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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
Foggy weather has prevailed this week. We now have in stock gluten corn feed. Mr W H Schmuelle returned from a business trip to Lincoln. Mr and Mrs John Pulec visited friends at Odell between trains. For sewing hope muslin fine bleached 25c per yard. Miss Clara Steiner expected home today from Lincoln where she has been visiting.
San Bernardino printed in gold on the spectIcle case cover asks finder to leave it at the office. A revenue officer will visit Diller to discuss income tax returns needing correction for those notified. Palmer Co Beatrice offers piano and phonograph stock with Liberty bonds accepted as part payment. George Cunningham visited Beatrice with his cousin Mrs Minnie Bonwell who is recovering from influenza. Roy McCune from near Shea leaves for Montana to visit an uncle and possibly stay, stopping in Beatrice and Omaha.
The Mendelssohn Quintette delivered one of the finest musical entertainments in the opera house Monday night in Diller. The program mixed classical and popular vocal and instrumental pieces, each earning hearty applause. Two more course numbers remain with dates to be announced through the Record.
Remember E H Sasse's public sale next Wednesday Sunday was a beautiful day and many were out walking during the afternoon. Mrs B F Lightner visited with her parents in Odell between trains Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs JD Fandere visited Sunday with their daughter Mrs Stafford and husband in Fairbury. Grover Waggoner returned from France with the AEF and visited his parents in Preston Nebr before leaving noon for home. Ensign Paul Beckwith and wife returned from Boston where he instructed at Mass Tech Inst in gas engine use for aviation. They visit this week with relatives in Diller and Steele City.
Jefferson County Wolf Hunt Association staged a large circle hunt south of town led by S. D. Maw with S. F. Clark as secretary treasurer. Four wolves were killed, two dozen small game taken, and sales raised 27 dollars. Proceeds plus treasury balance 25.31 dollars were turned to Miss L. O. Ballard, Red Cross treasurer.
Thoroughbred Poland China hog for sale if taken soon by C. R. Steffen at W. Bo Wiley’s. Poland China hog sale Feb. 4th. See his ad in this paper. Mrs. Peter Jobman went Sunday to Filley called by sickness in her family. Pv Lowe delivered new Ford cars to Wm. Garrett and Glenn Riddle the past week.
White Wyanette cockerls and Mrs E E Weixzel noted. Frost subsides though east and west roads remain nearly impassable. Dr A Lynch, general surgery ENT, office at Fairbury Hospital 612 6th St Fairbury Neb. Dance in Wymore Saturday evening January 25 Burnham's orchestra of eight players to perform latest music.
Notice requests Degree of Honor members to gather at Mrs Mary Millers home on Saturday afternoon for a meeting.
Mrs L P Raymond dated Jan 3 1918 records sale of harness business in Diller Nebraska to Gus Dressen Steele City. The note claims Nebraska furnished 51000 service members during the great war and challenges other states to beat that record.
A meeting at Diller City Hall on Saturday February 1 1919 at 2 PM invites subscribers and others to form a committee plan the reception for Soldier Boys. The agenda includes organizing appointing committees discussing date and other business. H E Green commissioner.
New officers were installed at a regular meeting of Diller Camp No 1668 M W A including Past Consul C E Carr V C W H Schnuelle W A L W Meyer Ex Beoc i Geer Clerk W E Anderson Escort Roscoe Colman Watchman Carl Franzen Sentry Floyd Man Manager 3 yrs E S Dunn Manager 1 year S Hutchin gen Camp Physician Dr O C Diehl. The Marysville Advocate quotes on trade territory and merchant effort.
The Palmer Company of Beatrice Nebraska promotes a major sale opening January 27 featuring canned goods musical instruments and $20000 of shoes $15000 of clothing and suits along with a large stock of dry goods hardware and furniture rope and matches. They advertise taking Liberty bonds and invite customers in good road conditions.
A Powell Wyoming resident Charley Fisher writes from January 14 1919 noting sending a year’s subscription payment to F T Pearce of Diller Nebraska. He reports good weather good crops flu deaths but not as bad as before and no school since October with regards to all recipients.
The secretary of state issued 170000 automobile licenses in 1918. Nebraska had enough automobiles to give every resident a ride at once with average seven passengers per car, avoiding crowding.
The sugar campaign in Nebraska is nearly finished with one factory still operating and set to close about February 1. Across four Nebraska plants, about 125 million pounds of sugar were produced and more than 6.5 million dollars were paid in beets and labor.
University of Nebraska extension workers urge planning the garden now and ordering seeds. A definite plan helps grow last year’s vegetables plus additions. Earliest gardens depend on hotbeds, frames, and windmill irrigation for success.
Clouds and bad roads hinder church work and pastoral visits. The War Savings Society in the Sunday school will be discontinued after six months of activity. Pastoral plans include Rock Creek morning service next Sunday and regular evening services. New interest grows in the school with several classes organized. Attendance from members of other churches is welcomed as church unity aids community welfare. The evening sermon theme is Christian Democracy for America.
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