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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
4
The notice from the Diller Nebraska post office states second class mail transmission. Advertising rates are available on request. Business locals run until ordered out and are charged five cents per line for each insertion.
In a reflection on New Year wishes, the article envisions peace in Europe as the era’s greatest boon. It notes brutal war losses, civilian suffering, and widespread calls for an end to the slaughter, while also urging the United States toward constructive growth in 1916.
The article argues a shift toward closer cooperation between cities towns and county farmers. It notes past tensions where towns treated rural areas as parasites and farmers kept market costs from towns. It predicts future regional development as a unified trade center. It also mentions Emperor Yuan of China and European cities recalling 1914 population milestones.
The text notes increasing suspicion that Austrian replies to inquiries were produced with German fabrication or influence, suggesting external handling of communications.
The Magasine of American History notes a NY naming distinction many locals miss. It cites a Cooper footnote distinguishing Manhattan Island from the borough and describes a small early island near Corlear’s Hook and nearby landmarks and streets along the East River tidal creeks.
John A Bleicher in Lealie's notes Alaska’s size, climate zones, and a fertile belt below the Arctic circle. He cites 30 900 square miles of agricultural valleys suitable for cattle wintering and 320 acres open to settlers, arguing Alaska’s land offers rich production potential unlike any other country.
Pellegrini, the renowned caricaturist, claims a painting by Sir William Orchardson of a ruined gamester would rank as his greatest compliment. The tale includes the model’s fondness for cattle and a joke about the artwork’s title Hard Hit. The article also recalls Shelley’s drowning near Spezia and notes Scotland’s Deep Lakes with depths over 200 feet.
A London Mail report recalls a bidding clash years ago between the Duke of Portland and a rival for a fine yearling. The men argued over value and contemplated naming the horse The Loaf as they agreed to bid further despite the high price.
A young woman aboard an Alaska bound steamer from Seattle lamented the loss of a gold Elk pin with her brother’s gift inscription. A fellow passenger claimed to have found the pin on a Seattle street just before departure, noting the initials engraved on the back.
A fragmentary page reflection juxtaposes poems and epigrams on gender roles and romance. Voices range from the Debutante to the Lawyer and the Poet, noting mistrust, underpayment, and the idea that women influence a man’s best work, with Whitman cited as a cautionary example and a closing remark about a right girl nearby.
A fragmented note describes repurposing a damaged Gee Man tele polisher and mantels not to discard broken parts. It suggests crumbling white material for a polishing aid and mentions jewelry cleaning. It also notes a shoe style in India with a flat block and large knob aiding speed.
The text presents Virtue as an angel who fears blindness from knowledge yet seeks a guiding pathway. Knowledge stands prepared to battle in any faction, navigate a corsair vessel, or join a missionary ship, signaling a struggle between enlightenment and moral alignment.
An article advises on profitable pea farming for smallholders, detailing fertilization, planting, cultivation, harvest timing, and selling channels. It notes using nitrogen from vines after plowing, spring fertilizer options, and canning contracts. It suggests two to eight acres for a first venture and mentions potash supply concerns affecting broader agriculture.
The exchange notes a request to wake the servant at 7 o'clock each morning to ensure wakefulness. A humorous remark counters the idea of the speaker rising at that hour, highlighting the social preoccupation with punctuality and domestic routine.
Italian peasants employ strings of baby teeth worn around infants’ necks to ease teething symptoms. The practice uses carved teeth as charms or talismans and is described as a traditional remedy observed among rural communities.
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