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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
Flies and Typhoid Fever Linked to Back Yard Filth
Friday June 28 1912 editorial argues flies and typhoid fever arise from rubbish and cess pools. It urges removal or burning of waste and frequent quicklime treatment of cess pools to abate the fly nuisance and typhoid risk by cleaning and burying filth.
Farm Birthplace Seen As Bedrock Of Opportunity
The piece argues that being born on a farm offers more opportunities for the young than city life. It cites Warner and Josiah Strong praising farm origins and asserts farm-born youths have broader prospects despite urban mockery.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Josiah Strong
Taft Nominated for President at Chicago Convention
Last Saturday night at Chicago the Republican convention nominated Wm. H. Taft of Ohio for president and James Sherman of New York for vice president after a single ballot. Nearly 350 Roosevelt delegates refused to vote, casting a suspended ballot.
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Chicago
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James Sherman
New York
Roosevelt
Desperate man robs idle rich then faces hard labor sentence
A dire tale from Cortland Sun recounts a penniless man who robs a wealthy home for a chance at life. A judge sentences him to two years at hard labor, leaving his wife to support children. The piece ends with a tale of a fake $100 bill involved in a separate encounter at Omaha Union depot.
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Cortland Sun
Melvin
Darnell
Omaha
Union Depot
Cme
Mrs Verge Jeffreys Returns Home With Visitor
Mrs Verge Jeffreys returns to her home at 9 Odell on Wednesday accompanied by Miss Addie Miller who will visit for about a week. A humorous aside wonders if Martians twelve feet tall would reach the syrup pitcher at the breakfast table with ease.
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Mars
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted in 1930s Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they calm the crowd and relieve bowel congestion. The copy mocks harsh remedies and promises gentle action and health with a 25-cent price at Shutt Drug Co.
Public Spirit and Unity to Grow Our Town
A call to civic effort urges residents to curb talk and increase work toward improvements. Emphasizes speaking positively about the town and its prospects. Highlights how unity and small efforts can yield great results for the community.
Odell Saloon Proprietor Injured in Lanham Fight
Henry Beble proprietor of the Odell corner saloon in Odell Nebraska was seriously wounded in a brawl at Lanham after traveling with three Taylor brothers to “clean up the town.” A darkened saloon led to Beble receiving a stab wound just below the left nipple, the weapon tearing downward and exposing the intestines. he required sixteen stitches.
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Odell
Neb
Beatrice Express
Henry ‘Beble
Lanham
Taylor
Beble
Editor Calls for Tough Punishment After Assault on Delaney Girl
The Blue Springs Sentinel reports a brutal assault on a little Delaney girl at Wy more by a suspect believed to be Julius Prichard of Humboldt. The editor urges clear statutes and severe punishment to deter cradle-robbing crimes, criticizing constitutional objections to stricter remedies.
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Delaney
Wymore
Frank Miller
Beatrice
Julius Prichard
Humboldt
Kansas
Blue Springs
Diller High School praised for progress and report request
The State Superintendent seeks an extensive report on Diller public schools for his forthcoming biennial. Frances Hughes of Peru Normal works on a card system for quantitative physics experiments for next year's high school. The article notes support for Supt Fouts, achievements over two years, and mentions a Pineapple Sundae and Chamberlain's Tablets as unrelated ad content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Public Schools
Mias Frances Hughes
Peru Normal
Diller High School
Board of Education
J. W Fouts
Fouts
Trun
Milk and Cream Quality Rules Protect Consumers
The law requires milk to contain at least 3 percent butter fat and be clear free of sediment. Cream must have at least 8 percent butter fat. Both products must be handled under prescribed sanitary conditions. If customers suspect violations, they can easily have the issues investigated and remedied.
Scotty the Desert Fortune Scam Exposed in Mine Bust
A legend called Scotty lurked in Death Valley and the Sierra backcountry, returning with gold and financing trips. He fronted a corporation, sold shares, and drew money while avoiding mine details until the scheme collapsed, revealing a vast, bogus pocketbook scam used by promoters.
Postcard Fads and Practical Travel Tips
An editorial snippets discuss a Kansas editor's view on women at work and a 101 year old gypsy queen's death. It then praises picture postal cards for landscapes and buildings over birthday cards, advising travelers to collect cards along with notes on time of visit and facts for an illustrated personal travel history.
Troubled Harbine Incident Involving Spencer Horn
Spencer Horn of Harbine Nebraska, formerly Beatrice, was arrested by Officer Dillon after a complaint from a Harbine minister alleging assault. Horn to be extradited to Fairbury, where the case originated. Horn is the son of W H Horn, a former Beatrice resident and Harbine contractor.
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Spencer Horn
Beatrice
Fairbury
Beatrice Sun
Harbine
Neb
Dillon
Young Horn
W. H. Horn
Horn
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Gia
LaFollette
Cummins
Wee E
Sherman Barah
Otes
Merriam
Supt. Eastwood
Shutt Drug Co
Scotty
Death Vally
Sierras
Vators
J. D. Fanders
Nebraska
Kentucky
O.C. Diehl
Dole Black
Edward E. Steffen
Osteopathic
Ella St
Pomecy Chines
Seventh Street
Washington, D. c
L. P. Raymond
McCall’s Magazine
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McCall Patterns
McCall’s. Magazine
W. 37Th St
New York City
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