Local Events and Notes From Diller and Fairbury
Coming events include Diller Picnic August 11 12 Gage County Fair August 24 27 and Co S S Convention August 26 Nebr State Fair September 5 10 Jefferson County Fair September 21 24. Clayton L Westcott of Deshler files for state superintendent on the non political ballot. C A Green and Will Bristol from Modoc Kansas work with threshing rigs and report good corn prospects but hail destroyed Bristol wheat. Dr G H Newton eye ear nose and throat in Fairbury Neb call Ralph Beckman for painting and paper hanging. Weather note and local ads tagged.
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Gage Co
Co. S. S
Nebr
Jefferson Co
Clayton L. Westcott
Deshler
Diller Schools
C. A. Green
Will Bristol
Modoc
Kano
Mr. Bristol
Mrs Sparka Returns From Visits To Havelock And Lincoln
Mrs. W N Sparka came home Tuesday after a two week visit with her daughter Mrs W F Myere and family at Havelock and her son Chester Sparks and family at Lincoln. Clifford Sparke met her with his auto at Beat rice.
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W. N. Sparka
W. F. Myere
Havelock
Chester Sparks
Lincoln
Clifford Sparke
Beatrice
Notice to Contractors for School Building Bids
The Board of Education of school district No. 42 invites bids by 6 p m July 16 1926 to erect a one story frame school building with cost not exceeding 2500 plans at the home of Clarence Engleman director located two miles east and half a mile south of Harbine Nebraska. The board may reject any or all bids. Address Clarence Engleman Diller Neb.
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Board of Education
Clarence Engleman
Livin
Harbine
Nebraska
Diller
Nebr
Rubber rings for home canning should be replaced annually
The United States Department of Agriculture urges buying new rubber rings each year for home canning. Reusing rings leads to air leaks and spoiled jars. Tests include doubling rings to check for cracks and ensuring they stretch to twice their length and recover shape.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Local Notes Roundup of Visits and Meetings
Miss Eleanor Filley visits relatives in Kansas City. The M W A holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Carl Franzen visited over Sunday with his parents at Byron Nebraska. Catherine Wilson returns home to Fairbury after visiting the Hagerman home. Rev W S McCallister and wife enjoyed ice cream at J E Shanks home north of town. Mrs John Kyle and daughter from Cheyenne are visiting A J Ellison family.
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Eleanor Filley
Kansas City
Carl Franzen
Mrg
Emil Tarnow
Byron
Nebr
Catherine Wilson
C. W. Hagerman
Fairbury
W. S. McCallister
J. E. Shanks
John Kyle
Cheyenne, Wyo
A. J. Ellison
Card of Thanks for flowering kindness from Mrs Geer
I thank the ladies who sent lovely flowers during my illness. They were deeply appreciated by Mrs. M. E. Geer.
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M. E. Geer
Marguerite Green Heads to Pagosa Springs for Chautauqua
Miss Marguerite Green will depart today or tomorrow for Pagosa Springs Colorado to rejoin the Standard Chautauqua company as junior superintendent under contract for the season after recovering from illness.
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Marguerite Green
Pagosa Springs
Colo
Standard
Meridan couple visiting Nebraska relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Allen from Meridan Kansas, uncle and aunt of Mrs. H. K. Shutt and Mrs. W. M. Henrichs, have been in town since Sunday. He is a rural mail carrier on vacation visiting Nebraska relatives.
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Jas. Allen
Meridan
Kan
Mesdames
H. K. Shutt
W. M. Henrichs
Allen
Nebraska
Dougherty Family Plans Move in Harness Business
John Dougherty and his son William Dougherty visited with Gus Dressen the father-in-law, then returned to Great Bend Kansas. If plans hold, William will succeed Dressen in the harness business here soon.
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John Dougherty
William Dougherty
Gus Dressen
Great Bend
Kans
Mr. Dougherty
Fourth of July Observed in Diller With Simple Displays
The town celebrated the 150th anniversary of American independence by flag displays and small firecracker bursts in Diller. Many residents traveled to Steele City or Riverside Park in Beatrice for larger programs that drew record crowds and strong entertainment.
