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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest, surest, and harmless remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes and offers a fifty cent case from any drug store, urging readers to end stomach trouble.
Postwar Dutch efforts to save fuel describe a device using ground furnace refuse mixed in a slightly denser liquid. Heavier noncombustibles settle, while combustible material rises and is skimmed for use in furnaces. Reportedly 200 tons of refuse yield 88 tons of usable fuel.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair treatment that removes dandruff in one application and leaves hair heavy, soft, fluffy, and lustrous. It warns dandruff causes scalp feverishness and hair loss and urges buying a 25 cent bottle at any drug store.
A Cleveland pianist Clarice Balas shares a humorous moment about a young student mishearing notes in her right hand. The exchange features a mistaken triplet question and the instructor’s amused reaction. The tale reflects early 20th century musician humor and classroom quirks.
A fragmented lines item references wealth and conflict with unclear names. The readable text hints at a dispute or declaration of value amid wartime context. No dates or locations are identifiable.
Farmers have begun initial applications and consultations for loan programs but no official opening date has been announced. Lenders report strong interest across regions while criteria and funding timelines remain under review. Local agencies emphasize patience as paperwork progresses.
A listing of upcoming gatherings across Nebraska includes Odd Fellows District Convention in Alliance January 10-11 the Nebraska improved Live Stock association in Lincoln January 15-20 Organize Agriculture Annual Meeting in Lincoln January 16-20 and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers meeting in Lincoln January 1. Volunteer Firemen's annual convention in Auburn January 16-18 Apple Fieral and Potato Show in Lincoln January 16-19 Northeast Nebraska Editorial Association Annual Convention in Norfolk January 19 Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers Association Convention in Omaha February 7-9 and a State Volleyball Contest in York February 15.
Omaha designated as a center for one of twelve federal farm loan banks under the Rural Credits Act. The Omaha district includes Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska with Omaha aiming to become a major regional hub.
Cotate magazine, published by F J Sharp for the past five years, has suspended publication. No further issues are planned at this time.
The Nebraska State Poultry Association announces the thirty fourth annual exhibition at Kearney as part of the state program. The event runs in January with participants from Lincoln and other cities showcasing prize birds and poultry breeds.
Omaha chosen as headquarters for the fifth federal good roads project. The program allocates $8.5 million to Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri with state matching funds required. Nebraska must appropriate $1.5 million to access the federal road building money, and the Omaha office will supervise the construction work.
The Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri River was moved into place with the old piers reused. Traffic paused under three hours for the 1722 foot structure weighing 11.25 million pounds. Six railroads use the bridge, including Burlington and Union Pacific, with 320 trains daily.
Omaha report states A Huse editor and half owner of the Norfolk Daily News has accepted a vice president post with the American Press Association headquartered in New York. He will supervise the advertising department and hold stock, with rumors of a 25000 dollar annual salary. The Huse family founded early Nebraska papers, tracing to William Huse and the Northeast Nebraska Journal in 1871.
A jury in the county court found nine Omaha-Mine men guilty of selling imaginary wild horses. The defendants allegedly claimed the horses were running loose in a casino county area of Arizona. Two defendants remain unresolved.
At the State Bar association gathering here of nineteen district judges, selections were finalized for ongoing court assignments. Judge Sorsoran of York faced criticism amid discussions on courtroom procedures and race-related matters.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims many illnesses stem from kidney trouble and urges readers to try the product, noting pleasant taste and purported health benefits.
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, says the international charity over the past two years has been one twenty of one percent of total income. This equals an annual gift of 75 cents from a $1,500 a year earner.
A parent is urged to give syrup of figs to a constipated child with a warning about a coated tongue indicating stomach liver and bowel cleansing may be needed. The piece emphasizes seeking help if symptoms persist.
In a garbled excerpt two sober locals debate a dancing fad predicting its end. The text then jumps centuries ahead noting a future event when “the Casties” supposedly seize New York, implying a satirical or fictional timeline crossing eras.
An advertisement urges mothers to cut food costs by serving Skinner's and Conan Spaghetti two or three times weekly. It promises affordable, sensible meals and claims free guidance for mothers in how to serve it in a hundred ways.
A fragmented note shows a debate on a miner coin project. Residents, led by local officials, weigh costs and benefits amid unclear details and scattered phrases. Further context remains unreadable.
Fragmentary text describes a man cussing toward Bellargia Avenue after an individual named Bo confronts him. The note mentions threats to dignity and a looming sense of doom amid uncertain details.
A humorous exchange questions if parties will include political or social commentary and replies with a playful line about old-fashioned kissing games, illustrating a lighthearted, era-typical jab at holiday gathering etiquette.
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