This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
5
A mixed local page lists ads for Christmas seals and a second-hand cook stove for sale. It notes dental services by Leach in Fairbury and Moon & Son quality monuments, plus Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop. Various visits and local theater events are mentioned including Ruth Chatterton in Once A Lady at Bonham theater with a two-for-one ticket offer.
Diller Farmers Grain Co led by R. Andrews advertises constant hog purchases. They offer the highest market price and buy any day, urging sellers to receive a bid first before selling at home.
In a physiology lesson a teacher asks Mary for the stomach function. The girl replies that the stomach’s function is to hold up the petticoat, creating a humorous misinterpretation in front of the class.
An old countrywoman visits the ticket office to ask train schedules to Philadelphia. The clerk quotes two-two to two, prompting her startled exclamation and a humorous miscommunication about the whistle.
Hiram A Packer aged 62 a well known farmer living 14 miles north and 24 east of Diller Neb committed death by own action early Monday morning by hanging Poor health is thought to be responsible for his act He leaves a wife a daughter Mia a son Francis and another son Guy Leonard of Edison Funeral services were held at his late residence Wednesday afternoon Rev Ludwick of Lincoln officiating Interment was in Prairie Home cemetery
Relatives attending Hiram Packer's funeral included Mr and Mrs Chas Packer of Beatrice Mr and Mrs Will Packer and Mr and Mrs Perley Packer of Wood River Mr and Mrs Frank Frisbie of Fairbury Mr and Mrs Henry Frisbie Mother Bodley and daughter Anna and Mr and Mrs Williams of Lincoln and George Bodley from western Nebraska.
A country banker argues that if every farmer in his county owned five good cows and sold milk or cream, annual cash returns would cover taxes and licenses and fund household needs. The plan would also boost soil fertility and provide calves for herd growth. Bankers would back the purchase of five cows to expand dairy herds.
Mr and Mrs Henry Schnuelle celebrated 50 years of marriage on Monday December 7 1931 at their home seven miles north of Diller Nebraska. A bountiful duck dinner followed by a program from children and grandchildren included Rev Kohler. A long guest list from Scot land Harbine Jansen Beatrice Hollenberg Fairbury and Odell attended. The Schnuelles were married December 7 1881 and have eleven children with two sons deceased. A stolen car from Dr Rice of Odell was recovered last week.
NCSA members gather at Mrs. L M Cavett’s home on December 2 for a Roll Call on cause of present mood. Contests prize winners include Mrs Carico for dates and Mrs Waggoher for Word Picture. Mrs Theo Henrichs also wins. Mr Cavett showcases a radio bench wood mystery and guests attend.
For sale New Zealand rabbits and a male, all stock. Contact Harry Patton. Mr and Mrs Henry Frisbie of Lincoln plan to move to the city if suitable employment can be found.
Plate supper at Dist. 57 four miles south of Diller on Wednesday evening. Everyone welcome. Bessie Novoty, Teacher.
County Treasurer August Kroll reports strong early personal tax receipts in Jefferson county with 1449 payments totaling 45 823.78 by November 27. Burlington railroad paid 18 372.73 and Rock Island railroad contributed 20 567.53 later, aiding year to date gains versus last year.
The Health Magazine argues hobbies help mental and physical health by providing enjoyment with minimal equipment. Doctors Kilander and Knapp discuss guiding children to interests to use leisure time wisely and reduce nervous breakdowns in an era of rising leisure demands.
The article describes hand woven linen praised for marvelous fineness, detailing its use in a continental bride’s trousseau and recalling 18th century loom practices. It notes the shift from damask to damask-backed designs and emphasizes the harmony of woven patterns with china in table settings.
The article notes Galen as a renowned philosopher and physician active in Pergamum and Lireore around 190 A D He is described as a medieval authority in medicine and pharmacy Charles H LaWall cites his influence in Four Thousand Years of Pharmacology A wedding cake used in Galen s era reportedly included aromatics and curminatives called wustacea served to curb indigestion from overindulgence
The reader is told oceans stay salty because land rivers carry mineral salts to sea. As water erodes rocks, it dissolves salts and delivers them to oceans, where accumulation makes seas progressively saltier over time.
A confusing fragment describes how to treat furniture or surfaces with damp cloths and tepid water. It mentions using little pure soap or a few drops of olive oil on a cloth, then wiping with a soft dry cloth or clean chameta.
Fragmentary text notes that consonants did not appear in Western alphabets until the sixteenth century. It mentions the letter I or a form used to represent a monastic form and hints at a form creeping into the alphabet.
The term Dark Ages denotes the early medieval period roughly from 476 AD to the 10th century, characterized by perceived intellectual decline after the fall of Rome. It explains why historians sometimes call this era the Park Ages and discuss its cultural and scholarly downturn.
An irritable old woman scolds a very fat man in a theater jam. He responds with a puzzled apology about a sigh. The exchange reflects a tense social moment in a crowded venue.
A fragmentary dialogue mentions George Washington and Andrew Jackson in a humorous exchange about a cow going dry. The text is garbled and lacks clear event details or dates.
Report of the Condition of Miller County Bank Nebraska at close of business November 28 1981. Resources include cash in banks and deposits from state banks, loans and deposits, real estate, and contingencies. Cashier Mayborn sworn before Fuse F. At dated December 106. Commission expires 1986.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.