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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
8
The 1903 season brought faster average times. Gunfire, carrying 108 pounds, won the Metropolitan at Morris Park after a short stretch duel with Old England. The early pace featured 1:3 5 for the first furlong and a 1:38 3-5 mile, with six furlongs in 1:14 3-6 and a final margin of a length and a half.
The department of agriculture pursues dry farming to grow crops with minimal water. It seeks crops and plants able to thrive in arid western lands between the 100th and 121st meridians where rainfall is deficient and irrigation is limited. The program aims to expand usable farmland beyond irrigated zones.
The New York Sun quotes a bucket shop operator boasting how Rochester and Buffalo offices earned profits from faster wires and direct links. He explains he kept the Rochester operator employed, saying Rochester is too small for such genius.
Prof W W Watts, English geologist, urges a comprehensive geological survey of England to map subterranean domains near the surface. He warns that coal supplies may exhaust and concealed fields could rival known reserves if explored at depths of thousands of feet under scientific guidance.
A summary of Lloyds Calendar notes world shipping totals 29 943 vessels and 33 643 131 tons with Britain controlling 11 134 ships. It describes sea provisions depots on remote islands, coaling stations, ice hazards, and timber densities, highlighting the vast maritime intelligence in the 500 page compilation.
Misses Charlotte and Rhoda Hindley of London, guided by Christ Burgener of Grindelwald, complete an eight day Alpine ascent sequence from Chamonix to Zermatt. They reach Monte Rosa and conquer the Matterhorn in a single day, claiming 125000 feet of ascent. Also notes wireless links from Chamonix to Mont Blanc and an asbestos rock to cloth process from Orange New Jersey.
The material is described as a beautiful silky fibre that can be spun into cloth resembling silk. It is claimed mothproof and entirely fireproof, with potential to cut costs. Lord Kelvin suggests radium energy may come from external sources, implying the price could drop markedly.
A New York broker has Lloyds of London considering weather insurance for beach resorts to cover Sundays when crowds dwindle. Another proposal insures wagons and horses used by retail butchers and grocers at 2 percent annually with a $400 minimum, paying after 30 days if not recovered. About 6,000 retailers risk loss in city.
George A. Hull a former Orange New Jersey lumber merchant has returned home after a 20 year inland Africa and Australia voyage. He kept letters to Orange for ten years then silence until three months ago when a note from Vetter hinted at a possible return. Now 68 and in perfect health he reunites with his wife six children and several grandchildren.
Christian Church lists services for Lord's day morning and evening Communion on Lord's Day. Sunday school at 1 o clock a.m. every Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings.
Agency notice for Edward B Grossman & Co Chicago states they tailor made suits jackets waists capes furs and act as agent for Delineator catalog firm.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists preaching every alternate Sunday with morning and evening services. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday and biweekly ladies aid society meetings, with pastor leading.
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Lodge No 206 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings each month in the hall over the state bank. Visiting brethren are cordial invited.
Naomi Chapter No 44 of the Order Eastern Star meets the fret and third Tuesday evenings in a Masonic hall. Visiting members are always welcomed.
Diller Lodge No 183 Ancient Order United Workmen holds meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays in the Masonic hall. Visiting brothers will be welcomed.
Pleasant Lodge No 9 Degree of Honor meets second and fourth Saturday afternoons at 2 30 in the Masonic hall Visiting members and visiting W O W are cordially invited to attend Also Ante Cam No 208 W O W meets the first and third Wednesday night in the Masonic hall with visiting members invited to attend, in a standing cordial manner
San Grail Lod fle Knights of jas meet first and third Thursdays in the Masonic hall. Visiting Knights cordial. G A R Nickajack Post No 245 meets first and third Saturdays at 3 PM in the Masonic hall. Visiting comrades welcomed. W B C Relief Corpse No 60 meets monthly at 2 PM.
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