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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
8
Excerpted notes describe New Year observances from many regions. Historical reflections mention Minship Aroy style pageants, the era’s dandy fashions, and the practice of watching the old year out. It cites Pliny the antiquarian, religious customs, and the tradition of vows and festivities.
In the Mohawk valley Dutch settlers and descendants celebrated New Year with house to house visiting, cakes by the bushel, and hospitality. Milk men carried in new baskets while children shouted for cake as crowds gathered, despite outsiders later darkening the day with drunken excess.
In a grand New Year saloon scene a lean boss suspends two bartenders for the first two weeks of the year. He explains the delay is caused by the New Year’s vow to quit drinking, which reduces business and leads to layoffs. John laments the effect on his wife and child as other patrons depart after their vows.
Creditors of Fred A Diller deceased must appear before County Judge in Jefferson County Nebraska on June 16 1908 at one oclock to present claims for expiration adjustment and allowance Claims must be filed by June 16 1908 to avoid barring All notices published in the Diller Record for four weeks prior to June 16 1908 by CoC Bayle County Judge.
A fragmented 19th century account describes Chinese New Year as the year’s great festival with lanterns firecrackers and new outfits for children. It notes beggars seeking copper coins and children kept indoors except during the celebrations. It also mentions Japan’s longer New Year tradition and a dish of red beans rice and konnyaku linked to apprentices’ holiday traditions.
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