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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
3
A boastful passenger in a railway compartment mocks others claiming superiority over third class travelers. The porter reveals the ticket belongs to the man’s uncle, prompting jeers and a comic switch of compartments. The tale recalls Sir Arthur Pinero’s anecdote of theatergoers and bald spots among men in a West End crowd.
A terse exchange questions whether criminals always revisit the crime scene. The detective counters that extradition papers may fail to keep a suspect away, suggesting caution and shifting implications in pursuit and jurisdiction.
A fragment hints at a moral reflection on a girl's self respect and the lasting impact of reputation, implying social pressures and scrutiny. The garbled wording limits specific facts or names, leaving a general philosophical note about personal honor and consequences.
An ordinary man asserts that wealth does not guarantee superiority in competition or status. He argues the poorer fighter can match or outlast the rich rival when skill and effort determine outcomes.
A speaker expressing remorse offers to make restitution for past wrongs. He admits stealing kisses from He Miss Prettyface and wants to return them, seeking to avoid obstacles and do what he believes is right.
Local remarks recount a heated exchange about naming a new motorboat after a young boy. A speaker jokes that the name causes a fuss when the craft meets water, while another quips about ill winds blowing nobody off.
News from across the state reports a blow to agriculture as the death of Dr. Bessey removes a leading figure from farming circles. Western Newspaper Union provides statewide updates and notes on related agricultural concerns.
The document lists several state events in Nebraska including high school basketball tournaments in Lincoln in March, Daughters of the American Revolution in Omaha in March, Missouri Valley Medical Association in Omaha in March, Southeast Nebraska Teachers Association in Lincoln from March 24 to 26, Nebraska Press Association in Omaha in April, Grand Lodge of Nebraska Elks in Tremont May 10 to 11, G A R state encampment in Fremont May 18 to 21, and the Great Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln September 6 to 11.
W R Mellor of the state board of agriculture pays tribute to Dean C E Bessey of the state university. For thirty years Bessey labored to aid the tiller of the soil and toils in the university lab to boost Nebraska farming productivity. Practical farmers lose a friend and ally whose services cannot be estimated.
Humboldt-Linn Penn, 14 years old, died after a gun he dropped earlier discharged, wounding his 7-year-old brother in the foot. The incident occurred near their home as Linn led a mule toward ducks. a neighbor Ralph Briggs found him and carried him to a nearby house. The younger boy survived.
Sixty seven Nebraska high schools have filed entry blanks and qualify for the state tournament to be held March 10 to 13 in Lincoln under the Nebraska state university athletic department. The field exceeds last year’s size as more entries push the roster past fifty six.
Carl Von Weg survived a gun mishap at his grocery store as a revolver discharged while drawing a drawer. Nurse Vera Sires cared for him at the hospital and is credited by his wife Mrs. Van Weg and him for the quick recovery.
In a heated exchange the plaintiffs counsel labels the defendant’s counsel an unmitigated scoundrel while the judge urges both sides to confine remarks to the dispute at hand. The confrontation highlights sworn statements and procedural tensions in the case.
Mrs Pozoz zie quotes fashion notes predicting short waisted coats for the season. Her sister notes a new series with a bright gloss on coats and worries the shine may clash with her skirt.
Advert shows Cuticura Soap for shaving, shampooing, bathing and toilet. Rub a hot-lathered brush on the soap, shave, then apply Cuticura Ointment to shaved parts and scalp for dandruff or itching, rinse with hot water. A free sample offered by postcard request to Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
Dialogue between Bill and Jill about attempting to stand on an egg. Jill recalls trying it and learns the egg’s inside is stronger than the outside.
Oakley Kentucky man James McDaniel says heavy overwork caused kidney and bladder trouble with pain in the bladder, sleepless nights, and rheumatic pains. After ten months of suffering a physician gave no relief until Dodd's Kidney Pills were used, with permanent improvement claimed. Ad notes 50c boxes from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY and offers free household hints music and recipes.
A witty exchange centers on vehicle fragility with a quip about personal risk in a car. The dialogue hints at costly consequences and self hazards in driving, reflecting humor about motor travel risks.
Promotes Danderine from Knowlton as a 25 cent bottle that cleanses the scalp, reduces oil and dandruff, prevents itching and hair loss, and claims new hair growth after weeks of use. Appeals to girls with promises of light, wavy, abundant hair after a cleansing treatment.
A father tells his son that wealth can sour family ties with tension and envy. The line "Dad, what is meant by the em barrassment of riches" is answered simply as "Poor relations, son" reflecting a wary view of affluence’s cost.
A quote from Fliegende Blatter recalls a doctor describing his African trip. He remarks the locals were kind-hearted and wanted to keep him for dinner, illustrating cultural misunderstandings in a historical anecdote.
The William Wrigley Jr. Co promotes a 28 page color Mother Goose Jingle Book offered free to all readers of the paper. Advertisement details include distribution from Chicago at 1304 Kesner Building.
The remark notes that praising opponents is pointless because true enemies fail to merit kindness. It argues that if adversaries were virtuous, they would not stand in opposition. The point centers on honesty about conflicts and the futility of flattering foes.
A fragment notes the idea that half the world understands the other half as the speaker comments on communication gaps. The line suggests lasting challenges in cross cultural exchange and empathy across nations.
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