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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
3
Mr and Mrs W J Frisbie announce the birth of a son on Sunday July 4 at their home. Max Bell takes over as manager of Central Granaries Co elevator at this station succeeding Milo Hlurley.
Mrs. Aaron Wilt and her children spent Independence Day with relatives at Reynolds enjoying a family gathering and holiday activities.
R F Starr completed a land sale for Henry Steffen in Thomas County Kansas marking his fourth transaction for the same owner.
Rev and Mrs J R Smith and their daughter Vera were entertained at dinner at the hospitable country home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Saylor on July sill.
The Democrats nominated Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York for vice president on the 44th ballot.
Avery Lumber Co advertises a top standard paint at 4 50 per gallon and pure raw linseed oil at 2 75 per gallon. Visit when ready to paint.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Weyer and daughter Gertrude of Fairbury visited at Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell's home then stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wra Freitag. Rain and mud caused Mr. Weyer to return Monday while Mrs. Weyer and Gertrude extended their visit.
Roy Padgett of Powell Nebraska was instantly killed when a car he rode in tumbled into a 17 foot ditch during a rainstorm on the Hebron run. His wife and child and driver John Helvey survived with minor injuries as the vehicle landed in water and mud.
Private O. W. F. Childress, the sole U.S. Marine who has never seen the United States, serves at the American Legation in Pekin China. Born to American parents in China, he enlisted recently and speaks Chinese like a native, aiding Marines as an interpreter while awaiting the day he can visit his homeland.
An old advertisement fragment promotes a $100 reward related to catarrh treatment. The garbled copy hints at halls and druggists but provides few concrete details beyond the monetary incentive and product claim.
Local news notes HE Green spent the fourth in Lincoln. A recent rain forecast improves potato prospects as crops benefit from moisture. John Lottman reportedly purchased a fine quarter section of land near Burlington Colorado, last week.
Miss Marie travels to Lincoln on Friday to take a position while Thelma Stotts goes to visit friends in the city.
E R Henrichs and his children with Grandma Loock traveled from Deshler on Sunday to harvest vegetables from the Loock garden.
Mr and Mrs Jos Zook of Lancaster Pa are enjoying a visit at the home of his uncle I D Steiner just over the line in Gauge county.
Miss Carrie Linn of Omaha arrived Tuesday evening for a visit at the home of her sister Mrs. Nancy Robertson and other relatives.
The statement notes that over 3,000,000 people reside within a 1150 mile radius of Omaha, highlighting population density and regional reach.
Centuries ago in Phoenicia a ship laden with nitre moored by the Beals river. Merchants preparing a meal used lumps of nitre with shore sand to fuel caldrons. When heated, transparent streams flowed forth a liquid unknown, reputedly sparking the origin of glass.
A reader cherishes Earth with its tears and mirth, pink apple trees and brown honey bees, far purple lands and golden sands. The poem notes queer love hallowed things as sacred as archangels wings or seven stars.
Real estate notice claims better western land than any agent can offer. Promises $30 per acre and open deals daily with no hidden costs. Invites readers to join a live sales crowd and visit the office, contrasting with rival brokers and urging travel for outdoor land viewing. George Townemaker also promoted.
The Omaha Daily News reports a potential coal price hike up to six dollars per ton amid rail congestion and profiteering concerns. It notes mine run and lump bituminous coal selling at 7.50 to 9.00 at the mines while Pittsburg West Virginia and Kentucky coal costs 8.50 to 13.00 at the mines, with freight rate increases looming and potential higher electric and gas bills for households.
Mr and Mrs Forest Hartzel spent the 4th with Dr Joseph Bixby and family at Geneva Nebraska, traveling in their new Cadillac.
Mrs. Dr. O. C. Diehl departed on this morning's early train to Iowa to visit relatives, planning to join her husband in Chicago for a brief stay before returning home by car.
Two games were played at Diller with the local nine winning both. In the opener a tie after nine innings gave way to a ten inning victory when Max Bell forced three runners home after a muffed play with bases loaded. The second game against Steele City ended 12 to 6. A fair crowd attended, though more would have come if the games had been more widely publicized.
The Nebraska railway commission warns farmers to store all or most of their small grain for an indeterminate period. Commissioner Thorpe A. Browne and interstate commerce officials say relief will be slow as crop movement remains delayed by higher national business volume and reduced rolling stock due to wartime needs.
A July 4 gathering at W J Lambs grove drew 62 attendees. Families from Beatrice Homesville Ellis and Diller joined for a noon basket meal and a cake and ice cream sendoff about 6 PM with plans to meet again.
Two medium mackerel cleaned split and head removed placed in a buttered dripping pan. Pour over one and one third cups rich milk. Bake in a hot oven for twenty five minutes.
A compact recipe from a past column provides ginger flavored drop cookies. It lists ingredients including molasses sugar sifted flour soda sour milk melted shortening and a tablespoon of ginger. Bake on a greased floured pan in a moderate oven.
A dated culinary note outlines mixing flour with melted fat and salt, adding chili powder and vinegar, cooking until smooth, then tossing diced potatoes with finely chopped onions before serving. The fragment hints at a savory potato dish from an older kitchen.
Select firm even sized tomatoes. Dip in flour and fry in butter until brown. Remove to a hot dish. In the same pan make a sauce with two tablespoons flour one cup milk one teaspoon chili powder and half teaspoon salt. Boil ten minutes, pour over the tomatoes.
Instructions describe removing crusts from stale bread slices, cutting into five inch by half inch strips, rolling in melted butter, and browning in the oven. Served with salad or cheese as crackers substitute.
A good fruit cake lasts up to six months and a square piece may be iced when served. The item described emphasizes economical use and keeps well, suitable for extended storage and presentation.
Home made noodles beat store bought for this dish. Layer noodles with white sauce made from broth and milk, season well and bake until smooth. Alternate sauce and noodles finish with buttered crumbs and bake until well done. Chicken or veal broth complement the dish.
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