Diller and area notes mark Christmas week events
Diller Telegram items report Christmas travel and visits across town. Ed McCanie and Henry Madden journeyed to family homes. Diller Telephone Co expands service with a nine phone line and new local customers. A coal business sale prompts settlement from debtors.
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The
Diller Telephone Co
Hine
Lanham
Diller
Geo. Baker
John Nickerson
Wm. Nickerson
Ross’ Highland
Chas. Gaisford
Clarence Mann
Joe Willis
Sam Freeman
Heary Hemminger
Prairie Home Cemetery Association Meeting Date
The annual meeting for Prairie Home Cemetery Association to elect officers and conduct business will be held at Thos Nelson's hardware store on Saturday January 2 at 2 p.m. All jet owners who can attend are urged to be present. A L Tinstman, Secy.
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Prairie Home Cemetery Association
Thos
Nelson's Hardware Store
A. L. TinstMan
Sec’y
Holiday visits and weddings across Nebraska towns
The notes recount Christmas trips by Mr and Mrs Geo Pickard to Beatrice and visits by Mrs D R Kelley to Blue Springs and Miss Maude Bell to Lincoln. Wedding invitations outline Augusta Herman Beckman and Cassie Patton at Patton farm near Diller on Jan 6 1904. Nearby residents travel to Endicott Warrensburg Humboldt Odell Topeka Hartford and McCook for holidays and relatives.
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Mrs. Geo. Pickard
Beatrice
Augusta Herman. Beckman
Cassie Mae Patton
Robert. Henry Patton
Diller
Christmas Greeting and Thanks From J W Sutton
A brief holiday note from J W Sutton extends warm wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. He thanks patrons for past support and expresses hope for continued patronage in the future.
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J. W. Sutton
A Costly Mistake Ad Style Drug Claim
An old advertisement warns that blunders can be costly and even fatal, then promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches liver and bowel troubles priced at 25 cents at J W Sutton’s drug store.
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Dr. King
J. W. Sutton
Mistletoe Arrives From Oklahoma For Local Holiday Decor
J W Sutton received mistletoe from W W Clark of Dutton Oklahoma this week. The plant, rare in the area, grows on live oaks and was used to decorate Sutton’s drug store and figured prominently at the Hill Dowling wedding held at J W Fouts residence yesterday.
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J. W. Sutton
W. W. Clark
Dutton
Okla
Sutton
Hill-Dowling
J. W. Fouts
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Stomach and Nerve Ailments
Revolation imminent warns of revolt and trouble in systems as nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets arise. Electric Bitters is claimed to dismember troublesome causes tone the stomach regulate kidneys bowels stimulate liver and purify the blood. Priced 50 cents with guarantee by J W Sutton druggist.
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J. W. Sutton
Sutton’s gifts and holidays fill local notices
The notice highlights Christmas shopping at Sutton's with dolls and medalions as potential gifts. It notes a wedding anticipated next week, Tomas Harris visiting relatives, and local closures on Christmas holiday. It urges readers to insure buildings and barns, listing insurance agents at the office.
Six hundred Chicago children placed for care each year
Chicago reports six hundred children are given up to agencies annually, and parents themselves often relinquish custody to ensure the children receive care and comforts unavailable at home.
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Chicago
Women to Lead, Men to Serve for 50 Cents Says Minister
A New York minister forecasted a future fifty years ahead when women will dominate and compel men to serve for small sums. He noted women already operate in 145 branches of business and often show greater ability than men.
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New York
Keckely Family Holiday Visit Spans Two Towns
Wm Keckely his wife and children spend holidays with his kin at Odell and her kin Mr and Mrs Ed Wagennar near Diller. The Keckelys, former Diller residents, now live in Geneva where Mr Keckely works as Burlington section foreman.
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Wm. Keckely
Odell
Spelling Winners At Fairbury Contest Advance To Lincoln
Harry Remley of this place won the Fairbury spelling contest with all 300 words correct from 12 contestants in the common school division Ralph Cully of Diller won the high school division Their victory earns them a place in the state contest at Lincoln in January
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Harry Remley
Fairbury
Ralph Cully
Diller
Lincoln
Bitter fight warned against consumption cures
The passage urges against ignoring Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, claiming a long struggle or fatal end for persistent listeners. It cites T R Beall of Beall Mississippi praising his wife's recovery after four bottles, with trial bottles free and prices 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by J W Sutton, a local druggist.
Terms of Court Fixing 1904 Schedule by County
The terms of court for 1904 are fixed by the district judges for several counties. Gage: January 11, May 2, September 19. Jefferson: February 23, June 6, October. Johnson: February 24, June 6, October 3. Nemaha: March 14, July 11, November 4. Pawnee: February 8, June 27, October 17. Richardson: January 18, May 9, September 12. A jury is called in each county for each term except Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha and Pawnee where no jury is called for the June and July terms.
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Gage County
Efferson County
Johnson County
Nemaha County
Pawnee County
Richardson County
Jefferson
Johnson
Nemaha
Pawnee
Corn Terminology Across Regions
The piece explains regional uses of the word corn across the US, England, Scotland, and parts of northern Europe. It notes that in Scotland corn often means oats, while in the US corn denotes maize and in England refers to many cereals, commonly wheat. It also mentions references to meal carts and bread made from wheat and rye. It cites Jamison on corn meaning oats in northern Europe and barley in Iceland.
