Local notes from Diller area show family travel and health updates
Mart Carmicheal left yesterday to join his family at Hopkins Missouri. Mrs T P Price and Mrs Arthur E Price are both on the sick list. J H Brandt and wife visited relatives in Reynolds. J E Clark shipped hogs to St Joe. Diller Farmers' Grain Co held its annual meeting in Louck's hall. A coal vein was reported while digging a near by well. Mrs Beckie James, sister of Mrs Mason, returned to Barnes ton since Christmas. Mrs S Blythe returned to Bine Springs after visiting her son B F Blythe and family. Sarah Mason and Maude Tonnemaker drove to Fairbury for a pleasant day. Mrs Thompson returned from Pittsburg Kansas visiting True Thompson and sister Mrs D H Diller and family. H S Townemaker began initial trip for Sterling Refining Co in Cleveland Ohio visiting towns east of here. Mrs John Stotte, visiting with Thos Copeland and others, returned to Republican City. Alma Harris returned to York Nebraska to attend business college after vacation with her parents in this city.
Peek-a-boo Shoes Show Off Embroidered Hose
The article notes the appearance of the dainty Peek-a-boo shoes crafted by a cobbler. They feature openings above the toes and at the sides designed to display neatly embroidered hose, emphasizing their fashionable appeal.
Dr. King's New Life Pills Endorsement Ad in Fort Madison
Mr August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madison Iowa, says Dr King's New Life Pills are rightly named and act more agreeably than any other laxative. Guaranteed to cure biliousness and constipation. 25c at Spear Drug Co's drug store.
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August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Fred Rensmeyer Public Sale Near Diller
Fred Rensmeyer plans a public sale Friday January 25 starting at 10 o clock with free lunch at noon. The auction will dispose of 9 horses 13 cattle 10 Poland China brood sows farm implements and household goods. J B Wright is auctioneer and Wm Weiters is clerk.
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Fred Rensmeyer
Diller
Poland
J.B. Wright
Wm. Weiters
Public Sale Advertised On Perry Cully Farm
O C Miller has bills announcing a public sale on the Perry Cully farm ten miles south and one and a half miles east of Diller on Thursday January 17. He will sell 10 head of horses and mules 4 head of cattle and 60 Duroc Jersey hogs including some No 1 brood sows 3 thoroughbred males and a lot of shoats. Col J B Wright is auctioneer with O J Mayborn as clerk.
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O. C. Miller
Perry Cully
Diller
Col
J. B. Wright
O. J. Mayborn
The Grip and Its Remedies
The article explains grip illness and its suffering, urging prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia and ensure recovery. It notes extensive use and claims no pneumonia cases among users, with Spear Drug Co. selling the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Spear Drug Co
New M W A installs officers and names new helper
The M. W. A. installed a new set of officers at its meeting last Saturday night. E. C. Lippstrew of Wilcox Nebraska is the new helper at the Burlington station in Diller.
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The
E. C. Lippstrew
Wilcox, Nebr
Burlington Station
Diller
Beatrice Trip Reported By Clyde Zook And Clinton Tristman
Clyde Zook and Clinton Tristman traveled to Beatrice in varnished cars on Sunday and returned the following day.
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Clyde Zook
Clinton Tristman
Beatrice
Diller Schools Restart After Two Week Christmas Suspension
The Diller schools resumed operations Monday morning after a two week suspension for Christmas holidays, extending the academic calendar.
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Diller
Magic Ointment Promises Piles Relief From Dr Shoop
An old advertisement claims Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment provides quick relief for itching and painful piles. It promises piles, including protruding or blind forms, disappear with its use and urges readers to try it through Spear Drug Co.
