Diller Area Notes On Local Activity And News
Paul Beckwith returned Wednesday from Lincoln. Col Hiatt of Odell was a business visitor Wednesday. Mrs Delmar Hale visited relatives at Burchard. President Wilson rejected the Pope peace proposals. J H Pittengper has a barn foundation in at his farm four miles northwest of Diller. Charley Fisher went to Alliance where he owns a farm. Beckwith enlisted in the aviation corps at the naval recruiting Station in Lincoln. Forest Hartzel and wife left for relatives in Iowa and Dixon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hiatt
Odell
Diller
J. H. Pittengper
Charley Fisher
Alliance
Nebr
Paul Beckwith
Avation Corps
Naval Recruitng Station
Lincoln
Mrs. Forest Hartzel
Iowa
Dixon, Ill
Pittengers Visit Diller Relatives After Beatrice Trip
Mr and Mrs H J Pittenger arrived from Beatrice Tuesday evening and have been visiting Diller relatives, renewing family ties during their stay.
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H. J. Pittenger
Beatrice
Diller
McPaul man visits kin while noting abundance of alligators
T M Hood of McPaul Indiana was a subscription caller yesterday and is visiting brother Charley and relatives in the area. He comments that there are too many of the critter that bites in this land of the tree and the home of the good natured.
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T. M. Hood
McPaul, In
Charley
Rhue Green Departs for Trumbull Nebraska Teaching Contract
Rhue Green left on the early Tuesday train bound for Trumbull Nebraska where he is under contract to teach the upcoming school year.
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Rhue Green
Trumbull
Nebr
Doctor Diehl Returns From Omaha Trip After Infant Operation
Dr. Diehl came back Tuesday evening from Omaha where he had taken the three weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Slocum for an operation.
Office Closed Notice From Dr Curtis in Fairbury
The office of Dr W L Curtis in Fairbury Nebraska will be closed from August 13 2017 through September 2 2017.
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W. L. Curtis
Fairbury
Nebr
Cause of Despondency and Digestive Tablets
Untidy fragment notes that despondency is linked to illness. It mentions tablets that supposedly ease digestion and stimulate bowel movement. The text uses unclear terms and misspellings, making specifics hard to determine.
Public sale of household goods slated for A. Ti Watson
A. Ti Watson announces a public sale of household goods at the residence tomorrow Saturday at 2 PM. Items include five stores of varied kinds as part of the auction action.
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A. Ti Watson
Corn fodder to be cut this fall despite feed shortage
Under existing conditions a lot of corn fodder should be cut this fall. A shortage of rough feed is predicted and prairie hay alfalfa and seven oat straw are already selling at fancy figures.
Miss Mildred Luffkin Visits Diller Then Lincoln Return
Miss Mildred Luffkin who stayed with Miss Averil Fouts in Diller returned Tuesday to Lincoln. She was accompanied by Miss Fouts who will spend a few days visiting in the State capital.
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Mildred Luffkin
Diller
Averil Fouts
Lincoln
Miss Fouts
Farmers report tough plowing and stray red pig found
Farmers say plowing is hard as a red pig weighing about 50 pounds goes missing. A finder reported to the Record office. 21 R. F. Starr and family plan an auto trip to Wyoming. Epley completed a new corn crib and granary on a farm 24 miles north of town. Wm Rathburn and family with others visited Miss Ballard. Everett Green has recovered and is driving the ice wagon though weather may end his run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Epley
Everett Green
Alterations at John Jobman’s Garage Front
Workmen reshape the garage front this week replacing dual entrances with a single centered entry flanked by large windows on both sides.
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John Jobman
Mrs Koepsel Plans Move to Lincoln For Schooling
Mrs Addie Koepsel of Endicott visited Diller Monday and announced she has secured a residence in Lincoln. She will move soon to place her two children in school.
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Addie Koepsel
Endicott
Diller
Lincoln
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for sudden bouts of colic or diarrhoea in summer. It claims the product is worth many times its cost and emphasizes readiness for any family member.
Vera Green Receives Sendoff Before Kansas Move
A group of Vera Green’s young friends gave her a farewell party Wednesday evening before she leaves with her father C. A. Green and family to settle in Atchison Kansas. The Rex moving picture show was the venue where they gathered for a pleasant sendoff.
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Vera Green
C. A. Green
Atchison, Kans
Reflections on the Newspaper Man’s Burden and Public Shaming
A critical musing on how editors face harsh abuse when expressing opinions while avoiding offense. The writer laments the pressure to be harmless, accurate, and nonoffensive, arguing the role can stifle truth and strong commentary.
Free Circus at State Fair Sets Big Show for All
Nebraska State fair runs September 3 to 7 with Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace trained animal circus free to all gate entrants. Three rings two platforms and a steel arena will host daily shows twice a day in a grand, un-tented display of wild animal feats.
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Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace
Miss Edith Wrigely Visits Lincoln Friends
Miss Edith Wrigely of Lincoln visits here with Miss Grace Myers. Pianos tuned or rebuilt by W L Loyd, eighteen years with Steinways, New York. Leave orders at the Record office. Fred Shutt visited Lincoln relatives dealing with an uncle in declining health. Mr and Mrs Sherm Cully, former locals, arrived from Gage Oklahoma to visit Diller relatives.
