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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

3

Christmas Motto Message Found in Fragment

A damaged OCR fragment contains stray letters and partial phrases reading like a Christmas motto. No clear names, places, or events are readable to confirm specifics or context.

Fragmentary Note Reflects Unclear Conversation

A garbled fragment appears to capture an exchange, with phrases suggesting disbelief and a statement about not giving something. The incomplete text lacks clear names, dates, or events to identify.

Firm Sets Aside Big Sum for Extensions

South Omaha firm allocates a large fund for extensions and announces a bonus of ten percent of wages for employees, citing a prosperous year.

South Omaha

State and local events listed for January and February

Coming events include the State Poultry Show in Kearney on January 1, Odd Fellows District Convention in Alliance January 10–11, Nebraska live stock and agriculture meetings in Lincoln January 1 and 15–20, Fair Managers meeting January 16 in Lincoln, Volunteer Firemen convention January 16–18 in Auburn, Apple Floral and Potato Show January 16–19 in Lincoln, Northeast Nebraska Editorial Association convention in Norfolk January, and the State volleyball contest in York February 15.

Kearney Alliance Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Auburn Apple Northeast Nebraska Editorial Association Norfolk York

Union Stock Yards plans exchange building and employee bonus

At the annual stockholders meeting Union Stock Yards set aside 310000 for next year including 150000 for an Exchange building. A new multi story building is planned at about a half million dollars. All non fixed salary workers will receive a 10 percent year end bonus around thirty dollars total.

South Omaha Union Stock Yards Company Exchange Building Fund Exchange R. J. Dunham Dunhan Cattle and Feeder Divis Department

Farmers to Build Phone Line in Mitchell District Meeting

Union conference for Scottsbluff Lions and Morrilia counties approved forming a mutual telephone company. The district meeting raised about $4,000 and formed committees to push the project forward.

Mitchell Farmers’ Union Scottsbluff, Lions and Morrilia

Nebraska Sunday School Meeting in Omaha Planned

The annual meeting of the Nebraska State School Association will be held in Omaha. About 2,000 delegates are expected to attend as the organization gathers for its fiftieth anniversary events and pivotal program discussions.

Omaha Womiahs Vehigioniek

Mitchell Churches Merge Plans Start January 1 1917

In Mitchell a federation of churches is arranged to form a single federated church to commence operations January 1 1917. The move unites local congregations under one organizational structure.

Mitchell

North Platte Plans Semi Centenial Celebration

North Platte prepares a semi centennial celebration for June 26 to 30 aimed at reviving the city’s pioneer era. A holding company will finance the event with J B McDonald as chairman and W H McDonald as treasurer assisted by George Mooney who will manage arrangements.

North Platte Nebraska Union Pacific J. B. McDonald W. H. McDonald George Mooney St. Louis

Nebraska Officials Seek Mileage Increase and Pay Raise

At the Nebraska State Association convention resolutions urged lawmakers to raise mileage allowances and salaries by about 30 percent. The group backed amendments on bridges over drainage ditches, insisting owners of the ditches fund and maintain new bridges. The meeting reelected former officers and set a legislative committee with representation from each district. Resolutions noted the deaths of three members James White P F O Sullivan and S H Simonson. Omaha named as 1917 convention site.

Nebraska State Association of ‘Commissioners, Supervisors James White Otoe County P. F. O'Sullivan Curio H. Simonson Merrick County Omaha

Hastings Y. M. C. A. Closed After Fund Drive Fails

Hastings Y M C A closes after a failed funds meeting despite continuing solicitation to January 1 for a $2,500 three year guarantee. If pledged by then the building will reopen and donations returned if not met.

Hastings

Music Teachers Move Toward State Organization

At the National Supervisors association annual meeting held here last March the plan to organize music teachers in the state was discussed and temporary officers were elected. The event concludes with a note of Lincoln on December 27 and 88 at unspecified details.

Lincoln National Supervisors’ Association

Butler County Adds County Agent to Nebraska List

Butler County joins Nebraska counties employing county agents. Farmers from across the region were chosen to direct the work of the organization and oversee the rural development program.

Butler David City Butler County Lste Nebraska

Draw for Shares of Estate in Aurora

A historic auction drawing in Aurora determined the apportionment of funds from an estate valued at about $225,000. The process allocated shares to named individuals and addressed the payment of certain specified legs.

Eatate Aurora Julian M. Streeter

Eagles to Build New Home in Fremont

The Fremont Aerie plans a new home at an estimated cost of $25,000. Negotiations for a title are underway.

Eagles Fremont Fremont Aerie Singles

Vee Tractor Pioneers Grain Haulage in Schuyler

Four farmers in Schuyler adopt a new grain hauling method using a Vee tractor designed for peace time farming. The article notes the tractors are built with efficiency in mind and showcases their average performance.

Schuyler Sein

An Aged Puppy in License Dispute

An old farmer faces a magistrate over a missing pet terrier license. The defense claims the dog is only a puppy while the clerk questions the age. Testimony shows the dog is not a puppy, and the bench imposes a fine. The farmer grouses about meddling and recalls past enforcement.

London

Paderewski Asked to Play Daughter’s Music at Country House

Walter Damrosch relates a visit of Paderewski to an English country house. A countess asks the famed pianist if he plays and, upon his affirmative, requests him to turn her daughter’s music. The anecdote highlights Paderewski’s gracious humor.

Walter Damrosch Paderewski Mr. Paderewski Counitess

Bread Winners Or Breadmakers Quote Reveals Preference

A quoted line discusses how many people choose to pose as bread winners rather than as breadmakers, highlighting differing self-perceptions in earning roles. The remark reflects attitudes toward labor and identity.

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