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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
1
Farmers anticipate a large crowd for the Diller chautauqua opening Monday at 3 p.m. The event follows a busy threshing season and includes a note on moonshine as a local joke. A nine pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Peters living 54 miles north and 4 miles west of Diller.
Mr and Mrs R F Starr drive from their nearby land to Cheyenne Wells Colorado to oversee early Sunday wheat harvesting activity on their property.
Mrs Alma Heilig and two sons James and Chester, who had visited with their aunt Mrs O A Richardson and family, returned Friday of last week to their home in Yuma. Cole and Mr and Mrs Abe Boxwell who reside on a farm in Sicily township Gage county, for which they recently traded their Beatrice property, visited in Willer Tuesday with their daughter in law Mrs Minnie Boxwell.
Odell Oracle notes a chain reaction in a troubled home. A husband’s snoring wakes the dog the dog wakes the baby the baby wakes the mother the mother scolds the old man who snores and restarts the cycle.
The report notes a divorce generating more attention than an engagement. It adds that the first car load of new wheat was shipped from Ellis on Monday and that Mrs. Chas. Brandt suffered another heart spell Wednesday night but is improving at present.
Miss Mary Ionis returned Tuesday from Carleton where she worked in the telephone central while a regular operator took a vacation.
Residents near Diller consider attending a chautauqua this year. A local suggestion urges people to try it between 7 and 9 a.m. to catch Thompson's talk and gauge value. The event promises experience even if funds feel spent.
The chairman and all members of all chautauqua committees are requested to meet at the Record Office this Friday evening to report progress and perfect arrangements for the big chautauqua which starts next Monday. J. W. Fouts, chm.
Bert Etchison drove from Pawnee City last Friday and his mother accompanied him home and will visit while her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S C Moser and Miss Irma Franzen plan an auto trip through Clay Center Nebraska Julesburg Colorado and other places leaving early Sunday morning
Cedric Fanders traveled to Lincoln Sunday to see his wife Mrs. Malissa Lamobert Fanders who is attending summer school at the State University preparatory to resuming her teaching career. She plans to teach the ensuing term in the Blauser district northwest of Diller. Mrs. Fanders was formerly a teacher in the Diller schools.
The Chautauqua grounds on North Main Street have been mowed and cleaned up in preparation for the event starting next Monday afternoon. Local residents note the weather this week as favorable for outdoor activities.
The notice warns dog owners that the dog tax license is past due and urges obtaining a license tag from the city clerk for protection, as the village board orders action.
Unable to keep piano payments. nearly new first class condition. Interested buyers urged to write Lock Box 716 Omaha Nebr for price and details. Mr and Mrs O J Mayborn and son Richard depart on early Thursday train for an extended eastern trip via St Louis to New York City, Washington, and Niagara Falls.
E. H. Hohn of Liberty succeeds the Diller Auto Co in handling Standard Oil Co business at this place. He purchased the truck and tank, turned them in for a new rig and has moved his family here occupying Mrs. Lottman’s Hilton street rental.
Lyman Steenblock, former cashier of Hinds State Bank in Odell, was killed in a Sunday automobile wreck near Belmont Iowa. His wife, riding with him, suffered a broken leg when their car veered into a ditch and struck a stump after avoiding another vehicle.
Mr and Mrs Riley Tucker and their daughter Mildred begin a three week auto journey to Yellowstone National Park Wyoming and back through Denver and Colorado summer resorts They expect their son and brother Frank Tucker to join them and travel via Kearney Nebraska.
Bobbie Maw three year old son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Maw former Diller residents now near Beardsley Kansas was knocked from a windmill about 20 feet high He was hit by the fan and rushed to Atwood Kansas hospital where surgeons removed a nickel sized piece of his skull Friends in Diller hope for his full recovery.
Town wide Jr Chautauqua invites all children to a free event Monday July 30 at Q o clock with fun activities and a homemade kite tournament prizes for entrants. Grandparents parents and all children urged to attend and make this the largest ever.
Plan to spend the vacation at the Diller hhautauqua. Mr and Mrs J L Rhodes and daughter Miss Clara Rhodes of Beatrice and Misa Eleanor Diehl were guests Wednesday at the home of Dr and Mrs O C Diehl.
Mr and Mrs Ab Bristor and two children Ethel and Raleigh returned Saturday evening from Beardsley Kansas where they visited Mr and Mrs Will Bristor and family, the siblings of Mr Bristor.
Rev Mrs Innis and daughter Esther and Mrs Dr Ellis returned Friday evening from an auto trip to University Place. They were accompanied home by Miss Alice Specht who had attended summer school at Wesleyan University. Miss Specht performed Saturday evening at Uni Place in a piano and voice recital with a solo Whispering Hope.
A critique of the man who commits no legal fault yet avoids aid to others and public causes. The author argues such indifference would erase churches hospitals shelters and rest rooms, leaving civilization to the strongest. The piece closes noting this person is not a good citizen despite protests.
Tickets for the chautauqua are on sale at nearly every business in town with the offer to save more by buying season passes. Local residents are urged to purchase early to secure seats and discounts.
In this quip from Detroit Free Press a bachelor jokes that keeping a husband content needs money while a wife’s devotion cannot be bought. A Havana wife jokes about rent and kisses as payment, showing playful marital bargaining.
Dr. G. H. Newton announces eye ear nose and throat services in Fairbury Nebraska. The ad urges residents to remember A D Ackerman Fairbury Nebr to obtain glasses and notes employes only specialists in optometry.
Fragmentary listing notes butter items including table butter and packing butter. Mentions Egas Hens Srpinge and Old Roosters Butter Fat in unclear context. No clear date or prices available.
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