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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
8
The Methodist church announces a Sunday evening union service with Rev. Ludwick as preacher. The pastor R. M. Herris reflects on the Psalmist’s lines about the earth’s many works and riches as part of the church’s nature themed setting.
W E Lodwick pastor leads Congregational Church in reorganization with shared worship with the Methodist. Annual social, supper and business meeting held with about 75 attendees electing a full set of officers including the pastor. Holy Communion postponed due to weather but planned for next Sunday morning.
A Montana landowner, E. R. Roehl, describes a 1927 quarter income from one unimproved section in qarn County Nebraska totaling 1687.97 dollars with 178 dollars in taxes leaving 1509.97 dollars net. He notes 1926 as a low year and compares annual income around 1000 dollars, about six percent net on land at 100 dollars per acre, illustrating landlord tenant profitability in South Central Nebraska. He cites other opinions and campaign-era views on honesty and civility in public discourse.
A fragmented note discusses money and a racecourse vibe with unclear names. It hints at funding or bets linked to a track and local interest but lacks full context or definite actions.
A satirical poem fragment critiques midwestern life noting surplus houses and machinery but shortages of homes and thinkers. The piece lists excesses and deficiencies from housing to religion and efficiency, ending with a call to shift energy from tearing down to building up.
Rancher Horace Williamson witnessed a rare encounter near Fender Harbor, B C as a black whale battled a fox shark. The combatants’ outcome remained unclear as they disappeared beneath whitewater and seawater. the fox shark struck seven times within about 806 feet of Williamson’s gas boat near Garrow Point.
An Italian flyer Lieut. Antonio Locatelli guided a damaged airliner to a safe landing near here. The craft had two passengers aboard when the wings tore off in midair but the plane touched down without injuries reported.
Marion Norton five daughter of Mr and Mrs William Norton nearly died after heart stoppage for about five minutes during a planned tongil operation. Dr W C Behen and Dr D A Galbraith injected edresalia into the heart tissues and the heart began beating again. The child recovered later that day though remained nervous.
Superior Wisconsin sheriff Turner Turnbull known as the preaching sheriff carries a Bible in place of a weapon on duty. He won election two years ago on an independent reform ticket and has built a religion infused law enforcement program. He often preaches after stopping crime and says occasional drinking by others is acceptable.
Read witness accounts claim Olaf a black cat from Oakland set a uncanny nonstop flight record for felines. He allegedly rode a dock like a seaplane from Dracene Park to Ar tuna street in Piedmont, drawing startled pedestrians as a duck fled beneath them.
A fragmentary court proceeding recounts a prisoner appealing while at the penitentiary. The inmate cried out during the hearing that the sentence of ten years was excessive, prompting questions about the court's handling of the case.
Gyulever and Sonatary Eor dive into the river to save a girl, MesishDllid of this place, earning a bravery medal for the brewery rescue effort.
Edward Lynch, a 28 year old Brooklyn gangster once a lieutenant to Wild Bill Lovett, was found shot in the brain in a North Fourteenth street vacant lot. Police believe Lovett’s old underworld rule prompted the killing as Lynch sought to reclaim leadership. Lynch had a prior record and was wounded months earlier in an assassination attempt.
The Treasury announces new per cent 12-15 year bonds bearing interest from July 16, 1928. Interest on loan bonds matures September 15, 1928 and will cease then. A. W. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Washington July 5 1928.
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