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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
1
A mixed local column lists birth details, visits, shipments, and sales. Names include Will Riddle, Harry Hudson, J E Clark, Col C J Hiatt, Wells Hiatt & Co, and Rev Grupe. Transactions mention stock shipments to Kansas City, cattle movements, real estate inquiries at First National Bank, and upcoming sales and events in early 1905.
Local notes report various town events including a patent medicine ad for 7 a Try Phospho Tablets at Neely Pharmacy and a piano purchase by Peter Remley on Rock Creek. Families such as Hutchinson and Lamb are mentioned with moves and quarantine releases for scarlet fever amid mixed town updates.
Harriet Howard of New York recounts curing years of skin trouble with Arnica Salve. The notice promotes the salve at Spear’s drug store. A Sunday sermon at the Presbyterian church addresses The Waters of the Gospel Stream and Gideon the Man. County Treasurer Merrell buys a half interest in the Fairbury News, Shelly edits, Hammond sells into The Fairbury Fimes.
Willis Morman and Nettie Fox were married at 8 oclock Wednesday evening in the home of the bride’s mother Mrs FP A Fox. Rev Frank Mills pastor of the Diller M E church officiated. A goodly number attended and the couple received many handsome and useful presents.
A testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a pure tonic for malaria and ague with a true curative effect, claiming it drives malaria from the system and avoids quinine's after effects. ES Munday of Henrietta Texas reports a brother saved from severe illness after use. sold at Spear's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
The article argues that a town’s trade area is shaped by local merchants and residents effort. It claims growth comes from active outreach, advertising, and accessible goods, not mere proximity to neighboring markets, shaping a reputation for industry.
Henry Wright left today to work in a sale stable at Weeping Water. Scott R. Merrell, county treasurer and Bert Smith, a Fairbury livery man, were here yesterday. An agreeable movement of the bow nowhere without any unpleasant effect is produced by Champberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Spear.
Notices warn that distress warrants will be issued on February 21 if taxes remain unpaid. Treasurer S. R. Merrell of Pleasant Lodge, Degree of Honor issued the call. Pleasant Lodge reports a successful annual dinner with A. O. U. W. members following officer installation. A boy near Diller barely escaped a severe hand injury when a shotgun discharged while being loaded into a wagon on Main Street.
A reader from Oakland Indiana recalls his wife suffering consumption before Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. The ad claims coughs colds can be treated to avert tragedy and promotes 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles with trial samples offered by Spear Drug Co.
In pur suance of the Reading Circle work a teachers meeting will be held January 28 at 2 PM in the High School room at Diller. Chapter lists include Common Sense Didactics and Geographic Influences. Attending teachers include Bernice Welton Edna Crampton Gertrude Lamb Mabel Folkers Ira Sutliff Minnie Habielit Minnie Stewart Eva Crocker Ettie Diller Ida McElwee and Anna Steiner. County superintendent seeks full attendance. Local Manager Anna K Opp.
Mrs A M Diller travels by train No 16 to Beatrice to visit friends. Phospho Tablets advertised to boost memory at eely's Pharmacy. Notice: restaurant business sold. all creditors urged to settle accounts with J B Bixny.
The article notes strong demand for Dr King’s New Life Pills described as a modern blood and system cleanser. It mentions Spear’s drug store selling them for 25 cents and includes several local notices about residents, moves, and a lodge installation with listed officers and roles.
Notice warns all parties not to hunt or fish on lands owned by the undersigned residents including St GM, G T Eick, W M Eick, Albert Leaper, Frank Eick, W T Maxwell, C Ee Fairbanks, D H Greider, Geo Fisher, J C Herwig, and others. It notes years of grain buying roles with Ewart Wilks Co of Lincoln and Burlington R K, Nebraska. It states a move to a grain place near the end of the period and upcoming possession.
A letter from O T from Oklahoma dated Jan 14 1905 recalls a Nebraska winter with five snowstorms and eight inches of snow. The writer mentions building a house on a claim, cattle farming, broom corn yields of about 40000 tons, some cotton, sorghum, and dugout sod houses. They thank friends for kindness and flowers at a funeral and note progress settling in the new territory.
Last Friday evening a party was hosted at the residence of Mr and Mrs Les Butterbaugh with music dancing and high spirits. Reports note mixed crop impact from Hessian Fly with some farmers claiming damage to wheat while others see little effect and expect more determinations in April and May as insects mature in Jefferson and adjoining counties.
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for colds and prevention of pneumonia. She notes its quick cure, pleasant and safe use, and many prefer it over other remedies sold by Spear Drug Company.
Commentary on how poor instruments damage musical ear. Correct tone depends on proper touch and method. The piece asserts higher quality pianos, praising tone, volume, and finish, citing G. A. White Piano Co., Fairbury.
Mr and Mrs James Harris announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday January 18 1905. The event adds a new member to the family and is celebrated by relatives.
Black wood includes hickory ash hackberry elm and other species. Located 1 percent miles east and 1 mile south of Diller Nebraska on Farm 30 EB. FarBank s, ste.
A druggist from Potterville Michigan touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as best for stomach trouble. Spear's carries them. J H Radloff has sold a 160 acre farm four miles NW of Diller plus a school lease on Partlow 80 and notes potential relocation of his tenants in Kansas, with exchange terms under discussion.
Readable fragments show winter tourist travel notes across Wakeley Crystal Omaha Nebraska and California areas with references to homeseekers and a March east point event. The item reads like a local tourism bulletin with scattered place names and sparse context.
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