What Did She Mean Miss Modern
A humorous quip on marriage and romance. The line contrasts modern attitudes with a traditional view, suggesting in a witty exchange that while disease can be spread by kisses, marriage is implied as a stronger bond.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
3
Danderine Ad Promises Hair Transformation for Girls
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine promising light, wavy hair that looks soft and luxurious. It claims cleansing the scalp dissolves dandruff, prevents itching and hair loss, and over weeks yields new hair growth. The ad urges a 25 cent bottle from any store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Adv
It Takes Two to Make a Quarrel Quip Reflects on Singles
A brief wry couplet notes that quarrels involve two people and that those who are single are doubly blessed. The line frames relationships with humor and social observation.
Ducks Use Ducks to Fight Mosquitoes in Study
Dr. Samuel G. Dixon reports experiments splitting a stream into two ponds, one protected and stocked with goldfish, the other left for ducks. Ten mallard ducks rapidly destroyed mosquito larvae in the protected pond, reducing pupae in a day and nearly clearing larvae in two days, showing ducks as effective mosquito destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Samuel G. Dixon
Pennsylvania Commissioner of Health
Dixon
Out of the Question in Breach Suit Joke
In a breach of promise suit a lawyer seeks a jury of men who won’t flirt. The defendant replies fearfully that a jury made entirely of paralytics would lack confidence, highlighting a comic exchange about jury composition.
Status of the United States in Defense Readiness
A brief quip contrasts U.S. posture, asking if prepared for defense and offense. Bocker replies readiness is lacking, joking about remaining on the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bocker
Stick to It Until Coffee Hits You Hard
A letter from a woman describes dependence on coffee and worsening health including headaches rheumatism and nervous breakdown. After quitting coffee and using Postum six months ago she reports relief with improved digestion weight and strength. Postum is sold by grocers in Regular and Instant forms with pricing and brewing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
S & Reason
Mission Money. That is of interest to readers
Mission Money draws attention across Nebraska and nearby regions as a topic of broad interest to readers, signaling potential financial or civic relevance in local coverage.
Good Roads Convention and Poultry Show Dates Declared
The notice outlines a good roads convention in Lincoln during January and a state poultry show at Hastings from January 18 to 21. It mentions the Nebraska League of Seeta ties in Lincoln early February and the State association of bonded abstractors meeting in Lincoln February 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Lincoln
Hastings
Organized Agriculture and Allied
Nebraska League of
Oil Prospectors Plan Spring Drilling Near Tyron Neb
Local residents believe rich oil potential near Tyron Nebraska, with a new company formed to lead spring drilling. Officers named are President Charles T. Whelan, Secretary Loren J. Sturges, and Treasurer Arthur Bush as prospector reports indicate promising indications for extensive operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Tyron
Neb
Charles T. Whelan
Loren . Sturges
Arthur Bush
Lincoln Corn Show Plans Announced by Prof Chase
The winter corn show program will be distributed by Prof F Josiah Chase corn show superintendent. It opens to the public at Lincoln auditorium during the week of Organized Agriculture January 1823. Meetings of the corn growers will discuss factors bearing on increased corn production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
F. Josiah Chase
Lincoln Auditorium
Alliance Becomes First Class City in Nebraska
Governor Morehead proclaims Alliance a city of the first class with a certified population of 6,110. The move closes the year’s official business as the governor muses about adding more Nebraska cities to the same class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Morehead
Nebraska
Land deal nets Laverty firm sale of 950 acre ranch
Laverty, Johnson and Company closed a large sale in Burwell selling a 950 acre ranch to McGinley and Maddox. The buyers already own a 2000 acre surrounding property and will expand their holdings to over 3000 acres with the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwell
Laverty, Johnson & Company
McGinley & Maddox
Thief Loots Hastings Church During Missionary Meeting
While Mrs A J Mills spoke at a Hastings church missionary meeting a thief entered through a window and took the roll money intended for India. Mills left a pocket book in the parlors and investigators later found a clue to the thief but he remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
A. J. Mills
India
Goose yields hidden $5 bill in Nebraska Christmas find
Mrs. Mary Riemers found a small tin box in a goose from near Leigh. The box contained an undamaged five dollar bill. The gift was sent to Mrs. Riemers by a friend in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Mary Riemers
Grand Island Firm Eyes Major Horse Contract for War Effort
John Torpey, manager of a local commission firm dealing in horses and mules, says the firm expects to sign in a few days for 15 000 to 18 000 horses via French agents for European war use. Papers are ready to sign, marking one of the largest contracts of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
John Torpey
Commission
Fifth Annual State High School Basketball Tournament
The fifth annual high school basketball tournament will be held at Lincoln from March 10. Local teams compete for state honors, with schedule and matchups to be announced as details finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Leaf From Memory's Book on Youth Dreams and Aging
A Milwaukee Journal reflection notes memory opens with youth as someone else eyes, recalling unrealized plans and the sadness of unfulfilled hopes. The piece argues anticipation fuels happiness, memory teaches humility, and performing one’s share, even if not as expected, gives life purpose and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
On the Captain s Deck A Teetotal Navy Tale
A British captain sleeps on his ship deck between stokers during a night watch off Santiago while the Brooklyn blockades. Darkness forces all portholes closed and heat rises below. He wakes to hear a stoker murmur that the captain is beside him, then the pair vanish forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Schley
Brooklyn
Apes Cannot Twiddle Their Thumbs
A historical account contrasts gorilla and chimpanzee dexterity with humans noting the ape thumb is short and restricted. It cannot twiddle or circle, despite having a similar bone count, as monkeys lack a separate flexor muscle keeping the thumb fixed to the finger side.
The Lion's Cubs From Canada Ready for Front
The Baltimore Sun describes the Canadian force known as the Lion's Cubs as a superb army corps of 35,000 men with 5000 horses, veterinary staff, and a Young Men's Christian Association. It highlights its diverse origins and weekly services for Wesleyans Jews Episcopalians Catholics and Presbyterians, and anticipates their front line record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Baltimore Sun
I Took Cold It Settled In My Kidneys
A brief note claims a cold caused kidney discomfort and credits Peruna with recovery. The speaker asserts improved health and gratitude to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Peruna credited for curing chronic catarrh
Mrs Anna Linder of Meeker County Minnesota writes that after two years of chronic catarrh she followed the ad and took Peruna. She says she is now well and the mother of two, praising the tonic as invaluable and worth its price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Linder
R. F
D. G. Dassel
Meeker Co
Minn
Wouldn't Work Twice. A Borrowed Tale Settle Debt
A man teases another about repeating a funny story until he repays the five dollars borrowed previously. The exchange underscores the owed money and the humorous challenge to tell the tale again.
Overwork and Kidney Trouble Cure by Dodd's Pills
Oakley resident James McDaniel describes ten months of backache, burning sensation, poor sleep, and fatigue from kidney and bladder disease. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for lasting relief and claims a permanent cure. Price 60c per box from Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo NY. Free household hints music anthem and recipes offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDaniel
Oakley, Ky
J. McDaniel
Dodd
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Office Boy's Guess
The exchange reveals a subordinate confusing a signal about a wife and a boss. The office boy admits signaling to exit yesterday afternoon, explaining he did so because the lady involved was the boss’s wife.
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