillips stated six men under a sergeant placed Davey under arrest after he reportedly told workers he could not leave to attend camp. The article notes that during instruction, National Guard units are part of the regular army and bound by the same regulations.
Nebraska Insurance Commissioner may join the examination of the Equitable New York Life and New York Mutual. Auditor Searle is abroad. Pierce and Examiner Wiggins likely to travel to New York to work with actuaries and accountants from several western and central states convened in Chicago.
A Kansas City couple visiting the bride’s father stayed longer than planned. They balked at ham and hominy served at meals insisting they could not eat it. That evening a wagon delivered a box and barrel, prompting the father to reveal the contents. The couple departed the next day.
Healthful milk and butter rely on absolute cleanliness in handling dairy utensils. Many households neglect this by using cheap soap and washing with filthy fats. Use Ivory Soap and thoroughly scald and air all pans and buckets. Eleanor R. Parker.
A fragmentary dialogue notes the unpredictability of favorites winning and the closeness of paying up versus planking down. It also presents snippets: Nell complains about her husband Bjones’ wife being hard to please, while Belle suggests she might not have been easy to please when marrying him.
Defiance Starch promises the largest and finest quality with a money back guarantee. 16 ounces priced at 10 cents invites immediate trial and purchase with bold marketing.
A saying notes that laughter at others’ mishaps makes one angrier at the mocker. It adds that some people become deeply upset if their left hand does not know what their right hand is doing.
A historical ad fragment touts Defiance Starch as unlike others and one third more for ten cents. It includes random quotes and mentions a free copyright book and medical ad references to tuberculosis guidance. The text also contains miscellaneous aphorisms and testimonial-style lines.
Doctor Brigham and many physicians report Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable tonic for female illnesses. A Fitchburg physician cites his daughter and granddaughter benefiting from the remedy and urges women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance toward health.
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