Valentine inquiry and local notes from Diller Nebraska
Short items report Miss Maude Bell convalescing from pleurisy and Dave Miller nearing recovery from typhoid fever. Asa Thompson visits his daughter Mrs J L Lamb in Diller. A Nebraska bill creates a binder twine plant in the penitentiary. Carnegie hero fund draws twenty thousand medals and pensions. Henry Peftly and wife visit from Fairbury planning Texas move. Jessie Maxwell visits city friends aiming for a Philippines teaching post. Rev Knauer of Diller preaches missions in western Africa with curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peftly
Fairbury
Diller
Texas
Knauer
Western
Africa
Galbraith Nursery Agent Seeks Orders in Fairbury
W. Tonemaker announces agency for Galbraith Nursery of Fairbury selling fruit trees small fruits ornamental shrubbery and related items. He urges readers to visit for all needs in this line. The piece also notes Senate action on statehood and Prohibition implications for Oklahoma and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith Nursery
Fairbury
W. Tonemaker
Col Wright's Sale Dates Listed Through March
A public notice lists sale dates for Col J B Wright with names and successive days from February 17 to March 3. Names include Wieths Mort J Smith Diller Manning Will Smith Burkett Fairbanks Henrichs McBride Strawbacker Myers Krotz Lynds Schnuelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieths & Mort
J. Smith Diller
Wm. Manning
Will Smith
C. Burkett
C. E. Fairbanks
J. L. Henrichs
T. F. McBride
A. M. Strawbacker
Geo. Myers
Mareh
Joseph Krotz
O. J. Lynds
Aug. Schnuelle
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy A Mother's Favorite
The soothing remedy is praised for quick relief from colds croup and whooping cough. It is noted as free of opium or harmful drugs and safe for babies and adults. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atv
Spear Drug Co
County Commissioners Set March 7 Meeting
Examiner James A. Cline of Minden Nebraska inspected the First National Bank books and accounts under national banking laws. J Smith Diller’s public sale, postponed due to snow and impassable roads, will resume tomorrow at 10 a.m. with a free lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States National Bank
James A. Cline
Minden
Nebr
First National Bank
Peoples State Bank
J. Smith Diller
Diller
Dr. Brock
Dr. Mealy
Bixby’s
Odell
McBride Quits Farming For Railroading To Sell Farm Stock
T. F. McBride quits farming and moves to railroading and will hold a public sale Saturday February 25 at 1 o'clock with a noon lunch, offering one span of Imules one colt five head of cattle twenty hogs and all farm implements. Sale by Col J B Wright with F E Hale clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. B. Wright
F. E. Hale
Exposition Company Seeks Payment From Delinquent Show Men
The St Louis fair faced a grim close as the exposition company claims debts totaling 598000 dollars. The Ty rolean Alpe owes 75000 while Pike county individuals are delinquent from 2600 to 60000 each. The company aims to recover as much as possible from the exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Company
The Mule as Superior Farm Work Animal
The article extols mules as the cheapest, most efficient farm workers. It notes longevity of about 25 years, fewer health issues, and greater stamina than draft horses. Mules reportedly require half the feed, follow rows precisely, and finish plowing faster, enabling more corn production.
Startling But True Pneumonia Danger and Cough Remedy
A Boston style claim links a Chicago theater fire deaths and pneumonia tolls to improvised care. The letter praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing pneumonia from colds and influenza and cites a testimonial from W. D. Wilcox of Logan New York via Spear Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
Laura
W. D. Wilcox
Logan
New York
Spear Drug Co
Garters Warning and Keepsake Jackson Relic at Nies Home
In Beatrice Times style a civic note warns against garters for girls due to health impacts, while Peter Nies of Ellis adds a money cannot buy keepsake cup and saucer used by President Jackson's mother and grandmother. The item has been repaired after breaks and awaits visitors. Also reported is the funeral of George Bateman, Irish-born Ga ge County resident aged 72, with wife and four children surviving. burial at Sparks cemetery after a 12 year illness centered in Cub Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nies
Ellis
Jackson
Beatrice Times
Jas, Pickard
George Bateman
Cub Creek
Mr. Bateman
Ireland
Gage County
Sparks
Grave Trouble Foreseen and Healed by Electric Bitters
Mrs John A Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weakened heart and loss of appetite. She found relief and a cure in Electric Bitters, which she credits with restoring her health. Sold under guarantee by Spear Drug Co the price is 50e per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Young
Clay
N.Y
Spear Drug Co
First Pair of Boots Spark Proud Recollection
Lew Shelly of Fairbury News reflects on youth and the joy of owning a first pair of copper-toed red-top boots. He contrasts that memory with a generation denied such early career highlights, recalling toil, struggle, and pride in a single vivid image of childhood footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shelly
Fairbury News
School Notes by Ora Zook
Averil Fouts and Arnold Fouts return to school after illness. The second quarterly exam is set for next week. Charlie and Ledger Lukas are absent due to illness. Forty five in the intermediate room with one absent. Ninth graders study civil government. eighth graders write physiology compositions. Primary attendance strong despite cold. Miss Mildred Briggs quits school to move away. Several sixth and seventh graders absent from sickness and bad roads. Names listed of punctual and present students in Grammar room last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Fouts
Charlie
Ledger Lukas
Mildred. Briggs
Eva Witty
Kenneth Fouts
Clayton Butterbaugh
Maude Tonnemaker
Rue Green
Lela Briggs
Edwin Reinhart
Curtis Geer
Russell Bodell
Corn Cakes and Ham Gravy Delight Readers’ Breakfast Preference
Beatrice Democrat notes a preference for corn cakes with real ham gravy, praising them as superior to current market breakfast options. The piece adds that fried hominy, made at home, remains a welcome side dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Democrat
Moisture in Winter Air Helps Healthful Dwellings
In cold weather the atmosphere inside homes often becomes too dry, causing discomfort and health risks. Humid air at 65 to 78 F feels warmer than dry air at 72 to 74 F, yet many keep interiors around 80 F or higher. Dry air can crack lips irritate nerves and harm throat and lungs, possibly raising pneumonia rates in American cities.
Rural carriers face a strange postal plague
A satirical notice warns rural mail patrons against placing pennies for postage, describing a mock disease called ponies in the boxcare. It lists comical symptoms and suggests stamping letters in winter as the only cure, preserving a humorous tone about mail delivery.
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Spear Drug Company
Maude Bell
Dave Miller
Asa Thompson
Kearney
J.L. Lamb
Penitentiary
Nebraska
Carnegie Hero Fund
Jessie M. Maxwell
Jessie
Philippines
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
J. B. Wright
Berlin
Ora Zook
Averil Fouts
Tyou
G. A. White Piano CO
Diller Markets
Simeone
Drs. Powell
Gritzka
Ditter
Main St
Dinter
Kimball
J.monroe Davis
Neb
H. A. Bret
M. Wright Uoon
Colorado
M. Wright
Escam
Milton Fisher
Beatrice Steam Laundry
Diller, Nebr
Col
Edwin L. Feese
Trane Manns
Coponiants
Coston New Yo
Miller, Neb
Denver
Salt Lake City
Portla
All Points West
Lincoln
Omaha
ST. Joseph
Kansas City
United States
Dilier
Canaha
Wckeley
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