Diller columns note births and local bids
Rural Nebraska items report a newborn at the London home and a 105 year old Bangor resident still chopping wood. Ads and notices list rents, taxes, sales, and a vault of local bids and church events.
29 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
1
Rural Nebraska items report a newborn at the London home and a 105 year old Bangor resident still chopping wood. Ads and notices list rents, taxes, sales, and a vault of local bids and church events.
Orrin Trippen, who fled Fairbury jail six weeks ago while serving a sixty day sentence for assault, is recaptured at a farmhouse near Oxford Nebraska where he was staying with a brother. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised at Suttos for stomach and liver relief at 25 cents.
A mix of notices reports and social items from Diller Fairbury and surrounding areas. Mentions J T Buakas of Mateland Colo coal rail car arrival and Mrs Les Butterbaugh ill with typhoid fever with caretaking by Mrs Curry of Liberty. Also Dr J B McNay Lincoln dentist visiting Diller hotel Friday and Saturday. Fairbury farmer institute planned. Frank Miller of Sutton to travel to New Orleans for life insurance sales. new Diller bank president Alf May to arrive with new residence property.
The piece lists fine Plymouth Rock roosters of the dos Emery strain and adores the Madrizal Lady Quartette described as talented singers who promise delight. It notes a concert at Look's hall on Saturday evening February 6th and includes a social query about town prosperity and civic effort.
An old advertisement urges readers that disease begins in the gut and promotes Cascarets as a general health aid. It claims six million people use the product and directs readers to buy from druggists.
The passage mixes medical ad copy for Bucklen's Arnica Salve with suggestive gun handling advice and a coroner's inquest note. It mentions pain from cuts bruises sore feet and stiff joints and touts a salve sold by a local druggist. A pistol incident is casually urged to knock someone down without checking loaded status.
The county treasurer announces distress warrants will be issued on all delinquents under the new revenue law. Attend to delinquent accounts by February 1st to avoid extra costs. Warrants will be given to the sheriff if not paid. January 21st. LOO 2t.
Romine Bros. of Omaha and another city plan visits to Diller Friday Saturday and Sunday February 5 to showcase testimonials for extractions and dental work. They claim to replace broken teeth with gold porcelain and bridges without pain and to satisfy patients where others failed. A Neosho Kansas farmer uses oil well lights and gas engines to power farm heating lighting and stock facilities, effectively “light farming.”
Dr. McNay the dentist visits at a hotel Friday and Saturday. Wm Kunter attends his brother Henrys marriage at Daykin on Wednesday. County Clerk W B Diller reported very sick at Fairbury with bowel inflammation.
A 120 acre farm one mile from town is offered at a bargain. Inquiries should be directed to Herman Sass in Diller Nebraska. Reminder to insure your house and barn with two good insurance companies represented locally.
An Iowa locomotive fireman from Burlington credits Lectric Bitters with restoring his health after illness and fatigue. The notice lists upcoming auctions by Cold. 2B. oWrieht and local wedding events linked to Henry Kanter’s trip from Daykin to Central City for his wedding. The piece mixes personal testimonial with local social notes and sale dates.
A dated advertisement argues dyspepsia affects all classes, not only rich men. It touts Green's August Flower as a long standing remedy, claiming it revives a torpid liver, stimulates appetite, and aids digestion. Trial bottles are 25 cents, regular size one dollar, from Dr J G Neel.
The article extols irrigated lands in Colorado and the North Platte valley with water rights available at low prices. It notes land selling for fifty cents an acre before irrigation, now valued highly due to abundant water, healthy climate, and cheap fuel. It urges prompt investment and directs readers to J Francia, General Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha.
The Barneston Star reports Miss Gertie Zook wed Mr. Kelley James of Salem Nebr and plans to reside in Nebraska. The Diller Lyceum course ends with a Mad Vaginal Lady Quartet at Loock's Hall on Feb 6. Local businessmen thank patrons for past support and announce admission prices of 20 and 85 cents at Sparks & Folkes.
Gertrude Loock reports a busy week with eighth and ninth graders moving from skating on school grounds to an essay program featuring biographies of U S leaders. The fourth and fifth grades enjoyed geography games while the high school anticipates eighth grade recitations. Several notes mention absenteeism due to cold weather and a shift of duties in the main route.
A reader asks if a sale is planned and mentions having eighty bills printed at the Recorn office. No further details are provided.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her die as doctors failed. A bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption brought relief and she was cured. Bottles 50c and $1.00, free trial at J. Wr Suttons drug stores.
Naphtali Lodge 208 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings in their hall over People's State Bank. Naomi Chapter No 4 Houena of Star meets first and third Tuesday evenings in Mason Hall. visiting members welcomed. Diller Camp Modern Woodmen meets first and third Saturday evenings in Mason Hall. visiting brothers welcomed. AOWDiller Lodge No 183 Ancient Order United Workmen meets second and fourth Saturday evenings in Mason Hall. visiting brothers welcomed.
Ian Grail Lodge No. 141 Knights of Pythine held first and hind Thursday evenings in Masonic hall. Visiting Knights were invited and attendance noted with cor.
Grain prices and market terms appear with several abbreviations for corn wheat oats and eggs. Figures like No. 8.0.00.30 and No. 3 wheat along with grade notations and percentages are listed, suggesting a price or grading sheet from a local market.
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