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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
3
Christmas stories unfold with a minister invited to a town dinner and a witty exchange about a roast goose. Humorous banter turns to a boastful tale of a turkey purchase with surprising costs and a chaotic attempt at preparation that caused damage.
A cheerful citizen quips that Christmas comes only once a year while a gloomy counterpart claims it returns twice yearly. The light banter ends with a practical note that people should have a chance to save money before spending it during the season.
A cryptic exchange centers on Dudley Nobs-Pe and his son. The phrases hint at a riddle about Santa Claus origins and a question about identity. The text reads as a playful, obscure dialogue with incomplete wording and unclear context.
George and Lily share festive engagement chatter amid Christmas cheer. George reflects on future plans while Lily counters with a focus on the present holiday moment.
Nebraska brief notes report Sheriff E L Roberts hires a detective in the E E Hesse murder case with a $1000 reward. Lincoln articles discuss Kansas-Nebraska football and an alumni reunion tied to a future game. Lincoln resident John R Shoaf dies at age after two and a half years with a broken spine from a Burlington wreck April 27, 1909.
Norris Brown submits Washington letters for Senate candidacy. Floyd Seybolt files for state treasurer on the Democratic ticket and seeks placement on the primary ballot. The Board of Pardons rejects pardon for Jay O Hearn, Omaha offender in the slaying of saloon keeper Nels Lausten. sentence reduced to life. Nebraska rural aid commission reports data efforts and $79,000 received for the general fund since December 1 with excess cash accumulations in state accounts.
Reports from Nebraska include the West Point farmers institute meeting on January 21 and February, the death of Mrs. Robert Blodgett in Missouri, trapper Ed Cameron found dead along the Dismal River, and Lincoln city agent Fred Cornell resigning for real estate. Revival meetings in Benedict proceed with pastors Hutchins and Austin. Community fires damage DeWitt and Bloomington disputes over county seat election. Derrick Hall burned from gasoline, Numeyer store Christmas decorations alight, and Mrs. Dorothy Frazier to receive 11000 from Burlington for the Indianola wreck death. Tecumseh nominates Tecumseh Journal-Tribunal editor for governor. Forestry school discussions at Nebraska City revive with possible state funds. Foreman Ericson fatally injured near Valparaiso after leaping from a car of flaming gasoline. Six-year-old Helen Cave injured in Tecumseh by an axe incident. Brownville fishers haul Missouri river catches by wagon to Auburn. Sylvester Shonka named on gridiron honor list for 1911 Cornhuskers.
The piece argues a federal health board would impinge on individual rights and push one medical school’s agenda. It warns against enforcing pseudo scientific practices and notes the rise of homeopathy osteopathy eclecticism and mental healing as alternatives.
The narrator praises Decem-Ginks for exceptional control of his features, calling him a marvel. They recall a moment when he appeared pleased upon seeing a Christmas gift from his wife, illustrating his composed demeanor.
A delivery vehicle owned by J. W. Hill drag line exploded in front of a Beatrice grocery and burned completely, taking a pair of groceries with it. The driver, beneath the car repairing it, escaped with only a narrow injury.
Mrs L M Halmiston was killed when an automobile moving under eight miles per hour struck her as she tried to board a streetcar on East street Wednesday noon. In Benedict Mr Hunt fell from a fifty foot windmill tower and broke several ribs and a leg, placing him in critical condition after plunging through a milk house roof.
A humorous domestic exchange questions naming a newborn. One parent notes the child may be old to lack a name, while the wife favors Percival and they discuss whether the baby will develop a lisp. The vignette captures family life and quirky name choices.
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