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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
7
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It contrasts modern mothers with older castor oil remedies, claiming the product cleanses liver and bowels, eases stomach upset, and comes with clear dosing directions on a 50 cent bottle.
A visitor notes many common American names for animals and foods baffle him. He mentions raccoon opossum skunk terrapin chipmunk moose simmon chinquapin alfalfa yam popcorn oyster stew clam bakes and burgeo picnics. He also discusses lemonade peanuts as flavors and the phrase peanut politics.
Tender sensitive skins benefit from Cuticura Soap used after hot baths. The fragrant moisturizers claim quick, effective relief for skin scalp hair and hands, plus toilet bath and nursery use. Free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
A real estate agent believed a political agent would rent a prized property but frightened him away by mentioning the property had exposures all around.
An older advertisement promotes Knowlton's Dandeline to treat dandruff and restore hair fullness. It claims relief from itching and a healthier scalp after regular use, noting new fine hair growth within weeks and a glossy, fluffy appearance.
A brief quarrel between Mrs. Nexdore and Mrs. Naybor in Boston unfolds over a dog named Fido. Both insist on keeping the pet out of the other’s home amid frustration and disagreement.
A fragmented ad from a Chicago firm promotes an eye remedy product. It claims to offer comfort and guidance for ocular issues and is presented as a consumer health note from a company titled the Free. Marine Eye Remedy Co.
A witty line notes that the reliable estimate of a woman’s age is that she is older than she appears. The quip plays on the mismatch between perception and reality with light humor.
A new state printing bill proposed by Orr and Van Deusen would shift control to a printing commission, appoint a state printer at 2500 dollars yearly, aim to spend 75000 on paint, and include printing all state work and school textbooks. Location envisioned is Lancaster County with no convict labor.
Senator Robertson proposes a bill to employ the Nebraska national guard in building highways and other public works, likely during the guard’s annual encampment. He previously sought to abolish the guard two years ago, but this time plans a different approach to put the guard to work.
Senator Bushee of Kimball county supports a bill to prohibit petition candidates from entering races and to end the uncertain petition phase of campaigns. He argues parties should freely choose candidates and petition seekers confuse voters, aiding candidates not favored by the majority.
Crinklaw of Antelope introduces a measure to settle conflicts between the Nebraska Telephone Company and Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company over female operators in one person exchanges. The Dill would benefit restaurants and laundries in smaller towns, addressing two years of disputes.
State Senator Robertson plans a bill to fund a state levy guaranteeing at least six months of schooling for every district. Any district seeking more than six months would pay the extra costs without state aid.
Taylor of Custer county introduces a bill to eliminate the party circle on ballots. He cites reforms used by other states to address current objections and believes the change will produce a clearer expression of voters choices for candidates and measures.
The committee will hear the actual valuation for taxation and the repeal of the one fifth clause next Tuesday. The meeting aims to give interested parties time to prepare. Current law causes bond buyers to misread county and municipal valuations, making securities less attractive than full assessment figures would.
The text profiles J C T Moore of Underhill Manitoba James Steel of Battleford and Smith of Clover Bar Alberta, detailing their origins from Ontario Scotland and Michigan, initial capital, homesteading then farming success with land valued from $15 to $40 per acre. The piece argues Canada offers freedom and riches via free homesteads and independent farming. It hints at a broader critique of urban labor issues, urging readers to contact a Canadian Government Agent.
The life saving service shows 2,000 coast guards patrolling 290 stations on U S shores and lakes. They exchange brass checks to prove patrols, with many saving vessels and cargoes valued at millions. In 1912 the service aided 1,671 vessels carrying 6 800 passengers worth 11 million dollars.
A Kansas City Star anecdote recalls five year old Mary Jane at a West Side church society meeting with her mother. Amid calls for church aid the minister asks what to do next and a child replies Let's eat ending the moment with humor.
A judge quips about Michigan’s anti-profanity law that makes swearing in a woman’s presence a misdemeanor yet allows men to swear at their presents. The remark frames a humorous legal paradox amid Christmas context.
A cryptic note suggests Knicker-Is Jones faces escalating stakes as the subject engages in a risky nautical move described as a water wagon and a submarine depth. The remark implies heightened peril and unusual behavior.
A punning cartoon contrasts Knicker-Is Jones as a tired businessman with a skeptical punchline about his vigor in commerce. The piece plays on names and wordplay to critique business life.
Miss Up to Date and Mr Adorer plot a duel over a romance as they debate who may marry the woman. She proposes a compromise by playing poker until one wins all the money, then the winner marries. The exchange is breathless and comic in tone, reflecting society manners of the period.
A retired bank burglar recalls his brother’s doomed vacation choice and his own past crime of snatching purses from women shoppers. The two men discuss misfortune and the line of work, ending with a somber acknowledgment of harsh outcomes.
A quirky natural phenomenon note asks if fishes can talk and counters with whales spouting as an answer. The snippet hints at marine life communication concepts within a light educational piece.
A compact aphorism reflects on emotional resilience, suggesting heartbreak heals more readily than a mind strained by love’s turmoil. The line frames inner hurt as a mental strain versus emotional pain.
Dialogue parody shows an officer questioning a private about a whisky bottle. The private claims he surrounded it to capture the bottle, delivering a humorous wartime exchange in a London Sketch style.
The phrase suggests that when a participant performs a buoyant loss, it often indicates plans to reclaim victory later. This display can reflect confidence or strategy aimed at provoking a stronger comeback.
In after years a married woman likes to boast of the many proposals she had while yet in her teens. The article notes her reminiscence of courtship and the social context of youth and romance in her earlier life.
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