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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
5
A farmer recalls betting his wife that his crops would beat her chickens in profit. A wet season ruins his wheat while the incubator raises a flock and hogs and cattle prosper, until a hailstorm ends the gamble. He ends by praising hens and vowing to respect poultry from then on.
Farmers report various local notices including a nearly new windmill and tower for sale or trade by Pickard & Co and M T Murray, a weed burner used by the Burlington to clear tracks, and small updates on visitors and crop yields. The piece mentions Mrs A Friday visiting Fairbury and Ed Kielsmeier returning home from Milwaukee.
Burlington Route offers low summer excursion fares to New York Boston Niagara Falls Atlantic City Catskill Mountains Montreal Quebec and other eastern destinations. Tickets on sale daily until September 30 with literature available by mail or phone to plan your trip.
A satirical note mocks a newspaper for rare honesty in praise and its reluctance to mislead except when lavishing compliments, highlighting a paradox in media flattery and truthfulness.
Sunday baseball score snippet shows Wyne Seeee at 244 to unknown opponent. Readers glimpse quick sports blurb with local shop listing and sparse game detail.
J. E. Grider has purchased the Dr. Neely property of O. F. Rigdon for 3150 dollars but will not take possession until January 1st.
A Beatrice girl spends an afternoon with friends planning a Ford car round trip. The notes describe a casual social outing and travel intentions among local youth.
A fragment from a historic page notes Cal Waggoner High School athlete achieving a notable nine point score. The brief references a lettered effort and a single standout performance. Specific names, dates, or team affiliations are unclear in the legible text.
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude from friends and family for support and condolences during a time of loss. It acknowledges sympathy, visits, and prayers from the community and wishes blessings for all who offered help.
The formal installation of Rev. W. N. Gillis as pastor of the Presbyterian church at Diller will take place Friday evening. Rev. F. C. Bostrom of Hebron will preach, Rev. S. J. Megaw of Fairbury will give the charge to the people, and Rev. Eeon D. Young D. D. of Beatrice will give the charge to the pastor. Diller was well represented at Odell on the 4th and Agent Watson reports selling 165 Burlington tickets while spectators enjoy a sunny game on a hot Friday.
John Wright has leased A. L. Tristman’s farm for next year. Grasshoppers threaten destruction of the corn crop near Dodge City Kansas. Lulu and WwW visit a daughter at Superior since before the 4th.
Joe Hiatt found bone fragments in Indian Creek on his southeast of town property. Believed to be elk antler parts, the pieces are on display at the First National Bank for public view.
W D Magic a renowned Whitemound Wisconsin merchant purchased a stock in a local venture. The transaction underscores his confidence in the area market and signals further merchant activity in the town.
A fragment notes that the subject declines to disclose details about a matter of public interest. The text suggests he is not providing factual information.
The article discusses road drainage and crown design, noting puddles form where side ditches are overgrown or poorly positioned. It explains how ditches should slope into broad shallow channels and emphasizes keeping distance from the center to ensure proper drainage.
The Blausers store reports a new shipment of Barrington Hall Coffee now available at 40c a pound. J. C. Stucker notes its arrival and distribution. Miss Anna Hill of Humboldt has been visiting the area with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill, since before the holiday.
The remains of Willard A. Howe who died of bowel trouble in Omaha were brought to Steele City for burial. He was about 40, twice married, recently remarried, and survived by his wife, her brother Burton Smith, his brother S. Grey Howe, brother-in-law Jas Edmonds, two of Edmonds sons, and a daughter-in-law. The funeral, led by Rev. Allen of Steele City, occurred at the Steele City cemetery after transfer from the station.
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