Jefferson County Farmers Institute at Fairbury
The Jefferson county farmers institute will be held at Fairbury January 21 and 22 with state speakers Wmn Mohler Falls City on alfalfa and grasses S R McKelvie Lincoln on pork production Ex lov Poynter Lincoln on farming essentials and dairy care D P Ashbone Gibbon on homes and corn and roads Dr Peters experimental station on animal diseases and our agricultural school Local addresses will be given. Sessions Monday afternoon and evening Tuesday forenoon afternoon and evening Farmers urged to attend with families.
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Jefferson County Farmers’ Institute
Fairbury
Wmn. Mohler
Falls City
S. R. McKelvie
Lincoln
Poynter
D. P. Ashbone
Gibbon
Dr. Peters
L. R. Lambert
Secy. Diller
Nebr
Sheep purchase interest noted by Friday and Roulston
Friday and W H Roulston visited Monday to inspect a flock of sheep with the aim of buying. The possible acquisition was discussed as they examined the lot for quality and suitability.
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W. H. Roulston
Birth of 124 pound boy to Lincoln couple
A 124 pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs Joe Greenwood of Lincoln on the 30th, their friends from Diller will be interested.
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Joe Greenwood
Lincoln
Whiskey Costs 13 Cents Per Gallon to Make
The piece notes whiskey can be produced for 13 cents a gallon, then adds that whiskey men wear large diamonds as a likely display of wealth from those low production costs.
How to Cure Chilblains
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for relief from chilblains and a range of skin ailments. The remedy is advertised as a cure for fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and various skin diseases, 25 cents at Spear's Drug Co.
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John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
Spear’ Drug Co
Homes Sought for Omaha Children by Child Saving Institute
Omaha agency seeks adoptive homes for children of all ages. At 1806 Ohio Street, the Child Saving Institute helps 300 plus children yearly, with 40 to 60 available at any time. Writes if interested and include a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Child Saving Institute
Ohio St
Omaha
Nebr
Lax-ets Candy Laxative Ad Promises Easy Relief
If constipated or bilious, try Lax-ets, little toothsome candy tablets. No griping or pain, only a gentle laxative effect. Sold by Spear Drug Co in lithographed metal boxes for 5 and 25 cents.
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Spear Drug Co
Pickard and Son Return From Beatrice Visit
Jas. Pickard and son Willie returned Sunday evening from visiting relatives in Beatrice.
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Jas
Pickard
Willie
Beatrice
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Back And Kidney Trouble
J R Blankenship of Beck Tenn endorses Electric Bitters claiming complete relief from back and kidney distress after several bottles. The Spear Drug Co sells the remedy under guarantee for 50 cents.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Spear Drug Co
DILLER Records Report Drowning In Missouri River
Two more men, Dan and Charles Straight, nephews of Mrs. J P London, remain missing after breaking through ice on the Missouri River near Dillér. The tragedy follows earlier drownings in the same area, with no recovery yet.
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Diller
South Dakota
Missouri
Nebraska
Dan
Charles Straight
J. P. .London
Dillér
Wm. Straight
Early bedding evolution from animal skins to feathers
The beds of ancient peoples began as piles of skins and evolved to rush and straw mattresses. Romans are credited with feathering beds, and Heliogabalus reportedly used an air cushion in 218. Air beds gain popularity in the sixteenth century while feather beds dominate Wanry VIII era England.
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Blagabalus
Heliogabalus
Wanry VIII
England
Raise More Chickens and Hogs For Profits At Home
The piece urges raising chickens turkeys ducks and hogs to boost year end earnings. It argues pure home grown food resists adulteration and that small profits on many animals yield strong returns compared with a single fat steer. It outlines hen costs 50 cents and eggs at 20 cents per dozen could total $2 per dozen, with 100 hens earning about $200 annually.
Grease Stain Removal For Books Instructions
Household guide shows how to treat oil spots on books using turpentine and alcohol, then blotting paper and a warm iron. It suggests a second application if needed and cautions the paper will not discolor. Final step uses turpentine warmed and applied with a brush to both sides, followed by blotting and ironing.
