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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
5
Dr. O C Diehl undertook a business trip to Daykin on Wednesday, visiting local firms and meeting with associates during the midweek travel.
Miss Belle Leaper is reported to be recovering nicely from her recent operation with progress noted as satisfactory and steady at home.
The Burlington area reports a newborn heir born on the 17th to Mr. and Mrs. John Jamison of the Ellis neighborhood while a gang works this week to repair their boot platform.
A child born at 9 45 A M on July 27 to Mr and Mrs ee Wehling, residents about five miles south of the area. The event marks a new addition to the family.
Mr Hughes launches his presidential bid in Detroit on August 7 with optimism, signaling a pivotal start to his campaign. The event is described as a lucky day for the candidate and supporters.
The fragmentary note mentions a Turkish or regional term and hints at a political or social topic. Names and clear details are missing, making it hard to determine an exact event, date, or organization involved.
Fragmentary note shows Hadley intends to stay at his shop until 9 or 10 PM every Saturday to accommodate customers. Details are unclear and no additional names or places are specified.
Mrs Henrietta Powell returned Saturday from Lincoln where she had been receiving rheumatism treatment at College View sanitarium.
Moisture is hoped for as corn fields show signs of needed rain. If rainfall arrives, farmers anticipate a better or butter crop despite current dry conditions.
Mrs. Lizzie Steele of the southeast of Diller hosts Sunday gathering with T. C. Steele and family and John Goudff and son Samuel. They traveled in Mr. Goudff's car from the Mud Creek vicinity in (age County.
An exchange prints a crude improvised alcohol recipe using common household items and seasoning. The instructions call for plug tobacco brown sugar red pepper and boiling then straining before serving. It also suggests a violent embellishment with a crude threat to burglarize a trunk.
A warning urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before traveling by train or steamship. It notes bowel illness can strike suddenly and severely, advising preparedness and availability of the remedy wherever sold.
Superior officers nabbed several minors in possession of cigarettes in a bid to curb illegal sales. At trial the youths refused to testify on how they obtained the cigarettes and were fined $10 plus costs. By law, arrested boys may receive immunity by informing officers who supplied the goods.
Secretary Daniels announced that construction of enough high power antiaircraft guns to equip all active battleships and cruisers is finished. The new 13 inch 50 calibre gun fires a shell to 27 000 feet when fired straight up. The ordinance bureau has worked on the design for three years.
A riddle claims a sequence of arithmetic steps using living brothers and sisters to produce three figures. The final left, middle, and right digits are said to represent living brothers' age group, living sisters, and deaths, with a concluding instruction to subtract 150. The puzzle promises a numerical pattern without clear personal data.
The Lincoln Journal announces mail subscriptions through the presidential election for one dollar, promising extensive coverage including b sides of questions, world events, and Nebraska soldier news. The Sunday edition is advertised as a special feature paper.
John Robinsons Circus and Menagerie is billed to perform at Fairbury on August 7, bringing a day of acts and spectacle for local residents. The show promises classic circus offerings and family entertainment.
Mrs. L. Bausch traveled Sunday to St. Joseph to visit her daughter, Miss Lulu Bausch, during a familial outing aligned with weekend travel.
Orville Patton arrived Sunday from Oak Nebro to work for his brother Roy Patton for a period.
Miss Gertrude Diller returned Monday from Fairbury where she had visited friends since Friday.
J. W. Fouts attended the Republican state convention in Lincoln on Tuesday as a delegate representing Jefferson County.
Mrs Maude Hull who came from Lincoln Tuesday to visit her father Alex Bell and other relatives a few days returned yesterday.
Mrs. Burley of York Nebraska visiting her sister in law sits Robertson and other relatives during a social call and family gathering in town.
Mrs Diehl who had visited the home of her son Dr O C Diehl returned Tuesday to her home in Fairbury.
Charley Barber reports his 26 acres of smooth wheat yielded 32 bushels per acre while the remaining 74 acres averaged about 0.20 bushels per acre, based on his farm's total acreage.
Dr S BR Viers and family arrived back Wednesday after visiting relatives in Vermillion South Dakota. They traveled in their Ford runabout returning from the trip.
A flood of wheat moved into Diller this week with one elevator receiving 104 loads on Monday as prices rose to 1.08 and 1.13 dollars, the other elevator near matching.
Mr and Mrs E C Harold and their two children formerly lived nearby now reside in White City Kansas stopped Wednesday in Diller on their way to Bruning to visit Mr and Mrs Isaac Saylor and other Diller acquaintances.
