Local Notes and Seasonal Imagery From Diller
Mrs. W N Sparks appears on the sick list while Henry Fanders is confined to bed with la grippe last week. Dr Diehl attended the funeral of the state J L Rhodes Beat rice Thursday afternoon. Bob sleds and cutters with sleigh bells were seen on Diller streets this week. A nationwide race seems to be under way to spend more on roads rather than to ensure better roads across states.
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Dr. Diehl
J. L. Rhodes
Beatrice
Bob
Diller
Tax Refund Delays Leave Citizens Out in Cold
Government announces 70 million dollars in tax refunds but claimants say none have reached them. The statement highlights widespread delays and omitted payments affecting taxpayers awaiting funds.
Mrs Bristor Visits Son in Ab Bristor Family
Mrs Bristor who had visited at the home of her son Ab Bristor and family returned to her home in Wymore Friday.
New Year Event Hosts Guests Include Mrs. Willis Clark
Miss Sonesta Raymond hosted a New Year dance with guests including Mrs. Willis Clark and Carolynn Rose.
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Sonesta Raymond Entertertain
Willis Clark
Carolynn Rose
Firefighters Helped At Beckman Residence
A note thanks volunteers who assisted Wednesday night in putting out a fire at Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Beckman’s home.
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Rolf Beckman
Diller Native Sends Advance Subscription to Record
An advance subscription renewal arrived this week from J W Madden Ninot Colorado an old Diller boy who has long supported the Record for thirty two years Miss Eleanor Filley returned to Lincoln after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W S Filley and resumes studies at the state university
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J. W. Madden
Ninot, Colo
Diller
Eleanor Filley
W. S. Filley
Lincoln
The
State University
Diller Farmers Grain Co to Convene Annual Meeting
The Diller Farmers Grain Company will hold its annual meeting in city hall next Thursday January 14 at 2 o clock for the election of officers and other business.
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Diller Farmers Grain Company
Snowstorm Strains Roads Across Regions
A ten inch snow storm with a brisk north wind created tough travel on east and west routes and left north south roads in poor condition with heavy drifts and limited visibility.
Manners of Wealth from a Wealthy Old Man
A young man asks a rich elderly man how to become rich. The reply emphasizes taking a steady position, working constantly, avoiding pleasure spending, saving every nickel, and aging into wealth, while remaining harshly frugal.
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Yong
Fifty Years Ago in Diller Schools Mentioned Names
The Fairbury Journal notes a list of pupils from Diller schools including Carrie Emerson Chas Fry Henry Henrichs Cora Minni Elia Bradt Lizzie Edith Fry Laura Gried er Mattie Taylor Minnie Meyers Pearl Oliver Fry Harry Grieder with others in a 50 year past report.
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Fairbury Journal
Diller
Carrie Emerson
Jen
Local Sickness and Prosperity Talk Prompted by Editor Color
Mrs L H Findlings is on the sick list at the start of the week. Edd Thrapp of Steele City, 2 Diller business caller Monday. Editors writing on prosperity wonder if she came disguised.
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Edd Thrapp
Steele City
Diller
Monay
Mrs Green and daughter Norma visit relatives in Lincoln
Mrs. R. W. Green and her daughter Norma returned Sunday from Lincoln after spending a week visiting relatives there.
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R. W.green
Norma
Lincoln
Snowy Views Delight Early Risers Tuesday Morning
Early risers observed pretty scenes of snow covered trees shrubs vines and wire fences in a tranquil wintry landscape. The fresh snowfall framed neighborhoods with a quiet, picturesque glow.
Diller Teacher Miss Broyles Returns From Pittsburg Visit
Miss Magretta Broyles a high school teacher in Diller schools returned Saturday evening from the holidays with her parents in Pittsburg Kansas after spending the time at their home.
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Magretta Broyles
Diller
Pittsburg
Kan
Burlington snow plow clears drifted division road
The Burlington snow plow from vreck went west over this division road to clear the area where the cuts were filling up with drifting snow. The road was kept open and most of the trains went through on time.
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Burlington
Vreck
An Ea Og
Annual stockholders meeting for Diller Telephone Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the secretary's office at 2 o'clock P.M. Monday January 18 for the election of officers and the transaction of other business.
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Diller Telephone Company
Piano pest warning urges tune and cleaning twice yearly
A 19th century advisory notes moths destroy the piano interior and hatch, scattering damage through the house. It recommends regular maintenance and calls Dr. Ellis, Floyd the piano tuner, for residence tuning and cleaning twice a year.
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Ellis
Floyd
Mayborn family New Year's visit spans states and careers
Mr. and Mrs. O. Mayborn and children Alfred Manes and Richard shared New Year’s dinner with Mrs. Mayborn’s mother Mrs. Jackson in Lincoln. Alfred and Mildred soon departed for Akron and Berea Ohio to start work at Firestone Tire Co and attend Baldwin Wallace Music Conservatory respectively while Richard stays in Lincoln as a junior at the state university.