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United States
England
Scotland
Carlyle
Frederick the Great
Frederick
Jamison
Europe
Iceland
Traveling salesmen forecast price drop in binder twine next season
The piece notes binder twine will cost 14 cents per pound less next season, urges caution about insurance for accident prone travelers, and mentions Capt E J Murfin of Lincoln dining with relatives. It also highlights a Persian Gulf island with extreme heat, a whisky price rise, and a lamp maintenance tip to soak lampwicks in vinegar for better light and chimney clarity.
Ten Rates for the Holidays.
On December 24 25 81 and January 1st the Burlington will sell tickets to points within 200 miles at greatly reduced rates. Return limit January 3 1904. For particulars ask agent.
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Burlington
Medical Summary Endorses Cocoanut Diet Against Tapeworm
A writer recommends a cocoanut only diet for two to three days to expel tapeworms, claiming the worm will detach and pass without cathartics in every case. The assertion reflects periodical medical guidance rather than modern evidence.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Quick Relief
A local notice extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims injuries disappear quickly under its soothing benefit and cites availability at J W Sutton’s drug store.
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Bucklen
J. W. Sutton
Public Sale at Geo Orm Farm Near Diller
Geo Orm offers a public sale six miles north and four miles east of Diller on Wednesday December 30. Items include six horses one fresh cow 34 hogs assorted farm machinery hay and household goods. J B He W Ment is auctioneer and Frank Hale clerk.
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Geo. Orm
Diller
Nebraska Steer Challenger Tops Chicago Show
Challenger the fat steer bred by the University of Nebraska was bought for sixty five dollars and fattened six and a half months at twenty cents a day. He arrived in Chicago with a total cost of about one hundred twenty dollars. He won seven cash prizes totaling four hundred fifty dollars and sold at auction for a net gain near one thousand dollars for the university.
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Challenger
Chicago
University of Nebraska
Some Things R F D Patrons Should Remember
Rural route patrons are reminded that 2 cent postage is required for all mail and stamps must be used on sealed or unsealed letters. Do not touch another mailbox or place stamped or unstamped letters in another’s box. Tampering can lead to arrest. Keep boxes unlocked only if desired but it hinders carriers. Stock up on stamps and assist the carrier on his long trip.
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A. D. Cotman
Hiatt Feeds 200 Cattle and Hog Herds on Farm
Col C J Hiatt near the city feeds about four miles southeast to 200 cattle and as many hogs. The animals are on full feed and gaining rapidly. The ad promotes Cascarets for digestion and bowels. It mocks crime and mentions blessings for the poor man and security in death.
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C. J. Hiatt
Watch giveaway offered by The Lincoln Daily Star
The Lincoln Daily Star invites Nebraska boys to receive a free stem wind watch by sending name and address to the Watch Department. No payment required. The offer promises 1 000 watches and full details by mail.
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Lincoln Daily Star
Nebraska
Daily Star
Lincoln Nebraska
Colman the Jeweler Offers Trusted Watches and Service
Colman the jeweler highlights forty years of experience in watches and jewelry. He promises reliable repairs, cash purchases, and careful selection of quality pieces, inviting customers to visit for friendly talks and informed recommendations.
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Thos. Nelson's
Duroc Jersey Bears
B. F
Josh Robertson
Bradshaw
GW. Smith
Filley
Ed. McCanie
Carthag Mo
Fredrick Sandman
California
Harbine
Perley Miller
Wymore
Rev
Frank Mills
Cora Greenwood
Joe
W.$. Diller
H. Diller
Misses Simpson
Conover
Blue Springs
Henry Madden
Rock Island, Ill
For
Dr. Powell
Will Packer
Wood River
Will Carmichael
Plymouth
J. B. London
Boss” Wright
Hartford
Kans
Gro. H. Tonnemaker
Wymorean
Prairie College School
Edwin Wheatland
Capt
Mrs. J. Wae
Iller
Geo. H. Tonnemaker
M. Wasert
Senior's
D. R. Kelley
Maude
Bessie Bell
Gagette
J. L. Lamb, Diller, Nebr
Mrs. Arthur Price
Endicott
Charley Brant
Warrensburg
Chas. Bausch
Humboldt, Neb
C. A. Reinhart
A. L. Tristman
Elsie
Wm. Green
Daniel Green
Pennsylvania
Lee Calkins
Kansas
Carr-Clark
Arthur Mills
Enderlin
North Dakota
Billy Mills
Bert Ballard
Mrs
Alex. Ballard
Sutton’s Drug Store
China
Clinton McBride
McCook, Nebr
Harry McBride
Serta
Sutton’s
Tom Harris
Santa Fe-at-Florence
Aor
E.L. Loock
Carl Gale
E. J. Murfin
E. L. Loock
I Bobreim
An Ishand
Persian Gulf
Candy Cathartic
Colman
Ditler
Nebbraska
Total
Ae L. Tinstman
Fee'y. Y. Thos. Nelson
P. Price
L. Loock
Thos, Nolen
A. L. ‘Tinstman
W. al. Carmichael
T. P. Price
J.C. Herwig
B. L. Fillingham
E. L
Ae Tleman
House of Solideer
Sacones
J. E. Kerr
East Side Main St
Diller, Neb
Kimball
J. G. Neely
Bixby’s
Frank T. Pearce
Theav
Neb
F. Hartzell
J. N. Spivey
Kimball Steam Laundry
Main Steest
Diller, Nebr
L.O. Ballard
L. O. Ballard
Denver
Helena
Butte
Salt Lake City
Portland
San Francisco
And
All Point
Omaha
ST. Joseph
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Rooney
Woods
J. Phang
Ial P
L. P. Raymond
A. J. Sheldon
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