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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
5
A collage of local items notes visiting relatives in Beatrice and Diller, names include Thos P. Price and Miss Paine with Mrs McManes and Miss Douglass. Advertisements tout ManZan Pile Remedy and Shoop Health Coffee sold by Neelys Pharmacy.
Chief Royland Goddard warns of rising counterfeit tens flooding the market, about 5000 dollars turned in by Secret Service agents. The most common fake bill circulates in Wyoming as heat and summer stress worsen nerves. Dr Shoop’s Restorative is promoted as a tonic to restore energy appetite and bodily strength, with Neely's Pharmacy selling it.
A copy of the official Fairbury chautauqua program lists talent such as Ralph Parlette Robertson Concert and Motion Picture Co L B Wickersham Belle Kearney Lou Beauchamp Hon Champ Clark Williams Dixie Jubilee Singers Brinton Moving Picture Co Robert Parker Miles Hon Jonathan P Dolliver The Rt Rev Mgr J Henry Tilen Fairbury Band and others for Aug 14 24. Also notes Hinshaw seen with Diller, a found lap robe, shipment of sheep to Kansas City, coke accounts at Diller State Bank, and local drugstore notices.
A young doctor extols the dignity of medicine while a seasoned older doctor speaks little of professional prestige and prescribes no medicine. The Atchison Globe observation contrasts youth idealism with veteran restraint.
Hon Jake Moore state warden of Georgia reports severe indigestion for years with weight loss. After trying Kodol from E C DeWitt Co Chicago he improved in one day and gained weight, sending his testimonial Aug 10 1904 from Atlanta. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
Local residents react in shock as Edith Fry dies early Thursday morning after a prolonged cancer treatment at Hepperlin sanatorium Beatrice. She and her family pursued surgery to extend life. the operation removed her entire left breast and she passed away on July 9th. Funeral arrangements await telegram replies from relatives in Philadelphia and North Platte Nebr. Horse for sale, 1000 pounds, four years old. Clinton Tristman to resume work in Wisconsin. Local social notes and an ad for Pineules kidney remedy conclude the item.
Weather has favored harvest with wheat improving to fair condition and corn plowing drawing attention as weeds fade. Oats look fine and haying is in full swing with a heavy crop expected due to recent wet weather.
Mrs. H A Robbins sued Montgomery Ward Co over her husband’s death after wood alcohol mixed in grain alcohol was ordered. A vice president reportedly settled in Bedford last week for 1250 dollars plus case expenses, deeming the matter resolved.
A large well dressed crowd gathered in Diller on July 4 to hear short addresses by community leaders including Revs. Boyle Fitting Westervelt and Fouts. The German language address by Rev Fitting drew a standing crowd along the sidewalk. A baseball game between Hollenberg and Diller ended 7 to 6 in favor of the visitors. A fireworks display and orderly behavior capped the day credit to local businessmen led by B F Lightner. Posters note Will be at the gallery in Diller every Wednesday by W M Hare. Pinules for kidneys offered locally with a 30 day trial at Neelys Pharmacy.
Colman sold five watches in June mostly to outside parties, implying he undercuts prices compared with other towns. Also noted is a medical tip promoting Kodol to aid stomach disorders, sold by Spear. At Steve Erdman’s farm, G B Zook escaped a copperhead strike while tearing down a house, the third snake killed there this spring.
A sale at Lightner and Stotts advertises all summer dress goods at a special price while supplies last. Also notes a 10 pound boy born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs John Wiece of Harbine. Local items include cattle for pasture, a Nebraska statistician’s dollar forecast, a caution about a Chicago woman’s fasting death and a Bee laxative cough syrup promotion.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill N C says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best salve in the world and cured a felon on his thumb. He notes it heals all sores and burns. Available for 25 cents at Spears drug store.
Mrs R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it cured her threat and lung trouble after other remedies only gave temporary relief. The remedy, a cough and cold medicine for throat and lung ailments, is sold at Spear’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
The article warns that today’s large freight and passenger engines are back breakers for firemen tasked with maintaining steam. Modern locomotives pull 60 to 80 loaded freight cars or 12 to 15 passenger coaches, leaving little time to monitor cabs as the engine runs at high steam.
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