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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
4
Frank T. Pearor publishes a Friday paper in Diller Nebraska from E L Look building. Subscriptions run one year in advance at 1.00 with shorter terms and weekend delivery options. advertising rates are six cents per line per insertion and locals stay until ordered stopped with arrears paid.
A rambling editorial voice notes a bushel of wheat weighing 69 720 grains, critiques government spending and lobbyists, and laments Panama Canal politics. It discusses whalebone value, war costs, and urges temperate reform including a whip for wife beating, ending with observations on American influence abroad.
The reader laments that while wartime casualties would trigger mourning, the annual American railroad death toll of 8 554 killed and 45 447 wounded passes without visible pause. He questions national reaction to civilian rail tragedy.
The rural free delivery carriers’ salaries rise from $600 to $720 per year under the completed appropriation bill. It also includes a provision effective July 1 1904 prohibiting carriers from soliciting, taking orders, or handling merchandise for any person firm or corporation during work hours.
A new service pension bill nearing passage will grant pensions to all old soldiers upon mere application. Pensions will be graded by service length with 90 day men receiving at least a month, and 1 to 4 year veterans receiving $14 to $20 depending on years served.
The article weighs the pursuit of wealth against peace of mind. It argues money via honest means brings pleasure, while wealth obtained by any other route becomes a curse. It emphasizes conscience as the key to true value in riches.
The piece notes a post office appropriation of 169 997 588 dollars with last year at 153 500 000, and raises rural carrier salaries from 600 to 720 dollars. It cites U S army mobilization capacity of 45 000 regulars, adding 65 000 in five days, 500 000 within ninety days. It mentions religious and political clashes in Zion City and Salt Lake City, postal box regulations, and a mix of census and agriculture remarks from the secretary of agriculture. It lists 1906 holiday dates and Monday shifts for Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Indiana senator Beveridge told our Washington correspondent that Russia already occupies Manchuria with force and labor. He says cities rise and fields are reclaimed while the beard ed Slave would become autocrat of all the Asia and may not leave Manchuria by choice.
The American Farmer circulates a congressional petition urging raises in federal pay from 50 000 to 75 000 for the president 8 000 to 15 000 for the vice president 8 000 to 10 000 for cabinet officers 10 500 to 15 000 for the chief justice and 10 000 to 12 000 for associate justices 5 000 to 10 000 for senators and 5 000 to 7 500 for representatives on grounds that wages have not kept pace with living costs and general wage increases nationwide.
Notice is given that creditors of William Diller deceased must present claims to the Jefferson County Nebraska county judge at the county court room on September 1 at 1 pm for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months from March 1904 to file claims. those not filed by September 1 1904 will be barred. Publication in the Diller Recorder for four weeks prior to September 1 1904. I C Borin County Judge.
Articles of Incorporation for the Diller State Bank state the bank will be formed under Nebraska law with a name and principal place in Jefferson County. Capital stock set at 20 000 paid in, total 100 000, with two thirds of paid up capital allowed for indebtedness and annual meetings each December. Officers and five directors named. charter may be amended by two thirds vote.
Christian Church listings announce services on Sundays with morning and evening preaching and a communion service. Wednesday evening meetings and regular congregational singing are noted in the directory.
Fragmentary notice lists services on Sunday and Thursday evenings with biweekly meetings. Mentions names Fung MiLis and Puster in unclear roles. Reading seems from a church bulletin with unclear dates and times.
The notice outlines religious services with sermons every Sunday morning and evening, Sunday school at 10 o'clock, and a prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. It conveys a church's weekly timetable for worship and study activities.
ARP aM Naphtali Lodge No.206 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons meets on the second and fourth free day evenings each month at their hall over a bas nae Hank. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.
Naomi Chater No 44 reports meetings on the first and third Tuesdays evenings each month in the Masonic hall visiting members are welcome during these sessions.
Diller Camp No 466 Modern Woodmen of America meets on the first and third Saturdays in the Masonic hall. Visiting brothers in good standing are invited to attend.
The group meets on the first and third Wednesday night each month in the Masonic Hall. Brethren in good standing are invited to attend.
County Court in Jefferson Nebraska orders hearing for Abraham Blauser estate. John Oliver Bienes named administrator. Hearing set for March 20 at 1 pm. notice to interested parties via weekly newspaper publication for three weeks. Citizens may appear and show cause why administrator should not be granted. C. Borie, County Judge.
Pleasant Lodge No. 96 invites visiting members to attend the second and fourth Saturday afternoons at 2:30 in the Masonic hall for their Degree of Honor meeting and cordial reception.
The Knights of Pythias lodge Ro. No. Mii Eniatte invites Visiting Knight to attend Friday and monthly Wednesday meetings at the Masonic hall. Formal fraternal duties and camaraderie emphasized.
The G A R Nickajack Post No 245 holds meetings on the first and third Saturdays at 3 PM in the Masonic Hall. Visiting comrades are welcome.
Eleven years in operation with large capital seeks industrious person in each state to call on merchants and agents for a profitable line. Permanent engagement. weekly cash salary $24 plus traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced. Experience not essential. Include references and self addressed envelope to TH National 832 Dearborn St, Chicago.
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