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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
3
A seven year old boy in a town avoided fist fights after his mother warned him the devil tempts him. He later recounted that he told the aggressors to “Get from behind me Satan” and ran home, quoting the line exactly.
The Interior Department Bureau of Education reports 1928 school costs up from 1921 to 1922 across city populations. In cities 200,000 or more, costs rose by 7.26 dollars. 380,000 to 100,000 by 2.76. and 10,000 to 80,000 by 0.18.
A morning column notes a neighbor recounting a late night dispute between a man and his wife. The neighbor recalls hearing a quarrel at about 2 am and jokes that most wives stop arguing by noon. The piece captures urban gossip in a concise, humorous tone.
A fragment notes seeds retained life from a packet dating back twenty five years. The readable text hints at preservation or germination, but details are sparse and no person or organization is identified.
North Platte reports the U S Bureau of Dairying purchased Varsity Derby Matador a Nebraska bred Holstein bull to lead the Beltsville Maryland government herd. The seven year old sire of King Derby Lincoln has top state records and his daughters set multiple Nebraska butter and milk benchmarks. The North Platte substation under Prof W P Snyder oversees a herd praised as among the nation’s best with cows yielding high milk and butter averages.
Norfolk notes celebrate 59 years since settlement as nine of the original settlers, including J. M. Machmueller August Henry Raasch David Roban Mrs. Robrke W. F. Winter and Herman Winter, are still seen daily in town. Scottsbluff highlights an Evans dinner where all food came from his garden and farm produced items.
Omaha assistant historian Andrew Jensen leads a project to trace the Mormon trail from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City. Brigham Young and his followers are referenced as the caravan’s leaders with Sheldon of Lincoln and Dr. Robert F. Gilder aiding in locating exact interior route sites and path details.
William Saunders, a farmer employed by Frank Henninger, living near Shelton, was overcome by heat and, his mind severely affected, was committed to the Hastings insane asylum.
Geneva report notes Nancy Beggs aged eighty six threw the first shovel for a church fund event. The generous donor to the church fund was honored with a silver loving cup in recognition of her contributions.
Norfolk report notes a fatal fall from a building top involving a person named William E. Graham. The incident appears in a brief police or city notice detailing the event and location. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Miss Marion Honke, daughter of a Nebraska family, wins a scholarship in a community event held in Butte. Her achievement highlights local youth education efforts and signals future opportunities for the honoree.
A new high market price was set as eighteen yearlings averaged $14.00 per head. It is the highest price paid here for loads of cattle since October 1920.
Wayne area farmer Roy Meira bought several pairs of skunks to start a fur farm as a side venture. His success in handling the animals promises skunk pelts on the market next year.
Beatrice city commissioners adopt the first petition for graveling streets under the new law and approve an ordinance providing a 40 009 levy to fund the municipal line rextenstone. Union holds the thirty seventh annual meeting of Otee and Cass counties on August 8 with old petitioners to attend.
Mike Nansel, 29, son of John Nansel, a prominent farmer living near Portheast of Year Tem Peted, suffered a fracture of his forearm after his arm was caught in a belt during a gasoline incident. The injury was severe.
Local bankers will host a milking contest during the Mitchell Fair at the Fair Grounds. The event runs July 7 to 8 and features participants from Scotiabiaf Nebraska and nearby communities.
A brief note extols yeast foam as a wholesome bread aid at home. It claims plenty of yeast foam for baking and notes children enjoy the flavor and fresh loaf results.
A caller vents at length about perceived price gouging by merchants, citing exaggerated profit margins on jumpsteak, Junck liver pills, plain soda, porcelain false teeth, and other items to mock consumer prices. The piece parodies public outrage over profiteering and conscience.
Observations on the gesture of holding out hands as a natural and primitive instinct when appealing to a higher authority. The excerpt notes the act as a common human behavior tied to seeking favor.
Joseph Taylor head of the stores department in London has reportedly served on duty at 5:30 each morning for 387 years without lateness. He is said to have worked between 100 and 112 hours weekly during that time.
Two Austrian chemists report success after years of experiments in making elastic glass named Pollopas. The material is built from carbamide and formaldehyde and shares glass properties except its hardness.
Dialogue between Quite True Mrn and Marjorie discusses accepting expensive gifts from men. Marjorie defends the idea, claiming there is nothing strange about a man offering costly presents, while her mother cautions against it.
A short notice shows a child asking if too much candy is bad and a mother suggesting moderation. The story reflects a family moment about self control and guidance.
A survey is being conducted by a committee of employers to gather input on workplace practices and policies. The effort aims to inform decisions on labor standards, benefits, and productivity across local industries.
A judge notes a diary like remark about marriage and divorce as a speaker contemplates marrying George. The exchange hints at personal choice, social judgment, and potential separation.
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