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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
2
Letters from Bartles and Himmelreich describe relief from asthma after using a supposed medicine. Bartles credits complete cure after years of symptoms. Himmelreich reports eight months of persistent illness then restored ability to work on his Texas farm.
Signor Puccini, famed worldwide for his operas, notes that recognition often comes late. He recalls a centenarian countryman who enjoyed his work only after a long life, and a jibe from an English visitor in Rome who found the author of his favorite opera long after the work was created.
An earnest Georgia preacher, known for praying the Lord all the news, begins a petition for aid against rising crime. He asserts crime is increasing daily and promises proof by statistics, reflecting local concerns.
Nebraska association of commercial clubs will hold its annual convention in Kearney from April 26 to 27 with a large program and notable state speakers. The executive committee plans night and day meetings and a closing day banquet with an expected 300 delegates. In Madison, Henry Steler faces a preliminary murder hearing for the death of his four year old stepson Kurt Stehr. he is bound over to district court after bail denial. Kurt’s frostbitten feet from the Christmas blizzard required amputation.
The Booknall estate contest was brought before Judge Charles Holcomb in probate court. Lewis Booknall was killed by a car near Hazard last October. When the will was opened Jennie Booknall, his half sister with whom he had lived in the county and later at Lincoln, inheritance of all property was noted.
Merchants in McCook have declared themselves unanimously against the local parcels post measure in Congress. The McCook Commercial club also voices opposition to the proposed legislation.
In Lexington a store owned by Lémbach Wetse was robbed of about $200 in Bilks. The night watchman heard the thieves but they escaped as he went to telephone for help.
McCook resident Wead notes civic efforts while Fremont area lines seek better rail service. A German American Safe Deposit and Trust Co forms with 200 000 capital. Civil war veteran Stingley, 80, is killed by a Union Pacific fast mail near Silver Creek. Lincoln streetcar injures two boys, Emerill Sherrow dies, Clyde Pierce gravely hurt. Seed lab asks Neb. farmers to test seed corn. Legislature grapples with Sunday baseball petitions, Eastman notes conflicting constituent requests.
Park owner Gilbert proposes to sell his 512 acre farm southeast of Friend to the state of Nebraska for 60000 dollars including elk buffalo and deer. He requests the park be named Gilbert Park and kept as a public park in perpetuity, noting the land and animals are valued higher than the price.
The board of pardons measure introduced by Evans of Adame was amended to make Minor of Lancaster a co introducer. Debate highlighted faults in the current system as Howard of Greeley criticized governor hearings and executive pardons amid political influence concerns raised by Quackenbush about the usefulness of records. The measure was ordered engrossed for third reading.
Drafted along lines urged by the retiring pure food commissioner, the amendments to the present Pure Food Law were seriously hacked by the House before it would consent to recommend passage. Interest centered on a few men as the viva voce vote appeared weak and uninterested. 8 L. Mains.
In a recession period the senate voted to buy 406 copies of Cobbey's statutes at nine dollars per set. C. Smith proposed a cut to 72 sets, but the amendment failed in committee of the whole by eleven to seven.
The house judiciary committee reported on the effort to legalize Indian arenas and recommended the governor appoint a country life commission to investigate the stock bill and related general objections. The language hints at a legislative process with opposition and a conditional path toward formal inquiry.
Wheat yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta show strong performance with many farms reporting 20 to 60 bushels per acre. Notable claims include Redvers Jens Horthess 60 acres at 23 bushels per acre Elphinstone oats near 100 bushels per acre and Edmonton Frank McLay 100 bushels of oats per acre.
A historical note presents colossal ocean statistics with the Pacific Ocean spanning 6S 000 000 miles and holding vast weights. It says the Atlantic averages nearly three miles deep and imagines stowing Pacific contents in a one mile cube daily for 440 years. It claims immense weights and water volumes and notes all sea water would flood Niagara in 2 000 000 years.
A visitor at the Gt Regis yesterday noted how imagination influences gift choices. A Christmas present for a young woman featured an elaborate sachet case kept perfume out so the recipient could add her own fragrance. A letter of thanks praised how its perfume filled the room.
A humorous exchange compares courage in a minister and in a plea for prayer. One girl argues true courage is kneeling to pray while another boasts of a bed without prayer, claiming greater bravery.
A concise remark argues that expanding individual rights leads to greater social harmony. The adage implies civic freedoms shape community behavior and values, urging readers to reflect on personal liberties as a foundation for social progress.
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