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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
6
A partial grocery list shows bulk coffee rice pumpkin and pork and beans items with prices and weights. Several lines reference Wind Mill brand pork and beans five pound peanut butter and salted white fish. broom and cookies appear with unit prices.
A dense OCR of a men s wear price list shows stripe overalls blue denim shirts work garments and accessories. Items include Mackinaws caps mittens sweaters and hot water bottles with prices ranging from pennies to several dollars. The sheet lists brands like Galloway Fur Coat and Peroxide bottles with assorted discounts.
A listing cites items such as Axminister rugs 9 by 12 at 48.50 dollars Wilton rugs 25.00 Fibre 6 by 9 at 10.00 linoleum 12 ft D Grade subloid 6 ft and kitchen cabinets, rockers and other furniture with a total estimated value around 50 dollars.
The ad lists pricing for a Tron bed set with oxidized finish a library table a buffet a French beveled plate glass mirror solid oak plank top and a 54 by 56 inch item with wax finish sale prices include 12 50 12 20 45 88 50 and related items.
A catalog-style notice lists fabrics including Ginghams at best made per yard, various dress goods from 58 cents to 1.98, Pilgrim Calicos, and cotton batts per roll, with multiple patterns and prices noted in a dense sale listing. The text resembles a mid 20th century department store or general store advertisement.
A 1930s era verse mocking rationing and economic strain with mentions of Uncle Sam and Hoover. The parody references sacrificing food, saving resources, and supporting the war effort as the Kaiser is referenced in a satirical tune.
Eva Stotts reports Red Cross women quilting and sewing robes and refugee garments. The chapter plans a Christmas roll call week before Christmas with daily hours 2 to 5 pm and a magazine subscription reception. Members aim to display service flags with 100 percent banners and press on with relief work despite the armistice.
Flu spreads through Harbine and nearby areas affecting families of Will Jansen Pete Wolters Henry Wolters Bill Carpenter John Koop and Mr Conger. Huyghe Chavett dies of wounds in France on Nov 5. Local residents report illnesses and school programs disrupted by flu.
In 1919 a Red Cross relief push urges citizens to visit City Hall during December 16 to 23 to aid victims of the Hun. Ballard sent dozens more pillows to a base hospital as part of ongoing charity efforts.
Miss Eliza Rea and Miss Sadie Thompson visit Fairbury. Martin Parker accidentally shot himself while hunting. bullet lodged in his foot and he was taken to Lynch hospital for X ray. The Baptist Sunday School prepares a Christmas Eve program.
Diller Public Schools report students Adams siblings quit after parents moved away. Primary rooms show new sand table and Christmas projects while Imes girls return after illness. High School savors a locally written song The Fond Embrace dedicated to boys in France. Sugar restrictions ease but buying limits remain for dealers and households. hoarding laws still apply.
A. H. Chavet of Elba dies from war wounds received in France. County offices in flux with D B Cropsey moving to Lincoln as state treasurer and Irene King to succeed H O Nellin as register of deeds. Frank Rain to replace E A Wunder as county attorney. Oscar Garneey and A M Berry noted in line for state posts. Roe Campbell, Steele City, dies from wounds in November.
Creditors of Beulah Bell deceased must present claims before the county court in Coefferson County Nebraska on March 10 1919 for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months from December 9 1918 to file claims. those not filed by March 9 1919 are barred. County Judge Louis J Nutzman issued the order.
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