Diller Residents Start Early Garden Project
A small group from Diller worked on an early garden last week. Mrs. Leona Barber traveled to Wy more on November 16 for her errands.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
5
A small group from Diller worked on an early garden last week. Mrs. Leona Barber traveled to Wy more on November 16 for her errands.
A noted drawback of the potato currency is widespread hunger leading citizens to withdraw the currency from circulation.
Mrs John Carrico returned from visiting her daughters in Malls City Neb and Sabetha Kan Henry Fouts a State University law student who spent the weekend at the home of his parents J W Fouts returned to Lincoln Lincoln I will sell my household goods at my residence Saturday March 17 at 2 oclock Mrs H EF Grape Auctioneer A L Tristman O J Mayborn Clerk 2t ht F Lightner and J Smith Diller board of education members visited the state superintendent office in Lincoln Monday in the interests of the Diller schools
George Washington became the first American to attempt mule breeding. The Spanish king, restricting mule export, responded with a gift of two jacks and two jennets despite the ban, signaling cultural exchange and early livestock experimentation.
Thirty three transfers valued at 210630.50 were recorded in the register of deeds office at Fairbury for the week ending March 18. Reports come from J Monroe Davis and Son bonded abstracters.
Mr and Mrs W T Ward with their daughter Mrs C H Wright and family left for Cleveland Ohio after a visit here. Mr Herman Diekman and Miss Gertrude Lohr married at St Pauls Lutheran church by Rev H A Teckhaus and will set up housekeeping on Henry Ahreds farm 24 miles south of Diller.
Guidance for parents to reduce croup risk by serving light evening meals to avoid stomach overload and to act at the first sign of hoarseness by giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy, which is obtainable everywhere.
Lloyd Henry resigns as bookkeeper at Citizens State Bank. After visiting his Tecumseh parents he will travel to Oklahoma to spend part of the summer with a brother and plans to attend school next fall.
Rain sleet and snow fell Monday night and Tuesday, delivering over an inch of moisture to benefit winter wheat. The moisture helps prepare ground for spring plowing and may improve yields in the area.
A cheerful elder signals healthy digestion and explains Chamberlain's Tablets aid digestion and bowel movement. The ad claims tablets strengthen the stomach relieve impairment and are obtainable everywhere.
The marriage of Mr. Ernest Diekman and Miss Metta Diekman took place at 3 30 in the afternoon Wednesday at St Pauls German Lutheran Church with Rev H A Teckhaus officiating. The couple will reside on Marten Fanbers farm near Shea.
Take Chamberlains Tablets when you feel dull and stupid after meals or constipated, bilious, or headachy. They are said to aid digestion, relieve sour stomach, belching, indigestion, nervousness, and loss of appetite. Obtainable everywhere.
The Locke Players cancel several bookings due to Mrs Will Locke sprained ankle and will stage a special performance of Afraid of His Wife at the opera house next Saturday night before resuming their tour. The show promises hearty laughter a lively farce with singing dancing and other specialties.
Frank Hall of the Diller shipping association reported returns from a Monday car load shipped, including a 750 pound animal brought in by Frank Robertson of the Sam Phillips farm near Ditler. The hogs netted Robertson $105 at about 14 cents per pound, though feeding costs reduce the profit.
A local ad notes the 17th year of wallpaper sales and hanging services by St S F Clark. It invites visitors to view 1917 wall decorations including Chambrays Chintz Japanese Grass Cloth Awning Stripes and Cut-Out Borders with no obligation to buy. Prices tie a bolt.
Regular teachers examinations will be held at Fairbury Diller and Steele City on March 16 and 17 with a March 17 teachers meeting at Central High School Fairbury. Eighth grade pupil exams April and May at multiple towns. subjects listed. Seventh grade exams also listed. note credits toward a diploma and return pupil lists to County Superintendent.
A correspondent questions why a trusted journalist would travel to Mexico to interview Pancho Villa, arguing that firsthand access could enhance credibility while noting possible risks and the value of direct sourcing.
The report says Visla travels to Mexico as the de facto government plans to manufacture cartridges using imported Japanese machinery and operators. Edison reportedly works in a guarded laboratory prepped for wartime innovation, with talks of a new decisive weapon.
Supreme court silence over Adamson eight hour law prompts railroad chiefs to announce a progressive strike at six o clock Saturday night on eastern lines with spread to the west, aiming to halt traffic nationwide.
Perry Cassel accepts a position in a garage at Diller. F W Lowe is temporarily laid up from a knee dislocation. Roulston boys moved to their father’s farm. Gretzinger moved to M H Coons place. Bert Miller shipped two carloads of stock to the St. Joe market, and J E Kerr, formerly Home Casualty agent, becomes district manager for Jefferson Thayer and Nuckolls counties.
Levina Yonkers James born February 17 1845 in New Philadelphia Ohio died March 8 1917 at age 72 in Steele City Nebraska after a life of faith and service. Married December 8 1861 to John James she lived in Illinois Oklahoma and Nebraska and was active in the Methodist and M E churches. Survived by six of eight children E A Bugbee Wm Barber Wm Weddel Chas Barber Robert James Elmer James and 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Steele City.
Miss Ballard unveils a new spring collection featuring millinery designs. The showcase highlights hats and headwear intended to complement seasonal wardrobes with stylish, wearable pieces.
The ladies are invited to call at Miss Ballard's to select their new spring hats.
Mrs Miller plans to open her blacksmith shop early next week employing a Valisca luna man to do the work.
A case of diphtheria is reported at Ouke Lottman's two miles west of Diller with Mrs Lottman ill but recovering. Other family members had sore throats and received treatment and recovered. A strict quarantine is observed.
Mrs. Della Locke of the Locke Players is recovering from an opera house accident that canceled the troupe's dates. Her mother arrived from Sioux City to help, and she is improving quickly. A Saturday night performance is billed, with Locke hoping to take her part.
The author argues that colds increase in cold damp conditions and denies the idea that cold weather prevents them. The piece endorses Chamberlain's Remedy as effective, noting it is trusted by long-time users and widely available.
Fluff Rugs offers decorative rugs made from old Ingrain and Brussels cat carpet and rag rugs. Beatrice, Nebraska supplier Trice Rug Co lists 423 Bel Street Elizabeth Hoover as contact with phone 981 J.
Chicago Department of Health Bulletin cautions against ignoring vomiting sore throat and fever as signs of scarlet fever. It warns mild scarlet rash or scarletina can lead to fatal cases, urges immediate doctor contact and isolation to protect children and communities.
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