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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
3
A light column notes Miss Baflard's new icc goods and asserts only a few pretty girls can risk wearing a man's hat. It mentions Mrs. Ruby Anderson resuming her clerk role at Habicht's, and a quip about automobiles driving horses from delivery work.
Tuesday's shipment from this station to the St. Joe market totaled one car load of cattle from Harry Weddle and two car loads of cattle and hogs from the Farmers Shipping Association.
Dr Powell came back Wednesday from Adame where he testified in a law case. He then visited Beatrice Hospital with Dr Diehl and reports Diehl able to sit up part of the time.
R. B. Thompson of the Diller Steele City area set the pace by cutting the first wheat, with Herman Sasse close behind, starting Monday as others followed. Mrs. N. D. Willey died at her Steele City home after three months ill bed, funeral services held yesterday afternoon.
Mix one heaping cup of sifted white flour with one tablespoon salt and kerosene each, two tablespoons ammonia and vinegar, and half a cup warm water. Boil until water is absorbed, stir constantly, then cool and knead into a rubbery mass. Rub over wallpaper as if erasing dirt to remove soil without repainting.
Short letters note needle etched vases at Miss Ballard's and mention self made men avoiding patents. A call asks the borrower to return a shovel, signed by G. B. Pearce.
Miss Pearl Diller travels to Lincoln on Saturday to visit relatives and former friends and expects to stay about a month.
Mrs. E R Henrichs and children from Deshler visit her parents Mr and Mrs E L Loock while Mr Henrichs attends a Ford dealers convention in Omaha.
H. S. Atwood, once pastor of the Christian church at Diller, visited here with friends since Sunday and returned on the early Wednesday morning train to Omaha where he now attends a medical college.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Herwig visited Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tinstman before planning an overland trip to their son Will Tinstman in Wisconsin. They expect to depart for California next month.
Mr and Mrs W N Sparks and Mr and Mrs Walter Patton with children planned a morning departure in separate cars for western Nebraska and Kansas. The Sparks aimed to visit their son Chester and family in Chase County, while the Pattons planned to oversee wheat harvest on their Kangasland property.
Mr and Mrs Chas Uhden of Spokane Washington arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs Marie Habicht and family after stops in Wessington Springs South Dakota with Max and Carl Habicht and in Lincoln with Mr and Mrs C L E Blauser They plan to return home today The uncle who supplies E F Habicht with boxed Washington apples is mentioned as the source of car load lots of the fruit.
Pleasant Lodge No. 96 marked its anniversary at the Masonic hall on Saturday afternoon June 11. Members were asked to donate a cent per inch of waistline, funding a Victrola fund. Letters from out of town members were read. Ice cream cake and iced tea refreshed attendees as Victrola music provided entertainment.
C H Morris urges readers to cut prices to align with cheap farm goods and offers Lincoln Journal subscriptions at 2 50 for daily and 3 with Sunday Journal until Jan 1 1922. Publisher Seacrest endorses the promotion as a bold move to reduce production costs and boost reader interest.
The article notes that great poetry was written in a country church yard while recounting local moves and visitors. George Hollenberger returned to Benkleman with family after a visit, and Mrs. Arthur Groner came back from Iowa, visiting her old home after thirty five years away. Locals also comment on cafeteria fare comparing it to their mother’s cooking, as Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fanders hosted relatives in Fairbury and nearby Diller.
Everett Blauser a rural mail carrier from Powell on the Union Pacific northwest of Fairbury spent part of Sunday visiting his parents Postmaster and Mrs J O Blauser in the city. He traveled in his Ford delivery car during the trip.
Miss Beulah Thompson reports local youths at Peru Normal are well settled and busy. Diller girls listed include Lillian Wohlfarth Grace Johnson Leota McCreight Leora Richardson Mary Richardson and Beulah Thompson. Supt Howard B. Smit a former Diller teacher and Ralph Hansen a 1920 graduate attend.
The report notes W. T. Rader called to St. Joe for his father's illness, revival meetings at Rock Creek, a fourth of July picnic plan, Jim Nation selling his Fairbury grocery, and wheat harvest under way with the Equity shipping cars. Farmers continue emptying bins as locals deliver wheat including L. Barber Ed Clem Henry Schults W A Stigeman and Ben Roelfs.
Mr and Mrs Harve Pittenger and daughter Mrs McAttee traveled from Lincoln to visit relatives in Diller and inspect crops on their farm north west of town. They noted good roads except last three miles north of Roy Dill ers. He said Lincoln trip included Elwood Denver Colorado Springs and Marshall London relatives. They left Colorado before the floods and enjoyed the journey.
A letter to Superior Express rail line objects to the yard engine at the upper terminal bridge for its loud, jarring and constant noises. The writer insists the engineer must stop the relentless racket and fumes affecting duty and safety.
The Zion Lutheran congregation plans its annual picnic next Sunday at Luehring's grove, four miles west of Lanham. A lively program is arranged and all are invited to join Otto Bergfelder, pastor, for a day of fun with friends.
Osborne, Missouri June 9 1921 letter reports Frank Pearce the deathbed condition of the writer's wife after a long illness. He describes family arrivals from Omaha and St Joseph, his mother's declining health, and his own grief. The note closes with religious reflections and thanks to friends.
From Strasburg Colorado dated June 7 1921 Paul Engelbrecht writes to Frank Pearce Diller Nebraska enclosing a 1 50 subscription check. He praises Colorado crop prospects wheat oats barley corn potatoes Sudan grass and cane with 300 acres wheat 100 acres barley and oats and 100 acres corn. He notes cool nights travel to Denver 40 miles away and plans to visit old friends while farming with his two young sons.
Dr G H Newton an eye ear nose and throat specialist based in Fairbury Nebraska appears in the directory with a practice listing at 41 Cal WwaUR.
Washing a new car uses cold water to set varnish and avoid paint damage. Luke warm or cold water is typical while hot water should never be used as it harms the finish. Special auto products dissolved in water may help remove grease but should not touch the body as they dull gloss. Avoid washing the hood when warm and do not spray a sharp stream to prevent sand and grit from entering paint. It takes skill to wash properly, but the improved appearance justifies the effort.
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