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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
8
The Record corrects last week’s error saying two car loads of corn were sold on track at 66c not 60c. A car load later sold at 65c, beating the earlier price as observers discuss Lind’s Pass Christian trip.
Ad promotes Kings New Life laxative claimed to act naturally on the stomach and bowels. Mentions Philadelphia and a street or area name as location context with promotional language urging use as a preferred alternative to alts or castor oil.
Farmers report a portion of winter wheat damaged by the recent freeze while soil remained wet. Others say the impact may be minor and that accurate assessment will come in spring.
The Fairbury wireless station is back in operation and now receives messages twice daily from the Arlington government station in Virginia. Radial time signals are transmitted at 12 noon and 10 PM Washington time.
Monday marked the twenty six anniversary of the January 12 1888 blizzard as residents recall the relief felt by many teachers and students. The week’s weather differed sharply from the past conditions described in the article.
Sheriff Schick advertises for sale at the Beatrice courthouse on Thursday February 12 at 1 9 o clock the southeast quarter of section 19 town 2 range 5 in Gage county the property of Albert Leaper levied under an execution to satisfy a judgment of Mrs Corz Colman for 5516 70 with 7 percent interest from March 8 1911 and 195 80 costs the judgment arising from Lugper selling her husband liquor leading to his downfall and death.
The Royal Neighbors installation last Friday evening was a success with a buffet style supper enjoyed by all. Neighbor Clara served as installing officer and Neighbor Lillian Moser led the training committee as plans for a wholesome year were laid, though the event was remembered with sorrow for a departed member.
Colonel Bills says the nation faces a turning point with rising demand for goods as the tide of fortune shifts. He insists Americans will make the best of it and expects a strong market for key articles soon.
At the Prairie Home Cemetery annual stockholders meeting W C Line was reelected president A L Tristman reelected secretary treasurer and six trustees were chosen for five years G A R and W R C donated half a block for a monument to the unknown dead trustees were tasked to build an 8 by 12 cistern with a pump and to pursue further improvements and cleanup.
A recipe describes maple fondant made by roiling maple strup cane sugar and cream of tartar into a thread then thickening. The mass is cooled formed into balls or squares, with optional chocolate dipping or coconut coatings and can be used as a fondant or a bar between walnuts for a bonbon.
Fitz-Stephen records youths dressing for football after dinner in London. Scholars at each school owned their own ball and tradesmen shared in the sport. Spectators and players alike joined the excitement, with violent incidents noted in 1688 as two men died after a football clash.
A fragment describes sea swordsmen such as sawhishes, spearfishes, seilfishes, sword ishes, and the narwhal. It notes narwhals inhabit Arctic waters and use spirally grooved hollow tusks for defense and breaching ice. Aged ice entrapment can cause injury. the text mentions a length reaching fifteen feet and a tusk described as spiraled and hollow.
New York reports that Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler criticizes widespread inferior books and excess reading material. He urges fewer, higher quality works to improve education while noting a $68,821 annual deficit and a shift in university public relations since expansion.
A dramatic scene unfolds in New York as a frightened woman reports a pelican swallowing two pigeons. Bill Snyder, a dead animal keeper, leads her to observe the pelican named El Capitan. The bird repeatedly opens its bill and releases pigeons to the crowd, sparking astonishment and relief.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Joseph W Oliver seventy one and Mary Van Ault seventy six wed under Alderman John Pollock after five months of mailed courtship and a five week meeting. Frank Lewis the matchmaker learned of Mrs Van Ault's heartbreak and arranged the pairing. Oliver proposed after exchanging a colored postcard and letters then met and married.
Statistics suggest men are more likely to be struck by lightning than women, with higher fatality counts for men. A Loudes journal poll notes that outdoor exposure raises risk, though observations show similar rates when groups are equally composed.
The article outlines the tailored suit as essential to a refined wardrobe. Black velvet bats trimmed with moire ribbon and silk combings accessorize, while collars of lace or tulle edged with narrow bands add sophistication, spotlighting the Dres Sackst.
In Loveland area Russians near Fort Collins reportedly brewed a fermented gooseberry juice drink. Henry Moser, a small Russian, fought Peter Kreig and George Addison after using the beverage and described strong powers in police court, noting Addison escaped before being knocked out.
Ordinance No 88 grants permission to Standard Oil Company of Tacoeke to build and maintain warehouse tanks for oil storage within Diller city limits Jefferson County Nebraska. The council authorizes the storage and related facilities at a specified site near 816 feet northeast and southeast from a local reference point.
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