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O. Mayborn
Alfred
Manes
Richard
Beatrice Pioneer John L Rhodes Dies at 90
Beatrice Nebraska resident John L Rhodes died Monday night at age 90. A native of Virginia he settled in Gage County in 1870 farming west of Beatrice before retiring seventeen years ago. Survived by two children Miss Clara Rhodes and Porter C Rhodes. Widow died three years ago. Funeral held yesterday.
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John L. Rhodes
Beatrice
O. C. Diehl
Rhodes
Virginia
Gage County
Clara Rhodes
Bene Fall Sanatorium
En x West
Porter C. Rhodes
Edmonton
Canada
Anniversary recalls Nebraska’s worst blizzard of 1888
Residents of Diller and surrounding areas mark the 44th anniversary of the Great Blizzard of 1888. The eastern storm dropped from 20 degrees above to 25 below in ten hours with hurricane like winds and blinding snow. Teachers and students faced peril as many sought shelter inside schools or undertook dangerous journeys for safety.
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Diller
Nebraska
Local Health Update and Holiday Returnee Notes
Patty Johnson shows marked improvement from pneumonia and whooping cough. Miss Fannie C. Diller, wintering in Fairbury, has returned to Diller for the holidays.
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Fannie C. Diller
Fairbury
Diller
Horses and Wagons Rule Early Week Roads
Horses and wagons were in vogue at the start of the week as roads were not in condition for autos, a scene that felt a touch old fashioned.
Oaks Return From Visit With King Family
Mr and Mrs R L Oaks returned Tuesday evening from visiting their son in law and his wife Mr and Mrs Harry King and family in trace.
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R. L. Oaks
Ter
Harry King
Trice
Lincoln to Resume Studies After Holidays at Beckwith Home
Lincoln Sunday will return to state university to resume his studies following a holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H H Beckwith at their home.
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Lincoln
The
State University
H. H. Beckwith
Farmers Union State Convention Opens in Omaha
The Farmers Union state convention will open in Omaha on January 12. County and district president Chris Milius of Helvey and other Jefferson county delegates will arrive early to secure ground floor access.
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the Farmers. Union
Omaha
Chris Milius
Helvey
Jefferson County
Sunday School Party At Green Home
Mrs Mary Green hosted a Sunday school group at the home of Mr and Wilbur Green last Wednesday evening. Games amusements and refreshments including fruit salad two cakes nuts and candy followed before guests departed thanking Mrs Green for the pleasant evening with Mrs Wilbur Green and Mrs Will Green assisting with serving.
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Mary Green
and Wilbur Green
Mrs. Green
Wilbur Green
Will Green
International Friendship Program Hosts Talk on Russia
East and west themes contrast as hostesses Mrs C H Cully Miss Mionie Clauson lead a program on Russia. Leaders include Mesdames Roy Geer S C Moser with a roll call items on Russia Partmenen tag 7 and W E Anderson speaking on history government geography customs Lenin influence and the Russian economy plus special music.
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C. H. Cully
Mionie Clauson
Roy Geer
S. C Moser
Russia
W. E Anderso
Lenin
Weather Diary Describes Snow Storm and Road Conditions
A Tuesday storm could have been a blizzard if temperatures had dropped. heavy snow and north winds created deep drifts, with a low of 14 above zero and ten inches of snow in the region. Wednesday cleared roads briefly, then Thursday brought another snowstorm as the Record went to press at noon.
Drastic Action Imperative in Immigration Debate
A column argues that bombings of Italian officials expose lax immigration laws in the United States. It urges aggressive action to deport undesirables, tighten entry rules, and end the nation as a dumping ground for Europe and other regions. It calls Congress to act to protect Italian representatives and enforce laws.
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United Age
Italy
Congress
Europe
Ode to An Off Road Fearful Mudhole
A fragment from Daykin Herald describes a muddy road with deep ruts and a vehicle stuck, spurring a rural scene of travel near a farmhouse. It notes a team of mules and a political jab about Democrats as fools.
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Daykin Herald
Unemployed in Omaha Do Nothing Rumor
Local chatter on Main Street quotes a joke about Omaha workers with the punchline that the unemployed simply do nothing, reflecting sparse details in the clipping.
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Main Street
Omaha
Pecan orchard owner ships 500 pounds to city treasurer
The Pare orchard owner, also owner of Detroit property, sent 500 pounds of pecans with a tax explanation letter. The treasurer sold the nuts, paid the taxes from the proceeds, and returned surplus to the sender. The note suggests nearby taxpayers follow the example to ease tax collection and inspire news stories.
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Pare
Detroit
Mich
Mystery Parcel Tangles Post Office Exchange
A man enters a country post office asks if there is a parcel for Mr Jones. The postmaster answers uncertainly, questions the man’s identity, then hands over the parcel with a curt acknowledgment and no further words.
No Charity at Home Amid Global Aid Critique
The writer laments government and Congress funds sent to Europe while citizens lose money in banks at home. They argue for partial reimbursement to those hurt by banking failures and accuse authorities of misplaced compassion rather than helping domestic victims.
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Congress
Europe
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Washington
Citizens State. Bank
W. N. Sparks
Henry Fanders
Patty Johnson
Woman's Club
Congoleum
Waggoner Bros
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Titus
McLaughlies
McLaughlins
Japan
Farmers Union Cash Store
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