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Edith Wrigely
Lincoln
Grace Myers
W. L. Loyd
Steinways
New York
Record Office
Fred Shutt
Sherm Cully
Gage, Okla
Diller
Carmony Returns From Auto Trip to Corning Kans Farm
Reverend F. A. Carmony came back Wednesday evening from a car journey to Corning Kansas where he owns a farm. He went there to inspect and look after the property.
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F. A. Carmony
Corning
Kans
Wohlfarth and Patton Visit Byron Residence After Picnic
Miss Gretchen Wohlfarth accompanied Maxine and Phyllis Patton who had visited here since before the picnic to their Byron home Tuesday evening.
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Gretchen Wohlfarth
Maxine
Phyllis Patton
Byron
Ruth Anderson and brother return from Yere visit
Miss Ruth Anderson and her brother Arvid, who visited Yere with cousin W.E. Ander son and wife, returned Tuesday to their Maple City Kansas home.
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Miss
Ruth. Anderson
Arvid
Yere
W.E. Anderson
Maple City
Kans
Limited Nebraska Troops Will Report to Camp Sept 5
Only five percent of Nebraska drafted troops will be sent to camp on September 5 due to incomplete housing facilities at Fort Riley. The move will affect just six or seven men from Jefferson County.
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Ft Riley
Jefferson County
Piody Medicine Praised Across Families
The passage notes strong approval for a medicine named piody or Peck ce medy across households. Quote describes personal use and belief in its exceptional quality and healing potential.
Story in Martinaville Republican causes Mrs Warthen to seek verification
The August 9 1917 issue of The Story Is True The Martinaville Ind Republic an article Mrs Sarah Warthen of Diller questions as false. She wrote to verify its accuracy and received an answer.
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Martinaville
Ind
Republican
Sarah Warthen
Diller
Beware of Strange Peddlers Warned After Poison Incident
A Clayton county letter from Mrs. E E Harper warns residents after a peddler stayed for dinner at a neighbor's home and poisoned beans with a deadly powder. The victim died within twenty minutes. authorities note the danger of strangers.
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John Edwards
West
Washington Street
E. E. Harper
Clay County
Harper
Mrs Ralph Suchter and baby visit relatives for county fair
Mrs Ralph Suchter and her baby traveled Tuesday to visit relatives and attend the county fair in the area.
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Ralph Suchter
Baby
Local Residents Return From Visits as School Prep Starts
Mrs Ada Payne Cully and daughter Gladys returned Wednesday from visiting relatives at University Place. Dr and Mrs H Baugueas returned Tuesday from a motor trip to Wood River Neb where they visited relatives. Mrs Ralph Maw and sons who had visited here with Mr and Mrs Steve Maw returned Tuesday to their home at O Neil Neb. The school rooms are being renovated and improvements made in prep for the opening of school Sept 10.
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Ada Payne Cully
Gladys
University Place
H.—Baugueas
Wood River
Nebr
Ralph Maw and Sons
Steve Maw
O'Neil
Marriage License Issued in Fairbury for Renz and Glathar
A marriage license was issued in Fairbury to Clarence E. Renz and Gertarde E. Glathar. The ceremony was to take place last evening, but the notice appeared too late for this issue of the Record.
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Fairbury
Clarence E. Renz
Gertarde E. Glathar
Are You One of Them Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Relief
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwin New York credits Chamberlain's Tablets with ending a six month stomach spell of gas and severe pains after a single dose relieved pain and a full course cured her. The tablets do not relieve pain but help prevent its recurrence after relief.
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Chamberlain
Model Rural School Building at State Fair Exhibit
The Educational Department at the State Fair promotes Class L exhibits including a Model Rural School Building and Grounds with Teacherage athletic grounds garden plot and complete school plant. Visit September 3 to 7 to get ideas for building in your district and be surprised by innovations.
Bank Statement Certification in Jefferson County
Notary Franx T Mee swears and certifies the statement of Mayborn Cashier of the Chore Veil Bank in Jefferson County Nebraska. Date sworn is May 25 1917. Notary seal recorded with commission expiration February 21 1918.
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State of
Nebraska
Jefferson
J. Ae
Chore Veil Bank
Sambaine
Mayborn
Letter on local merchants and a call for signed critique
A lengthy unsigned communication questions local merchants and urges buyers to vote with their wallets. The writer labels himself a rural friend and argues conditions merit debate while noting a lack of verifiable facts. The piece advocates collaboration between farmers and merchants if problems exist and stresses the town’s support for Diller businesses.
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Diller
Garbled Banking Statement Sworn by Notary 1917
A sworn statement from the cashier of Gusts Banking Board appears, detailing accounting figures and a report to a Nebraska county official. Notarization is noted with Franx T. as Notary Public, dated the 24th day of an unspecified month in 1917.
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H. Schnuelle
Nebraska
County
Jefferson
Franx T.i
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