In a Wilmington reader letter Eugene Snight praises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion claiming they are the best they have used. He notes his wife also benefited from the mild gentle action and urges a trial promising agreeable aftereffects and broad availability.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Fraternal Picnic in Diller on August 10. Omaha politician Hon John L Kenneday and other speakers will headline. A contract was signed for the McMahon ride ferris wheel four shows and multiple concessions. A balloon ascension and various sports are planned.
Dr. Henry Cook city health officer warns that children under five must not attend parties, movies, or public gatherings to prevent infantile paralysis. No cases in Red Cloud yet, but officials urge preventive measures as the disease is deadly and highly contagious.
Advice from the College of Agriculture on tire maintenance covers inflation pressures for various tire sizes, sealing cuts, storing tires, driving practices to avoid damage, wheel alignment, oil avoidance, and proper tire and tube amounts to prevent punctures and fabric damage.
The Sells Floto and Buffalo Bill circuses will perform in Beatrice on August 2 marking a local entertainment event with showtimes and attractions expected to draw crowds.
Misses Fern and Veda Cavett returned Monday from visiting at Shickley and Fairbury. J. W. Fouts was elected a delegate to the republican state convention at the county convention in Fairbury Saturday. C. E. and C. L. Waggoner and their families attended the Delk meetings at Fairbury Sunday.
Miss Ruby Cantlon, a friend of Miss Bernice Dickson, has been visiting here since Thursday evening of last week.
Miss Theresa Hemphill of Plattsmouth visited in Diller from Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon as a guest of her friend Mrs. Mary Miller and family.
Misa Gladys Cherry underwent an appendicitis procedure last Friday at her parents home Mr and Mrs John Cherry located 36 miles northeast of Diller. She is reported doing nicely.
Edwin Reinhart arrived back Saturday from McCook Nebraska where he served as a Department of Agriculture representative supervising school gardens and other duties.
Rev. Fitting of Glasco Kansas arrived Saturday for a short visit with relatives. His family 1138 WOW at Colorado Springs Colorado to which place they are reported to be moving. Mr. Fitting was formerly pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church at this place.
The Fairbury Journal reports a mutual agreement between Fairbury and Jansen noting reciprocal supply: Jansen provides electric juice to Fairbury while Fairbury supplies bug juice to Jansen.
A promotional plea urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for summer. It touts its value, asserts no superior use, and notes it is obtainable everywhere.
Local brief lists various personal life events such as marriages elopements divorces births and relocations. The notice hints at public interest in community changes including new homes and legal actions while inviting readers to share similar updates.
The Fairbury convention chaired by J W Fouts backs the Republican national platform and Hughes for president, endorses Sloan for reelection and Sutton for governor, and pays respect to George E Jenkins. Fouts criticizes primary law causing low precinct turnout and laments waning citizen interest in politics. Then a column discusses dead towns linked to advertising and the role of newspapers in community vitality.
Articles filed to form and amend the Diller Farmers Grains Company in Nebraska. Names include C L E Blauser I D Steiner J D Fanders and others. Principal place Diller Jefferson County. business grain coal livestock hay and building materials with grain elevators and warehouses. authorized capital 10060 dollars, 25 dollar shares. existence from January 15 1906 for 99 years. five directors. officers president vice president secretary treasurer. debt limit 50 percent of paid capital. signed March 9 1906.
Orlie Hafer five miles west of Diller lost a part of a finger on his left hand last Friday when it was caught in the gearing of a corn sheller.
Adjutant General Hall reports the Nebraska guard mobilization cost about 410000 dollars in Lincoln. The state pays 5000 dollars and is to be reimbursed the remainder by the federal government.
James Whitcomb Riley born 1852 dies at his Indianapolis home Saturday night from paralysis. Regarded as the era's leading American poet his books made him wealthy and he left a bequest for a public library site in Indianapolis.
Home economics workers at the College of Agriculture describe criteria for judging bread in county fairs and contests. They emphasize nutty sweet aroma, no pour taste, fine uniform texture, gentle dent when pressed, and a crust that is thin and uniform.
The Federal Aid Road Bill becomes law on July 11 1916 providing 85 million dollars for rural roads. 75 million funds rural post roads with states. 10 million funds roads in National forests. Federal share capped at 50 percent and limits on town road inclusion. Funding grows to 75 million by 1921 with annual five million increases.
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