Recoloring Silk Discovery Promises Silk Industry Revival
The Strassburger reports a discovery by a chemist and engineer of St. Etienne that can remove color from silk and recolor it to any tint without harming texture. If proven, the inventor’s method could revolutionize silk production and eliminate damage from strong chemical dyes.
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Strassburger
Post
St. Etienne
Cleaning Matting Care in Old Instructions
Cleaning matting should be washed with strong salt and water to strengthen fibers. For white or cream matting that has faded wash with strong soda water which will deepen its color but restore a single tone. Sweep matting with the weave rather than across it to avoid damage.
Mantel Decoration Guidelines for Formal Dining Rooms
The dining room mantel should remain uncluttered with ornaments and bric a brac. A few copper, pewter, or brass pieces reflected in a plain mirror or Delft or Dresden china suit a simpler more formal room than the living room.
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Delft
Dresden
Cushion Aids Scrubbing With Knee Rest Design
A Cleveland woman designed a knee cushion to aid scrubwomen. The pad sits on a wire frame with parallel bars and curved uprights serving as handles and skirt guards. An oilcloth outer cover makes the cushion waterproof and durable for scrub floors. The design allows the user to push or pull the cushion smoothly across the floor.
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Cleveland
How to make calcimine mix for green tint
The guidance describes soaking one pound of white glue overnight then dissolving it in boiling water. Add twenty pounds of white pigment diluted with water to achieve the consistency of rich milk, then add a tint. Indigo mixed with yellow ocher yields a green tint.
Cure For Canker Sores By Alum Teas Gargles
A correspondent claims burned alum powder heals canker sores in the mouth. Dissolved alum in boiling water reportedly removes fruit stains and iron mold from linen. A sage tea gargle with alum is said to cleanse and heal an inflamed throat.
Stained Teapots Cleaned With Saleratus and Soap
When a tea or coffee pot is blackened inside, fill with boiling water, add a teaspoonful of saleratus and a small bit of hard soap. Boil on the stove for about three quarters of an hour to restore brightness and cleanliness.
Old violins and the myth of prized masterworks
The article debunks the belief that grandpa's violin is a treasure, noting most old instruments are worth little and many fake labels exist. It advises evaluating with a reputable dealer, warning against selling before getting a second expert opinion.
Gentle Door Taps and the Hearing Impaired Argo
A Philadelphia medical society recounts an elderly woman who, despite extreme deafness, perceived a naval salute of ten guns from a warship. Seated alone by the river she calmly prepared herself and invited visitors, a tale of resilience and uncanny perception.
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Philadelphia
The Letter I and Its Tiny Tittle
The piece traces the Hebrew origin of I or jot from a hand shape with three fingers to a single remaining finger becoming the jot. It notes the letter’s dot or tittle symbolizing the smallest, most insignificant thing.
A Joyous Moment in Detroit Free Press
A young poet presents his final poem as the editor, dignified and poised, clings to his chair to resist dancing a hornpipe in a playful newsroom moment at the Detroit Free Press.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mart Carmicheal
Hopkins, Mo
T. P Price
Arthur E Price
J. H. Brandt
Reynolds
J. E. Clark
St. Joe
Diller Farmers’ Grain Co
Louck’s Hall
More
Beckie James
Barneston
S. Blythe
Bine Springs
B F. Blythe
M’ases
Sarah Mason
Maude Tonnemaker
Townemaker
Sterling Refining Co
Ohio
Burlington
Here
John Stotte
Thos. Copeland
Republican City
Alma Harris
York
Business
Mrs. J. J. Harris
Farmers’ Institute
Sherwin- Williams
Neely’s Pharmacy
Mia
J. P
London
Suwanee River
Annie Laurie
Stradivarius
Antonius
Amati
Guarneri
Magius
Antonius Stradivarius
New York Herald
J. Monroe Davis
First National Banks
Fairbury, Neb
Kk T. Pea Notary Public
Diller, Nebraska
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
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