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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
3
An extended look at alfalfa as a superior fodder for sheep, emphasizing replacement of range pasture with alfalfa hay. Notes include lamb grazing practices, bloat safety, mixing with other forages, seeding age effects, and the higher daily gains from alfalfa compared to other hay.
A western senator scolded a committee clerk over a trade statistics table saying it looked like a five and not three. He called the clerk an idiot as the clash over the typewritten chart exposed his sharp temper during a senate session.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a ride home with questions about who paid the fare and how the cars ran smoothly. The exchange ends with a quip on obtaining cash by seizing a soft thing, reflecting fragmented verse imagery.
In Hiding, a judge remarks on discreet sister and her fiance as they appear close about their engagement. The conversation hints at renewed family tensions and a forthcoming homecoming as hips come in again and mother plans a European return.
A social exchange notes that men show indifference to specifics while women seek complete information on the matter. The piece examines expectations, communication dynamics, and cultural norms influencing how details are valued by gender groups.
The article extols bicarbonate of soda as an inexpensive deodorant usable on shirts and underarms. It claims sodium carbonate neutralizes perspiration odors better than costly powders and can be applied to shields, through armholes, or as a bath before dressing, offering a simple solution for persistent odor.
A North Missouri farmer with a peculiar talent for missing obvious details narrates two local anecdotes. He swims his horse across a river to fetch a bucket and tries to trade three big pigs for three little pigs claiming the big pigs are outgrowing their pen.
Mme Jolie the Paris dressmaker speaks on the difficulty of spring gown draperies. She notes husbands curse them and recalls a theater night husband groaning over hooks and eyes.
A motivational quotation contrasts profit from effort with passive waiting. It urges action by prompting the reader to make the first move and persist until opportunity responds. The message emphasizes self-starting and decisive engagement.
The Canada thistle is a perennial weed reaching one to three feet in height with rose purple flower heads and a white feathery seed tuft. It matures in July and seeds from June to September. first eradicate by preventing seeding, cut in grain fields, plow after harvest, re plow in fall, and practice a three year rotation of barley clover and corn or other crops.
Report notes no fully effective method exists to control the onion maggot. Researchers warn that current measures fall short, leaving crops at risk and farmers seeking better solutions.
The text discusses breeders aiming for success by being good judges of airy animals and maintaining a clear ideal type in mind. It emphasizes consistent selection and mating as a continual effort toward a defined goal.
Public health notes emphasize catching and controlling vectors to reduce injurious spread. Authorities urge communities to report standing water and breeding sites and reinforce vector control programs during warm months.
A concise warning about eradicating weeds. It notes a common wild tobacco or mustard plant can produce up to 15,000 seeds in a season if left to seed, urging timely weed removal to prevent spread.
Ragged OCR note mentions cold rain and dairy cows exposed outdoors. It records concern over cattle protection as shelter is unavailable and conditions worsen. The fragment hints at a harsh day for dairy farm management.
A rural column advises daily egg shipment for freshness and flavor, with storage tips in Down Cellar and air circulation. It notes feed quality affects flavor and urges careful hiring practices, fence upkeep, and timely garden work for farm efficiency.
Fertility may be restored to worn out land by saving all animal manures and putting them onto the land, by using all crop residues not used for feed, by turning under green manures and catch crops.
The article notes that cropping fields may pay to be fenced if pastured on a rotation. It discusses practical benefits and considerations for farmers weighing fencing versus moving livestock to optimize yields and land use.
A prompt to begin a milk record to verify that cows are paying for their board. The suggestion implies tracking dairy herd finances to ensure each animal contributes to upkeep.
Well kept tools and implements reduce labor and increase pleasure in daily tasks and hobbies, offering efficiency and satisfaction. The observation highlights maintenance importance, noting sturdy items provide smoother performance and longer life.
A brief notice warns that neglecting weed control today will lead to larger weed problems tomorrow. Emphasizes persistent growth and the need for timely treatment.
A brief item notes a large team rushing to a location by the wharf area near the Wyoming line. The report centers on urgent movement and authority coordination without detailing the outcome or identities.
Nebraska readers are intrigued by reports from the Western Newspaper Union about plaster of Paris teeth. The notices describe educational use and curious claims shaping local interest and discussion across the region.
Summer school of missions in Omaha runs June 22 to 30. State Pharmaceutical association meets in Grand Island June 23 to 25. Rural Mail Carriers in Lincoln July 4. Sheriffs in Lincoln July 21 to 23. Missouri Valley Veterinary in Omaha July 6 to 8. Annual Race Meet at West Point July 14 to 16. Bull Moose state convention in Lincoln July 28. Republican state convention at Wayne August 4 to 8.
Deputy Sheriff McFarland was sent to Salem to locate horse traders wanted in Nemaha County Kansas. In Salem the men traded a horse for a blind mare and $15 cash. The buyer discovered the mare’s plaster teeth crumble when fed corn, revealing the ruse.
The Arthur County Board designates July Fourth for the sale of the townsite lots in the county seat amid a big celebration. Plans include an old fashioned barbecue box and other features rare for such events.
The army worm swarms in the Stella area northwest toward Howe. They cover hayracks thickly, requiring removal. At the Coeur farm, postholes and furrows were dug to trap and destroy them as they moved between fields.
A miniature metropolis sensation arose as two teamsters at the Humboldt brick plant walked out, forcing a halt to work for the full twenty five man crew and complicating efforts to rebalance hauling and team operations.
Falls City County Treasurer John H Hutchings of this city has learned from land men drilling nearby in the off district of Oklahoma that a 600 barrel oil well has been struck after several weeks of drilling.
Friday results show York losing to Kearney 12 to 6 and Superior falling to Norfolk 1 to 0. Hastings were defeated 6 to 4 at Grand Island while Beatrice dropped 4 to 3 at Columbus. Beatrice won 2 to 1 at Grand Island on Thursday.
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