Local reminiscences and 1937 crop notes from Nebraska town
The item recounts residents and events from days past including Effie Powell and Winnie Bodell cycling to Fairbury, Mrs Geo Diller’s move to Strang, Stark Hayes to Lincoln asylum, Osborns visiting the Omaha exposition, Ed Hawks seeking rheumatism treatment in Lincoln, and Sebaldt Seniors millinery store plans. It also recalls 1937 crop prospects, a night blooming cereus event at the Nelson home, and Steele City’s Diller picnic recollections.
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Geo. Diller
Strang
Nebraska
Fifty Years Ago in Diller and Area
A historical note recalls Isaac Steiner identified as a staunch republican with his son John. It mentions Eli Godshell’s eighty acres bought by Al Tristman for 2100, likely south of the cemetery. Diller public school’s fall term begins September 10 with Prof. C A Mills and Miss Addie Handley. Delegates to the county convention include J B Zook Geo Tonnemaker W H Mathias G B Zook Ike Tonnemaker Geo Clark J O Blauser J D Fanders and Sam Clark Jr.
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Issac Steiner
John
AL Tristman
Eli Godshell
Diller Public School
C A Mills
Addie Handley
J B Zook
Geo. Tonnemaker
W H Mathias
G B Zook
Ike Tonnemaker
Geo Clark
J O Blauser
J D Fanders
Sam Clark Jr
At The Theatres By Jimmy Redmond
A fire-eating belle of the old south and a handsome soldier star in a Reconstruction era romance the Texans Wells Fargo and The Covered Wagon also show. Lovely Joan Bennett Randolph Scott Beery O'Sullivan Morgan shine with satire and tragedy in Part of Seven Seas. Danille Darrieux in The Rage of Paris offers a real laugh and Sing You Sinners with Bing Crosby promises the best show yet.
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Joan Bennett
Randolph Scott
Hollywood
Seven Seas
Wallace Beery
Maureen O'Sullivan
Frank Morgan
Danielle Darrieux
Paris
Bing Crosby
Fort Donelson Heroic Naval and Land Battle Highlighted
Historic Fort Donelson near Clarksville Tennessee drew attention for its dual role in the Civil War. General Grant earned notoriety as Unconditional Surrender Grant after defeating Confederate defenders in early engagements.
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Fort Donelson
Clarksville
Tenn
Grant
Charcoal Limits Spur Iron Industry Revival in Britain
In late sixteenth century Great Britain timber shortages led to government timber cuttings restrictions. The wrought iron industry declined until coke from coal was introduced and the industry revived promptly.
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Great Britain
New Bern Records North Carolina Firsts
New Bern highlights early North Carolina achievements with the first printing press and the first free school in the state.
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North Carolina
New Bern
North Caro
Jumping Deer Behavior Report Contends High Fences Jumped
Wildlife notes state wild deer rarely jump more than a foot high but can travel long distances on the ground. Reports exist of deer clearing 10 to 12 foot fences, suggesting unusual jumping capability under certain conditions.
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Mgr
Parson Weems
George Washington
Mason Locke Weems
Bonham Theatre
Fairbury, Nebraska
Joan Bennet
May Robson
Walter Brennan
Harvey Stephens
Texans Plus
Merchants
Virginia Bruce
Herbert Marshall
Mary Astor
Wallace Berry
Morris O'Sullivan
Port of Seven Seas
Michael Whalen
Danielle Darrieaux
Bob Steele
Arizona Gun Fighter
Plus News
Effie Powell
Winnie Bodell
Fairbury
Stark Hayes
Lincoln
Mrs. Hayes
Hastings
Chas
Osborn
Washington County
Kansas
Omaha Exposition
Ed Hawks
Sebaldt Senior
L Tristman
C W George
North Main Street
Thos Nelson
Deacon Fowler
Steele City
Diller
Allen’s Cash Market
Colorado
P&g
Jimmy Redmond
BuYels Pazijog
Pezeosipur
The
Diller Record
Popular Mechanics
Goodrich
Silvertown
Coodrich S
Ilverton
D. W. Fanders Diller
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