Gripe Pandemic Tales From Early Doctors Office
Sickness sweeps the area as doctors report rising patient loads and widespread malaise. The fragment hints at a town gripped by illness and the medical response during a period of strain.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
5
Carlyle relatives visit then return to Omaha
Mr and Mrs Ed Carlyle cousins of Mr and Mrs A D and H C Stotts who had visited since Monday returned Wednesday to their Omaha home. Frank Paspisil went to St Joseph Monday with a car load of cattle for the Diller Shipping association thirteen head of which were fed by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Carlyle
A. D
H. C. Stotts
Omaha
Frank Paspisil
St. Joseph
Diller Shipping Association
Methodist Ladies Aid parcel post and food sale
The second division will held a parcel post and food sale at J C Stuckers store on Saturday after noon and evening February 3 inviting everybody to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
J.C. Stuckers
Shippers Move Stock to St Joseph Market
Ed Woods and F E Wolken loaded two cattle loads and one hog car for shipment to the St Joe market on Wednesday. Woods accompanied the convoy, according to the Steele City Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Woods
F. E. Wolken
St Joe
Mr Woods
Steele City Press
The Habit of Taking Cold
An old column urges breaking the habit of catching cold with simple daily routines. Start with a warm sponge bath each morning around 90 degrees and sleep with a window open. If cold exposure occurs, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to recover quickly. Obtainable everywhere.
Stockholders meeting for Diller Telephone company
A meeting of stockholders is called at City Hall on Thursday February 1 1917 at 1:30 p m to consider a range in telephone rentals and change in collection terms, and to transact any other business that may arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Telephone Company
Sunrise shower honors Dr. and Mrs. Diehl at church
The ladies of the Christian church hosted a pleasant sunrise shower for Dr. and Mrs. Diehl last Thursday evening. About thirty guests enjoyed a very pleasant hour as a token of appreciation for Mrs. Diehl’s faithful Bible school work and other church duties. A rocking chair was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured. It touts entry into the blood and mucous surfaces healing the body and asserts reliability and wide use over many years. It mentions Ohio and extensive testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Hall
Ohio
Mrs Riddle to Sell Farm Stock in Public Sale
Mrs John Riddle plans a public sale on February 7 to dispose of most of her stock and farm implements. Watch for ads in next week's Record for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riddle
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claims Great Cures
J. R. Moore of Lost Valley Go reports using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a hacking cough and cold and says a cough disappears after taking it. The ad notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
Mrs Miller Says Mayo Doctors Declined Leg Operation
Mrs Mary Miller reports her daughter Ida Neely and husband Dr Neely returned to Winside from Rochester Minnesota. The Mayo doctors did not advise an operation on the doctor's leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Ida Neely
Dr. Neely
Winside
Rochester
Minn
John James Dies After Four Week Illness in Steele City
John James died at his home in Steele City around 5 p.m. Wednesday after a four week illness. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home. Steele City Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James
Steele City
James
Steele City Press
Diller Volunteers Plan Fundraising Play for Fire Equipment
Diller volunteer firemen announce a forthcoming benefit play to raise funds for improved firefighting gear. The crew has earned wide praise for their hard work and anticipates strong community support at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Diller Lodge Urges Meeting This Saturday Night
A. O. U. W. Diller Lodge No. 128 calls all members to attend the regular meeting this Saturday night January 27 to discuss important lodge business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Lodge
Card of Thanks for support during illness and burial
The Lohmeyer family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their willing and faithful aid during the sickness and death of their wife and mother. F. H. Lohmeyer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Lohmeyer
Woman Injured In Fall On Its Sidewalk
Mrs. Nancy Hudson suffered a fracture of both bones in her left forearm and a dislocated wrist from a fall on an its sidewalk last Sunday. A local physician treated the injuries and reduced the fracture and dislocation. She has been recovering well since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hudson
Hogs Sold by Ensley Carmichael at St. Joe Market
Ensley Carmichael topped the St. Joe market Thursday last week with sixty one hogs averaging 260 pounds. The hogs sold for 11.00 per hundred as part of a two car shipment by the Diller shipping association. Carmichael and Geo. Reng accompanied the shipment to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensley Carmichael
St. Joe
Diller Shipping Association
Mr. Carmichael
Géo. Reng
Mrs Krannie Taylor and Nellie Magonnigal Visit Diller Friends
Mrs Krannie Taylor and Mrs Nellie Magonnigal of Steele City were visiting with friends in Diller yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krannie Taylor
Nellie Magonnigal
Steele City
Diller
Sure Thing Uses Chamberlain's Tablets in Stomach Tiver Disorder
A Farmers Mills New York farmer reports using Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and liver disorders and says Chamberlains Tablets are the best he has ever used. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wixon
Farmers Mills
N. Y
Iver
Chamberlain’s
January gathering honors former member Nellie Green
A group of the B. B. K's invited themselves to call in a body on Mrs. Nellie Green, a former member. After an hour of lively conversation, they left with beautiful dishes and other presents as tokens of esteem for her service as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Green
Diet Habits Linked to Indigestion Warns on Meal Timing
The article advises delaying meals to avoid indigestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims meals should be at least five hours apart and that the tablets strengthen the stomach to restore natural function.