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Diller
Main Street
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs J F Cole
Mr and Mrs J F Cole celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with seven children eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren at dinner. The event also marked the birthdays of their daughter Jessie King and grandson Dean King. The Henry Field station dedicated When You and I Were Young Maggie to them and about 200 neighbors later surprised them with gifts from George Hughes as Rev Powell and Rev Davies spoke. The Coles were former Diller residents known locally as Joe.
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J. F. Cole
Jessie King
Dean King
Henry Field Broadcasting Station
Maggie
Powell
Davies
George Hughes
Local visits noted for Richardson and Myers families
Mildred Richardson returned Tuesday from visiting relatives in Tecumseh Johnson and Auburn. W F Myers of Havelock spent several days this week visiting his mother Clara Myers and other Diller relatives and friends.
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Mies Mildred Richardson
Tecumseh, Johnson and
Auburn
W.F. Myers
Havelock
Clara Myers
Generous Corn Crop Seen Despite Weather Hitches
Barring hail storms and with more rain like Saturday night the locality expects a bountiful corn harvest. Fields are clean and corn blades show good color.
When a Man Notices Ankles in the City
The saying compares a city driver who spots a pretty ankle three blocks away with missing alertness in open country where a locomotive the size of a schoolhouse and forty two box cars approach unseen.
Seaman Family Picnic Draws Forty Five in Davenport
Mr and Mrs Chester Sparks and three children of Lincoln formerly of Diller visited. Christie Thompson Seaman formerly of Diller attended the Seaman family annual gathering and picnic in Vanderveer Park Davenport. About forty five persons were present.
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Chester Sparks
Lincoln
Diller
Christie Thompson Seaman
Davenport
Seaman
Vanderveer Park
Clark campaigns in Diller for county treasurer bid
Cal. Clark, backed by Steele City friends and many republicans nationwide, visited Diller yesterday to drum up support for his county treasurer candidacy. With the primary in thirty days, voters are urged to evaluate Clark’s standing and ability before nominating.
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Cal. Clark
Steele City
Diller
Clark
Courtesies to Strangers and Visitors in Towns
The piece notes visitors meet varying receptions across towns. Conservative areas ignore newcomers unless tied to locals, while bustling towns show effort by business people to guide visitors. Such hospitality shapes a visitor’s impression and may attract those considering property or relocation.
Harbine Faces Loss of Agent and Depot Custodian
The Harbine hearing probes Rock Island plans to drop agent W. H. Parker after eighteen years and replace him with a depot custodian earning 300 dollars yearly while living in the depot. Proposals aim to cut costs by 100 dollars monthly. local officials and lawyers from Fairbury Wilbur and other towns attend as testimony outlines ticket sales and service levels.
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Randall
Harbine
Rock Island
Arthur Denny
Fairbury
Bartos & Bartos
Wilbur
W. H. Parker
Kesterson, Thompson and Gladetone
Parker
August Kroll Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
The Fairbury Journal notes August Kroll a Richland precinct farmer filed for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer with the Aug 10 1926 primary. Kroll started farm work in 1874 and ran J C Kroll and Son before returning to the family farm. He served in Company D of the Second Regiment and his son John C volunteered for Navy service in World War I.
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August Kroll
Richland
Krolls
Fairbury
J. C. Kroll and Son
August
Helvey
Kroll
Pine Ridge
John C
Custom vs. Common Sense on Medical Practices
A speaker argues against routine removal of teeth and tonsils, noting cases of misdiagnosis and unnecessary extractions. The author urges preserving diseased organs when possible and warns against extreme, unscientific remedies in medical care.
Notary Commission Oath Document Fragment
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the eight day of [month] by Fanny annes. My commission expires March 5, 1980.
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Fanny
Annes
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Diller State Bank
G. H. Newton
Fairbury, Nebr
Ralph Beckman
Summer
Moon
Ak Dee
Diller Meat Market
H. Peters
Jefferson Co. Assessment Assn
Carl Schnelle
Fairbury Journal
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
of the
Randa
Nat'l
State
Wecopnes Sichanee
Total
State of
Jefferson
W. C
W.N. Spaaxs
Citizens State Bank
Tere
J. Smith Diller
Cashier
Cully Grocery
American Beauty
Imperial Club
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