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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
8
The engraving, from a photo not over a year old, is among 15 campus structures in Lin. Removalists urge Nebraskans to abandon and discard them as junk, prompting debate on whether it is good business to waste such buildings.
The 1908 09 Lincoln structure built of iron spot pressed brick terra cotta and reinforced concrete costs 115000 with depreciation to 1912 about 3450 and present value 111550. A move to the state farm would ruin the building. duplicating it today costs 125000 to 150000. A vote favors keeping it in place.
Miss Grace Nelson a South America school teacher arrived Wednesday to visit her sister Mrs. Arthur E Price and spent the afternoon in town.
Miss Irene Hildebrand who nursed Mrs. Millard Gemeny through illness returned yesterday to her Beatrice home.
Mrs Catlett traveled from Beatrice yesterday and planned to see a Lincoln specialist about her rheumatic affection, outlining a medical consultation path.
Miss Verge Shultz who had visited here a few days with Mrs M Wright and Mrs Winnie Wright returned Monday to her home in Beatrice.
Alex Ballard and daughter Miss LG Ballard spent Sunday with relatives in Fairbury and enjoyed a sea visit with old Iowa neighbors they met there.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Blair and son Roe Clark returned to Lincoln Saturday. They arrived for the picnic and stayed a couple of days to visit friends and relatives.
Miss Bessie Cherry a student nurse at Fall Sanitarium Beatrice attended a Diller picnic last week and called on her parents Mr and Mrs W A Cherry at their home.
Lincoln visitors Mr and Mrs Billy Hull were at the Bell home when Mrs Millard Gemeny was called for by illness. A 260 pound Jersey cow, claimed as a renowned beast, bore a 41 pound calf at Kanade City stock yards. The cow arrived in a cattle shipment and the owner received 17 50, though the present owner refused 150 for the animal.
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An eight pound girl was born on the 19th to Mr and Mrs Sam Clark of Lincoln formerly of this city and Wymore. Mrs W A Carico and her little daughter who visited Diller relatives for the picnic returned Friday to their home at Wymore.
George Shepherdson of Bradshaw Nebraska visited at his sister in law Mrs Nancy Robertson's home and left Wednesday for Iowa City Iowa. Mr and Mrs J E Hayworth of Omaha arrived last week to attend the Diller picnic and plan to stay until next Sunday visiting Soo Nha and friends in the area.
Misa Murphy of Vesta Nebraska, who taught in the Weigel district south of town three years ago, arrived Wednesday to visit with her friend Mrs. Quinter Fry and accompanied by her little niece.
Miss Mamie Jackson returned to her home in Lincoln after visiting with her sister Mrs. 0. J. Mayborn and family. Mrs. Mayborn accompanied her as far as Odell where Mamie spent the afternoon with friends.
Mrs W A Cherry returned Wednesday from Endicott where she had visited her niece Miss Eleanor Walburn who was operated on by a Sabetha surgeon assisted by Dr Dieh of this locality.
A dairy and food show at the state fair will include a butter model of a man driving a plow tied to horses. A 10 by 14 model milk house demonstrates milk care and treatment. A model cow barn hosts five dairy cow types Jerseys Guernseys Holsteins and a plain cow. A calf barn and silo will be shown with five cows milked using modern methods.
A poultry journal writer warns duck breeders that little ones showing fits or dying may suffer colic or indigestion. Adjust feeding by reducing corn meal or corn bread to prevent indigestion. If illness persists after changes and despite new food, burying the dead ducks is advised.
A lecture-style excerpt quotes Senator Beveridge on thrift as a foundation of success. It argues saving money builds opportunity, personal efficiency reduces waste of time and effort, and that many achievers create their own luck by disciplined earnings and investments.
George W. Berge, Democratic candidate for governor, argues removal would cost about three million dollars and urges retaining and enlarging the current campus. He calls for liberal funding but insists on strict business management and opposes moving the university.
State Senator Charles M. Skiles of the old Nineteenth district has accepted the Democratic nomination for regent. In his acceptance letter he opposes removal of the campus, warns of costs and disruption, and argues for growth and expansion of the university campus and farm school lands. He cites alumni loyalty, campus traditions, and the impact on student needs and opportunities.
Will M Maupin a Democratic candidate for railway commissioner declares opposition to removing the campus and extending it to the downtown site. He argues against the move citing potential injuries to the state farm school, expense, and the dream of idealists as reasons.
Dr H L Wells warns that removing the university would be a useless waste of money amid Democratic campaign discourse. The fragment hints at a political contest for a representative seat in the Twenty-first district with OCR errors obscuring details.
A 1913 legislative session note shows one of nine senators who opposed the university removal still maintains his opposition. The fragment confirms continued belief against the removal despite prior votes.
The decisive issue is which arrangement best serves the university's growth—removal to the state farm or extension of the city campus. Voters on November 3 will choose between House Roll No. 345 Paragraph A for removal and Paragraph B for extension, amid mainly nonpartisan considerations.
Charles Ruden, Republican candidate for state senator in the Eighth district, argues that keeping the university in Lincoln is best. He says relocation would not benefit the public and emphasizes cost concerns.
J H Hollen beck declares he will oppose removal with all his power as a candidate for representative in the Forty ninth district. The remark frames his campaign stance amid district debates on the removal issue.
Rev. W. L. Gaston, Republican candidate for state senator in the Twenty-third district, states opposition to removing the university to the farm. He frames the stance as a defense of local interests and academic continuity.
J. F. Hanson, progressive candidate for state auditor, states he is opposed to consolidating the agricultural college and the general university on a single campus.
Democratic candidate F. M. Broome of the Seventy third district urges voters to back a provision retaining the university at its current site and authorize new buildings as decided.
A. A. Maley offers 600 acres for sale in Republican City Nebraska. The listing highlights ample land in Nebraska with potential agricultural use and investment value.
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