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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
4
The Diller Record argues growth is desirable, notes concerns about rapid expansion, and praises America's vast wealth. It cites a forecast harvest value of eight billion dollars, compares it to the national debt, and suggests Congress could reach two or three billion dollar scales with ongoing growth.
A Byron Williams column warns against dangerous Fourth of July stunts with fireworks and firearms. It urges safety for families and emphasizes the importance of honesty, citing how society longs for honest men and praising a young man who builds his career on honor.
Additional Local announces Wednesday gallery visits in Diller by W M Hare and a MapZan Pile Remedy ad sold by Neely's Pharmacy. John W Miller visited No 15 with family. Mies Frances Bates of South Omaha visits Geo Andrews in Illinois. L O Ballard offers 25 percent off trimmed dates and 50 percent off untrimmed dates through July 4. Dave Redden shows seven foot bull snake skin found last Saturday.
The fraternal beneficiary orders of Diller formed committees led by Thos. P. Price as president and set a one day picnic for Thursday August 13. A. O. U. W. M. W. A. Degree of Honor and Royal Neighbors lodges are represented on the full committee with subcommittees for speakers grounds and attractions. The merry-go-round will feature T. W. McMahon of Marysville Kansas. The column also notes a local travel and medicine item and reports Lulu Maude Folkers wedding in Clovis New Mexico to Cecil E. Bigelow Ellis County Oklahoma treasurer.
Grandma Hadley worsened with care from her daughter Mrs Griffith who traveled from Beatrice yesterday. Local ad promotes Stetson one coat finish for painting buggies and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a mother trusted remedy. Sold by Neely's Pharmacy.
Mr N H Joaves from Hastings Nebraska conducted business here Tuesday with J W Foote and called on H E Green and Alex Bell with whom he was acquainted in Iowa before their move to Nebraska.
The Nelson Herald notes J W Jenkins of Chappel Hill NC endorses Bucken's Arnica Salve as the best cure for felon wounds and sores. Also mentions local car shop workmen and a playful animal theft anecdote. State Fair livestock entries near capacity with swine applications exceeding space and horse and cattle entries increasing.
May 29 1908 the Diller Nebraska village board set the 1908 fiscal year expenditures at 1500 for officers salaries street and bard work printing and street taxes to be spread on records and published. 1907 revenue totaled 1809.85 with balance in treasury 685.38.
County Court in Fairbury sets July 21 1908 at 1 PM for hearing petition of Thomas Price administrator seeking final settlement and discharge. Notice invites all interested persons to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
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