Will of William Davis Probate Filed in County Court
The will of the late William Davis who died December 25 1916 at his daughter's home near Diller is filed for probate. The estate comprises Johnson county real estate valued at 8000 Furnace county property valued at 16000 and personal property of 6600. Heirs include a son and two daughters William A Davis of Auburn Mrs Ida Osgood of Tecumseh and Mrs Ollie Armstead of Diller vicinity Beat rice Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Diller
Johnson County
Furnace County
William A. Davis
Auburn
Ida Osgood
Tecumseh
Ollie Armstead
Beatrice Express
Obituary Notices and Severe Winter Weather Hit Area
The wife of F H Lohmeyer died after a long illness from Brights disease and was interred at Lanham with distant relatives in attendance. The weather swung wildly from tar rain to 46 degree drop, sleet and deep freezes, making travel dangerous before moderating as the Record went to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Lohmeyer
Diller
Bright
Lanham
Ernest Roop
Oklahoma
Wm. Lohmeyer
Osage
Kans
Henry Kanter
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Lohmeyer
Nebraska’s Fifty Birthday Observance Proposed for Schools
A 1917 letter to Jefferson County teachers urges commemorating Nebraska’s fiftieth birthday with a February twelfth Lincoln birthday celebration and March first state observance. It proposes patriotic songs, historical talks on territorial, state, and local history, essays, stories, and a complete district school history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Union
W. H. Clemons
Lincoln
Louisana Territory
Territorial
County Superintendent Henry Abrams Sends Message
A closing note from Henry Abrams, County Superintendent, urges collective effort and shared responsibility to honor the commonwealth. The letter emphasizes unity and duty as guiding principles for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Abrams
Lime use tips for soil types and tillage
Lime is best applied just ahead of a tilled crop such as corn. Clay soil requires larger lime applications than sandy soil. Wet soil needs more lime than well drained soil. Soils rich in organic matter need more lime than sandy soils.
Amortization Defined for Farm Loans in Circular
Circular 60 from the Agriculture Department explains amortization as paying a long-term loan in installments with interest and principal. Example: a $1,000 loan at 5 percent repaid over twenty years with annual payments of $80.24, canceling the debt at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
Department of Agriculture
Silent Tradesman Turns Odd Helpers into Wry Tales
An editor's humor piece spins a surreal scene where a mute wagon maker, a blind carpenter, a deaf farmer, a noseless fisherman, a mighty elephant, and a dog all perform unlikely feats in one night. The narration layers absurd outcomes and playful contrasts to evoke amused disbelief.
Get on the Map for Farmers Names on Premises
Farmers urged to name their places and display the name prominently to gain publicity. The article warns against foreign signs on buildings and fences, describing them as unsightly and contrary to owner pride at Exchange.
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J. E. Jenkins
Blue Springs, Nebr
Chamberlain
Attention
Iovis Cevites
Biter Eice
Seto
Jai
A. Esaisict
Han Jl Osborne
Anita
F. A. Musser
Jefferson County
Jake Mullen
Endicott
Jansen
Fairbury
Duroc
Poland
China
Kentucky
McCormick
Deering
John Deere
J. I. Case
Joan Deere
H. Woddell
Luther Nelson
I. Wiley
Detroit
Ford
John Jobman
Ines
E. O. Cassell
Donara
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