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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
A Nebraska man, one of four brothers, was involved in a flying game when a dramatic accident drew hundreds of witnesses. Authorities investigated the incident and reported no further injuries beyond the initial collapse.
A compact schedule lists events across Nebraska and surrounding areas. Major items include the International Auctioneers Association meeting in Omaha from June 28 to July 2, the Kearney Mid-Summer Race Meet July 3 to 5, and the State Golf Tournament in Omaha July 5 to 8. Other items run July 10 to 12 in Omaha and July 10 to 12 in Hastings, with tennis at Wayne July 17 to 22, a Missouri Valley Veterinary convention July 10 to 12, Tractor Week in Fremont August 7 to 11, and the State Press Association excursion to No. Platte Valley August 7 to 10.
Matthew Savidge of Savidge Bros. Aviation died when his aircraft lost control during a practice flight near Ewing. The crash occurred after a short spiral, with the engine running and spectators nearby unaware of the fatal outcome until impact. The Savidge brothers built their own machines and were famed across the midwest for daring stunts.
Fremont's hotel committee approved enlarging the project to six stories from five. The plan includes 113 rooms with three-fourths featuring bathroom attachments and all rooms equipped with modern conveniences.
The Commercial club begins its third trade trip of the year on Friday. Planned stops include Valley, Yutan, Mead, Wahoo, Weston, Yank, David City, Bruno, Prague, Colon, and Leshara with a noon stop at David City.
Fremont railroad men estimate the Yutan Chalco cutoff is nearing completion. At the current construction pace the line will be ready for use by January 1.
Excavation has begun in Chadron for a new Chadron State Bank building. Material for construction will arrive shortly, signaling early progress on the project.
Omaha officials led by Commissioner Manley of the Omaha Commercial club and P A Wells of the George Washington National Highway announced a broad campaign for good roads legislation to the next state legislature. The plan seeks a state highway commission to secure Nebraskas share of a 1 506 000 grant from Congress and include state aid. Automobiles will tour from Omaha June 29 visiting Hastings Grand Island North Platte Ogallala and other towns to promote the measure.
Citizens of Minden plan a giant Fair Festival the week of September 28 under the Kearney County Fair Association auspices. Local civic groups assist, premiums are being rearranged to raise prizes, a sport tournament with daily baseball games is set, a stock parade and a baby show close the event.
Mr Frei urker, a leading Nemaha county pioneer, declines re election to the Clifford school district board after nearly forty years. He will head a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a rural high school through cooperation of several nearby districts. The plan aims to promote rural education without opposing village or urban schools.
Arrangements are under way for a large Fourth of July event at Osceola on the fair grounds. Judge Sutton, the Republican candidate for governor, will serve as the speaker for the celebration, the only such event in the county this year.
North Platte report: Calisto Hernandez a 65 year old Mexican ranch worker at the Sadler ranch near Hershey died from blood poisoning after extracting a troublesome tooth himself two weeks earlier. He suffered aftereffects and died following the home procedure.
The Phelps County Agricultural association board chose the first week of October for the annual exhibit, contingent on securing an amusement company. Poultry will be included for the first time in the event lineup.
The first consolidated school in Cass county and in this region has been organized at Alvo. Five districts unite to form District No. 102. The new school represents the start of a regional consolidation effort and marks a milestone for Weeping Water area education.
Joseph Michenen, a French government representative, is in South Omaha empowered to purchase 30 900 head of war horses at prevailing prices. The deal could cost about 4 500 000 dollars, as reported by livestock dealers.
Several farmers in Nevada county report wheat fields badly damaged by prevalent insects.
Washington Congress has resumed work after a lull. The Senate moves to expeditiously pass the government ship purchase bill with New York interests to testify. The House passes a pension bill granting widows at least twenty dollars monthly and restores remarried or divorced widows to pension eligibility, with program costs around nine million dollars.
Four men drown as floods from a 5.75 inch rainfall flood Main Street and basements. Downtown businesses inundated and all Joplin district mines flooded. Officials warn ore production will be curtailed for days as water is cleared from mine properties.
Alfred G Gardiner editor of the Daily News argues that American preparedness reshapes world order. He says the coming U S presidential election is the most momentous since Lincoln and will define America's role in Europe and global destiny.
London reports Canadian troops conduct a gallant and successful assault southeast of Zillebeke and recapture a former British position over a front of more than 1,500 yards. Despite severe shelling, the Canadians retain and consolidate the ground gained.
Washington report says a bill to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors in national parks or forest reserves has passed the senate. The measure would cover hotels and permanent camps that previously served liquor to guests though no saloons were allowed in the parks.
Agents-general of Canadian provinces in London urge governments to bar officers and soldiers' wives from coming to the United Kingdom for the rest of the war. They report over three thousand wives are already there and expect a surge of about a thousand weekly, causing wife contact with husbands and military authorities.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger tribute extols the dog as the epitome of loyalty reading heaven in a master’s approving glance. The article contrasts a dog’s faith with human judgment, noting the animal’s unconditional joy, trust, and forgiveness.
A husband recounts he answered his wife with a lamp throw after she tried to scrap. The line about following advice to not quarrel leads to a violent but pulpy domestic anecdote.
A guest complains about a missing spring in a humorous cadence as a waiter corrects the order and offers a fried chicken substitute. The guest jokes that it must have hatched from a hard boiled egg.
Leaders of the Woman's Party and the National Woman Suffrage Association denounce the suffrage plank as inadequate and pledge to return to Washington to push for national recognition. Miss Ann Martin, chairwoman, says they will give Congress one more chance before adjournment.
A newer vacuum bottle can be disassembled completely for cleaning. The design allows full separation of all components to ensure thorough maintenance and hygiene. Entities include vacuum bottle models and cleaning processes.
A local paper recounts a physician friend diagnosing a patient with head trouble after X-ray advice. The journalist grants the doctor the benefit of a painful doubt, noting the remark and the patient’s question. The doctor downplays the issue saying there is nothing wrong.
On National Fire Prevention Day in New York the Safety First Federation of America asks President Wilson to designate October 9 as national fire prevention day, marking the Chicago fire anniversary. Darwin P. Kingsley, committee chairman, will present the appeal in person and plans for a safety first Fourth of July were discussed.
An independent bachelor girl notes that attraction to engagement depends on the man doing the roping using pearls. The essentially feminine sister counters that viewpoint. The exchange hints at social expectations and flirtation norms through witty dialogue about courtship.
A fragment quotes a thought on how diet may shape character and notes a common belief that a man's political future hinges on his luncheon companions. The dialogue suggests social eating habits impact influence and alignment with power.
Guidance on maintaining a sanitary home by allowing air and sun to reach all areas, preventing decay in dark spaces, and regularly washing cleaning tools to avoid hidden dampness and odor. Emphasizes drying implements after use and frequent cleansing of brooms and brushes.
A proverb-like line states that generosity returns when sown, suggesting rewards come after long time. It reflects a moral emphasis on charitable giving and patience.
A concise reflection on applying what one knows to practical ends. It emphasizes discernment, prudent choice, and the value of knowledge when guided by good judgment.
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