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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
3
The notice mentions a community picnic on August 12 and 13. It notes attendance by farmers union and oils group at Farmers store. ARL Stefford and Dr Ellis are referenced with office leave from July 18 or 19 for about ten to fourteen days.
Critics argue crime reporting fuels fear and sensationalism while acknowledging public safety concerns. Proponents say factual coverage informs the community and supports accountability.
Moon and Son offers quality monuments at reasonable prices in Fairbury Nebraska. Established 1886. The ad notes a witty line about fools and public perception.
The Fairbury Electric Shoe Shop and Shining Parlor offers colored lacquer work to match new costumes, located north of the Bonham Theatre.
Chief Justice Charles E Hughes contends that conscientious and able judges should mete out justice instead of juries, which he says are often composed of ignorant or prejudiced persons.
Community paper invites readers to share any local happenings, sightings, or unusual events. Readers are urged to inform the paper about visits, departures, or notable daily routines so the public is kept informed.
After a brief lull the fore part of the week saw temperatures rise, nearly matching the summer peak. No rain has fallen locally, though corn shows no immediate moisture distress.
For sale used farm equipment including McDrum tractors, Twin City tractors, Fordsons, tractor plows, hay loader, IHC truck with grain box, gang plows, Deere gang plows, cultivator, horses, Case threshing machine, Case steam engine, and Mc-Drg tractors at special/closeout prices. Jansen Lumber Co Ph 18 Jansen Nebr.
Several residents from Diller attended the Cole Bros Circus show in Fairbury on Wednesday, enjoying the acts and entertainment.
The Nebraska Natural Gas Co. receives a franchise to lay pipes in Reynolds village streets for gas supply used in cooking and heating.
Gamble Stores at 402 Court St Beatrice Nebraska advertises a two week red tag sale July 12 to 26 offering one free pair of pliers with each Tiger Battery and a Kapok Diamond Ball priced at 69 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Shutt traveled to Lincoln on Sunday to see Mrs. Wheeler in St. Edwards Nebraska. They plan to bring her to Diller so her daughters Mrs. Shutt and Mrs. W. M. Henrichs can care for her.
Kenneth Fouts of Seward Nebraska, here for business at the start of the week, returns Tuesday evening accompanied by his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Fouts and sister Averil, who will visit for a time with Kenneth and his family.
The cradle once used by President Hoover as a baby remains in practical use in his birthplace West Branch Iowa. Owned by Wilbur Waters who bought it from Hoover’s father the cradle was recently found in a nest where a setting hen was proudly clucking.
Chris Latter of Minden says 200 Scotch pine seedlings planted four years ago have increased his 160 acre farm value by 500. The trees now stand four to seven feet tall forming a wind break north of farm buildings and are a neighborhood sight where few trees grow. He bought the seedlings from the extension service at one cent each, cultivated for two years, and mulched with straw since.
Fairbury business leaders set a second annual good will trip for Friday August 12 visiting about twenty towns in Nebraska and a few in northern Kansas. Forty five men have agreed to go with transportation by bus to save cost and unify attire with matching smocks and sailor hats.
A nine year old boy, son of Chas Pens, is reported as nursing an infection. Details on location and treatment are not provided.
S. F. Clark, a painter and paper hanger, is painting his residence on Castor Street. The article reports many deaths of people and livestock across the middle west during the heat wave that ended Saturday night.
The state board of medical examiners at Topeka hears a contest over the right of Dr. Brinkley a Milford Kansas goat gland specialist to practice medicine in Kansas.
The Diller Record compliments city leadership for painting the city hall both inside and out. It notes this achievement as deserving praise, contrasting with towns that settle for limited maintenance like whitewash. Beatrice Sun.
Lawrence Neuman son of Herman Neuman living south of town sucked a splinter under a fingernail on Thursday and the doctor found it necessary to remove part of the nail.
Prices cut July 12 to 26 with house paint at 209 per gallon and 5 gallon lots. Also rope 1 percent left, garden hoe and rake 89 cents each, header fork 98 cents. Limited stock and timing urge quick purchase.
E E McCune received word Saturday of his 88 year old mother’s serious illness at her Carthage Missouri home and left that day for her bedside. He reached Carthage Sunday and she died early Monday morning.
O E Reed of the Department of Agriculture notes per capita milk consumption is lower here than in other nations. Health authorities and home demonstration agents have promoted milk benefits, but overall intake remains inadequate for adults and children alike. An extra half pint daily could boost public health and support the dairy industry.
At the county clerk’s office preparations for primary ballots begin as filings close on Saturday the 12th. Gladys Hughes will appoint nine judges and five clerks in most precincts with Lincoln and Antelope as notable exceptions.
Beatrice Power district manager R. R. Thomas met Odell’s village board to discuss a proposed gas franchise with fair citizen rates. The plan includes a 75 cent monthly service charge and tiered rates starting at 1.35 per thousand cubic feet for initial use, with higher blocks at 1.00 and 0.60 units. Odell would have the lowest compared to Beatrice and Pawnee City. An ordinance to grant the franchise is in preparation, with work to bring gas to town once approved.
Daniel B. Cropsey 82 died at his Lincoln home following a four week illness from heart ailments. A Fairbury native, he helped organize the First National Bank there in 1883 and served as president for many years. He was city treasurer and mayor of Fairbury and served Jefferson County in the legislature in 1905 and 1908. Cropsey later became Jefferson County treasurer in 1916 and state treasurer from 1919 to 1923. He was survived by a daughter Mrs. B. W. McLucas and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Lincoln with Rev. M. E. Gilbert officiating. He sat on boards of Security Mutual Life and Lincoln Trust, and belonged to several fraternal and historical organizations.
Saturn tells Harry each season lasts seven years and confirms no one on his planet complains about long winters or springs. Harry suspects no life on Saturn but Saturn maintains the idea with a twinkling eye, keeping the truth hidden.
Harry and Cosmo tour the solar system in a plane visiting Uranus and Neptune. They discuss life on planets declining for Uranus and Neptune while noting Uranus has four moons and Neptune one. The dialogue covers discovery by Herschel Adams and Sevieri and ends with reflections on vast stars beyond the solar system.
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the nee Diller held July 1 adopted an estimate of expenses for the fiscal year 1980. The board outlined expected costs for operating the village and related projects.
The Village of Diller Nebraska adopts Ordinance No. 107 establishing an annual appropriation and a nine mill levy on tangible property for the 1980 assessment, with specific allocations to the general fund water light sinking fund and interest, effective from May 1, 1980. John Clauson chairs the village board and Chas BE Waggoner serves as clerk, with the ordinance approved July 15, 1980.
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