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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
5
The item lists small ads and notices including fence posts for sale by J. M. Hiatt and J. D. Anders, mentions of MEYBEST flour from sanitary mixing, and a visit by Mrs. Elma Limprecht from Bisbee to Diller. It notes a Red Cross fundraiser held at the opera house on Registration day with net proceeds of 44 dollars and 40 cents.
Al Ballard and family arrived from Beatrice on Sunday and were joined by Miss L O Ballard to spend the day with relatives in Fairbury.
Stomach troubles and constipation are helped by Chamberlain's Tablets, praised by S H Murphy Wellsburg N Y as a satisfactory remedy sold in thirty four drug stores. Eva Witty of Lincoln and Mrs Ed Witty of Yuma Ariz visited Diller with friends then traveled to Vlieth Kan to see Mr and Mrs Fred Witty.
Mrs. D. A. Bugbee and her daughter Ruth arrived on the early Thursday train from Peru. Mrs. Bugbee attended the state Normal school commencement where Miss Bugbee was among the graduates.
Mrs George Specht began a trip to Peru for commencement exercises at the State Normal but fell ill in Beatrice and returned home the same evening. Ruth Bugbee, a graduate and friend, was with her.
Public notice fragment describes Cham Chamberlain and Tebews ae oe Walforde, referencing lewpare and Riles, Roy N. Tabete, in unclear context. Contains names but lacks full actions or dates.
Miss Grace M who attends the state university at Lincoln came home Wednesday evening for the vacation. She was fed home by Miss Grace Pence Diller’s deputy postmistress, who had visited in Lincoln since.
A group of about thirty friends gathered at Miss Gladys Cherry's residence last summer for a pleasant surprise. The event featured warm greetings and shared memories in a congenial social moment.
A list of items includes a 250 pound Duroc Jersey male hog for sale and two yearling boars, one Chester White and one Hampshire, plus mentions of chicken feed for young chicks. Short social notes include visits between relatives in Lincoln Beatrice and Omaha.
Mrs. Laura Sanders of Danville Illinois visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hadley and others. The note mentions people driving high powered motor cars now seen as competent, contrasted with past views on operating a baby carriage.
A flag removed from the flag pole in District 17 Gage county was desecrated Tuesday night. Sheriff Acton offers a $25 reward for the person responsible.
Mrs Frank Nelson reports from Plymouth that her husband in Omaha is improving and getting along nicely after a hospital stay. The update comes as she visited him Sunday.
The photo studio announces two final open days on Saturday June 9 and Wednesday June 28. No work will be done in Diller after June 23. Customers are urged to book early to ensure service before closing.
Mr and Mrs Ike Boggs and their children formerly of Diller Nebraska visited Beatrice yesterday to spend the afternoon with his relatives and old friends.
A fragmented lecture discusses remedies and preventive measures for an age related ailment in India. The speaker references widespread availability and calls for further study.
The Nebraska Feature Co of Lincoln produced motion pictures capturing the Registration Day exercises. They shot pictures of the entire crowd and the event day, aiming to preserve the day’s proceedings and surroundings.
Thousands packed the city hall area to witness a flag raising and a program for the selective draft. Gen. John C. Hartigan delivered a stirring speech praising registrants and outlining draft conduct. Old soldiers carried the 9 by 18 foot flag to a 58 foot pole as the crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner and Old Glory. Red Cross efforts followed with Hartigan remarks and a local choir. All Diller businesses closed 2 to 4 pm.
Good gasoline range for sale from Dr. O C Diehl listed with 4 20 1f. Mrs E L Light and children departed Saturday to join husband at Morrill.
Clinton Tristman of Hildreth Nebraska arrived Saturday and stayed through Monday visiting friends in Diller with locals noting his brief trip and social call.
Dr. and Mrs. Claude Ellis attended the 50th annual convention of the Nebraska Dental Association in Omaha this week. The event brought together dental professionals for presentations and professional exchanges.
A fragment notes MEY BEST flour from the new mill described as the model of perfection with a reference to a 6-8-7-27 designation.
Mias Flossie reports Raymond traveled to University Place on Monday to enroll for the summer session at Western University.
C E Warren and Mr Hall, Reynolds lumberman, visited Diller on Tuesday and took part in the flag raising exercises.
A brief note explains that planning ahead reduces costs and effort. It mentions Caldweil as a named figure and stresses practical benefits of foresight in routine tasks. The tone mirrors a casual domestic or workplace tip column.
Notice lists sale item a dey piggy sow and alfalfa hay in windrow offered by B F Henrichs dated June 25 1981 with price eight dollars per ton. The listing cites S J Friday as contact or seller.
Andy M. Colman son of Mr and Mrs Allen Colman residing two miles southeast of Diller enlisted in the United States cavalry at Lincoln last Friday.
Will S Diller and Dale Reiphardt who study at the State University at Lincoln are home for summer vacation. Diller arrived last Friday and Reiphardt returned Monday.
Thos. P. Price announces a sale of a large portion of household goods at interesting prices and offers his automobile and residence in Diller at a sacrifice. He invites showing items and notes packing will begin last of next week.
Bids requested for a concrete crossing between Mrs Bausch and John Henrich on Laramie Street. 70 feet long with center 40 feet wide 8 inches thick. ends 11 feet long 4 feet wide 4 inches thick. Bids due by 8 p m June 20 1917 to village clerk C A Reinhart.
Mrs Fanders of Diller with Misses Gertrude and Laura Lambert hosted a 25 guest shower for Alda Bailey at the Lambert home. The event featured needlework and a heart trail to locate gifts. Ice cream and cake followed. Mr and Mrs John Watt will reside on a farm about five miles southwest of Diller.
Mrs E F Habicht hosted a Thursday afternoon party for Ruth Habicht and her young friends. Attendees included Avan Powell Maffie Miller Gladys Lottman Arnold Lottman Frances Johnson Merle Johnson Fanny Hale DeVere Hale Hazel Gear Hazel Pearce Lynn Waggoner Anna May Bessie Legg Mildred May Richard May Meredith Robertson Graydon Habicht. The children played games and gave Ruth keepsakes after a two course luncheon before departing.
A letter from the nephew of Miss L O Ballard, son of Mr and Mrs W Ballard of Indianapolis, Indiana, former residents, is received by Miss Ballard. The item notes kinship and origin without additional detail.
A Massachusetts area recruit writes from Ft Ethan Allen Vermont May 28 1917 describing twenty two days in the army since May 2 sworn in at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. He toils in drills sleeps in tents travels by Pullman cars and notes good food and treatment while predicting deployment to France. He enjoys studying French with soldiers and longs for letters from a girl while reflecting on life in uniform.
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