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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
8
Poem dedicated to a fallen Irish soldier in France during World War I. Reune Ross laments the loss while praising Brin and Erin. A shamrock is sent to accompany the hero’s memory as the ship returns home. The speaker vows Erin’s glory will be intertwined with the soldier’s sacrifice.
Local notice outlines F L Rain’s bid for reelection as county attorney in the current Record edition. It also lists a violin concert at the Methodist church by Mr Lentz on Monday evening February 28 and various local notices including a horse for sale, a trade offer, a car sale contract, and livestock purchases by C Hutchinson and C K Critchfield from Holbrook Nebraska.
Mrs. Violet Fry hosted a noon dinner at her home a half mile north of Diller on the 22nd, with guests including Mrs. Forsha of Steele City Mrs. Ellen Gear Mrs. Christie Thompson Miss L. O. Ballard Mrs. Emma Fry and Mrs. Maria Musser.
A Valentine event at the home on Route 2 Pa Nig t near Marshall attracted about forty guests on February 14. The house was decorated in red and white with crepe paper cups and hearts. Guests played games including a Rook contest with candy prizes and later hunted with bow and arrow before a two course luncheon.
Notice to horse owners that Black Percheron stallion Goumoult, weight 1850 pounds, will stand in Diller at Brown's Barn three days weekly on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays beginning April 1 or sooner if desired. The remainder of the time at Wm Behrends residence four miles north and two and a half miles east of Diller Nebraska.
Jack Heinlin came back Monday from a visit to relatives in western Nebraska and Colorado and spent time in Denver during the journey.
An eight pound boy arrived Wednesday February 23 1916 to Mr and Mrs Hugo Schutte who reside two miles south of Diller. The family welcomed the newborn in the rural Nebraska community.
Mayborn rode the Rock Island line from Fairbury to Omaha on a Wednesday trip to purchase cattle for parties near Harbine, aiming to supply stock for local celebrations.
Deputy county treasurer E L Jenkins was in town from Fairbury on Tuesday to handle official matters. He clarified he is not campaigning for office this time.
Mrs Mary Minke of Shortaville New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy has served her household for twenty years. It provides quick relief for croup whooping cough and colds and is free from opium and harmful drugs. She has recommended it to many friends and neighbors who also praise it. Obtainable everywhere.
Joe and Charley Adams of near Shea learned Monday of their mother Mrs Hannah Adams death in Iowa where she had gone to care for her aged mother. Joe traveled to Iowa and expected to return with her body, funeral arranged this afternoon from the M. E. church with siblings John Adams Mrs W A Riddle and Mrs Alta Werhun of Gage Oklahoma present.
Charles I sought to revive writs of ship money to tax coastal towns for royal demands. Instead of ships, cities would provide money to fund the crown. The plan met strong resistance from John Hampden who argued the writs were illegal, helping to render the policy effectively null.
Receipts totaled about 6 500 cattle with values rising to 10 15 cents above Monday. Cows and heifers drew stronger bids, veal calves steady, and stocker and feeder prices up 10 15 cents. Hog arrivals reached 15 000 with prices 10 15 cents higher, top at 8 4 4. Sheep and lambs at 7 0 0 to 11 19 with slow demand and bid reductions0
Buttermilk or skimmilk makes an excellent hog feed when paired with carbohydrate rich grains such as corn wheat barley or sorghums. Grains should be rolled or ground except corn and feeding either liquid alone is not economical for fattening hogs.
Daily turnout for exercise when idle, access to bright oat straw and corn fodder. Feed one pound of grain per hundred pounds of body weight during idleness, increase to one third when work resumes. Add roots or silage if possible. Keep the stable free of rats and mice.
Winter care tips focus on keeping sheep, pigs, horses, and brood sows dry and warm. Do not let sheep fleece stay wet, provide clean fresh water, feed sows well, and scrape a wet horse quickly after rain or snow in early spring.
The Iowa Homestead notes feeding hogs is unlikely to produce heavy gains this year as corn quality falters. Breeders report lean, hungry hogs with lean weights common, while only light corn markets may push some hogs to heavier weights. Records show 100 pounds gain costs 487 pounds of grain for 100–150 lb hogs, rising with weight classes.
In Jefferson County Nebraska the County Court schedules March 6 1916 at 9:00 AM for hearing executor Thos P Price final account and discharge in the estate of John Specht deceased. Notice will be published in The Diller Record for three consecutive weeks. Louis J Nutzman County Judge Heasty Barnes attorneys for petitioner.
Among fat hog breeds the Berkshire Poland China and Du roc J ergey are most popular in this country The Cheater White j is an other good fat hog The Berkshire is a rangier type of hog than the others is a good breeder and when properly fed produces an excellent quality of bacon The hog shown is a Berkshire
The article discusses hog finishing economics, noting that gains and costs shift with weight. Breeders seek a balance between growth and feed efficiency, finding best results when finishing hogs weigh between 225 and 275 pounds, despite higher costs for heavier animals.
The quarters for stallions in winter should be roomy with light and ventilation. Feed three times daily with about two and a half gallons of oats and half a gallon of bran mixed with water and a pinch of salt. Occasionally boiled oats with bran and salt aid the diet. Bright clover hay with a touch of timothy supports the stallion. Working stallions in harness on farms could boost the breeding industry.
A Pittsburgh Post item recalls a witty exchange about poise, noting a woman’s gaze at Niagara Falls through a lorgnette. The brief quip reflects a dated social moment and a playful nickname.
A cryptic note hints at a booming venture and a confrontation on a sightseeing bus line. The club atmosphere grows tense as a line is questioned amid talk of brisk business and possible disputes.
In the matter of the estate of Fra D Carr deceased creditors must meet the Executors before the Jefferson County Nebraska County Judge at the county court room on April 10 1916 and August 1916 at nine o clock to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance All claims not filed by August 9 1916 will be barred Published notice ordered by the Court Dated February 3 1916 Louis J Nutzman Attorney for Estate
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